Indian School Darsait vs Indian School Muscat

	I Indian School Darsait Muscat, Oman	I Indian School Muscat Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 480 - 648	Fees / year OMR 460 - 510
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum	Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 3,820	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ISD is located in Muscat, Oman, in the Jibroo area (Darsait neighborhood). The official address is Indian School Darsait, P.O. Box 1551, PC 114, Jibroo, Muscat. The Darsait/Jibroo area is a populated part of Muscat that hosts Indian community institutions.	Location Indian School Muscat operates from two campuses in Muscat, Oman: the main campus is in the Darsait area (PO Box 2470, RUWI, Muscat, 112) and a Jibroo campus. The Jibroo campus can be contacted at Tel: 00968 24711117. It is served by a Safe Monitored Bus System with routes covering Darsait, Ruwi (Waljah, Hamariyah, Mumtaz area, Rex Road, R&B, Al Falaj area, Muttrah, MBD, CBD, Wadi Kabir), Wadi Kabir (After Shell Petrol Pump), Wadi Adai, Hatat, Qurum/PDO/Khoola Hospital, Madinat Qaboos, Al Khuwair, Al Khuwair 33, Al Ghubra, and AZAIBA/GHALA (BOUSHAR, etc); per-child monthly fares vary by route. The Transport Helpdesk is led by Ms. Joan Gladys (transport@ismoman.com).
Stages	Stages ISD operates Pre Primary, Primary (Classes I–V) and Senior Curriculum (Classes VI–XII). The Senior Curriculum includes two streams: Science and Commerce.	Stages ISM offers a K–12 program starting with Pre-Primary (KG I and KG II) through Class XII. The CBSE syllabus covers KG I to VIII, and the Revised CBSE Syllabus for Classes IX to XII is published by the school.
School type	School type ISD is a private, independent CBSE-affiliated school. It is listed as an Independent school by CBSE's SARAS system and is part of the Indian Schools in Oman network under supervision associated with the Indian Embassy.	School type ISM is a Co-educational school. It is described as the largest co-educational institution in the Gulf, with over 9,200 students.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support ISD provides Special Educational Needs support. The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (Mrs. Naosheen Zaman) and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher (Dr. Nita Joseph and Mrs. Anu Radhakrsihnan).	Additional learning support The school offers counselling and guidance services through its Counselling Centre, addressing educational, personal, social and career needs. It includes support for specific learning disabilities and has a dedicated Special Educator and counsellor/wellness staff.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation ISD is located in the Sultanate of Oman and operates as part of Indian Schools in Oman. It is supervised in relation to the Indian Embassy in Oman.	Country affiliation ISM is affiliated with India through the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not stated; ISD functions as a secular CBSE-affiliated Indian community school.	Religious affiliation There is no religious affiliation listed; the school follows the CBSE curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure School days run Sunday to Thursday with distinct timings by level: KG I & KG II 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m; Class I 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; Classes II–V 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; some Classes (afternoon shift) 1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m; Classes VI–XII 6:45 a.m.–1:35 p.m.	School day structure The school operates primarily in a traditional daytime schedule; in 2024, an afternoon shift was introduced for Classes I and II at the Darsait main campus, running from 1:30 PM to 5:45 PM, while other classes continue in the morning shift.
Bus service details	Bus service details ISD operates a school bus service; transport is typically managed by a private operator and routes are published for Muscat Indian schools. For current routes, pickup points and fares, contact the school's transport/administration. (Past reports confirm school-managed transport arrangements and safety discussions.)	Bus service details ISM runs a Safe Monitored System bus service with multiple routes, including Darsait, Ruwi, Wadi Kabir, Wadi Adai, Qurum, Madinat Qaboos, Al Khuwair, Al Ghubra, and AZAIBA/GHALA, with monthly fares per child ranging from RO 17 to RO 32 depending on the route. For transport inquiries, the Transport Helpdesk is led by Ms. Joan Gladys (transport@ismoman.com).
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Admission fee (one‑time at admission): OMR 10. Tuition fees by year group (monthly, per‑term (quarter), and annual calculations) - Balvatika - Tuition (per month): OMR 44. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 132. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 528. - Facilities fee: OMR 10 (annual). - Supplementary fee (infrastructure development): OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 262 / OMR 162. - KG I - Tuition (per month): OMR 42. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 126. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 504. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 254 / OMR 154. - KG II - Tuition (per month): OMR 40. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 120. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 480. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 248 / OMR 148. - Grade I to Grade VIII - Tuition (per month): OMR 41. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 123. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 492. - Facilities fee: OMR 6 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 249 / OMR 149. - Grade IX and X - Tuition (per month): OMR 43. - Tuition per term (3 months): OMR 129. - Tuition per year (12 months): OMR 516. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 257 / OMR 157. - Grade XI and XII (Science / Commerce specializations – class codes per school) - Science (various subject combinations) — standard bands published: - Example band A (Tuition per month OMR 51.500): - Per term (3 months): OMR 154.5. - Per year (12 months): OMR 618. - Facilities fee: OMR 8 (annual). - Supplementary fee: OMR 10 (non‑sibling; not applicable for sibling). - Caution deposit (refundable): OMR 100 (non‑sibling) / OMR 10 (sibling). - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 282.5 / OMR 182.5. - Another band (Tuition per month OMR 54): - Per term (3 months): OMR 162. - Per year (12 months): OMR 648. - Fee to be paid during Admission (Non‑Sibling / Sibling): OMR 290 / OMR 190. - Other published monthly rates (e.g., OMR 49; OMR 46.500; OMR 44) follow the same multiplication to give per‑term and annual totals: - OMR 49 → term OMR 147; year OMR 588; fee at admission published as OMR 275 / OMR 175. - OMR 46.500 → term OMR 139.5; year OMR 558; fee at admission published as OMR 267.5 / OMR 167.5. - OMR 44 → term OMR 132; year OMR 528; fee at admission published as OMR 260 / OMR 160. - Use the published monthly rate for the specific stream/combination to compute the per‑term and annual tuition shown above. Notes on how published charges are applied - Facilities fee and Supplementary fee (infrastructure development) are treated as annual/one‑time charges at the start of the academic year; the school states these annual fees are to be paid at the beginning of the academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: tuition may be paid monthly, quarterly, or yearly. A 5% discount applies for payment of the full annual tuition in advance. First quarter fees are requested on or before 15 April for the academic year; subsequent quarters follow the school quarter schedule. - Typical quarter structure and fines for late payment (published): - First month of each quarter (up to the last working day): no fine. - Second month of each quarter: fine OMR 1.000. - Third month of each quarter: fine OMR 2.000. - An additional fine of OMR 5.000 applies after the completion of a quarter (cumulative; effectively an additional OMR 8.000 if all fines accumulate as described). - The fine schedule above applies cumulatively if fees remain unpaid for remaining months/quarters. - Fee counter hours (school office): Sunday–Thursday 07:00–14:30; Saturdays 08:00–13:00. Boarding / hostel fees - Boarding fees: Not applicable. No boarding/hostel fees or boarding facility charges are listed in the published fee structure or circulars for Indian School Darsait. The published fee schedule covers tuition, facilities, supplementary (infrastructure), admission fee and caution deposit only. Other costs and one‑time charges - Caution deposit (refundable): published as OMR 100 for non‑sibling admissions and OMR 10 for sibling admissions (refundable on withdrawal subject to school procedure). - Supplementary fee (infrastructure development): OMR 10 (non‑sibling in most categories; sibling cases noted as not applicable). - Facilities fee: published per class (values shown above); the school states Annual Fees — Supplementary and Facilities Fees — are to be paid at the beginning of the academic year. - Books / school materials / uniform / optional sales: the school issues separate circulars/forms for book orders (for example a Google Form for books for the upcoming academic year and CSE sale circulars are published), and these charges are handled separately from the tuition/facilities charges listed above. Specific book or uniform prices are not published in the headline fee table; the school communicates book/uniform procurement and charges through dedicated circulars. Refund information - The caution deposit is explicitly refundable. No other general refund amounts or a wider refund policy for tuition or annual fees is published on the fee‑structure page; the only listed refundable item in the published fee schedule is the caution deposit. Fee payment options and bank details - Online bank transfer: parents may transfer fees using online banking (Bank Muscat, National Bank of Oman, Bank Sohar, Bank Dhofar, etc.) and must include the student GR number and purpose (for example: Tuition fees QTR‑1). Published bank accounts: - Bank Muscat – Account No.: 0336000030500014; Account Name: INDIAN SCHOOL DARSAIT; Branch: Jibroo; Swift: BMUSOMRXXXX. - National Bank of Oman (NBO) – Account No.: 1016-0275190-001; Account Name: INDIAN SCHOOL DARSAIT; Branch: Al Khuwair; Swift: NBOMOMRXXXX. - Electronic payment portal (E‑Pay): an E‑Pay / digital campus login and online payment facility is published for the school's use (ETH Digital Campus portal). Parents may use the school's electronic payment portal where available. - In‑person payments: the school's fee counter is open during the hours noted above for payments at the school office.	Fee details Application & initial admission fees - Application (processing) fee: OMR 15 — payable on each application. - Admission fee (payable at time of admission): OMR 10. - Refundable deposits due at admission: Parent refundable deposit OMR 100 (new admission of first child); Child refundable deposit OMR 10 (new admission of each child). Note: OMR 110 refundable deposit is referenced for non-sibling cases. Tuition fees by year group (Indian nationalities) — amounts shown as Annual / Monthly / Per-quarter - Kindergarten 2 (K2): Annual OMR 460; Monthly OMR 46; Quarterly OMR 115. - Kindergarten 3 (K3): Annual OMR 480; Monthly OMR 48; Quarterly OMR 120. - Grade 1: Annual OMR 460; Monthly OMR 46; Quarterly OMR 115. - Grade 2: Annual OMR 450; Monthly OMR 45; Quarterly OMR 112.50. - Grade 3: Annual OMR 430; Monthly OMR 43; Quarterly OMR 107.50. - Grade 4: Annual OMR 430; Monthly OMR 43; Quarterly OMR 107.50. - Grade 5: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 6: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 7: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 8: Annual OMR 440; Monthly OMR 44; Quarterly OMR 110. - Grade 9: Annual OMR 490; Monthly OMR 49; Quarterly OMR 122.50. - Grade 10: Annual OMR 490; Monthly OMR 49; Quarterly OMR 122.50. - Grade 11: Annual OMR 510; Monthly OMR 51; Quarterly OMR 127.50. - Grade 12: Annual OMR 510; Monthly OMR 51; Quarterly OMR 127.50. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing cadence: Fees are to be paid on a quarterly basis. Quarterly payments must be made by the 15th of the first month of each quarter. A one-month grace period from the due date is allowed. If fees are not paid within the grace period a fine of OMR 1 per month is charged and continues each month until payment is cleared. - Quarterly instalments: where annual tuition is used to calculate instalments, the quarterly amount equals one quarter of the annual tuition. (Examples above show the quarterly instalment for each grade.) - At the time of admission parents must also pay the admission fee and refundable deposit amounts noted above. The school's published guidance includes the processing fee due at application and the refundable deposit amounts due on admission. Boarding / hostel - Boarding is not listed in the school's fee schedules. No boarding or hostel fees are published for Indian School Muscat; therefore boarding fees are not applicable. Fees and schedules published by the school list day-school tuition and transport charges where relevant. Other costs and recurring charges - Transport: Monthly bus fares are published per route and vary by pick-up area. Examples of published monthly transport fares: OMR 17, OMR 20, OMR 25, OMR 27, OMR 29, OMR 30, OMR 32 depending on route. Transport is charged per child per month and is billed separately from tuition. - Infrastructure / development deposit: a refundable infrastructure development fund / deposit of OMR 100 is included in the initial admission charges for new admissions. This is listed as refundable in the school's admission/fee documentation. - Uniforms and related clothing: the school publishes uniform requirements but does not publish fixed uniform prices. Uniform costs are additional and paid by parents to uniform suppliers; no uniform fee amount is listed in the published fee documents. - Other occasional fees: specific one-off fees for examinations, activity fees, stationery or special programmes are not listed as fixed line-items in the central fee page; such charges (if any) are generally notified separately by the school. The school publishes transport fares and initial refundable deposits as explicit extra costs. Refund information - Processing/application fee OMR 15 is non-refundable. Refundable items explicitly published are the refundable parent deposit (OMR 100) and the refundable child deposit (OMR 10). The school's admission notes identify these deposits as refundable and specify how they are applied for non-sibling / sibling cases. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods and channels (published): in-person fee counter (POS), Bank Muscat mobile and online banking, Bank Muscat CDM, ONEIC/Tasdeed portal (which accepts debit/credit cards), Thawani Pay mobile app, National Bank of Oman online/mobile banking, Sohar International Bank mobile banking, Oman Arab Bank mobile banking, Nizwa Bank mobile banking, and the school's online payment portal (epay) which supports debit and credit cards. The school sends fee receipts by email after transactions. Fine policy & enforcement - Late payment fine: OMR 1 per month is charged if fees are not paid within the one-month grace period after the due date; the fine continues monthly until payment is made. The school requires fees to be paid up-to-date for students to appear in internal and board examinations and reserves the right to restrict services for unpaid accounts per published rules. Administrative notes (what the fees summary covers) - The figures above reflect the school's published admission charges, refundable deposits, published transport fares and the tuition totals by grade as published for the 2025–26 fee schedule. The school's fee pages publish the quarterly billing requirement, the late‑payment fine and the available electronic payment channels.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform. All students wear the prescribed uniform.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has a canteen on site. It provides meals and snacks to students during the day.
House system	House system —	House system The school operates a house system with inter-house competitions. House selection occurs for classes V to XII. Jhankaar Hues is the inter-house cultural festival that celebrates the houses.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC), a committee of eminent members from the Indian Community that oversees the school's functioning. The Indian School Darsait page states this governance structure. Indian Schools Oman operates under a Board of Directors, indicating the wider ISO network governance.	Governance and ownership The school is CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 6130001) and is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC). The school's mandatory public disclosures include the list of the SMC and governance certificates.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ISD is CBSE-affiliated and follows NCERT-based curricula from Nursery through Class XII, with English as the language of instruction and Hindi or Malayalam as the secondary language; VI–VIII also offer additional language options including French, Sanskrit, and Arabic. The curriculum emphasizes Physical & Health Education and Art and Dance Education across VI–XII. For Senior Secondary (Classes XI–XII) ISD offers Science and Commerce streams, including Science Non-medical, Science Medical, Commerce with Mathematics, Commerce without Mathematics, and Commerce for CWSN. XI–XII subject packages are: Non-medical – English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/PE; Medical – English, Mathematics/Psychology/PE/CS, Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Commerce With Mathematics – English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics; Commerce Without Mathematics – English, Informatics Practices/Web Applications/Marketing, Business Studies, Economics; Commerce for CWSN – English, Psychology, Web Applications, Economics, Marketing/PE. VI–VIII provide Language 1 English; Language 2 Hindi/Malayalam; Language 3 options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Sanskrit/Arabic); Electives 1–3 (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) plus Work Experience, Sports, and Art Education/Music/Dance; IX–X follow English as Language 1 and Language 2 options (including French/Sanskrit/Arabic) with no Language 3, and continue with Mathematics, Science, Social Studies along with Work Experience, Sports, and Arts.	Curriculum details The Indian School Muscat follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Pre-Primary through Class XII, with English as the medium of instruction. The CBSE syllabi for KG I–VIII are implemented under CBSE Primary/Middle guidelines, with KG I content focused on English and early literacy and standard CBSE subjects in the early grades. For IX–X, the school uses the revised CBSE syllabus that includes English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, along with language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit, and French. For XI–XII, the revised syllabi cover English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, and subjects like Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sociology, Information Technology, and Fine Arts. The Middle School emphasizes value-based education and technology-enabled learning, offers extensive co-curriculars (eleven clubs) and exhibitions, and has operated under a two-term CBSE examination format since 2017-18. Board examination results for Classes X and XII are published on the ISM site, with multiple years showing full pass rates for both classes (e.g., X in 2017–20 and XII in 2017–20).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The Mandatory Public Disclosure shows 286 teaching staff and a Teachers' Section Ratio of 1:1.5, with 160 classrooms on campus.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results ISM posts CBSE board results for Classes X and XII on its site, with several years showing 100% pass rates (e.g., Class X 2017–20 and Class XII 2017–20).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school supports gifted and talented learners through a broad co-curricular program, including eleven clubs (Literary, Hospitality, Yoga, Health, Photography, Adventure, Quiz, Music, Heritage, Charity, Chiaroscuro) and regular Olympiads such as Shastra Pratibha.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning SEL at Indian School Darsait is supported through a range of clubs and programmes that promote personal development and social skills, including the Personality Development Club, English Club, Malayalam Club, Health & Fitness (Power Zone) Club, and Safety Squad, along with the Beyond Balance Yoga Club that fosters mindfulness .	Social & emotional learning Social and emotional learning at Indian School Muscat is supported by a Counselling Centre that provides guidance across educational, personal, social and career domains, with activities including screening and diagnosing and individual sessions for Pre-Primary through Senior students, plus World Mental Health Day activities.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution, or which SEN categories it can support.	Special educational needs (SEN) ISM has six dedicated special educators and four counsellor/wellness staff, and the Mandatory Public Disclosure lists the presence of a Special Educator team and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, with counselling activities addressing specific learning disabilities among other areas.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.	English as an additional language ISM is a CBSE-affiliated school; there is no publicly disclosed information about a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program in ISM's published materials.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the Beyond Balance Yoga Club, which promotes stress management, mind-body connection, and physical wellbeing, and through the Power Zone Club, which addresses fitness and associated mental health benefits .	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the We Care initiative, which focuses on student mental health, ensures easy access to counsellors, and promotes a safe learning environment with a No Child Abuse campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are embedded in ISM's welfare culture through We Care and formal safeguarding processes, including a Grievance Redressal mechanism for concerns.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Indian School Darsait offers robust infrastructure to support teaching and learning. The campus includes a large 700-seat auditorium and dedicated outdoor spaces for basketball, volleyball, cricket nets, and an indoor badminton court. ICT-enabled learning is supported by three computer labs (two in the senior section and one in the primary section), each with 50 computers, and 46-inch LED televisions in all 72 classrooms as part of the Digital Campus initiative. The school houses Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories that are fully equipped for practical work, and two libraries (Primary and Senior) with more than 6,000 books, plus class libraries for each grade. Overall, the campus emphasizes digital instruction, well-equipped science and computer facilities, and spaces arranged for study, performance, and recreation.	Facilities overview Indian School Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co-educational school in Muscat, Oman. It offers Pre-Primary through Senior (XI-XII) grades. The campus spans about 19,274 square meters. The campus facilities include an Admin Office, basketball court, biology lab, computer lab, conference room, ED lab, KG-classrooms, a playground and a table-tennis court. The school is the largest co-educational institution in the Gulf with over 9,000 students.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school provides multiple outdoor and indoor sports facilities, including a dedicated basketball court, volleyball court, and cricket nets, as well as an indoor badminton court. Training and coordination programs support participation in inter-school competitions and after-school activities.	Sports facilities Basketball court and a table tennis court are available on site. The school emphasizes Physical Education within its programme. A playground is provided for outdoor activity and general fitness.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories; three computer labs (two in the senior section and one in the primary section) each with 50 computers and a networked ICT environment. All classrooms feature 46-inch LED displays to facilitate digital instruction, supported by the Digital Campus system that connects administration, teachers, students, and parents. The library setup comprises two libraries (Primary and Senior) with over 6,000 books and additional class libraries; reading areas are provided for student use.	Academic facilities Biology Lab and Computer Lab are available on campus. KG-classrooms serve early years. An E-Library is listed as a Student Resource. The school follows CBSE syllabus for KG to VIII classes and revised CBSE syllabus for IX to XII classes. Senior IX–X curriculum outlines board-style assessment and senior streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities).
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities ISD offers clubs and activities such as Sparkle Club (art and craft; reading; music and more), Power Zone Club (fitness), Safety Squad (health and safety awareness including drills), and Mock Fire Drill activities, among others, as part of its co-curricular program.	Extra curricular facilities ISM features eleven clubs, including Literary, Hospitality, Yoga, Health & Safety and Environment (HSE), Photography, Adventure, Quiz, Music, Heritage, Charity, and Chiaroscuro, with Gavel Club meetings. Inter-Class competitions in English and Hindi are held, and exhibitions and various club activities complement academics. The school conducts educational tours in Oman and abroad, and hosts parent orientation programmes with regular parent–teacher interactions.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Indian School Darsait was established in July 1992 as the KSBS stream of Indian School Muscat. It became an independent entity in 1994. It moved to its present premises in Darsait on 6 July 1998. In 2004, the school introduced a CBSE stream and KSBS was discontinued, establishing ISD as a CBSE-affiliated school. It was the first CBSE school outside India to be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) of the Quality Council of India, and ISD celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2017-18.	History Indian School Muscat (ISM) was established in 1975 with 135 students. The land in Darsait was granted by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, enabling the school to be established there. ISM has since grown to become the Gulf's largest co-educational school, now educating well over 9,200 students. It serves as the flagship school and provides academic and administrative support to other allied Indian Schools in Oman. Governance is via the School Management Committee (SMC), which includes a President, Vice President, Convener, Treasurer, and chairs of subcommittees for Academic, Co-curricular, Staff Welfare, Finance, Infrastructure, and Digital Systems.
Community	Community ISD operates within the Indian community of Muscat and falls under the supervision of the Indian Embassy in Oman. The School Management Committee (SMC) is composed of eminent members of the Indian community and oversees the school's governance. ISD has hosted major community events, including the Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2017 with a cultural program involving other Indian schools and linguistic wings of the Indian Social Club Muscat. The school holds annual day celebrations and other cultural programs that involve dignitaries and parents, such as the 32nd Annual Day held on December 14, 2024, with the Ambassador of India to Oman as Chief Guest.	Community ISM's student body comprises a large, diverse Indian expatriate community, with more than 9,200 students enrolled. The school hosts a rich calendar of cultural and inter-school events, including Jhankaar Spectrum (an inter-school cultural festival) and Radiant Rhythms (an inter-school rock festival), along with annual Day celebrations and in-school productions such as Curtain Tales. In its 50th anniversary year ISM expanded activities to include talks, community service initiatives, alumni events, and wide-ranging cultural programs. Alumni networks and community engagement are active components of ISM's culture.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Indian School Darsait's governance rests with a School Management Committee (SMC) composed of eminent members of the Indian community that oversees the school's operations. The SMC leadership includes a President (Shalimar Moideen), a Vice President (Nishanth P. P.), a Convenor (Shebeer Shamsuddin), and a Treasurer (Ashraf V.), along with heads of several subcommittees. Subcommittees cover Alumni, Purchase, Finance & Planning, Infrastructure, Sports, Co-curricular and Cultural, Inclusive Education, and a Centre of Excellence in Learning and Teaching. A dedicated Head of Parent Relations Subcommittee coordinates parent engagement and serves as a liaison with the broader ISD parent community. ISD maintains a history of leadership dating back to 1994, documented in its records of SMC presidents. Parents participate in school events and activities, including Annual Day and Kindergarten Graduation Day, reflecting active parent involvement.	Parent teacher association ISM uses a School Management Committee (SMC) as the governance body that coordinates parent participation in educational decision-making. The SMC includes a President, Vice President, Convener, Treasurer, Co-convener, and chairs for subcommittees such as Academic, Co-curricular, Staff Welfare, Finance, Infrastructure, and Digital Systems, with official contact emails for each role. The presence of parent participation is acknowledged within the Indian Schools Oman framework, which emphasizes parent involvement in school management committees. The SMC maintains channels for input via its official emails and is listed in the school's mandatory public disclosures. The SMC's structure and contact details are publicly visible, illustrating formal parent and community engagement in school governance.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual ISD offers a range of clubs that develop academic and intellectual skills. The Maths Club (Mathletes) runs problem-solving sessions and supports participation in local and regional math competitions, with cross‑grade interaction. The Wikipedia Club and Quiz Club focus on general knowledge and current affairs through regular quizzes, while the English Club emphasizes structured speaking and reasoning. The Malayalam Club complements language learning with cultural exploration.	Academic & intellectual The school offers CBSE-based education in Science, Commerce and Humanities, with a focus on holistic development through activities such as debates, quizzes, and international programmes. The school is a CBSE-affiliated institution and provides curriculum aligned to CBSE standards. The principal is Rakesh Joshi.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative ISD provides several arts and creative outlets. Fine Tunes is a Music Club where students learn to read music, play instruments, and perform in a supportive environment. Art Attack offers opportunities in painting and other visual arts. The Dance Club delivers interactive sessions, and the Photography Club fosters photographic creativity through fieldwork and exhibitions.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Malayalam Club (Varamozhy) focuses on holistic growth through language and culture, with activities such as quizzes, reading challenges, short film projects, farming, and library work. The English Club supports language development and presentation skills, with programs like Logical Speakers for middle years. These clubs together promote language learning and cultural awareness within the school community.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Recreational and hobby-oriented clubs include the Sparkle Club for younger students (Paint and Glitters, Fun Pun, Ta Ra Rum, Eco Body, Whiz Kid), Dance Club, and Photography Club, which foster creativity and peer interaction. The Dance Club provides practical and theory‑integration sessions, while the Wikipedia Club and Quiz Club offer informal, interest‑based quizzing and knowledge activities. These clubs create opportunities for social engagement and personal interest exploration.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service ISD hosts a strong community service focus through Anugraha, the Charity Club launched on 14 November 2009. It has grown to hundreds of student volunteers supporting fundraising, blood donation camps, skill development, beach cleanups, and environmental campaigns, including the No Plastic Campaign. Eco Club conducts environmental awareness campaigns, field trips, and activities like poster making and sapling planting to promote environmental responsibility.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and personal development are fostered by the Personality Development Club, which focuses on grooming, life skills, and presentation abilities to prepare students for responsible participation and leadership. The club provides activities aimed at confidence building, communication, and teamwork. This complements academic and service experiences by emphasizing professional and social competencies.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Yoga is promoted through the Beyond Balance/Yoga Club to enhance physical, mental, and social health, with regular practice and potential interschool opportunities. The Power Zone Club supports structured fitness sessions to improve strength, flexibility, and overall health. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities, Health & Fitness Clubs, and related wellness initiatives further support students' physical and mental well‑being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Hindi is offered as the second language for Classes I to X. Third language options vary by grade and include Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit, and French; Class I offers Malayalam or Arabic as a third language, and higher grades offer additional choices such as Sanskrit and French, with some grades listing 'No Third Language'. An afternoon language slot extends exposure to languages, with Hindi as the afternoon second language and Malayalam, Arabic, and French offered for Classes I–V, and Malayalam/Arabic/Sanskrit/French in Classes VI–VIII; Classes IX and X have expanded second language options (Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit, French) with no third language in those grades.	Language provision Pre-Primary: Language is taught as part of the curriculum (language, maths, EVS and arts). Primary: English and Hindi are taught as academic subjects, with objectives to develop competence in English and Hindi. Middle: English and Hindi are compulsory subjects; an optional language is offered (French, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit). Senior: Senior (IX–XII) follows the CBSE curriculum with streams in Science, Commerce and Humanities; English is a core subject across the senior curriculum.
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Accreditations	Accreditations National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) accreditation. NABET is part of the Quality Council of India. The school is listed as a NABET-accredited institution and is described as the first CBSE school outside India to achieve NABET accreditation, with accreditation number IS 1216 040.	Accreditations CBSE affiliated (Affiliation No. 6130001).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Online Registration (Board-managed central process). The Board of Directors (BOD) administers online registration for Indian Schools in Muscat, including Indian School Darsait. For ISD, this central system is the first step; inter-school transfers are not covered by this procedure. A link to complete the online registration is provided through the BOD system. This step establishes eligibility and creates the initial registration record. 2. Visit ISD to complete the admission process. After you complete the online registration, you must visit Indian School Darsait to finalize the admission. This visit accompanies the on-site formalities and a review of your submitted information. 3. Prepare and submit required documents. You will need the student's BOD Registration Form, a passport-size photograph, birth certificate, passport (front page and address page), resident card (front & back), and the immunization/vaccination record for Balvatika to Class I. For academic classes I to IX and XI, bring the annual progress report and the original transfer certificate (TC), countersigned if the previous school is not CBSE-affiliated. Parents must also provide their own passport and resident card. 4. Online application form and document upload. A link for the Online Application Form will be provided to enter the student's details and upload the necessary documents. This step formalizes the data you previously supplied and ensures the school has all current information on file. 5. Language options and final considerations. For classes I to X, Second Language and Third Language options are announced for the 2025-2026 academic year, with choices such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit, and French (in some slots). Afternoon options add further language choices for certain classes. This step ensures families understand language offerings before final placement. com/admission_procedure.php) and the Board-wide language options for 2025-2026.	Admissions 1. Online registration window: The admission portal opens for online registration from January 20, 2025 to February 20, 2025. Admissions are open for Balvatika to Std IX. A non-refundable processing fee of RO 15 per application applies. The Admission Office operates from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday. 2. Documents required for Balvatika, KG I & KG II: Birth Certificate copy; Passport copy of the child (first page, visa page, and address pages); Resident Card copy of the child; Passport copies of both parents; Health Card and Vaccination Card; Three passport-sized photographs. For Classes I to IX: All above documents plus a duly countersigned Transfer Certificate by the Educational Authority and the Progress Report. 3. Fees at admission: Admission Fees RO 10.000; Refundable Deposit RO 100.000 (New Admission of First Child); Refundable Deposit RO 10.000 (New Admission of each additional child). These payments are due at the time of admission. 4. Mode of payment: Fees can be paid through Bank Muscat online banking and offline channels; Tasdeed/ONEIC; and direct transfer. 5. Online payment portal: ISM has launched its online fee portal epay.ismoman.org to facilitate fee payments; receipts are issued online and fee details are viewable. Login uses GR number and date of birth. 6.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school offers fee concessions based on parental income. These concessions are available upon written request and are subject to approval by the School Management. A concession is described as an income-based adjustment to fees, rather than a separate named scholarship program. Applicants should submit the request with relevant supporting documents for consideration.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Indian School Darsait operates within a centralized admission system managed by the Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman. When applications exceed available seats, admissions are allocated through a random draw (lottery) that considers the parent's stated choices, with priority given to the first choice.	Waitlist —
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