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Indian School Al Maabela

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 469 - 769
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Typical class size 50
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat. The campus covers about 10,000 square meters and offers facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, computer labs, a 3D lab, an innovation lab, robotics/AI training, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and safe transport.

Indian School Al Maabela, Postal Code: 122, Al Maabela, Sultanate of Oman.

The Essentials

Indian School Al Maabela has 4,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 50, instruction in English.

Location
ISAM is located in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman. The campus sits on a substantial site in the Al Maabela area, spanning about 10,000 square meters. The postal address is Post Box 134, P.C. 122, Al Maabela, Sultanate of Oman. The school operates a school‑monitored transport service for students.

Stages
Kindergarten to Class 12 (KG I to STD XII) under the CBSE curriculum.

Type
English‑medium, co‑educational CBSE‑affiliated school.

Additional learning support
A dedicated Special Educator provides additional learning support; contact details are available for SEN queries.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation number 6130013; affiliation valid from 2024 to 2029.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed. The school operates as a secular CBSE school.

School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday. Typical start times are around 6:50–7:30 am with finish times around 2:00–3:00 pm, varying by grade; occasional timetable changes may occur.

Bus service
A school‑monitored transport service is provided; transport arrangements are managed by the school and inquiries can be directed to the transport contact listed by the school.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria on campus.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Management Committee (SMC). The SMC includes a President and Chairperson of the HSE Subcommittee (Dr. Vikas Rao Naidu), a Vice President and Chairperson of the Purchase Subcommittee (Mr. S. Najeeb Rafiq), a Convener (Mr. Shamim Hussain), a Co-convener and Chairperson of the Sports & Co-scholastic Subcommittee (Ms. Pallavi Venkat Rao), a Treasurer and Chairperson of the Finance & Planning Subcommittee (Mr. Nowshad Aliyar Kutty), a Chairperson of the Academics Subcommittee (Dr. Masood Alam), a Chairperson of the Staff Welfare & Grievance Subcommittee (Dr. Saiprabha Sivakumar), a Chairperson of the Building & Infrastructure Subcommittee (Mr. Shameem Kalathil), and a Chairperson of the Transport Subcommittee (Mr. Sujithkumar.S).
Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Al Maabela ranges from OMR 469 to OMR 769 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees and refundable deposit

- Refundable deposit for new admissions: OMR 100.000 for the 1st student.
- Admission fee for new admissions: OMR 10.000 for the 1st student.
- Combined total payable at new admission for the 1st student (deposit + admission fee): OMR 110.000. New admissions must also pay the first quarter tuition together with these admission charges.
- For an additional (2nd) student from the same family the refundable deposit shown is OMR 10.000 and the admission fee is OMR 10.000 (total OMR 20.000).

Tuition fees — Indian nationality (Tuition Fee - General)

- BALVATIKA — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200.
- KG1 — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200.
- KG2 — Monthly: OMR 40.100; Quarterly: OMR 120.300; Yearly: OMR 481.200.
- I — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200.
- II — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200.
- III — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200.
- IV — Monthly: OMR 39.100; Quarterly: OMR 117.300; Yearly: OMR 469.200.
- V — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000.
- VI — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000.
- VII — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000.
- VIII — Monthly: OMR 40.000; Quarterly: OMR 120.000; Yearly: OMR 480.000.
- IX — Monthly: OMR 43.000; Quarterly: OMR 129.000; Yearly: OMR 516.000.
- X — Monthly: OMR 43.000; Quarterly: OMR 129.000; Yearly: OMR 516.000.
- XI (Science) — Monthly: OMR 49.500; Quarterly: OMR 148.500; Yearly: OMR 594.000.
- XI (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000.
- XI (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000.
- XII (Science) — Monthly: OMR 49.500; Quarterly: OMR 148.500; Yearly: OMR 594.000.
- XII (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000.
- XII (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 44.500; Quarterly: OMR 133.500; Yearly: OMR 534.000.

Tuition fees — Other nationalities (Tuition Fee - Other Nationality)

- BALVATIKA — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800.
- KG1 — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800.
- KG2 — Monthly: OMR 51.900; Quarterly: OMR 155.700; Yearly: OMR 622.800.
- I — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 155.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200.
- II — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200.
- III — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200.
- IV — Monthly: OMR 50.600; Quarterly: OMR 151.800; Yearly: OMR 607.200.
- V — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400.
- VI — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400.
- VII — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400.
- VIII — Monthly: OMR 51.700; Quarterly: OMR 155.100; Yearly: OMR 620.400.
- IX — Monthly: OMR 55.600; Quarterly: OMR 166.800; Yearly: OMR 667.200.
- X — Monthly: OMR 55.600; Quarterly: OMR 166.800; Yearly: OMR 667.200.
- XI (Science) — Monthly: OMR 64.100; Quarterly: OMR 192.300; Yearly: OMR 769.200.
- XI (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200.
- XI (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200.
- XII (Science) — Monthly: OMR 64.100; Quarterly: OMR 192.300; Yearly: OMR 769.200.
- XII (Commerce) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200.
- XII (Humanities) — Monthly: OMR 57.600; Quarterly: OMR 172.800; Yearly: OMR 691.200.

Annual / common fees for existing students

- Annual fee common for all classes (existing students): OMR 10.000 (labelled under term/annual common fee).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Monthly due dates fall on the 1st of each month (listed from 01/04/2025 through 01/03/2026) with corresponding last payment dates shown (monthly last dates range from 15/05/2025 through 15/04/2026). There is a maximum grace period of 45 days from the due date.
- Late payment penalty: Any payment exceeding the grace period is subject to a monthly fine of OMR 1.00 until the outstanding month's fee is cleared.

Modes of fee payment and bank details

- Cash payment and bank cards (debit/credit) are accepted at the school cash counter (counter hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working days Sunday to Thursday, except public holidays).
- Online payments via Bank Muscat are accepted using either the bill payment option or account-to-account fund transfer. When transferring, include the student GR/Admission Number and fee term in the remarks. The school's Bank Muscat account for transfers is: Indian School Al Maabela, Account No: 03070-1359778-0011, Markaz Al Bahja branch, Sultanate of Oman.

Boarding / hostel fees

- No boarding or hostel fees are listed in the published fee structure and facility information; the school's published materials show school-monitored transport but do not list boarding/hostel services or related charges. For transport or boarding enquiries, the school provides a transport contact email.

Other costs (uniforms, textbooks, stationery, transport)

- The fee structure page does not list specific amounts for uniform, textbooks, stationery or transport. The school provides a bookstore contact and a transport contact for parents to obtain bookstore/transport pricing and related charges. Bookstore and transport contact details are provided in the school contact directory.

Refund information

- The admission refundable deposit amounts are shown for new admissions (OMR 100.000 for the 1st student; OMR 10.000 for a 2nd student) and are indicated as refundable in the fee schedule. Detailed refund conditions are not itemised in the published fee schedule.
Academics

Indian School Al Maabela teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium, co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat, Oman, established on 17 April 2010 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. It offers education from Balvatika through STD XII, with grade levels including Balvatika, KG1, KG2, I–X, and XI/XII streams. The senior secondary streams are XI-Science, XI-Commerce, XI-Humanities, and XII-Science, XII-Commerce, XII-Humanities, aligning with the CBSE Class XI-XII framework. Facilities support the curriculum with physics, chemistry and biology laboratories, computer and ICT labs, and a library. CBSE-aligned assessment resources, including CBSE sample papers for X and XII across Science, Commerce and Humanities, indicate the school follows CBSE syllabus and examination patterns.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISAM supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Tele-Counselling Facility available 24x7, and through mindfulness and wellbeing programs such as Meditation and Yoga Classes. Gavel Clubs and Co-Scholastic Activities provide opportunities to develop social skills, communication, and teamwork. Webinars on various topics supplement SEL education, and the school describes fostering mutual respect, esteem, and rapport between teachers and students to create a sense of belonging. These elements collectively contribute to students' social, emotional, and interpersonal development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Special Educator is on staff to support students with SEN. The school includes Care and Special Education students in events such as the Indian School Talent Fest 2025, indicating an inclusive approach. Public materials do not designate ISAM as a dedicated SEN specialist institution. The Counselling Department is available for SEN-related guidance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English. Communicative English & Phonetics Classes are offered to support language development. Public information does not describe a separate, formal EAL program beyond these language offerings.

Mental Wellbeing
Tele-Counselling Facility is available 24x7 to support student mental wellbeing. Meditation and Yoga Classes are part of the wellbeing offerings. An Infirmary provides nursing services to maximize health and wellness in the school community.

Safeguarding
ISAM has a Grievance Redressal System to address concerns raised by students, parents, and staff. The Counselling Department can be contacted via couselors@indianschoolmaabela.com, and the Grievance contact is welfare@indianschoolmaabela.com. These channels reflect the school's safeguarding and child-protection framework.
Parent Experience

History
ISAM began its journey on 17 April 2010 in South Al Maabela, Muscat. It has grown to educate students from diverse backgrounds, with enrollments surpassing 4,500. The school is ISO 9001:2015 certified. It is an English-medium, co-educational CBSE school serving KG I to XII. Governance is under the Board of Directors, Indian Schools in Oman, with a School Management Committee (SMC) that includes a president.

Community
ISAM maintains an active community with regular updates on student achievements, cultural events, classroom activities, and celebrations to keep parents connected. ISTF 2025 brings together students from Classes I to XII across 22 Indian Schools, featuring 33 events and inclusive participation from Care and Special Education students. Cultural exhibitions such as Social Blend 2025 highlight intercultural creativity within the Primary Section. Live events and broadcasts, including ISTF 2025 live streams, are shared through school channels.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no formal PTA listed on ISAM's site. The governance framework includes a School Management Committee (SMC), and the SMC President is listed (smcpresident@indianschoolmaabela.com). Parental involvement is evident through an active body of parent volunteers who support major events like ISTF 2025. ISTF 2025's handbook explicitly credits these volunteers in a section titled 'Special Thanks to Our Parent Volunteers', naming individuals such as Mr. Navaneethakrishnan Thanaraj, Mrs. Luloa Rupawala, Mrs. Neethu Nadesh, Mrs. Lija Thalapotta, Mrs. Jyothisree Jyothibhasu, Mrs. Deiva Shamina Subi, Mrs. Bharathi, Mrs. Athira Priyadarsan, Mrs. Anusha S. R., Mrs. Ramya Ponnambalam, and Mrs. Pavithra K. ISTF 2025's activities show organized parent participation in planning, execution, and sponsorships through these volunteers and sponsors.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indian School Al Maabela provides key academic facilities to support learning across primary to senior levels. The school has well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, enabling hands-on experiments. The library houses over 9,000 books and resources to support reading, research, and independent study. ICT resources include computer/ICT laboratories to support digital learning. A KG Play Area offers a safe outdoor space for younger students, and an on-site infirmary supports student health. Transport services are available to assist families relocating to Oman.

Academic Facilities
Well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. A library with over 9,000 books; and ICT laboratories to support technology-based learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISAM provides structured academic enrichment beyond classroom instruction. The school operates Gavel Clubs to develop debate and public speaking skills. It offers Abacus Training and a Math Lab to strengthen numeracy, and supports STEM education with robotics and AI training. Communicative English and Phonetics classes support language development, and Co-Scholastic Activities complement academic learning.

Arts & Creative
ISAM offers music and dance instruction in Classical, Western, and Hindustani styles, with dedicated rooms for music and dance. The school participates in large arts events such as the Indian School Talent Fest (ISTF) 2025, which features 33 events across dance, music, literature, arts, and performing arts. Cultural celebrations and exhibitions such as Social Blend 2025 for the Primary Section showcase art, tradition, and creativity. These activities provide avenues for students to perform and express themselves beyond the classroom.

Cultural & Language
Language development is supported through Communicative English and Phonetics Classes. Gavel Clubs provide opportunities for debate and public speaking, which enhances cross-cultural communication. ISTF 2025 brings together students from 22 Indian Schools in Oman for performances and arts events, fostering cultural exchange. Social Blend 2025 showcases India's diversity and global unity through art and culture in the Primary Section.

Social & Hobbies
ISAM shares frequent social updates about student achievements, cultural events, and classroom activities, keeping families connected to the school's activities. The Annual Day and ISTF events provide opportunities for students to participate in performances, exhibitions, and competitions beyond class time. Social life is further highlighted by exhibitions like Social Blend 2025, which focuses on art and cultural expression. These activities contribute to a vibrant school community outside regular lessons.

Leadership & Professional
ISAM provides leadership and professional development through student clubs and co-scholastic activities. Gavel Clubs offer a platform for public speaking and leadership development. Participation in ISTF 2025 gives students experience in planning, teamwork, and event coordination across multiple schools. STEM Education and robotics/AI training cultivate project management and problem-solving skills relevant to future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through Meditation and Yoga classes. Sports Coaching promotes physical fitness and teamwork, complemented by a multi-purpose hall for events and activities. Tele-Counselling is available 24×7 to support students' mental health. The school also provides music and dance spaces and a robotics/AI center as part of a balanced, holistic approach to student life.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English under the CBSE curriculum. English language support is provided through Communicative English & Phonetics Classes.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which confirms a recognised quality management system and a commitment to standardized, continual improvement in processes. It is also recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education of the Sultanate of Oman, indicating compliance with national education standards and authorization to operate in Oman.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process: Online Registration and initial payment are the first step. Online registration for new admissions (KG1–IX) is to be completed through the Board of Directors website, and registration fees are paid there. This step sets the formal start of the process and begins the eligibility check for your child.

2. Gather required documents: Have all required documents ready for the admission date to ensure smooth processing. For KG I & KG II you need the child's birth certificate, two passport photos, a copy of the child's passport with visa/resident page, immunization records, both parents' resident cards and passports, and for KG II a transfer certificate (TC) and mark list. For Classes I–IX you need the original transfer certificate, birth certificate, previous class progress report, child's passport with visa, two passport photos, parents' passport/resident copies, and immunization records (the STD I requirement applies).

3. Admission date readiness: On the admission date, ensure all documents are readily available to support seamless processing. The school emphasizes having the required papers on the day of admission to avoid delays.

4. Check vacancies and shifts: Admission is governed by vacancies published on the admissions page. The page lists Vacancy Position for 2024-2025 with morning and, if needed, afternoon shift openings, and notes that after morning shift vacancies fill, afternoon shift vacancies may be used for KG1–STD V. This indicates admissions depend on current seat availability.

5. Medium of instruction and languages: The medium of instruction is English, and languages are offered in addition to English for select classes (the admissions page confirms English as the primary medium and that other languages are offered). This is relevant for families planning language options within the curriculum.

6. XI admissions policy and forms: For Class XI admissions, there is an XI admission policy and admission forms offered for 2024-25, including forms for ISAM students and non-ISAM students. If you are pursuing XI admission, these resources are part of the process.

7. Final steps and enrollment: After submitting the required documents and completing any class-specific steps, families should follow the school's enrollment confirmation procedures as outlined in the XI policy or general admission guidance. The page notes that policies and forms are available for related senior classes, which indicates the need to review class-specific requirements during finalization.

Scholarships
Indian School Al Maabela does not publish an internal scholarship program on its site.

Waitlist
The school's admissions information does not describe a waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described in terms of current vacancies by class and shift (morning, with afternoon shifts possible if morning seats fill). This implies that admission is contingent on seat availability rather than a published waitlist. Families should monitor vacancy information for their desired class and shift.
School Events
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