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Indian School Bousher

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, Sinhala, Samoan, Samoan
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Indian School Bousher opened in 2019 and is located in the Al Ansab hills of Muscat (Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab). The campus features an air‑conditioned environment with spacious, technology‑driven classrooms and facilities such as a swimming pool for Preparatory–Senior stages and a splash pool for Foundation Stage levels 1 and 2. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, and Sanskrit (as a third language in some grades). Facilities include a Robotics lab, a 3‑D studio, science and computer laboratories, a well‑stocked library, and dedicated spaces for arts, music, sport, and STEM activities. ISB emphasizes Academic Excellence, qualified faculty, and strong infrastructure, complemented by co‑curricular offerings in arts, languages, and STEM to support holistic development.

365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,

The Essentials

Indian School Bousher has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location

ISB Bousher is located in Muscat, Oman, at Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab. The address places the campus in the Al Ansab area of the city. Bus pick-up and drop-off areas are Gate 4 for bus riders, with gates 1, 2, 4 and 5 used for own transport or taxis.

Stages

Foundation Stage (Balvatika) and Kindergarten, Primary (Grades I–IV), and Middle/Secondary (Grades V–XII).

Type

ISB Bousher is an independent CBSE-affiliated school operating as a day school.

Additional learning support

The school provides SEN support with two dedicated special educators and one counsellor/wellness teacher, and offers counselling services through trained staff.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India; the school is located in Oman (foreign CBSE school). Affiliation details: CBSE affiliation number 6630203; state listed as FOREIGN SCHOOLS, district Oman.

Religious affiliation

There is no publicly stated religious affiliation for the school.

School day structure

Balvatika & Kindergarten: arrival 8:00–8:15, classes 8:15–13:00, dispersal around 12:40–13:00. Grades I–IV: arrival 8:00–8:15, 8:15–12:50, dispersal around 12:50. Grades V–XII: arrival 6:50–7:00, 7:00–13:50, dispersal around 13:50. Breaks include Early Eats (20 minutes) and Crunchy and Juicy Break (10 minutes).

Bus service

Bus transport is arranged with external transporters. Transporters include SAHBAN, RAJEEV, BOWSHER DIAMOND, and NATIONAL DISTANCE TRADING, with contact details published for coordinations. Rates and routing are negotiated by the school management with transporters and parents, and drop-off/pick-up points follow Gate 4 for buses and Gates 1, 2, 4, and 5 for other arrivals.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are mandatory. KG to II: Boys wear a green T‑shirt with blue half pants and a black belt; girls wear a green T‑shirt with blue pleated skirts with a black belt, and black shoes with Velcro. III to XII: Boys wear a white short-sleeve shirt with light brown pants and a black belt, while girls wear a white short-sleeve shirt with a checked divided skirt and a black belt; black leather shoes with laces and white socks are required (leggings optional). ID cards must be worn at all times and the PE uniform with black sports shoes is worn on PE days.

Food Options

ISB's cafeteria offers a diverse menu with balanced meals, snacks, and beverages. Hygiene is prioritized with stringent food-safety standards, and the kitchen provides ample seating for lunch. The cafeteria also hosts special events, themed lunches, and school activities.

House System

ISB Bousher uses a four‑house system: Aryan House, Viking House, Parthian House, and Spartan House. Students are assigned to a house and participate in inter‑house competitions in sports and cultural activities, promoting camaraderie and leadership. The house chants and identities are part of the system.

Governance and Ownership

ISB is part of the Indian Schools in Oman network. Governance is via a Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman, which is the apex policymaking body for all Indian Schools in Oman. A School Management Committee oversees ISB's day-to-day management, with the ISB President of the School Management Committee and other committee members listed.
Fees
Application and One‑time Admission Fees

- New admission fee (one‑time, payable at the time of admission): OMR 20.00.
- Infrastructure Fund (one‑time, payable at the time of admission; non‑refundable):
- Indian nationality: OMR 100.000.
- Other nationalities: OMR 130.00.
- Caution Deposit (one‑time, payable at the time of admission; refundable): OMR 100.000.
- Yearly Infrastructure Fee (one‑time at start of the academic year): OMR 10.00.

Tuition fees by year group (monthly and calculated annual and per‑term amounts)

- Balvatika – Grade VIII:
- Tuition (Indian nationality): OMR 68.000 per month. Annual (12 months) = OMR 816.000. Per term (calculated assuming a three‑term academic year) = OMR 272.000.
- Tuition (Other nationalities): OMR 83.000 per month. Annual (12 months) = OMR 996.000. Per term (three‑term assumption) = OMR 332.000.

- Grade IX to XII:
- Tuition (Indian nationality): OMR 69.000 per month. Annual (12 months) = OMR 828.000. Per term (three‑term assumption) = OMR 276.000.
- Tuition (Other nationalities): OMR 83.000 per month. Annual (12 months) = OMR 996.000. Per term (three‑term assumption) = OMR 332.000.

- Laboratory fee (applies to Grade IX–XII): OMR 1.00 per month. Annual (12 months) = OMR 12.00. Per term (three‑term assumption) = OMR 4.00.

Note: the school lists tuition on a per‑month basis; the annual and per‑term figures above are calculated from the stated monthly rates (annual = monthly × 12; per term shown using a three‑term academic year for convenience and comparison). These per‑term amounts are derived from the monthly figures and are labeled as calculated values.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Base tuition and recurring fees are presented as monthly amounts and are required to be kept up to date.
- Fees may be paid in person at the school office by cash or POS (Credit/Debit Card) during the fee counter hours (school lists counter hours). Parents are requested to verify Name, GR No., Class and amount on the fee receipt before leaving the counter.
- Online payment is accepted; bank transfer details are provided for direct electronic payments. For cash deposit machine (CDM) payments, the payment slip must include the student's name and GR No.; parents are asked to take a photo of the deposit slip and send it to onlinefees@isboman.com as an attachment. Fees must be paid up to date to avoid restrictions on assessments.

Bank details for online / bank transfer payments

- Beneficiary name: INDIAN SCHOOL BOUSHER.
- Account number: 0464-0572-6919-0013.
- Bank: Bank Muscat. Branch: Al Ansab. Remarks/narration: ISB (parents should mention the student GR Number in the narration).

Card and electronic payment options

- In‑person: POS (Credit/Debit Card) and cash.
- Electronic: Bank transfer to the school account; CDM deposits with proof sent to onlinefees@isboman.com; an online payment option is available.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for Indian School Bousher; no separate boarding charges appear in the published fee structure.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniform: the school specifies the uniform requirements by class but does not list a uniform fee or a compulsory uniform charge. Parents are responsible for obtaining the prescribed uniform items.
- Re‑admission charges: if a student record is deactivated for non‑payment or unapproved absence of two months or more, a reactivation/readmission charge of OMR 20.000 will be collected (subject to seat availability). On readmission, students must pay all outstanding fees except the infrastructure fee.
- Other routine or ad hoc charges (exam fees, activity fees, transport, meals) are not itemized in the published fee schedule; transport and other services may carry separate charges that are not specified in the fee sheet.

Refund information

- Infrastructure Fund paid at admission is explicitly non‑refundable.
- Caution Deposit is refundable.
- The published material includes a readmission clause: on re‑admission after deactivation for non‑payment, the reactivation charge applies and all fees except the infrastructure fee must be paid on readmission.

Additional notes on payment practice and compliance

- Parents are instructed to ensure fees are paid up to date to avoid inconveniences such as restrictions on appearing for assessments.
- Fee receipts should be checked at the fee counter for correct student details and amounts before leaving.


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If you would like these figures presented in a different currency or converted into per‑term amounts using a specific term‑count other than three, those are calculable from the monthly rates above; the amounts in this summary are taken directly from the school's published fee schedule and shown in OMR.
Academics

Indian School Bousher teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Indian School Bousher follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade XII. Kindergarten uses the MYLESTONE curriculum integrated with ECCE and EYFS in a play-centered, student-focused program, guided by the Six ‘E' pedagogy (Engage, Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand, Evaluate). Grades 1–5 follow the Mylestone program, combining core subjects with STEM, robotics labs, and the Math & 3 Lab facilities; second languages offered from Grade I to X include Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam, French, and Tamil, with a third language introduced from Grade V. Grades V–X study English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Studies, and an optional language (French, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit), with co-curriculars such as Art, Music, Dance, Band, Physical Education, and Computer Education. Senior IX–X align with CBSE's remodeled assessment system, featuring 80-mark board exams per subject and 20 internal marks based on periodic tests, notebook submission, and subject enrichment activities, alongside language and laboratory requirements. The curriculum is delivered under a structured assessment framework emphasizing diagnostic, formative, and summative evaluation within the Six ‘E' approach to learning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for students to discuss academic, social, emotional and personal concerns with trained professionals, supporting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL); it addresses academic stress, peer pressure, family dynamics, and mental health issues, and helps students develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving and decision-making.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Public documentation shows ISB Bousher employs two Special Educators and one Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, indicating formal SEN and wellbeing support, but there is no detail identifying which kinds of Special Educational Needs are supported or describing ISB Bousher as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

There is no explicit reference to English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in the publicly disclosed materials for ISB Bousher.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing support is provided through the counselling service and a dedicated wellness/ counsellor role; the counselling page explains counselling as central to holistic development and well-being, covering academic, social, emotional and personal concerns and providing contact details for the counsellor.

Safeguarding

A Discipline Policy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive and secure learning environment and outlines discipline procedures; no separate safeguarding or child-protection policy is publicly disclosed in the available materials.
Parent Experience

History

Indian School Bousher began in 2019 to serve the Indian expatriate community in Oman, starting with about 1,800 students. It operates within the Indian Schools in Oman governance framework, with a Board of Directors and a School Management Committee (SMC) overseeing the school. Enrollment has grown to over 3,000 students, reflecting expansion in classes and facilities. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum and offers Kindergarten through Grade XII. Governance is led by the President of the School Management Committee, with a Board-appointed director in charge for Indian School Bousher.

Community

ISB maintains an active school community with a calendar of events spanning academics, culture, and national celebrations. The News & Events section shows ISQUIZ competitions, annual day programs, and a range of grade-level cultural activities. The school also observes Oman National Day, Gandhi Jayanti, and Diwali, and it supports family involvement through regular parent-facilitator meetings and orientations.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

ISB does not have a separate PTA; governance and parental involvement operate through the School Management Committee (SMC) and the Board of Directors that oversee Indian Schools in Oman. The SMC at Indian School Bousher includes a President, a Convener, a Treasurer, and other committee heads who supervise subcommittees such as welfare, health and grievances; IT; infrastructure; finance and planning; and transport. The Board of Directors is the apex policymaking body for all Indian Schools in Oman, with a director in charge for Indian School Bousher. Parent involvement is encouraged through regular parent-facilitator meetings, orientations, and other gatherings to promote open communication between parents and the school. These structures provide a PTA-like channel for parental input and collaboration within ISB.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The campus is fully air-conditioned and the classrooms are spacious and technology-enabled, with class sizes capped at 38 students. Each classroom features BENQ Interactive Panels to support interactive lessons. Academic facilities include a State of Art Library, Science Lab, Maths Manipulative & Activity Room, 3D Eureka Lab, ATLAB Robotics & STEM Lab, and Lower Primary and Middle/Secondary Computer Labs. Creative facilities include NrithyaKshethra - The Dance & Performing Art Studio, Euphony Atelier - The Music Studio, and Chitrankan - The Visual Art Studio, with Language Rooms. Sports and other facilities include a Swimming Pool for Primary & Middle, Splash Pool for Foundation & Lower Primary, a Multipurpose Hall, Multipurpose Theatre & Auditorium, an Indoor Sports Room, and outdoor spaces such as Kindergarten Green Turf and Kindergarten Outdoor Play Area, plus a Health & Wellness Centre, an infirmary, and a School Cafeteria.

Sports Facilities

Swimming Pool – Primary and Middle School; Splash Pool – Kindergarten & Lower Primary; Multipurpose Hall – Sports Facility; Multipurpose Theatre & Auditorium; Indoor Sports Room; Kindergarten Green Turf; Kindergarten Outdoor Play Area.

Academic Facilities

State of Art Library; Maths Manipulative & Activity Room; 3D Eureka Lab – Maths & Science Studio; ATLAB Robotics & STEM Lab; Lower Primary Computer Lab; Middle & Secondary Computer Lab; Science Lab.

Extra Curricular Facilities

NrithyaKshethra – The Dance & Performing Art Studio; Euphony Atelier – The Music Studio; Chitrankan – The Visual Art Studio; Language Rooms; School Cafeteria – Al Tasneem; Health & Wellness Centre; Counsellor's Corner; Infirmary.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

ISB Oman offers a broad extracurricular program that includes clubs, sports teams, and performing arts groups. The school emphasizes co-curricular activities such as debates, quizzes, cultural events, and participation in academic competitions. It has hosted inter-school quiz events (ISQUIZ) to engage students in intellectual challenges outside regular classes.

Arts & Creative

Visual arts are supported by Chitrankan – The Visual Art Studio. The school maintains performing arts groups as part of its extracurricular program. The campus includes a multipurpose auditorium used for performances and events, including annual day functions and inter-school competitions.

Cultural & Language

Language rooms are dedicated to Malayalam, French, Tamil, and Arabic. The school engages in cultural activities and events as part of its co-curricular program. The campus fosters a multicultural environment for students.

Social & Hobbies

ISB offers clubs and sports teams as part of its extracurricular program. Facilities support social and recreational activities, including an indoor sports room with table tennis, carom, chess, and other games, and swimming pools for different age groups. The indoor venue, such as the Multipurpose Hall, hosts events and activities throughout the year.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports and fitness activities are offered year-round through the indoor multipurpose hall, which supports yoga, aerobics, badminton, and other group activities. The school provides an indoor sports room with table tennis, carom, chess, and other games to promote physical health. A swimming pool is available for senior students and a splash pool for younger students, with additional outdoor facilities like the Gross Motor Activity Hall and Kindergarten Green Turf supporting outdoor activity-oriented learning.
Languages

Language Provision

The medium of instruction is English. From Grade I to X, the school offers a second language: Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam, French, and Tamil. From Grade V to VIII, a third language is offered, including Sanskrit.
Reputation

Accreditations

The Indian School Bousher (ISB Oman) holds Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliation with Affiliation No. 6630630. This affiliation indicates ISB Oman delivers the CBSE curriculum and is authorized to follow CBSE standards for examinations in grades KG through XII. The school also maintains CBSE board result summaries and related compliance documentation as part of its disclosures. In addition, there is a stated intention to pursue accreditation with leading bodies in the coming years, i.e., ISB Oman aims to obtain additional accreditations beyond CBSE in the future.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Online Registration: Parents are required to register through the Centralised Website www.indianschoolsoman.com to begin the admissions process. The online registration gathers basic information to initiate the central allocation flow and link the family to ISB Oman. Balvatika eligibility is stated within the process: a child who has completed 3 years on 1 April is eligible for Balvatika. This step sets the formal progression for the subsequent steps in the admission flow.

2. BOD Allotment: After registration, the Board of Directors assigns the applicant to a specific ISB school within the Indian School Oman network, with ISB Oman allocations driven by the centralized system. The allotment is an essential step before the school can proceed with documentation and enrollment.

3. Intimation from School via SMS/EMAIL: ISB Oman notifies parents of the allotment through SMS and email, providing the allocated grade and any immediate instructions for the next steps. Parents should look for the GR number and the class/section assignment in these communications.

4. Submission of Required Documents at ISB: Parents shall submit all required documents at ISB Oman when prompted. The school will specify the exact documents and ensure they align with the GR number and allocated class to avoid processing delays.

5. Verification of Documents: The submitted documents are verified by the school to confirm eligibility, identity, and academic status. Any discrepancies or missing items may require clarification or resubmission.

6. Principal's Approval: Following successful verification, the Principal approves the allotment, enabling the formal enrollment steps to proceed. This approval formally confirms the student's place in the allocated grade and section.

7. GR No Generation/Section Allotment: The school office generates the GR number and assigns the student's section. For Class XI admissions, merit is based on the average marks in the Class X Common Preboard Examination; after board results, a copy of the Class X mark sheet and Migration Certificate should be submitted to the school office.

Scholarships

There are no scholarships publicly described for ISB Oman on its admissions or fee-related pages.

Waitlist

ISB Oman does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions information.
School Events
The school has not added events