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Indian School Al Seeb

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 474 - 594
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Samoan, Sesotho, Sinhala, Tamil
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Indian School Al Seeb is an English-medium co-educational school established in 2002. It is approved by the Ministry of Education, Oman, and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in New Delhi. The school is located in Mabellah, Seeb, on a campus of about 13,000 square metres that includes a playfield, a basketball court, computer science labs, science labs, spacious classrooms, an audio-visual room, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen and ample parking. The medium of instruction is English; Hindi, Malayalam or Tamil are offered as second languages up to Class V, with Hindi or Malayalam continuing for Classes VI–VIII. From Class V to VIII, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit and French are offered as third languages. In Class IX, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and Tamil are provided as second language options, and in Class X, Hindi, Malayalam and Arabic are offered as second languages. The school offers Science, Commerce and Humanities streams up to Senior Secondary, with electives such as Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Physical Education, Information Technology and Fine Arts (Painting). Extracurriculars include sports and performance arts, with documented participation in CBSE Oman Zone and national level competitions.

2445, PC: 111 Seeb, Sultanate of Oman

The Essentials

Indian School Al Seeb has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Indian School Al Seeb is located in Mabellah, Seeb, within the Muscat Governorate, Oman. The school's own materials note Mabellah as the location, with Reach Us details listing PO Box 2445, PC 111, Seeb, Oman, and contact numbers +968 24451424 and +968 24451353. The Mabellah campus is described as the school's site in its history overview.

Stages
ISAS uses a four-tier structure: KG (Kindergarten), Primary, Middle, and Senior (Senior Secondary). The site's navigation highlights these levels, indicating a progression from early years through to pre-university grades.

Type
ISAS is an English-medium, co-educational school. It operates under the Ministry of Education in Oman and is affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India.

Additional learning support
Care & Special Education (CSE) is available through the Indian Schools in Oman network, described as a Home Away from Home for children with special needs aged 4 to 18 years. This SEN provision is part of the network and accessible across its schools, including IS Seeb.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated publicly. The school presents itself as part of the Indian Schools Oman network, with English as the medium of instruction and a focus on holistic education.

School day structure
The school year/week follows a Sunday-to-Thursday schedule. The 8:30 am to 2:00 pm day pattern is consistent with CBSE/Oman listings for Indian-curriculum schools in the region.

Bus service
IS Seeb operates a school transport system through a private operator, National Distance Trading LLC (Azaiba). Buses are equipped with CCTV, seat belts, IVMS, emergency exits, and an on-board assistant; a school staff member monitors pick-up/drop-off. The transport system began with four routes and six buses and is overseen by the school's transport governance framework to ensure safety and reliability.
Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Al Seeb ranges from OMR 474 to OMR 594 for 2026/27.

Application / admission fees and refundable deposits (new admissions)

- School refundable deposit: OMR 100 for the first student; OMR 50 for a sibling.
- Admission fee (new admission): OMR 10 for the first student; OMR 10 for a sibling.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly, quarterly, and total per academic year)

- Balvatika: Monthly OMR 42.500; Quarterly payments OMR 127.5 (Q1), OMR 127.5 (Q2), OMR 127.5 (Q3), OMR 127.5 (Q4); Annual total OMR 510. Other-nationals monthly rate: OMR 55.300.
- KG I: Monthly OMR 42.500; Quarterly OMR 127.5 / 127.5 / 127.5 / 127.5; Annual total OMR 510. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 55.300.
- KG II: Monthly OMR 41.500; Quarterly OMR 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5; Annual total OMR 498. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 54.000.
- Class I: Monthly OMR 41.500; Quarterly OMR 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5; Annual total OMR 498. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 54.000.
- Class II: Monthly OMR 41.500; Quarterly OMR 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5; Annual total OMR 498. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 54.000.
- Class III: Monthly OMR 41.500; Quarterly OMR 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5 / 124.5; Annual total OMR 498. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 54.000.
- Class IV: Monthly OMR 39.500; Quarterly OMR 118.5 / 118.5 / 118.5 / 118.5; Annual total OMR 474. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 51.400.
- Class V: Monthly OMR 39.500; Quarterly OMR 118.5 / 118.5 / 118.5 / 118.5; Annual total OMR 474. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 51.400.
- Class VI: Monthly OMR 40.500; Quarterly OMR 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5; Annual total OMR 486. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 52.700.
- Class VII: Monthly OMR 40.500; Quarterly OMR 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5; Annual total OMR 486. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 52.700.
- Class VIII: Monthly OMR 40.500; Quarterly OMR 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5 / 121.5; Annual total OMR 486. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 52.700.
- Class IX (fee period April–February): Monthly OMR 46.400; Quarterly OMR 139.2 (Q1), OMR 139.2 (Q2), OMR 139.2 (Q3), OMR 92.4 (Q4); Annual total OMR 510. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 60.300.
- Class X (April–February): Monthly OMR 48.600; Quarterly OMR 145.8 / 145.8 / 145.8 / 97.1; Annual total OMR 534.5. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 63.200.
- Class XI — Commerce / Humanities (April–February): Monthly OMR 48.600; Quarterly OMR 145.8 / 145.8 / 145.8 / 97.1; Annual total OMR 534.5. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 63.200.
- Class XI — Science (April–February): Monthly OMR 54.000; Quarterly OMR 162 / 162 / 162 / 108; Annual total OMR 594. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 70.200.
- Class XII — Commerce / Humanities (April–February): Monthly OMR 48.600; Quarterly OMR 145.8 / 145.8 / 145.8 / 97.1; Annual total OMR 534.5. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 63.200.
- Class XII — Science (April–February): Monthly OMR 54.000; Quarterly OMR 162 / 162 / 162 / 108; Annual total OMR 594. Other-nationals monthly: OMR 70.200.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard fee due date: the 1st of the fee month. The last date without fine is generally the 10th day of the following month; for the March 2026 period the last date without fine is 15 March 2026. All dues for the academic year must be cleared on or before 15 March 2026.
- Payment frequency options: monthly, quarterly, half‑yearly or yearly. Payments can be made at the school office during specified hours and may be made by online transfer.

Late payment fines and penalties

- Monthly late fine: OMR 0.500 per month will be charged for late payment. The monthly late fine is applied from the 11th day of the next month (charted cumulative fine schedule shown in the fee document).
- Any outstanding fees not cleared by the stated deadlines may result in administrative action; prolonged absence without payment may lead to removal from the class roll. Refundable deposit adjustments may be used to offset outstanding fee liabilities (see refund information below).

Other nationals and additional charges
- Other nationals (non‑Omani nationals) are required to pay an additional 30% on the monthly fee amount.

Discounts

- Full‑year payment discount: OMR 13 (for full year payment on or before 30 April 2025).
- Half‑yearly payment discount: OMR 5 (conditions: 1st half on or before 30 April 2025; 2nd half on or before 31 October 2025).
- Sibling discount: OMR 42 per annum (applies from the third child).

Uniform, other costs and incidental charges

- The fee document specifies that parents should verify fee receipts and that school rules cover other charges; specific uniform, transport, exam or activity fees are not itemized in the fee table presented. Fees and incidental charges are payable as per school rules and counters; payments can be made by online transfer or at the fee counter.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed. Boarding is not applicable in the published fee schedule.

Refund information (refundable deposits and long‑absence adjustments)

- Refundable deposit: the school refundable deposit amounts (OMR 100 / OMR 50) are shown for new admissions and may be adjusted against outstanding fees where applicable.
- Long‑absence policy: with prior permission, a student absent continuously for six months or more (and not paid fees for more than three months) will be removed from the class roll; the refundable deposit will be adjusted up to the extent of the fee outstanding. Without prior permission, a student absent for three months or more without intimation and without fee payment will be struck off the roll; the refundable deposit will be adjusted against outstanding fees.



Academics

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

Curriculum
Indian School Al Seeb is an English-medium, co-educational school in Seeb that is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and was established in 2002. The curriculum runs from Balvatika (early years) to Class XII and follows the CBSE framework, with a detailed class-by-class subject structure published for 2025-2026. Balvatika and KG I–II focus on literacy, numeracy, general awareness, and language development, while Classes I–II include English and a second language (Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil), progressing to a third language option in Classes III–V (with French available for Class V) and core subjects such as Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Art. Classes VI–VIII add a third language option (including French) and cover English, second and third language choices, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art/Music/Dance, ICT and Physical Education, with Tamil as a 2nd language in VI–VII. Classes IX–X offer English Language & Literature, a choice of second languages (including French for Class IX), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Art/Music/Dance, Health & Physical Education, and Computer Applications/ Painting for specific needs. In Classes XI–XII, Science Streams include combinations of Physics, Chemistry, Biology with Mathematics or Informatics Practices/Psychology; Commerce Streams include multiple groupings with Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics and optional subjects such as IT or Entrepreneurship; Humanities Streams include Sociology, Economics/IT and Psychology, complemented by compulsory ICT, Work Experience, Physical Education and General Studies, plus a range of Skill Subjects.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISAS aims to develop each child's emotional and social potential as part of holistic development, with learning set in a safe, happy and supportive environment and a dedicated team of mentors.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The mission states it assimilates individual differences and learning styles, indicating an inclusive approach. No explicit information about a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN provision is publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The medium of instruction is English; Hindi, Malayalam, or Tamil are used as second languages in the lower years, with additional languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit and French offered in later grades to fulfill the third language requirement.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through emphasis on emotional and social development within a safe, happy and supportive environment, complemented by a dedicated mentoring framework to address individual needs.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by a discipline framework that includes counseling and a formal grievance redress mechanism for concerns.
Parent Experience

History
Indian School Al Seeb is an English‑medium co‑educational school established in 2002. It is managed by a Committee known as the School Management Committee (SMC) under the aegis of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman. The school moved from a rented venue to its own custom‑built Mabellah campus on 1 October 2007, with the inauguration by H.E. Anil Wadhwa, the Indian Ambassador to Oman, on 30 September 2007. The Mabellah campus spans about 13,000 square metres and includes facilities such as a playfield, basketball court, computer science and science labs, spacious classrooms, a multi‑purpose hall, and ample parking. The school is approved by the Ministry of Education, Oman, and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); English is the medium of instruction, with Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, Sanskrit offered as second/third languages depending on the grade.

Community
ISAS operates from Mabellah in Muscat and emphasizes a safe, joyful, and supportive learning environment with a focus on holistic student development. The mission calls for relationship building, service and community outreach, alongside safe, inclusive schooling. A Student Council provides student leadership, with documented councils such as the 2022–2023 group. The school hosts CBSE‑aligned events and recognises achievements through occasions like Annual Day and celebrations honouring CBSE national winners in sports and academics.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public information shows ISAS uses a School Management Committee (SMC) as its governance body, with named leaders and functional sub‑units. The SMC comprises a President, Vice President, Convenor, Treasurer, and heads of Infrastructure, Sports & HSE, Purchase, Academics, Staff Welfare & Grievance, and IT, plus additional members. Parents participate in governance through the SMC rather than a separate PTA, with contact channels listed for SMC sub‑committees (eg, smc.infra, smc.purchase, smc.academic, smc.staffwelfare). The SMC oversees areas such as infrastructure, finance, academics, staff welfare, and information technology, coordinating activities and budgets in partnership with the school leadership. For engagement, parents can reach out via the SMC leadership and sub‑committees to raise concerns or contribute to governance discussions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indian School Al Seeb sits on a 13,000 square meter Mabellah campus with purpose-built facilities. The campus includes computer science and science laboratories, spacious classrooms and staff rooms. A playfield and basketball court support outdoor sport, while a multi-purpose hall accommodates indoor activities and events. A canteen serves students on campus and there is ample parking for staff and visitors. The on-site library provides a resource for study and research across grade levels.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor sports facilities include a playfield and a basketball court. The Multi-Purpose Hall supports indoor activities and school events. These facilities support a range of physical education and team-sport activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include Computer Science labs and Science labs for hands-on learning. The library provides access to books and reference materials to support coursework. Classrooms are spacious to facilitate varied instructional approaches. Computer and science resources are integrated through dedicated labs on the 13,000 sq m campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Multi-Purpose Hall is available for indoor activities and events. The playfield and basketball court support outdoor sports and PE activities. The library provides a resource for reading and independent study beyond class time.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISAS is an English-medium co-educational school established in 2002. It is approved by the Ministry of Education, Oman, and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. The curriculum runs from Balvatika to Class XII, with English as the medium of instruction and CBSE senior-secondary streams in Science, Commerce, and Humanities. ICT is compulsory for Classes I–X, and Work Experience, Physical Education and General Studies are mandatory for Classes XI–XII. Senior streams include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and options such as Informatics Practices/Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Fine Arts.

Arts & Creative
Art, Music and Dance are included as part of the curriculum. Art/Music/Dance are offered for Balvatika to Class IV and again for Classes VI–VIII, with Art and Fine Arts (Painting) available in senior levels. Fine Arts (Painting) is available within the Humanities and Commerce streams for XI–XII.

Cultural & Language
ISAS uses English as the medium of instruction. Hindi, Malayalam or Tamil are offered as second languages up to Class V, with Hindi or Malayalam continuing as second languages for Classes VI–VIII. A third language (Arabic, Sanskrit, Tamil, French) is offered from Class V to Class VIII. In Class IX, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and Tamil are available as second-language options, and in Class X Hindi, Malayalam and Arabic are offered as second-language options.

Social & Hobbies
ISAS hosts a Student Council (e.g., 2022–2023; 2024–2025). Co-Scholastic activities are part of the school program. The school participates in CBSE national sports tournaments and has earned medals, including a Gold in the SGFI National School Games Chess Championship 2025–26, a Bronze Medal, and strong showings in hockey and other sports.

Community & Service
ISAS aims to develop an integrated personality and instill human values, encouraging relationship, service and community outreach. The school seeks to engage students in learning with a focus on personal and social responsibility within a safe, supportive environment.

Leadership & Professional
ISAS is governed by a Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman, which functions as the apex policymaking body overseeing 21 Indian Schools in Oman. ISAS is operated under a School Management Committee reporting to the Board of Directors.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a compulsory component for Classes I–X, and Health & Physical Education is compulsory for Classes XI–XII. The campus covers about 13,000 square meters and includes facilities such as a playfield and a basketball court, with laboratories and ICT resources to support wellbeing and activity across the curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction across Indian School Al Seeb. The school offers a graded language program with second languages from the early grades and introduces third languages at selected levels. In Classes I–II, the second language options are Hindi, Malayalam, or Tamil; in Classes III–V, a third language option (Arabic, Sanskrit, Tamil, and French) is available from Class V in addition to the 2nd language options. In Classes VI–VIII, Tamil becomes a second language for VI–VII, while a third language list includes Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit, French, and Tamil; in IX–X, second language options include Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and Tamil, with French available as a second language for Class IX; XI–XII focus on English Language & Literature.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publish past awards won publicly.

Accreditations
CBSE affiliation with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India; Ministry of Education approval in Oman
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online registration and initial eligibility: Parents register through the centralized online system for Indian Schools in the capital area. For the 2025–2026 cycle, online registrations ran from January 20, 2025 to February 20, 2025, with a non-refundable processing fee of 15 OMR per application. For the 2026–2027 cycle, online registration opens on January 21, 2026 and closes February 21, 2026; the processing fee remains 15 OMR per application. The portal used for Indian nationals is the Indian Schools Oman system, and the school link is listed within the admissions flow.

2. BOD allotment (seat allocation): After online registration, the Board of Directors (BOD) conducts an allotment process to determine allotments across ISAS seats. This is depicted as the BOD–ALLOTMENT step in the admissions sequence, signaling the formal assignment of a seat or a slot for the applicant. Parents then receive an intimation via SMS or email about the outcome and next steps.

3. Intimation and document submission: Following BOD allotment, the school informs parents by SMS/email of the next steps and the need to submit all required documents at Indian School Al Seeb (ISAS). The required documents differ by stage: KG I, KG II, and Classes I–IX each have specific document lists (birth certificate, passport and visa pages, resident card, immunization/health card, photos, and Transfer Certificate for older classes). KG I requires birth certificate, child and parent passport/visa copies, health/immunization card, photos, and embassy NOC/undertaking if applicable; KG II adds the original Transfer/Leaving Certificate and previous class mark sheet; Classes I–IX require the same core documents plus the original Transfer/Leaving Certificate and previous class marks. The list is presented in the Admissions section of the site.

4. Verification of documents: After submission, ISAS conducts verification of the documents provided. This step ensures that documents are authentic, complete, and meet the school's requirements before proceeding to formal approval. Families may be asked to supply additional information if needed.

5. Principal's approval: The school's administration reviews the verified documents and grants Principal's approval if all criteria are met. This approval is necessary before generating a general number (GR No) and allocating a section. Parents should expect communication from the school once the Principal's review is complete.

6. GR No generation / section allotment: Upon approval, a GR number is generated and a class/section allotment is assigned based on availability and the parent's preferences. This step fixes the student's place in a specific class and section, and prepares the student for fee processing and final admission confirmation.

7. Payment of fee: The next step is the payment of applicable fees as part of the admission process. The fee schedule includes an admission processing fee (paid earlier in the process) and new-admission-related deposits; the fee structure also contains details on annual/quarterly payment options and late fines. Note that the admissions FAQ explains how to pay the processing fee and confirms it is non-refundable. Parents should follow the school's fee cycle and due-date rules as published.

8. Admission confirmation: After payment and completion of all documentation, ISAS confirms admission via email. Parents should expect a confirmation notice to finalize the enrollment.

9. Additional context and age eligibility: For Balvatika, KG I, KG II and Class I, ISAS follows age guidelines aligned to NEP 2020 and CBSE expectations: Balvatika requires the child to be 3+ years by March 31, 2025; KG I requires 4+ years; KG II requires 5+ years; Class I requires 6+ years by the same date. These age criteria are outlined in the admissions FAQs.

10. Documentation and eligibility notes: In addition to standard documents, Indian nationals have priority in the online process, with other nationalities considered after Indian nationals, subject to seat availability. The admissions FAQ also notes that if a school has vacancies, seats may be allocated; inter-school transfers are possible after allotment, and higher-class admissions (X/XII) may require direct school contact.

Scholarships
The ISAS admissions materials do not describe a scholarship program.

Waitlist
The school describes admissions as contingent on seat availability and, in the 2025–2026 FAQ, all accepted applications go through a computerized random draw based on parent preference and seat availability. The seat-allocation process is class-wise, school-wise, and choice-wise, and is subject to availability. There is no publicly described separate waitlist. The process uses a draw to allocate seats. Inter-school transfers are handled after allotment and require direct school action for classes X and XII.
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