Indian School Al Maabela

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.

Kindergarten to Class 12 (KG I to STD XII) under the CBSE curriculum.

English‑medium, co‑educational CBSE‑affiliated school.

A dedicated Special Educator provides additional learning support; contact details are available for SEN queries.

Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation number 6130013; affiliation valid from 2024 to 2029.

No religious affiliation is listed. The school operates as a secular CBSE school.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian School Al Maabela does not publish an internal scholarship program on its site.

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.