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FSIS is located in Majan Village, Falaj Al Qabail, Sohar, Oman. It sits in the Sohar area and serves students from Reception to Grade 12. The campus operates Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Reception to Grade 12.
Private international school.
Public information describes FSIS as holistic and inclusive, but no specific SEN provisions or facilities are listed.
FSIS follows Cambridge International Education and operates under the Oman Ministry of Education. It is ECIS-accredited.
No religious affiliation is stated.
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
A school bus service is available. Arrangements are handled by the Bus Administrator, Mr. Abdulrahman Ismail Al Balushi.
The school follows Cambridge International Education and is an accredited Cambridge Examination Centre in Oman. It is supervised by the Ministry of Education in Oman and is ECIS-accredited. The curriculum offerings include Cambridge Primary through Cambridge Advanced and a General Education Diploma (GED) program under MoE supervision.
FSIS in Sohar, Oman offers a dual-curriculum model: the Cambridge International Programme (IGCSE 14-16 and Cambridge International AS & A Levels 16-19) alongside the General Education Diploma (GED) under the Ministry of Education for Grades 9–12. The Cambridge pathway provides internationally recognized qualifications, while the GED provides a MOE-aligned credential for senior students. Grades 9–10 under the GED cover Arabic, English, Social Studies (Arabic), Islamic (Arabic), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, Art, Music, Life Skills, and Physical Education. Grades 11–12 under the GED maintain Arabic, English Language, Social Studies (Arabic), Islamic (Arabic), Mathematics, and offer three elective subjects from English Language Skills, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, German, ICT, Economics, Business Studies, Art, Music, and PE. FSIS teaches in English and Arabic, with French and Urdu available as third-language options. The school is Cambridge International-accredited, partners with Oman's MOE, and is a member of ECIS.
FSIS emphasizes holistic development and a home like atmosphere that supports students social and emotional growth. FSIS describes itself as an extension of home with a caring, supportive, and welcoming environment where students feel safe and valued. The campus includes facilities and a diverse, multinational community that fosters inclusivity and global awareness. The curriculum is described as holistic, blending academics with interactive events and experiences that support growth and creativity. There is no explicit SEL program, dedicated staff for SEL, or formal SEL initiatives disclosed on publicly available pages.
Publicly disclosed information about SEN provisions is not present on FSIS pages. The school highlights Cambridge International and GED curricula and English Arabic language offerings, and ECIS accreditation, but these do not describe SEN support. The About Us page notes a multi national staff and diverse student body, but there is no mention of dedicated SEN staff or services. Consequently, it cannot be confirmed which Special Educational Needs the school can support beyond general inclusive language. No specialist SEN facility is listed. Therefore SEN provisions are not publicly disclosed.
English and Arabic are the core languages offered, with French and Urdu as additional language options. There is no explicit mention of an EAL program, EAL staff, or targeted EAL support on FSIS pages. The information provided indicates language offerings but does not describe EAL specific provision. Therefore, EAL specific support is not publicly disclosed. In absence of explicit information, no formal EAL support details are provided.
FSIS describes a home like atmosphere and a supportive, inclusive community, indicating attention to student wellbeing. The school emphasizes holistic development and learning beyond the classroom, which can contribute to wellbeing. The staff and student body are described as diverse, promoting inclusivity and safety. There is no explicit mention of formal mental health programs, counselling services, or wellbeing initiatives by name on the public pages. Therefore, explicit mental wellbeing provisions beyond the general environment are not publicly disclosed.
FSIS presents the campus as a safe and welcoming environment. Specific safeguarding policies or programs are not publicly disclosed on the FSIS pages. The accreditation (Cambridge, MOE Oman, ECIS) does not detail safeguarding procedures. The information provided does not specify staff roles or safeguarding training. Therefore safeguarding provisions beyond the general safety emphasis are not publicly disclosed.
1. Step 1 — Submit required documents and pay the One Time Capital Fee. The school lists the following documents for applicants (KG1 through Grade 1): a copy of the student's birth certificate certified by the MOFA, four passport-size photographs, copies of the student's and parents' passports with a valid visa for non-Omani family members, a health vaccination card, a transfer letter from the previous school, the last grade report (certified by MOFA and equated to MOE), and copies of the resident cards for both the student and parents. The One Time Capital Fee is 250 OMR. These items must accompany the application, and the fee is a separate upfront charge. This step requires the family to prepare and submit all listed materials to initiate the admission process.
2. Step 2 — Verify grade eligibility and review cost details. The school publishes explicit age ranges by grade to determine appropriate placement (e.g., KG1 is for attending ages 3 years 2 months to 4 years 11 months, KG2 for ages around 4 years 2 months to 5 years 11 months, Grade 1 for 5 years 2 months to 7 years 2 months, etc.). Each grade has a total annual fee comprised of School Fees plus Book & Stationery (for example, KG1 totals 1550 OMR with 1350 OMR for fees and 200 OMR for books, and Grade 12 totals 2850 OMR with 2450 OMR for fees and 400 OMR for books). The numbers and the mixed English/Arabic fee details are provided per grade on the admissions materials. The One Time Capital Fee remains separate from these annual charges.
3. Step 3 — Transfer, MOE equivalence, and documents review; admission decision timing is not published. In addition to the documents above, the page references a transfer letter from the previous school and a school report of the last grade (certified from MOFA and equated to MOE) as part of the submission, with MOE equivalence for non-Omani students. The site does not publish a timetable for decisions or the exact communication method, so families are advised to await confirmation from the school after document review. For further details or to confirm any grade-specific requirements, contact FSIS using the numbers and emails listed on the school's contact page.
4. Step 4 — Enrollment confirmation and fee settlement. Once admitted, families typically proceed to enroll and settle the applicable tuition by grade, which is the sum of the Grade's School Fees and Books & Stationery. The page also indicates a sibling-discount structure (5% for the 2nd child, 10% for the 3rd, and 15% for the 4th child) to be applied to the tuition charges. The One Time Capital Fee is a separate, upfront charge. This step includes confirming enrollment and arranging payment of the current year's charges.
5. Step 5 — Uniforms and transport arrangements. The FSIS site notes sections for Uniforms and Bus Routes as part of the admissions/enrollment package. Uniform costs are not published on the page, while bus routes are listed with annual costs by region (e.g., Sohar routes with various stop names and annual fares such as Al Afifa, Al Ghushba, Al Hambar, etc., and Liwa and Shinas/Saham routes with corresponding fees). Families should plan for these additional annual costs alongside tuition and books, and contact the school for exact current figures and bus-route eligibility.
6. Step 6 — Curriculum and language of instruction. FSIS operates under Cambridge International Education in addition to the local Ministry of Education framework, and it is an ECIS-accredited school. The curriculum is delivered in English and Arabic, with French and Urdu offered as a third-language option. This provides a bilingual learning environment alongside Cambridge examinations for eligible grades.
FSIS Oman does not publish information about scholarships.
There is no published waitlist or pool policy on FSIS's site. The admissions pages describe required documents, grade-specific fees, and other enrollment details, but they do not outline any waitlist procedure. For confirmation, contact the school's administration via the listed channels. Contact details: +968 94904409; futurescienceschool@gmail.com.
The Indian School Sohar is located in Sohar, Oman, in the Al Hambar area. Its postal address is P.O. Box 846, Postal Code 311, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The school's location is described as being in the Al Hambar area of Sohar.
ISS operates from Kindergarten to Grade XII, i.e., KG through XII. It is described as a senior secondary, CBSE-affiliated school. The school is a KG-XII institution per primary sources and public records.
ISS is a co-educational, day school (no boarding facilities are indicated in public materials). It is a co-educational institution.
The school provides dedicated SEN support, including a Special Educator and a Counselor/Welfare Teacher. This is confirmed in the Mandatory Public Disclosure documents.
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation is listed on the school site.
No religious affiliation is publicly listed for the school. The materials describe ISS as CBSE-affiliated and English-medium without mention of a religious program.
The school day runs in the morning to early afternoon, with typical timings around 7:40 am to 2:10 pm. Specific daily schedules are published in school notices and calendars.
A transport/bus service is provided for ISS students. Details about routes and providers are coordinated by the school; contact the office for transport-specific information.
There is a canteen on campus. A school canteen inauguration was announced on 26 January 2025.
The Indian School Sohar uses a house system to organise pupils for co-curricular activities. The site features inter-house tournaments in junior and senior categories, including football and other sports. The specific house names are not listed on the site.
Governance is through a School Managing Committee. The committee includes the President Abraham George, the Convenor Lalit H. Asher, the Treasurer Ajay Damani, and other members. The Principal is Sanchita Verma. The school is affiliated to CBSE and there is no PTA in Oman.
Indian School Sohar is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary co-educational school in Oman (Affiliation number 6130006; School code 90169). It offers education from Kindergarten through Class XII with English as the language of instruction. In Primary I–V, scholastic subjects include First Language English, Second Language Hindi, with Mathematics and Environmental Studies; in Class V, Mathematics, Science and Social Science are added; co-scholastic subjects are Health and Physical Education, Art & Craft, Music, and Computer Science. In Middle VI–VIII, scholastic subjects are English (First Language), Hindi (Second Language), a Third Language (Arabic/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil), and Mathematics, Science, and Social Science; co-scholastic activities include Health and Physical Education, Art and Craft, Music, and Scouting & Guiding. In Secondary IX–X, scholastic subjects are English (First Language), Hindi/Arabic/Malayalam (Second Language), with Mathematics, Science, and Social Science; co-scholastic elements include Health and Physical Education, Work Experience, and Art Education. Senior Secondary XI–XII offer Science and Commerce streams with specified subjects: Science – English Core, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Informatics Practices and Physical Education; Commerce – English Core, Accountancy, Business Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Informatics Practices, Entrepreneurship and Physical Education; the academic year runs from the first week of April to March.
Indian School Sohar supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through the Sanjeevani - Health and Wellness Club, which aims to promote effective learning by supporting pupils and guiding them to adopt positive health behaviours. The club's objectives include promoting hygienic lifestyles, increasing knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene issues, and promoting a healthy school environment, as well as outreach to the home and community and leadership opportunities for students. It also emphasizes maintaining health records, conducting health surveys, personal responsibility for health, and increasing physical activity through co-curricular activities. Activities referenced include the Sugar Boards initiative (2025), Poshan Pakhwada (2025), and World Health Day celebrations (2025), all contributing to health literacy and wellbeing. An Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII was conducted in 2024 in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addressing issues relevant to adolescence and wellbeing.
The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a dedicated Special Educator, Ms Ziyana Sama Shareef Muhammed, and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, Ms Anu Sonia Vincent, as staff at Indian School Sohar. This indicates that in‑school SEN support and wellbeing services are provided within the school. The document does not specify the exact types of Special Educational Needs (SEND) the school can support, nor is the school described as a specialist SEN institution. These staff roles demonstrate in‑house provisions for students requiring additional educational or emotional support.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Sanjeevani Health and Wellness Club, which focuses on health awareness and healthy behaviours as part of the wider SEL framework. World Health Day celebrations (2024 and 2025) highlight mental health as a component of overall health education at the school. The Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII, conducted in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addresses aspects of adolescent wellbeing and health. The school's ongoing health initiatives, including the club's activities and health-awareness events, contribute to students' mental and physical wellbeing.
The school maintains in‑house safeguarding‑oriented staff, including a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher and a Special Educator, as listed in the Mandatory Public Disclosure. An Early Identification Awareness Session for Primary Teachers on recognizing developmental concerns was conducted, indicating a focus on safeguarding and early intervention for students. These elements show structured support for student welfare and safeguarding within the school's CBSE framework.
1. Eligibility and age eligibility: Begin by confirming the child's age as of March 31, 2026. For Bal Vatika to Class IX, the school specifies age cutoffs: Nursery 3 years (as on 31-03-2026), LKG 4 years, UKG 5 years, Class I 6 years. This step ensures your child fits the class you are applying for and helps avoid ineligibility later in the process. The age rule is enforced for the 2026-27 session.
2. Online vs offline admission form: The application form for Bal Vatika to Class IX is filled online by the parents. Parents seeking admission to Class X, XI, and XII, as well as Non-Indian applicants, must complete the form offline at the school. This split means you should prepare to submit electronically for lower classes or in person for higher classes. Make sure you have a valid passport for matching details and avoid any mismatches in the form.
3. Complete and submit the online form (Bal Vatika–IX) or offline form (X–XII/Non-Indian): After filling the form, ensure all entries are correct and match passport details. Incomplete forms are not accepted. A correctly submitted form will generate a confirmation email containing a form registration number. You should print the entire application (all pages) using the “Admission Status” page before submitting documents.
4. Submit required documents to the school: Submit the printed form at the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on a working day, along with: two recent passport-size photographs of the child; birth certificate copy for Bal Vatika to Class I; original Transfer Certificate for classes I and above (or bonafide certificate if Transfer Certificate is not yet available, with submission of the original within one month); student resident card copy (or an undertaking if not available); and a copy of the last class's progress report. Bring copies of all documents uploaded online for verification.
5. Registration and diagnostic/test process: A non-refundable Registration fee of RO 6.00 is payable at the time of form submission. After document verification, the school will issue a diagnostic test notification to the parent's email. The pupil must attend the allotted diagnostic test date; for Bal Vatika and LKG, there may be an interaction with the admission committee.
6. Diagnostic test and admission decision: For UKG and above, a diagnostic test in all subjects may be conducted at admission time. The school's decision on admission is final. If the pupil cannot attend the diagnostic test due to an emergency, inform the school authorities and email the admission office with details; otherwise, the admission form may be rejected. A written test may also be administered in all subjects during admission, and the school's decision is final.
7. Test results and post-test steps: The diagnostic test result will be posted on the school notice board and published on the school website after three working days from the test date. Once results are declared, the parent must pay the admission fee (RO 25.00, non-refundable) and the Caution Money deposit (RO 100.00, refundable) at the school fee counter within seven working days to confirm admission.
8. Fees and installments: The annual school fee is payable in nine installments as per the school's fee chart. The first installment will be due if there is withdrawal or cancellation of admission; refer to the Withdrawal/TC instructions for details. Fees are payable through multiple modes (mobile app, online bank gateway, cash at the fee counter, Bank Muscat deposits, or net banking). The school notes that online fee receipts can be downloaded after payment; late fee is RO 1 per month for unpaid fees, and CDM payment is not accepted.
9. Admission confirmation and seat availability: Admission is subject to seat availability. If a seat is not available for the requested class, the school may ask the parents to re-submit or wait for subsequent intake, depending on current vacancies. This step finalizes the process and confirms that a seat has been allocated.
No scholarships are described or published for the Indian School Sohar.
There is no published waitlist or pool system described by the school.
ABQ Sohar International School is located in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The campus moved to a purpose-built facility in August 2019. The postal address is P.O. Box 280, Postal Code 311, Sohar, Oman, and the contact phone is +968 2664 8800.
The school offers Pre-KG to Grade 12, with Cambridge and GED curricula. The secondary division serves Grades 7–12, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level options, plus the MOE bilingual GED stream.
The school is a private international institution operated by ABQ Education Group, delivering Cambridge International programmes and GED pathways. It is part of ABQ's network of international schools in Oman.
Shamil – Learning Support Programme provides individualized academic, social and emotional support; trained professionals collaborate with classroom teachers; there are dedicated spaces and resources to aid learning; ongoing professional development for staff.
Oman.
No formal religious affiliation is listed. Islamic Studies is taught as part of the curriculum for Grades 7–8.
The school day commonly runs from around 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with drop-off beginning at 7:30 am and classes typically within an 08:00–15:30 window depending on year group.
A published school-bus schedule or provider is not listed on the school's pages; transport arrangements can be pursued via the admissions team by contacting 72221960 or using the WhatsApp option shown on the admissions page.
Uniform consists of white polo T-shirts for KG1–KG2 and grey trousers or Bermuda shorts, with purple polo T-shirts for older students; a stripe shirt is used for Grades 7–12. A grey fleece jacket and PE kit (grey track pants/shorts) complete the set, and uniforms are sold through Zaks Uniform Shop with an on-campus uniform shop available.
There are two on-site cafeterias on the Sohar campus. The facilities note these cafeterias as part of the campus amenities,
All students join one of four Houses on joining; the system was relaunched in 2021 to foster belonging. Both individual and team efforts are rewarded, and students take part in inter-house competitions throughout the year.
ABQ Sohar International School is owned and operated by ABQ Education Group, a private operator of international schools in Oman. The ABQ group runs three CIS/COBIS-accredited international schools and several standalone nurseries, with The ABQ Way as the governance model across ABQ schools.
ABQ Sohar International School delivers an international Cambridge-focused curriculum with Cambridge and the Omani GED pathways, taught from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with instruction in English and Arabic (plus Urdu and French). ABQ Explorer (Pre-KG to KG2) follows the UK-based International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in a fully bilingual English-Arabic programme. The Primary Curriculum follows the Cambridge Primary Programme in English, Maths and Science, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies align to the MOE framework; Kalemon is offered as an Arabic second-language option, and Cambridge assessments include Progress Tests (Grades 3-6) and Cambridge Checkpoint (Grade 6). In Secondary (Grades 7-8, Key Stage 3) students study a broad range of subjects and complete Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Grade 8; in Grades 9-10 (Key Stage 4) they may pursue IGCSE or the Omani GED, with compulsory subjects Maths, English, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. In the senior years, students choose between A Levels or the Omani GED, with the GED pathway requiring five compulsory subjects (English, Arabic, Maths, Islamic Studies, Social Studies) plus four electives.
ABQ Sohar International School provides social and emotional learning through its dedicated Shamil Learning Support Programme, which addresses academic, social and emotional growth with individualised support delivered by trained professionals and integrated in classroom settings. The Discovering You Programme (DYP) is a two-part, mentorship-based initiative that develops 21st-century skills, including collaboration, communication and social skills, reinforcing well-being and personal development. The school highlights pastoral care as a core element of its offering, with a focus on life skills and wellbeing through DYP and structured student support. The House System in ABQ Sohar also contributes to SEL by creating a sense of belonging and fostering responsibility among students. This approach aligns with ABQ's emphasis on holistic, values-led education and student welfare.
Shamil – Learning Support Programme provides individualised academic, social and emotional support and uses a dedicated Learning Support Department in each school. However, ABQ explicitly states that none of its schools is a special education school, nor do they have resources to provide for students with severe learning disabilities. Support within Learning Support includes subject-focused interventions (e.g., English, Arabic and Mathematics) and study skills, delivered in a student-centred, inclusive framework. As a result, SEN provision is designed for mild-to-moderate needs and general inclusion rather than as a standalone specialist SEN service. The school emphasises inclusion and differentiated teaching rather than operating as a specialist SEN institution.
The school teaches English as a language of instruction and also offers Arabic, Urdu and French; explicit English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is not described as a distinct programme. Learning Support includes academic support for English as part of its subject-specific interventions, but there is no published, separate EAL service. English is listed among the languages taught at ABQ Sohar, indicating English language use across the curriculum. No dedicated EAL department or programme is publicly described on the school pages.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Shamil Learning Support Programme, which focuses on social and emotional growth and provides spaces designed to aid wellbeing (e.g., calming areas and environments that support self-organisation and sensory integration). The Discovering You Programme (DYP) also contributes to wellbeing by teaching life skills and supporting holistic development. Pastoral care is explicitly emphasised, with a focus on wellbeing as part of the school's caring ethos and its broader student support framework. The combination of targeted learning support, pastoral care and wellbeing-focused programmes underpins a holistic approach to students' mental health.
Parent Care Officers provide dedicated, ongoing communication and support for each ABQ family, strengthening safeguarding and pastoral welfare through direct updates and a shared We Care ethos. ABQ's international accreditation (CIS) affirms a commitment to student well-being and safeguarding standards, with CIS noting that safeguarding and student well-being are core evaluation criteria. COBIS accreditation, which ABQ has attained for its international schools, similarly signals high safeguarding and welfare expectations. In short, safeguarding is supported through structured family engagement, external accreditation, and inclusive student support, though formal, published safeguarding policies are not publicly described on the school pages.
1. Initiate contact and arrange a campus visit. Begin by reaching ABQ Sohar International School admissions via WhatsApp or by calling 72221960 to start the registration process; the admissions team is available to assist and can help you with next steps. You may also book a campus tour through the Book A Tour option to see facilities and meet staff. This initial contact sets up the pathway to confirm eligibility and begin the enrolment process.
2. Check eligibility and class placement using the 2026/27 age guidelines. There is a defined age chart forPre-KG through Grade 12 for the 2026/27 academic year, with birth-year windows determining appropriate classes. Review the chart to verify which grade your child would enter based on their birth year and the academic session. This step helps ensure your child is placed in the correct program from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
3. Prepare and submit required documents. The enrolment form must be accompanied by documentation required by the Ministry of Education, including a utility bill as proof of address, signing on the registration terms, a School Fee Confirmation Form, copies of the student's and parents' passports, valid visa pages, birth certificate, health form, and two passport-sized photographs. Additional items such as the Health Card and, for non-Omani students, resident cards may also be requested. Gather these materials in advance to avoid delays in processing.
4. Complete enrolment formalities and provide fee documentation. Submit the enrolment form together with the required documents and the School Fee Confirmation Form. Be prepared for the possibility of international examination fees (IGCSE/AS-A2/GED) being charged separately where applicable. The admissions team will guide you through the documents workflow and confirm next steps once submitted.
5. Review fee options and finalize payment. ABQ Sohar offers multiple payment methods for tuition and fees, including full payment at once, two 50% instalments by post-dated cheques, or eight monthly post-dated cheques according to a scheduled plan (dates and percentages are specified, e.g., 20% by August 5, then 15% by September 5, etc.). The School Uniform cost is not included in the tuition, and online payments, debit, and credit card payments are accepted. Clarify any learning-support fees that may apply beyond standard tuition.
6. Admission decision and enrollment confirmation. The admissions team commits to guiding families through the process and aims for a smooth enrolment experience. After completing the necessary steps and receiving a decision, the school will notify families of the outcome and proceed with enrollment formalities. This step culminates in official enrollment and registration for the upcoming academic year.
ABQ Merit Scholarships are offered across ABQ's CIS & COBIS-accredited international schools, including ABQ Sohar. The programme provides 12 academic scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year, available to students in Grades 9–12 (GED, IGCSE, and A Levels). Each scholarship is a 100% tuition fee waiver and is valid for two academic years, except for Grade 12 scholarships, which are one year. Applications open 5–29 January 2026, with CAT4 assessments on 7 February 2026, panel interviews on 15 February 2026 (if required), and the announcement of recipients on 25 February 2026.
ABQ Sohar International School does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions information. The admissions process and contact options are described, but there is no published documentation of a waitlist mechanism or pool. If space becomes available, families typically follow the standard admissions steps outlined above, guided by the admissions team.
