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Indian School Darsait was established in July 1992 as the KSBS stream of Indian School Muscat. It became an independent entity in 1994. It moved to its present premises in Darsait on 6 July 1998. In 2004, the school introduced a CBSE stream and KSBS was discontinued, establishing ISD as a CBSE-affiliated school. It was the first CBSE school outside India to be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) of the Quality Council of India, and ISD celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2017-18.
ISD operates within the Indian community of Muscat and falls under the supervision of the Indian Embassy in Oman. The School Management Committee (SMC) is composed of eminent members of the Indian community and oversees the school's governance. ISD has hosted major community events, including the Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2017 with a cultural program involving other Indian schools and linguistic wings of the Indian Social Club Muscat. The school holds annual day celebrations and other cultural programs that involve dignitaries and parents, such as the 32nd Annual Day held on December 14, 2024, with the Ambassador of India to Oman as Chief Guest.
The Indian School Darsait's governance rests with a School Management Committee (SMC) composed of eminent members of the Indian community that oversees the school's operations. The SMC leadership includes a President (Shalimar Moideen), a Vice President (Nishanth P. P.), a Convenor (Shebeer Shamsuddin), and a Treasurer (Ashraf V.), along with heads of several subcommittees. Subcommittees cover Alumni, Purchase, Finance & Planning, Infrastructure, Sports, Co-curricular and Cultural, Inclusive Education, and a Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching. A dedicated Head of Parent Relations Subcommittee coordinates parent engagement and serves as a liaison with the broader ISD parent community. ISD maintains a history of leadership dating back to 1994, documented in its records of SMC presidents. Parents participate in school events and activities, including Annual Day and Kindergarten Graduation Day, reflecting active parent involvement.
Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.
