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Indian School Sohar supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through the Sanjeevani - Health and Wellness Club, which aims to promote effective learning by supporting pupils and guiding them to adopt positive health behaviours. The club's objectives include promoting hygienic lifestyles, increasing knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene issues, and promoting a healthy school environment, as well as outreach to the home and community and leadership opportunities for students. It also emphasizes maintaining health records, conducting health surveys, personal responsibility for health, and increasing physical activity through co-curricular activities. Activities referenced include the Sugar Boards initiative (2025), Poshan Pakhwada (2025), and World Health Day celebrations (2025), all contributing to health literacy and wellbeing. An Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII was conducted in 2024 in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addressing issues relevant to adolescence and wellbeing.
The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a dedicated Special Educator, Ms Ziyana Sama Shareef Muhammed, and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, Ms Anu Sonia Vincent, as staff at Indian School Sohar. This indicates that in‑school SEN support and wellbeing services are provided within the school. The document does not specify the exact types of Special Educational Needs (SEND) the school can support, nor is the school described as a specialist SEN institution. These staff roles demonstrate in‑house provisions for students requiring additional educational or emotional support.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL (English as an Additional Language) provision.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Sanjeevani Health and Wellness Club, which focuses on health awareness and healthy behaviours as part of the wider SEL framework. World Health Day celebrations (2024 and 2025) highlight mental health as a component of overall health education at the school. The Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII, conducted in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addresses aspects of adolescent wellbeing and health. The school's ongoing health initiatives, including the club's activities and health-awareness events, contribute to students' mental and physical wellbeing.
The school maintains in‑house safeguarding‑oriented staff, including a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher and a Special Educator, as listed in the Mandatory Public Disclosure. An Early Identification Awareness Session for Primary Teachers on recognizing developmental concerns was conducted, indicating a focus on safeguarding and early intervention for students. These elements show structured support for student welfare and safeguarding within the school's CBSE framework.
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.
