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Indian School Sohar emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics through dedicated academic events. It hosts an Annual Science Fiesta with multiple science competitions. STEAM Quest 2025 illustrates STEAM-focused activities, and an AI & Robotics Lab has been inaugurated to support robotics education. Mathematics Quiz Competitions have taken place for classes such as Class V.
The Cultural Club Abhivyakti provides a platform for students to explore talents in music, dance, drama, and appreciation of music and dance forms. The Photography Club offers photography training, theme-based competitions, and outdoor shoots, with about twenty students enrolled. Annual cultural events, including the school's Annual Day, showcase student talents in performances and exhibitions. STEAM Quest 2025 highlights creativity in STEAM projects.
World Hindi Day is celebrated to promote the Hindi language and cultural awareness. Promoting cultural exchange is visible in events such as cultural exchanges at the Women's Handball event. Abhivyakti Cultural Club supports cultural expression in music, dance, and drama. This combination reflects the school's multicultural approach.
Social and hobby groups include the Photography Club and other clubs such as Eco Club, Safety Club, and Health & Wellness Club. The Samarpan Club focuses on community service and volunteering. These clubs provide non-academic outlets for creativity, social responsibility, and personal interests.
Samarpan Club acts as the school's community service arm, organizing volunteering activities and connecting the school with the wider community. Iftar Distribution Programme in 2025 reflects Ramadan outreach involving staff and the community. The Eco Club runs Joy of Giving campaigns and other outreach activities, such as clothes donation drives. Safety-related outreach includes programs with Royal Oman Police and safety awareness initiatives.
Leadership development is supported through student council activities, including a Workshop on Leadership for Student Council Members. Office bearers for the student council are announced, and leadership roles are publicly listed for the academic year. Competitions such as Aryabhata Ganit Challenge and ICA Essay Writing Competition provide opportunities for leadership, critical thinking and professional skills.
Sports and physical education are central to student life, with inter-house competitions and annual sports days. In 2025, a school swimmer represented Indian School Sohar at the CBSE National Swimming Championship. The Health and Wellness Club promotes hygienic living, water and sanitation awareness, and a healthy school environment. World Health Day events and other wellness initiatives support physical and mental wellbeing.
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.
