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Indian School Ibri

Oman, Ibri

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French, Hindi, Malayalam
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Indian School Ibri is a CBSE-affiliated English-medium school in Ibri, Al Dhahirah Governorate, Oman. It was established in 1989 and began in a small building with 4 teachers and 45 students, later moving to the current premises in 1994. The school was affiliated to CBSE in 1995 and has since offered Kindergarten through Class XII. The campus provides science and computer laboratories, a library, and an auditorium, with ongoing incorporation of digital learning spaces. Co‑curricular programs include an annual Arts Festival (Festival of Talents) since 1993 and inter‑school events such as quiz contests, along with KG talent activities. The school emphasizes holistic development—academic, moral, social and emotional growth—within a community school framework operated under the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman. The principal is Mr. Suresh V.S. and the school remains active in CBSE exams and related achievements.

Ibri, Oman

The Essentials

Indian School Ibri has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Indian School Ibri is located in the Wilayat of Ibri, one of the three Wilayats of the Al Dhahira Governorate in Oman. It is about 310 km from Muscat. The school sits along the Muscat–UAE highway via Nizwa, opposite the Royal Oman Police Station in Ibri.

Stages
Kindergarten & Primary; Middle School; Senior & Secondary.

Type
The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with Affiliation No. 6130005. It is described as primarily for Indian children and is secular.

Additional learning support
There is a tele-counselling service available to students 24/7. No other explicit SEN program is listed on the site.

Country affiliation
CBSE affiliation with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (Affiliation No. 6130005).

Religious affiliation
Secular; no religious instruction or affiliation is indicated.

School day structure
An academic calendar is published for the school year. Start/end times are not publicly listed on the site.

Bus service
No bus service information published on the site.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students must come neatly dressed in their complete school uniform everyday.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman, the apex policymaking body for all Indian Schools in Oman. The schools function as non-political, secular, non-profit-making and self-sustaining institutions. Indian School Ibri is part of this network and is CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation No. 6130005).
Fees
*Application / Admission fees (one-time at new admission)*

- Admission fee: OMR 70.000 per student.

*One‑time refundable deposits (collected at admission)*

- Compulsory refundable deposit (parent): OMR 50.000.
- Refundable deposit (student): OMR 25.000.
- Infrastructure refundable deposit (student): OMR 50.000.

*Other one‑off / annual charges for new admissions (non‑tuition)*

- Exam fee (yearly; first installment in April):
- KGI, KG II, I–IV: OMR 17.000.
- V and above (VI–VIII, IX–X, XI–XII): OMR 18.300.
- Term fees (collected twice yearly — April & October): OMR 7.000 per term.

*Published total of the non‑tuition admission package (per class group)*

- KGI, KG II, I–IV: Total OMR 219.000 (this total excludes the monthly tuition slab).
- V, VI–VIII, IX–X, XI–XII: Total OMR 220.300 (this total excludes the monthly tuition slab).

*Tuition fees (recurring)*

- Tuition is charged monthly and is payable for 12 months. Tuition amounts are set by class under a graded slab system. The fee schedule published with the non‑tuition items does not list the per‑class monthly tuition slab amounts.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*

- Tuition is payable for 12 months; monthly tuition must be paid regularly.
- Term fees are billed twice yearly (April and October). Exam fees have a yearly component with the first installment in April.
- Late payment penalty: a fine of 100 baiza per day is charged for each day of delay from the 16th of the following month. Continued non‑payment by the end of the month results in removal from the roll; readmission requires payment of an admission fee.
- Pupils whose fees are not paid up to required dates are not permitted to appear for school examinations or obtain mandatory hall tickets.
- Withdrawal: a written application for withdrawal must be submitted at least one month in advance; otherwise one months fees will be charged in lieu of notice. Transfer certificates and other documents are issued only after all school dues are cleared and school property returned.

*Boarding fees*

- No boarding fees or boarding facility charges are published. The schools fee schedule and admission information do not list boarding or residential fees.

*Other regular or occasional costs (published / not published)*

- The published fee schedule lists the admission fee, refundable deposits, exam fee and term fees as detailed above. Separate charges for uniform, transport (bus), books, stationery or extracurricular activity fees are not shown in the published fee schedule.

*Refund information*

- Refundable deposits are collected as specified (parent deposit OMR 50.000; student deposit OMR 25.000. Infrastructure deposit OMR 50.000). The published schedule lists these amounts as refundable deposits. Separate detailed refund timing/conditions beyond their refundable status are not published in the fee schedule. Transfer certificates and refunds are conditional on clearance of all dues and return of school property.

*Fee payment options and banking details*

- Cash / cheque / deposit at the school office during office hours is accepted for fee payment.
- Online bank transfer is accepted. Account details published for transfers are:
- Account name: INDIAN SCHOOL IBRI.
- Bank: Bank Muscat, Al Jubail Branch, Ibri, Sultanate of Oman.
- Account number: 0389004334660031.
- Parents are requested to include the admission number and student name in the payment remarks and to forward the payment receipt to the class teacher on the same day for reconciliation.

*Summary of missing / not‑published fee details*

- The published fee schedule provides full detail for admission‑related one‑time and non‑tuition items but does not publish the per‑class monthly tuition slab figures; per‑class monthly tuition amounts are therefore not available in the publicly posted fee table.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Indian School Ibri is a CBSE-affiliated, co-educational school in Ibri, Oman, offering classes from KG through Class XII, with the first Class XII cohort in 2013 after Senior Secondary was introduced in 2011. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (Affiliation No. 6130005). The CBSE-based curriculum follows the NCERT framework, with core scholastic subjects including languages, mathematics, science and social science, and explicit emphasis on language development. Assessment adheres to CBSE guidelines: Classes I-III have no formal examinations; Classes IV–VIII use a two-term system with 20% periodic assessment and 80% end-term; Classes IX–X have an annual board examination with internal assessment, and co-scholastic areas such as Work Education, Art Education, and Health and Physical Education are graded term-wise. Recent CBSE results include the 2024-25 Class X with a 100% pass rate and strong Class XII performance.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Indian School Ibri supports students' social and emotional development through its discipline framework, which includes counseling as part of behavior management. The discipline policy bases student behavior on attendance, sincerity, behavior, values, and respect, and states that students will be counseled when appropriate. A tele-counselling service was established by the Board of Directors to reduce stress and emotional imbalances, available 24/7 via the counsellor at 90990444. The school also uses a formal Grievance Redressal System with a school-level grievance cell and a three-member committee to address concerns, reflecting a commitment to a supportive learning environment. Students are expected to communicate in English during school hours, which supports clear, inclusive communication and social interaction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. The school is described as primarily intended for Indian children. No dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN staff is publicly described. The site does not specify which kinds of SEN are supported, if any. As a result, it cannot be confirmed whether inclusive education or specialist SEN services are provided.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. The discipline policy indicates that students should communicate in English during school hours, supporting English-language use within the school. No explicit EAL program or staff is described. The site indicates the school is primarily intended for Indian children. Therefore, EAL support details are not publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
A tele-counselling service is available to support student mental wellbeing, initiated by the Board of Directors and operating around the clock with access via the counsellor at 90990444. Counseling is integrated into the school's discipline approach to address emotional and behavioral needs. A Grievance Redressal System provides a formal mechanism to raise concerns, contributing to a safe and supportive environment for mental wellbeing. The discipline framework explicitly mentions counseling as a tool to support student welfare. No other mental health programs are publicly described.

Safeguarding
The school has a Grievance Redressal System with a school-level grievance cell and a three-member committee to handle concerns. A designated coordinator receives grievances in sealed envelopes and provides written acknowledgement. The grievance in the sealed cover is handed to the Principal, who forms a three-member committee to investigate; the committee collects information as part of the process. The process outlines safeguards to ensure confidentiality and proper handling of concerns. The Grievance Redressal System illustrates the school's safeguarding framework.
Parent Experience

History
The Indian School Ibri was established in 1989, though the groundwork began in 1987 when a group of eminent Indians in Ibri—Dr. R.R. Nair, K.U. Majeed, K.V. Menon, A.K. Ahmed and Ramesh Bhat—decided to start a school for the Indian community. It opened with four teachers and 45 students in a small building. The School Management Committee identified a site for a new building in 1993, and the school moved to the new premises in August 1994. The Arts Festival began in 1993 to unveil and nurture the latent talents of its pupils, and the school gained affiliation to the Central Board of Secondary Education in 1995. The 1990s also saw the introduction of computer studies in 1995 and Bharat Scouts & Guides in 1997, with the auditorium built in 1998.

Community
The Indian School Ibri operates under the umbrella of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools in Oman and is guided by the motto Lead Kindly Light to Serve Humanity. It is managed by the School Management Committee (SMC), whose President is Mrs. Shabnum Begam and whose members include a Convenor and chairs for Finance, Purchase & Infrastructure, Academics & Cocurricular, IT, and HSE, with the Principal as a member. Sub-committees cover Finance; Purchase & Infrastructure; Academics & Cocurricular; IT; HSE; and Parents relation & Staff welfare. The IS Ibri community hosts events such as Investiture ceremonies, Annual Day, Independence Day celebrations, and cultural activities including the Arts Festival (e.g., the 27th Arts Festival in 2019) and the Kids Festival (e.g., the 16th Kids Festival in 2019), and it has hosted inter-school events such as the Oman CBSE cluster chess tournament in 2019.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no separate PTA, governance and parent liaison are handled through the School Management Committee (SMC). The SMC comprises a President (Mrs. Shabnum Begam), a Convenor (Dr. R. Pugalarasu), a Treasurer, and chairs for Purchase & Infrastructure, Academics & Cocurricular, IT, and HSE, with the Principal as a member. Sub-committees include Finance; Purchase & Infrastructure; Academics & Cocurricular; IT; HSE; and Parents relation & Staff welfare. The SMC coordinates parent involvement in events and activities such as Annual Day and Investiture ceremonies, and the first Parents' Day was held in January 2012. The IS Ibri is part of the network of Indian Schools in Oman governed by the Board of Directors.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indian School Ibri offers a range of facilities to support CBSE learning and student development. The campus includes a library with a dedicated library hall established in 1999, and science and computer laboratories that have been upgraded over time. A block added later houses a spacious computer laboratory and middle-section Smart/Digital Classrooms introduced in 2009–10. An auditorium built in 1998 provides a venue for performances and assemblies. In 2023, the school inaugurated a Language Lab, a Digital Library, and a 3D Lab, and refurbished the playground with upgraded sports and games facilities.

Sports Facilities
Sports and outdoor facilities have been upgraded, including a refurbished playground and upgraded sports and games facilities.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a library with a library hall set up in 1999, a science laboratory upgraded in 1999 with ongoing upgrades to science and computer labs, and a new block that includes a spacious computer lab. Smart/Digital Classrooms were introduced in the middle section in 2009–10. In 2023, Language Lab, Digital Library, and a 3D Lab were added to support language learning, digital resources, and hands-on projects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school hosts arts festivals and other cultural events, with an auditorium that serves as a performance and assembly space, reflecting its emphasis on co-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Indian School Ibri participates in external academic assessments, including ICAS and IBT. The 2019-20 ICAS/IBT results show students achieving high distinctions and distinctions across subjects such as English and Science. The school also supports academic enrichment through inter-house competitions, including an Inter House Quiz Contest.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are part of the school program. The Arts Festival includes recitation, extempore, elocution, mimicry, and mono-acts, as well as Western and Indian vocal music, Indian classical songs, instrumental music, group singing, and dance. The event is a long-running tradition, with documentation of the 27th Arts Festival in 2019 and ongoing dramatics activities visible in the school gallery.

Cultural & Language
The school observes cultural and language activities such as Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) and Hindi Diwas celebrations. It also participates in global cultural activities, such as the India Presidency G20 and Poster Making Competition, indicated in the 2023-24 gallery entries. These events illustrate a focus on multilingual and cross-cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby activities include inter-house academic and cultural events such as Inter House Quiz Contests, Debates, and Dramatics. The gallery catalog documents Inter House Quiz Contests and Debate Competitions, and shows dramatics performances as part of school life.

Community & Service
Community and service activities include a Tree Planting Campaign by Class 10 and environmental awareness initiatives; Environment Day activities with poster-making competitions have been featured.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are supported through student leadership structures. The Investiture Ceremony in 2023 formalized student council leadership, with badgeing and oath-taking ceremonies. The school also engages students in house and student council elections, as reflected in gallery entries.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and sports activities are central to student life. The school hosts an annual Sports Day, including traditional drills and track events, and awards; the 31st Annual Sports Day occurred in December 2019. Yoga Day has been featured in the gallery, along with other wellness activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Hindi, and Malayalam are taught languages at Indian School Ibri. Hindi is taught as a subject from Kindergarten through Senior Secondary, with Hindi teachers listed in Kindergarten & Primary and in Senior & Secondary; Malayalam is taught at Senior & Secondary; English is taught across Kindergarten and Senior levels. Language-related activities and resources include a multilingual e-magazine (Malayalam, Hindi, English, Arabic) and Hindi Diwas events.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process: The school is primarily intended for Indian children and follows the CBSE curriculum. To begin, the child must meet age requirements: a child must be three years old as of 31 March to be admitted to the Lower KG, and no child who has not completed five years will be considered for Class I; age rules are fixed for each class. An application for admission must be made on the prescribed form by a parent or guardian, who is responsible for the pupil's conduct, punctuality, regular attendance, progress, and payment of fees. The pupil may be given an oral or written test at the time of admission, and the decision of the school authorities regarding the entrance test is final. If the pupil is transferring from another school, a transfer certificate from the last attended school (duly countersigned by the educational officer of the area) must be produced. After the admission interview and intake, the school will issue the transfer certificate or other documents only after all school dues are settled and any school property loan is returned. For withdrawal, a written notice must be given at least one month in advance; otherwise, one month's fees are charged in lieu of notice.

Scholarships
There is no scholarship information published by the school. The admissions and fee pages describe fees and payment arrangements but do not describe any scholarship program or financial aid policy.

Waitlist
The site does not publish a waitlist or pool system. The published admissions guidance states that admission is granted on the basis of interaction with the relevant subject teachers, and the final decision on admission rests with the school authorities. There is no mention of a formal waitlist or pool process on the official admission materials.
School Events
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