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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
The school is a co-educational English-medium CBSE school established in 1990 and located at Thymsa on the Muscat–Ibri road (Route 15). It serves pre-primary through senior secondary levels and has facilities such as science and computer laboratories and a library. The campus moved to Thymsa in 2011 and serves students from multiple nationalities.
Indian School Nizwa has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Indian School Nizwa is in Thymsa, Nizwa, Oman, on Route 15 (Ibri Highway) opposite the Nizwa Industrial Estate. The school's postal address is P.O. Box 598, P.C. 611. It sits along the Muscat–Ibri corridor, which provides road access from Nizwa and nearby towns.
Stages
ISNizwa offers education from pre-primary through senior secondary, with classes from LKG to XII. The school provides pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary levels, including a science stream at the senior secondary level.
Type
ISNizwa is a co-educational, English-medium school.
Additional learning support
Public pages do not describe a dedicated SEN or learning-support program. ISNizwa presents a general curriculum across levels but does not publish formal SEN provisions on its site.
Country affiliation
The school is located in the Sultanate of Oman (address shows Oman).
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation published; the school describes itself as fostering secular ideas.
School day structure
ISNizwa follows a two-term academic year: Term 1 runs from April to November and Term 2 runs from December to March. There are two main vacations: Summer (mid-June to mid-August) and Winter (about 10 days around late December to early January).
Bus service
The school does not publish details of a school bus service. Families should confirm with the admissions office whether a bus operates, its routes and pick-up times.
Fees
Annual tuition at Indian School Nizwa ranges from OMR 444 to OMR 684 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees (one‑time at admission)
- Registration fee: R.O. 5.000 for every class and nationality. - Admission fee: R.O. 10.000 for every class and nationality. - Refundable caution deposit: Indian students R.O. 100.000; Non‑Indian students R.O. 200.000. - BOD infrastructure deposit (refundable): R.O. 50.000 (collected on admission; refundable conditions apply). Note: this refundable BOD infrastructure deposit is collected only for the first child from a family. - ISN infrastructure fee (non‑refundable): R.O. 50.000 for all admissions.
Tuition / recurring school fees (monthly and annual by year group)
Indian students — Monthly tuition (selected classes):
- Balvatika, LKG, UKG: R.O. 37.000 per month; annual total R.O. 444.000. - Class I–IV: R.O. 36.000 per month; annual total R.O. 432.000. - Class V–VII: R.O. 40.000 per month; annual total R.O. 480.000. - Class VIII: R.O. 42.000 per month; annual total R.O. 504.000. - Class IX–X: R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000. - Class XI (Commerce): R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000. Class XI (Science): R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000. Class XII (Commerce): R.O. 50.000 per month; annual total R.O. 600.000. Class XII (Science): R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000.
Non‑Indian students — Monthly tuition (selected classes):
- Balvatika, LKG, UKG: R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000. - Class I–IV: R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000. - Class V–VII: R.O. 50.000 per month; annual total R.O. 600.000. - Class VIII: R.O. 52.000 per month; annual total R.O. 624.000. - Class IX–X: R.O. 57.000 per month; annual total R.O. 684.000. - Class XI (Commerce): R.O. 57.000 per month; annual total R.O. 684.000. Class XI (Science): R.O. 55.000 per month; annual total R.O. 660.000. Class XII (Commerce): R.O. 60.000 per month; annual total R.O. 720.000. Class XII (Science): R.O. 55.000 per month; annual total R.O. 660.000.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is shown as a monthly amount; the published annual total equals twelve months at the published monthly rate. - Admission is final only after verification of documents and payment of the required fees at the school's Fee Counter; admission validity is conditional on payment by the due date. - A Transfer Certificate will not be issued until all outstanding amounts and dues are cleared.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed. The school's public information does not describe boarding facilities, indicating this is a day school; no boarding charges are published.
Other costs and recurring charges
- Transfer Certificate fee: R.O. 1.000 (payable at time of TC application). Outstanding dues must be cleared before TC issuance. - Uniform: a prescribed school uniform and sports dress are required; no uniform price list is published in the school's public fee documents. - Notes on family concessions and duplicate‑child deposits: refundable BOD infrastructure deposit is collected only for the first child in the family; refundable caution deposit for subsequent children is reduced (Indian children: R.O. 75/- for other children; Non‑Indian children: R.O. 200/- for other children) as stated in the published fee notes.
Refund information
- Refundable items: caution deposit and BOD infrastructure deposit are refundable under the school's refund rules. The caution deposit will be refunded according to the school's existing rules. Specific refund procedures and timing follow the school's stated rules for refundable deposits.
Fee payment options
- Payment location: required fees are to be paid at the school's Fee Counter as part of the admission and fee‑payment process. The school's public materials do not list specific electronic payment channels or card/transfer options; accepted payment methods are not published in the fee schedule.
Academics
Indian School Nizwa teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Indian School Nizwa is an English‑medium, CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from LKG to Class XII. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and Secondary & Senior Secondary sections. In Secondary (IX–X) and Senior Secondary (XI–XII), the CBSE curriculum is taught, with Science and Commerce streams available at the senior level. Core subjects at the Secondary level are English (Language 1), a second language (Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, or Sanskrit), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, with languages taught to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. ISN also provides modern learning environments, including smart/digital classrooms and dedicated science and computer labs, supported by a library and a broad range of co‑curricular offerings such as sports, field trips, debates, quizzes, and music.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through Health and Physical Education, which prioritizes mental and emotional health, Life Skills, and fosters peer relationships, buddy mentorship and team camaraderie.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In the Senior Secondary section, there are remedial and Gurukul classes to support high achievers and low performers, indicating SEN-related support, though the school is not described as a dedicated SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL provision is not explicitly described; the school lists language offerings (Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit) but does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL program.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed in Health and Physical Education, which defines health as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being and includes objectives to promote self-mastery, discipline, confidence, peer relationships and team bonding.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Admissions
Admissions
Indian School Nizwa is a CBSE-affiliated, English-medium co-educational school (admissions open to Indian nationals and students of other nationalities depending on seat availability). An online registration option is provided for upcoming sessions, including the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, with specific start dates published by the school. Parents may also obtain and submit the admission forms at the admissions office as part of the process. The school notes that new admissions for 2025-26 were to begin around November 17, 2024 and continue to January 16, 2025, and that admissions for 2026-27 would begin on January 20, 2026.
Scholarships
There is no information on scholarships or merit-based awards on the public ISNizwa admissions materials.
Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool policy.
FAQs
What age range does Indian School Nizwa serve?
Indian School Nizwa serves students aged 3-18, with approximately 1500 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Indian School Nizwa is an English‑medium, CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from LKG to Class XII. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and Secondary & Senior Secondary sections. In Secondary (IX–X) and Senior Secondary (XI–XII), the CBSE curriculum is taught, with.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately OMR 444 to OMR 684 depending on the year group or programme.
Where is the school located?
Indian School Nizwa is in Thymsa, Nizwa, Oman, on Route 15 (Ibri Highway) opposite the Nizwa Industrial Estate. The school's postal address is P.O. Box 598, P.C. 611. It sits along the Muscat–Ibri corridor, which provides road access from Nizwa and nearby towns.
What learning support is available?
Public pages do not describe a dedicated SEN or learning-support program. ISNizwa presents a general curriculum across levels but does not publish formal SEN provisions on its site.
What languages are taught?
The school uses English as the medium of instruction. Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, and Arabic are offered as second or third languages from primary through secondary grades, with no explicit language support for non-native English speakers listed. Hindi is mandatory through class VIII; from Class V o
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school describes co-curricular activities as an integral part of learning, combining academics with practical experiences such as library activities, science lab activities, and classroom-based learning. It runs in-house Olympiads in English, Maths and Science to support academic competition and
How do I apply?
Indian School Nizwa is a CBSE-affiliated, English-medium co-educational school (admissions open to Indian nationals and students of other nationalities depending on seat availability). The admission process begins with registering your ward's name at the admissions office or by emailing admission@is
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through Health and Physical Education, which prioritizes mental and emotional health, Life Skills, and fosters peer relationships, buddy mentorship and team camaraderie.
What are the school facilities like?
Indian School Nizwa's Thymsa campus offers spacious classrooms, dedicated science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and a computer laboratory. The library contains more than 12,000 books and provides a comfortable reading area. A large canopied assembly area and a playground with a multipur
When was the school founded?
Indian School Nizwa was founded in 1990.
What are the school hours?
ISNizwa follows a two-term academic year: Term 1 runs from April to November and Term 2 runs from December to March. There are two main vacations: Summer (mid-June to mid-August) and Winter (about 10
What is the school community like?
ISN has an international character with students from multiple nationalities, contributing to a diverse school community. Community life centers on a broad range of co-curricular activities, including
