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Oman, Sohar
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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India – The Indian School Sohar is affiliated to CBSE (Affiliation No. 6130006; School Code 90169), enabling it to deliver CBSE curriculum and participate in CBSE board examinations.
SOF Awards 2023-24 (Science Olympiad Foundation) – Best Zonal Principal awarded to Principal Sanchita Verma and Best Teacher awarded to Lathifa Begum, recognizing leadership and teaching excellence within the school.
Academic Proficiency (VI-XII) & Long & Meritorious Service Award Distribution Ceremony 2023-24 – multiple staff awards tied to the school's ceremony in February 2024: Infancy Jermila Rani (Teaching-Learning Material competition, third place); Francisca Menezes (School Level Award for Excellence in Teaching, First Place); Alka Singh (Meritorious Achievement Award for PhD); Indira Sukumaran (Navin Asher-Kazi Award, First Place in Senior School); Yashvir Singh (recognition for long service, 30 years); and leadership recognition for Principal Sanchita Verma (school leadership and CBSE Gulf Sahodaya/Colombo recognitions). The event also noted the Principal's CBSE Gulf Sahodaya Principals' Conference recognition and a commendation from GESS-Dubai.
Navin Asher-Kazi Awards for Excellence in Teaching 2023 – Indira Sukumaran (First Place, Excellence in Teaching, Senior School); Infancy Jermila Rani (Second runner up, Teaching Learning Material); Alka Singh (PhD acknowledgement). These awards are issued by the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman.
10th India Middle East Education Awards 2024 – Principal Sanchita Verma was honoured with an award for academic excellence at a Dubai ceremony in June 2024.
School Level Award for Excellence in Teaching – 2022-23 – Alpaben Thakkar (Hindi/Sanskrit teacher) received the School Level Award for Excellence in Teaching for the 2022-23 year, awarded by the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman.
NOF Awards for Indian School Sohar 2024-25 – NOF recognized the school with the Best School Award 2024-25; Educator of the Year (Principal Sanchita Verma); and Best Coordinator (Indira Sukumaran).
CBSE Gulf Sahodaya Conference – Principal Sanchita Verma received Merit Certificates at the 38th CBSE Gulf Sahodaya Principals' Conference (2025–26) in Kochi; the conference also highlighted Oman toppers and sporting distinctions for students.
Additional CBSE Gulf Sahodaya recognition – The Principal's leadership and CBSE Gulf Sahodaya participation have been cited in school communications, reflecting ongoing collaboration with CBSE Gulf Sahodaya.
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.
