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Indian School Darsait

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 480 - 648
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3820
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.

1551, Postal Code 114, Jibroo, Sultanate Of Oman.

The Essentials

Indian School Darsait has 3,820 pupils, instruction in English.

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.

Stages
ISD operates Pre Primary, Primary (Classes I–V) and Senior Curriculum (Classes VI–XII). The Senior Curriculum includes two streams: Science and Commerce.

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.

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).

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.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated; ISD functions as a secular CBSE-affiliated Indian community school.

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.

Bus service
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.)
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Darsait ranges from OMR 480 to OMR 648 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

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

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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 .

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.

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 .

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
Parent Experience

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.

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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
Reputation

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.
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.

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.

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.
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