Indian School Al Maabela vs Indian School Muscat

	I Indian School Al Maabela Muscat, Oman	I Indian School Muscat Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 469 - 769	Fees / year OMR 460 - 510
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 4,500	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 50	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISAM is located in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman. The campus sits on a substantial site in the Al Maabela area, spanning about 10,000 square meters. The postal address is Post Box 134, P.C. 122, Al Maabela, Sultanate of Oman. The school operates a school‑monitored transport service for students.	Location Indian School Muscat operates from two campuses in Muscat, Oman: the main campus is in the Darsait area (PO Box 2470, RUWI, Muscat, 112) and a Jibroo campus. The Jibroo campus can be contacted at Tel: 00968 24711117. It is served by a Safe Monitored Bus System with routes covering Darsait, Ruwi (Waljah, Hamariyah, Mumtaz area, Rex Road, R&B, Al Falaj area, Muttrah, MBD, CBD, Wadi Kabir), Wadi Kabir (After Shell Petrol Pump), Wadi Adai, Hatat, Qurum/PDO/Khoola Hospital, Madinat Qaboos, Al Khuwair, Al Khuwair 33, Al Ghubra, and AZAIBA/GHALA (BOUSHAR, etc); per-child monthly fares vary by route. The Transport Helpdesk is led by Ms. Joan Gladys (transport@ismoman.com).
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to Class 12 (KG I to STD XII) under the CBSE curriculum.	Stages ISM offers a K–12 program starting with Pre-Primary (KG I and KG II) through Class XII. The CBSE syllabus covers KG I to VIII, and the Revised CBSE Syllabus for Classes IX to XII is published by the school.
School type	School type English‑medium, co‑educational CBSE‑affiliated school.	School type ISM is a Co-educational school. It is described as the largest co-educational institution in the Gulf, with over 9,200 students.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A dedicated Special Educator provides additional learning support; contact details are available for SEN queries.	Additional learning support The school offers counselling and guidance services through its Counselling Centre, addressing educational, personal, social and career needs. It includes support for specific learning disabilities and has a dedicated Special Educator and counsellor/wellness staff.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation number 6130013; affiliation valid from 2024 to 2029.	Country affiliation ISM is affiliated with India through the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed. The school operates as a secular CBSE school.	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation listed; the school follows the CBSE curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure School days run Sunday to Thursday. Typical start times are around 6:50–7:30 am with finish times around 2:00–3:00 pm, varying by grade; occasional timetable changes may occur.	School day structure The school operates primarily in a traditional daytime schedule; in 2024, an afternoon shift was introduced for Classes I and II at the Darsait main campus, running from 1:30 PM to 5:45 PM, while other classes continue in the morning shift.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school‑monitored transport service is provided; transport arrangements are managed by the school and inquiries can be directed to the transport contact listed by the school.	Bus service details ISM runs a Safe Monitored System bus service with multiple routes, including Darsait, Ruwi, Wadi Kabir, Wadi Adai, Qurum, Madinat Qaboos, Al Khuwair, Al Ghubra, and AZAIBA/GHALA, with monthly fares per child ranging from RO 17 to RO 32 depending on the route. For transport inquiries, the Transport Helpdesk is led by Ms. Joan Gladys (transport@ismoman.com).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees and refundable deposit - Refundable deposit for new admissions: OMR 100.000 for the 1st student. - Admission fee for new admissions: OMR 10.000 for the 1st student. - Combined total payable at new admission for the 1st student (deposit + admission fee): OMR 110.000. New admissions must also pay the first quarter tuition together with these admission charges. - For an additional (2nd) student from the same family the refundable deposit shown is OMR 10.000 and the admission fee is OMR 10.000 (total OMR 20.000). Tuition fees — Indian nationality (Tuition Fee - General) - BALVATIKA — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200. - KG1 — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200. - KG2 — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200. - I — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200. - II — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200. - III — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200. - IV — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200. - V — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000. - VI — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000. - VII — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000. - VIII — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000. - IX — Monthly: OMR 43.000; Quarterly: OMR 129.000; Yearly: OMR 516.000. - X — Monthly: OMR 43.000; Quarterly: OMR 129.000; Yearly: OMR 516.000. - XI (Science) — Monthly: OMR 49.500; Quarterly: OMR 148.500; Yearly: OMR 594.000. - XI (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000. - XI (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000. - XII (Science) — Monthly: OMR 49.500; Quarterly: OMR 148.500; Yearly: OMR 594.000. - XII (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000. - XII (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000. Tuition fees — Other nationalities (Tuition Fee - Other Nationality) - BALVATIKA — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800. - KG1 — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800. - KG2 — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800. - I — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 155.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200. - II — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200. - III — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200. - IV — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200. - V — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400. - VI — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400. - VII — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400. - VIII — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400. - IX — Monthly: OMR 55.600; Quarterly: OMR 166.800; Yearly: OMR 667.200. - X — Monthly: OMR 55.600; Quarterly: OMR 166.800; Yearly: OMR 667.200. - XI (Science) — Monthly: OMR 64.100; Quarterly: OMR 192.300; Yearly: OMR 769.200. - XI (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200. - XI (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200. - XII (Science) — Monthly: OMR 64.100; Quarterly: OMR 192.300; Yearly: OMR 769.200. - XII (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200. - XII (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200. Annual / common fees for existing students - Annual fee common for all classes (existing students): OMR 10.000 (labelled under term/annual common fee). Billing schedule and payment terms - Monthly due dates fall on the 1st of each month (listed from 01/04/2025 through 01/03/2026) with corresponding last payment dates shown (monthly last dates range from 15/05/2025 through 15/04/2026). There is a maximum grace period of 45 days from the due date. - Late payment penalty: Any payment exceeding the grace period is subject to a monthly fine of OMR 1.00 until the outstanding month's fee is cleared. Modes of fee payment and bank details - Cash payment and bank cards (debit/credit) are accepted at the school cash counter (counter hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working days Sunday to Thursday, except public holidays). - Online payments via Bank Muscat are accepted using either the bill payment option or account-to-account fund transfer. When transferring, include the student GR/Admission Number and fee term in the remarks. The school's Bank Muscat account for transfers is: Indian School Al Maabela, Account No: 03070-1359778-0011, Markaz Al Bahja branch, Sultanate of Oman. Boarding / hostel fees - No boarding or hostel fees are listed in the published fee structure and facility information; the school's published materials show school-monitored transport but do not list boarding/hostel services or related charges. For transport or boarding enquiries, the school provides a transport contact email. Other costs (uniforms, textbooks, stationery, transport) - The fee structure page does not list specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, stationery or transport. The school provides a bookstore contact and a transport contact for parents to obtain bookstore/transport pricing and related charges. Bookstore and transport contact details are provided in the school contact directory. Refund information - The admission refundable deposit amounts are shown for new admissions (OMR 100.000 for the 1st student; OMR 10.000 for a 2nd student) and are indicated as refundable in the fee schedule. Detailed refund conditions are not itemised in the published fee schedule.	Fee details Application & initial admission fees - Application (processing) fee: OMR 15 — payable on each application. - Admission fee (payable at time of admission): OMR 10. - Refundable deposits due at admission: Parent refundable deposit OMR 100 (new admission of first child); Child refundable deposit OMR 10 (new admission of each child). Note: OMR 110 refundable deposit is referenced for non-sibling cases. Tuition fees by year group (Indian nationalities) — amounts shown as Annual / Monthly / Per-quarter - Kindergarten 2 (K2): Annual OMR 460; Monthly OMR 46; Quarterly OMR 115. - Kindergarten 3 (K3): Annual OMR 480; Monthly OMR 48; Quarterly OMR 120. - Grade 1: Annual OMR 460; Monthly OMR 46; Quarterly OMR 115. - Grade 2: Annual OMR 450; Monthly OMR 45; Quarterly OMR 112.50. - Grade 3: Annual OMR 430; Monthly OMR 43; Quarterly OMR 107.50. - Grade 4: Annual OMR 430; Monthly OMR 43; Quarterly OMR 107.50. - Grade 5: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 6: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 7: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 8: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 9: Annual OMR 490; Monthly OMR 49; Quarterly OMR 122.50. - Grade 10: Annual OMR 490; Monthly OMR 49; Quarterly OMR 122.50. - Grade 11: Annual OMR 510; Monthly OMR 51; Quarterly OMR 127.50. - Grade 12: Annual OMR 510; Monthly OMR 51; Quarterly OMR 127.50. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cadence: Fees are to be paid on a quarterly basis. Quarterly payments must be made by the 15th of the first month of each quarter. A one-month grace period from the due date is allowed. If fees are not paid within the grace period a fine of OMR 1 per month is charged and continues each month until payment is cleared. - Quarterly instalments: where annual tuition is used to calculate instalments, the quarterly amount equals one quarter of the annual tuition. (Examples above show the quarterly instalment for each grade.) - At the time of admission parents must also pay the admission fee and refundable deposit amounts noted above. The school's published guidance includes the processing fee due at application and the refundable deposit amounts due on admission. Boarding / hostel - Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedules. No boarding or hostel fees are published for Indian School Muscat; therefore boarding fees are not applicable. Fees and schedules published by the school list day-school tuition and transport charges where relevant. Other costs and recurring charges - Transport: Monthly bus fares are published per route and vary by pick-up area. Examples of published monthly transport fares: OMR 17, OMR 20, OMR 25, OMR 27, OMR 29, OMR 30, OMR 32 depending on route. Transport is charged per child per month and is billed separately from tuition. - Infrastructure / development deposit: a refundable infrastructure development fund / deposit of OMR 100 is included in the initial admission charges for new admissions. This is listed as refundable in the school's admission/fee documentation. - Uniforms and related clothing: the school publishes uniform requirements but does not publish fixed uniform prices. Uniform costs are additional and paid by parents to uniform suppliers; no uniform fee amount is listed in the published fee documents. - Other occasional fees: specific one-off fees for examinations, activity fees, stationery or special programmes are not listed as fixed line-items in the central fee page; such charges (if any) are generally notified separately by the school. The school publishes transport fares and initial refundable deposits as explicit extra costs. Refund information - Processing/application fee OMR 15 is non-refundable. Refundable items explicitly published are the refundable parent deposit (OMR 100) and the refundable child deposit (OMR 10). The school's admission notes identify these deposits as refundable and specify how they are applied for non-sibling / sibling cases. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods and channels (published): in-person fee counter (POS), Bank Muscat mobile and online banking, Bank Muscat CDM, ONEIC/Tasdeed portal (which accepts debit/credit cards), Thawani Pay mobile app, National Bank of Oman online/mobile banking, Sohar International Bank mobile banking, Oman Arab Bank mobile banking, Nizwa Bank mobile banking, and the school's online payment portal (epay) which supports debit and credit cards. The school sends fee receipts by email after transactions. Fine policy & enforcement - Late payment fine: OMR 1 per month is charged if fees are not paid within the one-month grace period after the due date; the fine continues monthly until payment is made. The school requires fees to be paid up-to-date for students to appear in internal and board examinations and reserves the right to restrict services for unpaid accounts per published rules. Administrative notes (what the fees summary covers) - The figures above reflect the school's published admission charges, refundable deposits, published transport fares and the tuition totals by grade as published for the 2025–26 fee schedule. The school's fee pages publish the quarterly billing requirement, the late‑payment fine and the available electronic payment channels.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. All students wear the prescribed uniform.
Food options	Food options The school has a cafeteria on campus.	Food options The school has a canteen on site. It provides meals and snacks to students during the day.
House system	House system —	House system The school operates a house system with inter-house competitions. House selection occurs for classes V to XII. Jhankaar Hues is the inter-house cultural festival that celebrates the houses.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC). The SMC includes a President and Chairperson of the HSE Subcommittee (Dr. Vikas Rao Naidu), a Vice President and Chairperson of the Purchase Subcommittee (Mr. S. Najeeb Rafiq), a Convener (Mr. Shamim Hussain), a Co-convener and Chairperson of the Sports & Co-scholastic Subcommittee (Ms. Pallavi Venkat Rao), a Treasurer and Chairperson of the Finance & Planning Subcommittee (Mr. Nowshad Aliyar Kutty), a Chairperson of the Academics Subcommittee (Dr. Masood Alam), a Chairperson of the Staff Welfare & Grievance Subcommittee (Dr. Saiprabha Sivakumar), a Chairperson of the Building & Infrastructure Subcommittee (Mr. Shameem Kalathil), and a Chairperson of the Transport Subcommittee (Mr. Sujithkumar.S).	Governance and ownership The school is CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 6130001) and is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC). The school's mandatory public disclosures include the list of the SMC and governance certificates.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium, co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman, established on 17 April 2010 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. It offers education from Balvatika through STD XII, with grade levels including Balvatika, KG1, KG2, I–X, and XI/XII streams. The senior secondary streams are XI-Science, XI-Commerce, XI-Humanities, and XII-Science, XII-Commerce, XII-Humanities, aligning with the CBSE Class XI-XII framework. Facilities support the curriculum with physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, computer and ICT labs, and a library. CBSE-aligned assessment resources, including CBSE sample papers for X and XII across Science, Commerce and Humanities, indicate the school follows CBSE syllabus and examination patterns.	Curriculum details The Indian School Muscat follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Pre-Primary through Class XII, with English as the medium of instruction. The CBSE syllabi for KG I–VIII are implemented under CBSE Primary/Middle guidelines, with KG I content focused on English and early literacy and standard CBSE subjects in the early grades. For IX–X, the school uses the revised CBSE syllabus that includes English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, along with language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit, and French. For XI–XII, the revised syllabi cover English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, and subjects like Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sociology, Information Technology, and Fine Arts. The Middle School emphasizes value-based education and technology-enabled learning, offers extensive co-curriculars (eleven clubs) and exhibitions, and has operated under a two-term CBSE examination format since 2017-18. Board examination results for Classes X and XII are published on the ISM site, with multiple years showing full pass rates for both classes (e.g., X in 2017–20 and XII in 2017–20).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The Mandatory Public Disclosure shows 286 teaching staff and a Teachers' Section Ratio of 1:1.5, with 160 classrooms on campus.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results ISM posts CBSE board results for Classes X and XII on its site, with several years showing 100% pass rates (e.g., Class X 2017–20 and Class XII 2017–20).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school supports gifted and talented learners through a broad co-curricular program, including eleven clubs (Literary, Hospitality, Yoga, Health, Photography, Adventure, Quiz, Music, Heritage, Charity, Chiaroscuro) and regular Olympiads such as Shastra Pratibha.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning ISAM supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Tele-Counselling Facility available 24x7, and through mindfulness and wellbeing programs such as Meditation and Yoga Classes. Gavel Clubs and Co-Scholastic Activities provide opportunities to develop social skills, communication, and teamwork. Webinars on various topics supplement SEL education, and the school describes fostering mutual respect, esteem, and rapport between teachers and students to create a sense of belonging. These elements collectively contribute to students' social, emotional, and interpersonal development.	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional learning at Indian School Muscat is supported by a Counselling Centre that provides guidance across educational, personal, social and career domains, with activities including screening and diagnosing and individual sessions for Pre-Primary through Senior students, plus World Mental Health Day activities.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) A Special Educator is on staff to support students with SEN. The school includes Care and Special Education students in events such as the Indian School Talent Fest 2025, indicating an inclusive approach. Public materials do not designate ISAM as a dedicated SEN specialist institution. The Counselling Department is available for SEN-related guidance.	Special educational needs (SEN) ISM has six dedicated special educators and four counsellor/wellness staff, and the Mandatory Public Disclosure lists the presence of a Special Educator team and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, with counselling activities addressing specific learning disabilities among other areas.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The medium of instruction is English. Communicative English & Phonetics Classes are offered to support language development. Public information does not describe a separate, formal EAL program beyond these language offerings.	English as an additional language ISM is a CBSE-affiliated school; there is no publicly disclosed information about a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program in ISM's published materials.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Tele-Counselling Facility is available 24x7 to support student mental wellbeing. Meditation and Yoga Classes are part of the wellbeing offerings. An Infirmary provides nursing services to maximize health and wellness in the school community.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the We Care initiative, which focuses on student mental health, ensures easy access to counsellors, and promotes a safe learning environment with a No Child Abuse campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding ISAM has a Grievance Redressal System to address concerns raised by students, parents, and staff. The Counselling Department can be contacted via couselors@indianschoolmaabela.com, and the Grievance contact is welfare@indianschoolmaabela.com. These channels reflect the school's safeguarding and child-protection framework.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are embedded in ISM's welfare culture through We Care and formal safeguarding processes, including a Grievance Redressal mechanism for concerns.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Indian School Al Maabela provides key academic facilities to support learning across primary to senior levels. The school has well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, enabling hands-on experiments. The library houses over 9,000 books and resources to support reading, research, and independent study. ICT resources include computer/ICT laboratories to support digital learning. A KG Play Area offers a safe outdoor space for younger students, and an on-site infirmary supports student health. Transport services are available to assist families relocating to Oman.	Facilities overview Indian School Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co-educational school in Muscat, Oman. It offers Pre-Primary through Senior (XI-XII) grades. The campus spans about 19,274 square meters. The campus facilities include an Admin Office, basketball court, biology lab, computer lab, conference room, ED lab, KG-classrooms, a playground and a table-tennis court. The school is the largest co-educational institution in the Gulf with over 9,000 students.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Basketball court and a table tennis court are available on site. The school emphasizes Physical Education within its programme. A playground is provided for outdoor activity and general fitness.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. A library with over 9,000 books; and ICT laboratories to support technology-based learning.	Academic facilities Biology Lab and Computer Lab are available on campus. KG-classrooms serve early years. An E-Library is listed as a Student Resource. The school follows CBSE syllabus for KG to VIII classes and revised CBSE syllabus for IX to XII classes. Senior IX–X curriculum outlines board-style assessment and senior streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities ISM features eleven clubs, including Literary, Hospitality, Yoga, Health & Safety and Environment (HSE), Photography, Adventure, Quiz, Music, Heritage, Charity, and Chiaroscuro, with Gavel Club meetings. Inter-Class competitions in English and Hindi are held, and exhibitions and various club activities complement academics. The school conducts educational tours in Oman and abroad, and hosts parent orientation programmes with regular parent–teacher interactions.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History ISAM began its journey on 17 April 2010 in South Al Maabela, Muscat. It has grown to educate students from diverse backgrounds, with enrollments surpassing 4,500. The school is ISO 9001:2015 certified. It is an English-medium, co-educational CBSE school serving KG I to XII. Governance is under the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman, with a School Management Committee (SMC) that includes a president.	History Indian School Muscat (ISM) was established in 1975 with 135 students. The land in Darsait was granted by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, enabling the school to be established there. ISM has since grown to become the Gulf's largest co-educational school, now educating well over 9,200 students. It serves as the flagship school and provides academic and administrative support to other allied Indian Schools in Oman. Governance is via the School Management Committee (SMC), which includes a President, Vice President, Convener, Treasurer, and chairs of subcommittees for Academic, Co-curricular, Staff Welfare, Finance, Infrastructure, and Digital Systems.
Community	Community ISAM maintains an active community with regular updates on student achievements, cultural events, classroom activities, and celebrations to keep parents connected. ISTF 2025 brings together students from Classes I to XII across 22 Indian Schools, featuring 33 events and inclusive participation from Care and Special Education students. Cultural exhibitions such as Social Blend 2025 highlight intercultural creativity within the Primary Section. Live events and broadcasts, including ISTF 2025 live streams, are shared through school channels.	Community ISM's student body comprises a large, diverse Indian expatriate community, with more than 9,200 students enrolled. The school hosts a rich calendar of cultural and inter-school events, including Jhankaar Spectrum (an inter-school cultural festival) and Radiant Rhythms (an inter-school rock festival), along with annual Day celebrations and in-school productions such as Curtain Tales. In its 50th anniversary year ISM expanded activities to include talks, community service initiatives, alumni events, and wide-ranging cultural programs. Alumni networks and community engagement are active components of ISM's culture.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association There is no formal PTA listed on ISAM's site. The governance framework includes a School Management Committee (SMC), and the SMC President is listed (smcpresident@indianschoolmaabela.com). Parental involvement is evident through an active body of parent volunteers who support major events like ISTF 2025. ISTF 2025's handbook explicitly credits these volunteers in a section titled 'Special Thanks to Our Parent Volunteers', naming individuals such as Mr. Navaneethakrishnan Thanaraj, Mrs. Luloa Rupawala, Mrs. Neethu Nadesh, Mrs. Lija Thalapotta, Mrs. Jyothisree Jyothibhasu, Mrs. Deiva Shamina Subi, Mrs. Bharathi, Mrs. Athira Priyadarsan, Mrs. Anusha S. R., Mrs. Ramya Ponnambalam, and Mrs. Pavithra K. ISTF 2025's activities show organized parent participation in planning, execution, and sponsorships through these volunteers and sponsors.	Parent teacher association ISM uses a School Management Committee (SMC) as the governance body that coordinates parent participation in educational decision-making. The SMC includes a President, Vice President, Convener, Treasurer, Co-convener, and chairs for subcommittees such as Academic, Co-curricular, Staff Welfare, Finance, Infrastructure, and Digital Systems, with official contact emails for each role. The presence of parent participation is acknowledged within the Indian Schools Oman framework, which emphasizes parent involvement in school management committees. The SMC maintains channels for input via its official emails and is listed in the school's mandatory public disclosures. The SMC's structure and contact details are publicly visible, illustrating formal parent and community engagement in school governance.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ISAM provides structured academic enrichment beyond classroom instruction. The school operates Gavel Clubs to develop debate and public speaking skills. It offers Abacus Training and a Math Lab to strengthen numeracy, and supports STEM education with robotics and AI training. Communicative English and Phonetics classes support language development, and Co-Scholastic Activities complement academic learning.	Academic & intellectual The school offers CBSE-based education in Science, Commerce and Humanities, with a focus on holistic development through activities such as debates, quizzes, and international programmes. The school is a CBSE-affiliated institution and provides curriculum aligned to CBSE standards. The principal is Rakesh Joshi.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative ISAM offers music and dance instruction in Classical, Western, and Hindustani styles, with dedicated rooms for music and dance. The school participates in large arts events such as the Indian School Talent Fest (ISTF) 2025, which features 33 events across dance, music, literature, arts, and performing arts. Cultural celebrations and exhibitions such as Social Blend 2025 for the Primary Section showcase art, tradition, and creativity. These activities provide avenues for students to perform and express themselves beyond the classroom.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language development is supported through Communicative English and Phonetics Classes. Gavel Clubs provide opportunities for debate and public speaking, which enhances cross-cultural communication. ISTF 2025 brings together students from 22 Indian Schools in Oman for performances and arts events, fostering cultural exchange. Social Blend 2025 showcases India's diversity and global unity through art and culture in the Primary Section.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies ISAM shares frequent social updates about student achievements, cultural events, and classroom activities, keeping families connected to the school's activities. The Annual Day and ISTF events provide opportunities for students to participate in performances, exhibitions, and competitions beyond class time. Social life is further highlighted by exhibitions like Social Blend 2025, which focuses on art and cultural expression. These activities contribute to a vibrant school community outside regular lessons.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional ISAM provides leadership and professional development through student clubs and co-scholastic activities. Gavel Clubs offer a platform for public speaking and leadership development. Participation in ISTF 2025 gives students experience in planning, teamwork, and event coordination across multiple schools. STEM Education and robotics/AI training cultivate project management and problem-solving skills relevant to future careers.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through Meditation and Yoga classes. Sports Coaching promotes physical fitness and teamwork, complemented by a multi-purpose hall for events and activities. Tele-Counselling is available 24×7 to support students' mental health. The school also provides music and dance spaces and a robotics/AI center as part of a balanced, holistic approach to student life.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The medium of instruction is English under the CBSE curriculum. English language support is provided through Communicative English & Phonetics Classes.	Language provision Pre-Primary: Language is taught as part of the curriculum (language, maths, EVS and arts). Primary: English and Hindi are taught as academic subjects, with objectives to develop competence in English and Hindi. Middle: English and Hindi are compulsory subjects; an optional language is offered (French, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit). Senior: Senior (IX–XII) follows the CBSE curriculum with streams in Science, Commerce and Humanities; English is a core subject across the senior curriculum.
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Accreditations	Accreditations The school holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which confirms a recognised quality management system and a commitment to standardized, continual improvement in processes. It is also recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman, indicating compliance with national education standards and authorization to operate in Oman.	Accreditations CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 6130001).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admissions Process: Online Registration and initial payment are the first step. Online registration for new admissions (KG1–IX) is to be completed through the Board of Directors website, and registration fees are paid there. This step sets the formal start of the process and begins the eligibility check for your child. 2. Gather required documents: Have all required documents ready for the admission date to ensure smooth processing. For KG I & KG II you need the child's birth certificate, two passport photos, a copy of the child's passport with visa/resident page, immunization records, both parents' resident cards and passports, and for KG II a transfer certificate (TC) and mark list. For Classes I–IX you need the original transfer certificate, birth certificate, previous class progress report, child's passport with visa, two passport photos, parents' passport/resident copies, and immunization records (the STD I requirement applies). 3. Admission date readiness: On the admission date, ensure all documents are readily available to support seamless processing. The school emphasizes having the required papers on the day of admission to avoid delays. 4. Check vacancies and shifts: Admission is governed by vacancies published on the admissions page. The page lists Vacancy Position for 2024-2025 with morning and, if needed, afternoon shift openings, and notes that after morning shift vacancies fill, afternoon shift vacancies may be used for KG1–STD V. This indicates admissions depend on current seat availability. 5. Medium of instruction and languages: The medium of instruction is English, and languages are offered in addition to English for select classes (the admissions page confirms English as the primary medium and that other languages are offered). This is relevant for families planning language options within the curriculum. 6. XI admissions policy and forms: For Class XI admissions, there is an XI admission policy and admission forms offered for 2024-25, including forms for ISAM students and non-ISAM students. If you are pursuing XI admission, these resources are part of the process. 7. Final steps and enrollment: After submitting the required documents and completing any class-specific steps, families should follow the school's enrollment confirmation procedures as outlined in the XI policy or general admission guidance. The page notes that policies and forms are available for related senior classes, which indicates the need to review class-specific requirements during finalization.	Admissions 1. Online registration window: The admission portal opens for online registration from January 20, 2025 to February 20, 2025. Admissions are open for Balvatika to Std IX. A non-refundable processing fee of RO 15 per application applies. The Admission Office operates from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday. 2. Documents required for Balvatika, KG I & KG II: Birth Certificate copy; Passport copy of the child (first page, visa page, and address pages); Resident Card copy of the child; Passport copies of both parents; Health Card and Vaccination Card; Three passport-sized photographs. For Classes I to IX: All above documents plus a duly countersigned Transfer Certificate by the Educational Authority and the Progress Report. 3. Fees at admission: Admission Fees RO 10.000; Refundable Deposit RO 100.000 (New Admission of First Child); Refundable Deposit RO 10.000 (New Admission of each additional child). These payments are due at the time of admission. 4. Mode of payment: Fees can be paid through Bank Muscat online banking and offline channels; Tasdeed/ONEIC; and direct transfer. 5. Online payment portal: ISM has launched its online fee portal epay.ismoman.org to facilitate fee payments; receipts are issued online and fee details are viewable. Login uses GR number and date of birth. 6.
Scholarships	Scholarships Indian School Al Maabela does not publish an internal scholarship program on its site.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's admissions information does not describe a waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described in terms of current vacancies by class and shift (morning, with afternoon shifts possible if morning seats fill). This implies that admission is contingent on seat availability rather than a published waitlist. Families should monitor vacancy information for their desired class and shift.	Waitlist —
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