Oman, Ibri
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Indian School Ibri participates in external academic assessments, including ICAS and IBT. The 2019-20 ICAS/IBT results show students achieving high distinctions and distinctions across subjects such as English and Science. The school also supports academic enrichment through inter-house competitions, including an Inter House Quiz Contest.
Arts and creative activities are part of the school program. The Arts Festival includes recitation, extempore, elocution, mimicry, and mono-acts, as well as Western and Indian vocal music, Indian classical songs, instrumental music, group singing, and dance. The event is a long-running tradition, with documentation of the 27th Arts Festival in 2019 and ongoing dramatics activities visible in the school gallery.
The school observes cultural and language activities such as Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) and Hindi Diwas celebrations. It also participates in global cultural activities, such as the India Presidency G20 and Poster Making Competition, indicated in the 2023-24 gallery entries. These events illustrate a focus on multilingual and cross-cultural awareness.
Social and hobby activities include inter-house academic and cultural events such as Inter House Quiz Contests, Debates, and Dramatics. The gallery catalog documents Inter House Quiz Contests and Debate Competitions, and shows dramatics performances as part of school life.
Community and service activities include a Tree Planting Campaign by Class 10 and environmental awareness initiatives; Environment Day activities with poster-making competitions have been featured.
Leadership and professional development are supported through student leadership structures. The Investiture Ceremony in 2023 formalized student council leadership, with badgeing and oath-taking ceremonies. The school also engages students in house and student council elections, as reflected in gallery entries.
Wellbeing and sports activities are central to student life. The school hosts an annual Sports Day, including traditional drills and track events, and awards; the 31st Annual Sports Day occurred in December 2019. Yoga Day has been featured in the gallery, along with other wellness activities.
Indian School Ibri is a CBSE-affiliated English-medium school in Ibri, Al Dhahirah Governorate, Oman. It was established in 1989 and began in a small building with 4 teachers and 45 students, later moving to the current premises in 1994. The school was affiliated to CBSE in 1995 and has since offered Kindergarten through Class XII. The campus provides science and computer laboratories, a library, and an auditorium, with ongoing incorporation of digital learning spaces. Co‑curricular programs include an annual Arts Festival (Festival of Talents) since 1993 and inter‑school events such as quiz contests, along with KG talent activities. The school emphasizes holistic development—academic, moral, social and emotional growth—within a community school framework operated under the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman. The principal is Mr. Suresh V.S. and the school remains active in CBSE exams and related achievements.