Oman, Sohar
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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.
Tuition and Term Fees
Fees are payable in nine monthly installments from April to December.
Nursery (Balvatika) – UKG: Annual total OMR 518. Tuition is OMR 55 (Apr–Aug) and OMR 54 (Sep–Dec). Term fees are OMR 16 (Apr) and OMR 10 (Oct).
Std I: Annual total OMR 519. Tuition is OMR 55 (Apr–Aug) and OMR 54 (Sep–Dec). Term fees are OMR 17 (Apr) and OMR 10 (Oct).
Std II – Std IV: Annual total OMR 555. Tuition is OMR 59 (Apr–Aug) and OMR 58 (Sep–Dec). Term fees are OMR 17 and OMR 10.
Std V: Annual total OMR 591. Tuition is OMR 63 (Apr–Aug) and OMR 62 (Sep–Dec). Term fees are OMR 17 and OMR 10.
Std VI – Std VIII: Annual total OMR 617. Tuition is OMR 66 (Apr–Sep) and OMR 64 (Oct–Dec). Term fees are OMR 19 (Apr) and OMR 10 (Oct).
Std IX – Std X: Annual total OMR 639. Tuition is OMR 68. Term fees are OMR 17 (Apr) and OMR 10 (Oct).
Std XI – XII Science: Annual total OMR 711 (with IP/CS) or OMR 675 (without). Tuition ranges from OMR 71 to OMR 77. Term fees are OMR 17 and OMR 10.
Std XI – XII Commerce: Annual total OMR 627 (with IP) or OMR 591 (without). Tuition is OMR 62–63. Term fees are OMR 17 and OMR 10.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are due by the 15th of each month. A late fee of OMR 1 per month is charged on unpaid fees. Non-payment beyond two months is subject to school rules.
Payment Options
Accepted methods include the School Mobile App, online parent portal, cash at the school counter or Bank Muscat, and net/mobile banking. CDM payments are not accepted.
Indian School Sohar is a senior secondary, co-educational CBSE‑affiliated day school in Sohar, Oman. It offers Kindergarten to Class XII with English as the language of instruction and CBSE‑based curricula. The campus spans about 14,152 square metres and features three libraries, science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, four computer labs, two composite science labs, a STEAM lab, art and dance rooms, an auditorium, a canteen, and a playground. The academic year runs from April to March, with a short break in December and a summer vacation. In Senior Secondary, ISS offers Science and Commerce streams with English Core and subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Informatics Practices, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics. The school emphasizes English‑medium, Indian‑based education that aims to develop ethical, responsible, and globally conscious life‑long learners. The staff comprises about 174 teachers and a student‑teacher ratio around 1.8:1. Principal: Ms. Sanchita Verma. ISS hosts STEAM QUEST and clubs such as Eco Club, Photography Club, and Samarpan Club.