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Indian School Nizwa

Oman, Nizwa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 444 - 684
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sinhala, Samoan, Somali, Samoan, Swahili, Samoan, Sinhala, Samoan, Swahili, Somali
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

The school is a co-educational English-medium CBSE school established in 1990 and located at Thymsa on the Muscat–Ibri road (Route 15). It serves pre-primary through senior secondary levels and has facilities such as science and computer laboratories and a library. The campus moved to Thymsa in 2011 and serves students from multiple nationalities.

Route 15, Ibri Highway, Opp. Nizwa Industrial Estate, Thymsa

The Essentials

Indian School Nizwa has 1,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Indian School Nizwa is in Thymsa, Nizwa, Oman, on Route 15 (Ibri Highway) opposite the Nizwa Industrial Estate. The school's postal address is P.O. Box 598, P.C. 611. It sits along the Muscat–Ibri corridor, which provides road access from Nizwa and nearby towns.

Stages
ISNizwa offers education from pre-primary through senior secondary, with classes from LKG to XII. The school provides pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary levels, including a science stream at the senior secondary level.

Type
ISNizwa is a co-educational, English-medium school.

Additional learning support
Public pages do not describe a dedicated SEN or learning-support program. ISNizwa presents a general curriculum across levels but does not publish formal SEN provisions on its site.

Country affiliation
The school is located in the Sultanate of Oman (address shows Oman).

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation published; the school describes itself as fostering secular ideas.

School day structure
ISNizwa follows a two-term academic year: Term 1 runs from April to November and Term 2 runs from December to March. There are two main vacations: Summer (mid-June to mid-August) and Winter (about 10 days around late December to early January).

Bus service
The school does not publish details of a school bus service. Families should confirm with the admissions office whether a bus operates, its routes and pick-up times.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
ISN uses a formal navy blue and white uniform. Boys in Classes I–II wear knee-length navy blue shorts; from Class III to XII they wear navy formal long trousers with a white short-sleeved shirt; a school-provided belt is issued and shoes must be black leather. Girls in Classes I–VIII wear a navy blue frock with a white shirt, while Classes IX–XII wear a navy blue kameez with white salwar and a white scarf; PE day uniforms include House T‑shirts and white/blue athletic attire.

Governance and Ownership
ISN is governed by a School Managing Committee headed by the Chairman-Board of Directors, Indian Schools Oman. It is part of the Indian Schools Oman group that operates CBSE-affiliated Indian schools in Oman (CBSE Affiliation No. 6130008).
Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Nizwa ranges from OMR 444 to OMR 684 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fees (one‑time at admission)

- Registration fee: R.O. 5.000 for every class and nationality.
- Admission fee: R.O. 10.000 for every class and nationality.
- Refundable caution deposit: Indian students R.O. 100.000; Non‑Indian students R.O. 200.000.
- BOD infrastructure deposit (refundable): R.O. 50.000 (collected on admission; refundable conditions apply). Note: this refundable BOD infrastructure deposit is collected only for the first child from a family.
- ISN infrastructure fee (non‑refundable): R.O. 50.000 for all admissions.

Tuition / recurring school fees (monthly and annual by year group)

Indian students — Monthly tuition (selected classes):

- Balvatika, LKG, UKG: R.O. 37.000 per month; annual total R.O. 444.000.
- Class I–IV: R.O. 36.000 per month; annual total R.O. 432.000.
- Class V–VII: R.O. 40.000 per month; annual total R.O. 480.000.
- Class VIII: R.O. 42.000 per month; annual total R.O. 504.000.
- Class IX–X: R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000.
- Class XI (Commerce): R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000. Class XI (Science): R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000. Class XII (Commerce): R.O. 50.000 per month; annual total R.O. 600.000. Class XII (Science): R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000.

Non‑Indian students — Monthly tuition (selected classes):

- Balvatika, LKG, UKG: R.O. 46.000 per month; annual total R.O. 552.000.
- Class I–IV: R.O. 45.000 per month; annual total R.O. 540.000.
- Class V–VII: R.O. 50.000 per month; annual total R.O. 600.000.
- Class VIII: R.O. 52.000 per month; annual total R.O. 624.000.
- Class IX–X: R.O. 57.000 per month; annual total R.O. 684.000.
- Class XI (Commerce): R.O. 57.000 per month; annual total R.O. 684.000. Class XI (Science): R.O. 55.000 per month; annual total R.O. 660.000. Class XII (Commerce): R.O. 60.000 per month; annual total R.O. 720.000. Class XII (Science): R.O. 55.000 per month; annual total R.O. 660.000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is shown as a monthly amount; the published annual total equals twelve months at the published monthly rate.
- Admission is final only after verification of documents and payment of the required fees at the school's Fee Counter; admission validity is conditional on payment by the due date.
- A Transfer Certificate will not be issued until all outstanding amounts and dues are cleared.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fees are listed. The school's public information does not describe boarding facilities, indicating this is a day school; no boarding charges are published.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Transfer Certificate fee: R.O. 1.000 (payable at time of TC application). Outstanding dues must be cleared before TC issuance.
- Uniform: a prescribed school uniform and sports dress are required; no uniform price list is published in the school's public fee documents.
- Notes on family concessions and duplicate‑child deposits: refundable BOD infrastructure deposit is collected only for the first child in the family; refundable caution deposit for subsequent children is reduced (Indian children: R.O. 75/- for other children; Non‑Indian children: R.O. 200/- for other children) as stated in the published fee notes.

Refund information

- Refundable items: caution deposit and BOD infrastructure deposit are refundable under the school's refund rules. The caution deposit will be refunded according to the school's existing rules. Specific refund procedures and timing follow the school's stated rules for refundable deposits.

Fee payment options

- Payment location: required fees are to be paid at the school's Fee Counter as part of the admission and fee‑payment process. The school's public materials do not list specific electronic payment channels or card/transfer options; accepted payment methods are not published in the fee schedule.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Indian School Nizwa is an English‑medium, CBSE‑affiliated school offering education from LKG to Class XII. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and Secondary & Senior Secondary sections. In Secondary (IX–X) and Senior Secondary (XI–XII), the CBSE curriculum is taught, with Science and Commerce streams available at the senior level. Core subjects at the Secondary level are English (Language 1), a second language (Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, or Sanskrit), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, with languages taught to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. ISN also provides modern learning environments, including smart/digital classrooms and dedicated science and computer labs, supported by a library and a broad range of co‑curricular offerings such as sports, field trips, debates, quizzes, and music.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through Health and Physical Education, which prioritizes mental and emotional health, Life Skills, and fosters peer relationships, buddy mentorship and team camaraderie.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In the Senior Secondary section, there are remedial and Gurukul classes to support high achievers and low performers, indicating SEN-related support, though the school is not described as a dedicated SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL provision is not explicitly described; the school lists language offerings (Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit) but does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed in Health and Physical Education, which defines health as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being and includes objectives to promote self-mastery, discipline, confidence, peer relationships and team bonding.

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

History
Indian School Nizwa was established in 1990 as a co-educational English-medium school following the CBSE curriculum. It is managed by a School Managing Committee and a Board of Directors nominated by His Excellency, the Ambassador of India. In September 2011 the school moved to a larger Thymsa premises on the Muscat–Ibri road, with modern amenities and infrastructure for a growing student body. The campus serves LKG through XII and features spacious classrooms, science labs, computer labs, a multipurpose hall, a library, a canopied assembly area and a playground with a multipurpose court. Enrollment exceeds 1,500 students and the school employs around 65 teachers.

Community
ISN has an international character with students from multiple nationalities, contributing to a diverse school community. Community life centers on a broad range of co-curricular activities, including sports, debates, quizzes and music. ISN hosts events such as an Annual Day, and parent communications about these events are circulated to families. The school emphasizes field trips, assemblies and cultural programs as part of its vibrant school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ISN is governed by a School Managing Committee and a Board of Directors nominated by His Excellency, the Ambassador of India. A dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly listed on the site; parent involvement is facilitated through formal circulars and parent communications. These communications cover events and operational matters such as uniforms, admissions and upcoming activities, including notices about Annual Day. The site shows a structure of governance and committees rather than a standalone PTA, indicating decision-making is centered on the School Managing Committee rather than a separate PTA. Public documentation confirms parent engagement occurs via circulars and event communications rather than a distinct PTA group.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indian School Nizwa's Thymsa campus offers spacious classrooms, dedicated science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and a computer laboratory. The library contains more than 12,000 books and provides a comfortable reading area. A large canopied assembly area and a playground with a multipurpose court support outdoor gatherings and physical activity, and a multipurpose hall serves events and indoor activities. IT-based learning is backed by a computer laboratory with broadband Internet. Indoor games such as chess, caroms and table tennis are also available on campus.

Sports Facilities
The school provides spaces for indoor and outdoor activities, including a multipurpose hall for indoor sports and a playground with a multipurpose court for outdoor play. Indoor games such as chess, caroms and table tennis are available as part of the facilities.

Academic Facilities
The school has four science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and one computer laboratory located on the ground and first floors, each lab accommodating about 24 students and equipped for CBSE science curricula. The computer lab houses more than 45 computers to support a 1:1 student-to-computer ratio from Classes I to XII, with a dedicated broadband Internet connection. The library houses more than 12,000 books and provides a spacious reading area to support learning, research, and project work.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities include athletics, cultural events, library and science-lab activities, classroom activity support, and creative arts. Performing Arts activities cover dance, theatre and art & craft. The school also organizes events such as Yoga Day, Earth Day, Reading Week, Environment Day, UN Model Assembly, Teachers' Day, Children's Day, as well as various quizzes and Olympiads.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school describes co-curricular activities as an integral part of learning, combining academics with practical experiences such as library activities, science lab activities, and classroom-based learning. It runs in-house Olympiads in English, Maths and Science to support academic competition and assessment beyond standard classroom tasks. Students also participate in quizzes, debates, elocution and recitation, and a UN Model Assembly, which broadens exposure to current topics and public speaking. These activities are designed to develop scientific temper, critical thinking and broader academic engagement beyond the curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Arts and performing arts are featured in cocurricular offerings, including dance, theatre, and art and craft under the Performing Arts umbrella. Literary activities such as elocution, recitation and debate provide a platform for expression and communication. The program also includes creative arts and other visual arts activities as part of the broader cocurricular mix.

Cultural & Language
Cultural events form part of the cocurricular program, with a UN Model Assembly (Model UN) that exposes students to international issues and public speaking. The school describes these as part of co-curricular life to foster cultural awareness and global understanding. The site also notes a range of events and activities that contribute to cultural engagement and communication in English.

Social & Hobbies
Social and informal activities are represented through annual events such as Yoga Day, Earth Day, Reading Week, Environment Day, Teachers' Day and Children's Day, which promote engagement and community spirit. The co-curricular program also includes literary activities, quizzes and in-house Olympiads that encourage teamwork and healthy competition. While the site highlights these events, it does not list separate gaming or hobby clubs beyond performing arts and literary activities.

Leadership & Professional
Co-curricular activities are described as developing leadership qualities, through teamwork, communication and social interaction. The framework emphasizes skills such as collaboration, problem solving and public speaking as outcomes of participation in quizzes, debates and Model UN-style activities. The site notes leadership development as a characteristic of co-curricular life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The program includes wellness-oriented activities such as Yoga Day and meditation, supporting mental and physical wellbeing. Physical education is integrated with the broader wellness approach, and events like Earth Day and Reading Week encourage active lifestyles and mindfulness. The school also highlights overall wellness as part of NEP 2020 expectations for student health and fitness.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the medium of instruction. Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, and Arabic are offered as second or third languages from primary through secondary grades, with no explicit language support for non-native English speakers listed. Hindi is mandatory through class VIII; from Class V onward students may choose a second language from Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and Sanskrit. Sanskrit is introduced from Class V; Malayalam and Arabic are taught from Class V to X, with IX–X offering additional options among the existing languages.
Reputation

Accreditations
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi — ISN is affiliated to CBSE, following the NCERT curriculum and participating in CBSE board examinations for Classes I–XII. The affiliation is identified by CBSE Affiliation No. 6130008 and School Code 90171. This CBSE affiliation indicates adherence to CBSE standards and national-level assessment practices.
Admissions

Admissions
Indian School Nizwa is a CBSE-affiliated, English-medium co-educational school (admissions open to Indian nationals and students of other nationalities depending on seat availability). An online registration option is provided for upcoming sessions, including the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, with specific start dates published by the school. Parents may also obtain and submit the admission forms at the admissions office as part of the process. The school notes that new admissions for 2025-26 were to begin around November 17, 2024 and continue to January 16, 2025, and that admissions for 2026-27 would begin on January 20, 2026.

Scholarships
There is no information on scholarships or merit-based awards on the public ISNizwa admissions materials.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool policy.
School Events
The school has not added events
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