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Indian School Salalah

Oman, Salalah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 469 - 594
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 4174
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, French
Typical class size 37
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Indian School Salalah (ISS) is a CBSE-affiliated day school in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It opened on 11 July 1981 and sits on a 18,195 square metre campus in Salalah that serves students from LKG through Class XII. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and French offered as second/third languages. ISS follows the CBSE/NCERT curriculum and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and the All India Senior School Certificate (Class XII). The campus features four Computer Science laboratories, Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, a Junior Science and Maths laboratory, a fully computerized library, a multipurpose hall and an auditorium, plus a turf playground. The Principal is Deepak Patankar and the school reports around 4,174 students and more than 180 teachers. Co-curricular clubs include Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club and Gavel Club; ISS participates in CBSE Oman cluster events across sports and activities.

indianschoolsalalah.com

Box. 2305, Salalah – 211 Sultanate Of Oman

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Indian School Salalah has 4,174 pupils, typical class sizes of 37, instruction in English.

Location
The Indian School Salalah is located in the Dahariz area of Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman. The campus uses the mailing address P.O. Box 2305, Salalah 211. Dahariz is an established educational district within Salalah, with easy access from central Salalah by road.

Stages
The school serves students from LKG to XII. It is organized as Kindergarten (LKG & UKG), Lower Primary (Grades 1–2), Primary (Grades 3–4), Middle School (Grades 5–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
The school is co-educational and privately run. It is a day school without boarding facilities indicated in public materials.

Additional learning support
The Happiness and Wellness Department provides SEN support with services including Special Education and Multidisciplinary Support. Counselling Services cover Adolescence Education Program (AEP), Career Guidance & Academic Support, and related training and workshops.

Country affiliation
The school is CBSE-affiliated (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) and follows NCERT textbooks. It holds NABET accreditation as an evaluation body of quality and management practices.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated publicly for the school.

School day structure
School days run Sunday to Thursday. Balvatika, LKG & UKG and Classes I–II operate 2:30 pm–6:00 pm; Classes III–IV run 7:15 am–12:30 pm; Classes V, IX and XI run 7:15 am–1:00 pm. Office hours on regular days are 7:30 am–4:00 pm.

Bus service
The school operates its own transport system. In 2017, five buses were introduced to transport around 200 students, equipped with seat belts, IVMS monitoring, and an attendant to assist with boarding and alighting.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Salalah ranges from OMR 469 to OMR 594 for 2026/27.

Application and admission charges

- Application / Admission fee: OMR 35.000 (one‑time at time of admission).
- Refundable deposit(s): a refundable deposit of OMR 100.000 is shown; an additional refundable security/deposit of OMR 50.000 is shown for new admissions. These refundable amounts are listed separately from tuition.

Tuition fees (by year group) — amounts shown as monthly and annual totals (Omani Rials, OMR)

Note: the school's published schedule lists a monthly charge for each month of the April–March academic year and an annual total (monthly × 12). The entries below reproduce the monthly rate followed by the computed annual total (monthly × 12) as presented in the published fee schedule.

- Balvatika / LKG / UKG (Indian students): OMR 39.100 per month — Annual total OMR 469.200.
- Class I–IV (Indian students): OMR 40.100 per month — Annual total OMR 481.200.
- Class V–VI (Indian students): rates in the published schedule appear around OMR 41.300–41.500 per month — Annual totals approximately OMR 495.600–498.000 as listed.
- Middle / upper‑middle classes (various bands shown in the schedule): monthly rates are shown in the range OMR 41.900 up to around OMR 47.100 for higher secondary preparatory bands; corresponding annual totals are the monthly value ×12 as presented in the schedule.
- Class XI & XII — Commerce / Humanities (existing students): OMR 45.500 per month — Annual total OMR 546.000.
- Class XI & XII — Science (existing students): OMR 49.500 per month — Annual total OMR 594.000. (The published schedule also shows a near‑identical monthly figure for new students, e.g., OMR 49.600 per month in the new‑student column.)
- Non‑Indian student rates: the published schedule lists higher monthly rates for non‑Indian students across the same class bands (examples: lower and primary bands ~OMR 50.400–51.500 per month; senior secondary (science) new non‑Indian students ~OMR 62.800 per month). Annual totals are the monthly value ×12 as shown in the schedule.

Other mandatory and recurring charges

- Term / miscellaneous fee lines: the schedule lists a small term fee entry (appearing as OMR 10.000 in several class bands) which is charged in addition to tuition in the months shown.
- Cost of books, ID card, calendar and similar items: charged in addition at actual cost (listed as separate additional items).
- Stationery, exam fees, activity / computer / e‑learning / resource / medical or similar annual charges may be shown as separate one‑time annual items in the detailed schedule (these are itemised in the published fee document).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published fee schedule lists charges month‑by‑month across the April–March academic year (monthly amounts are shown for each month and an annual total is provided). Fees may therefore be tracked on a monthly basis; the school's published schedules also show per‑term / per‑installment entries for certain fee items.
- The school fee counter is open Sunday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; payments made by electronic transfer must be accompanied by an emailed acknowledgement to the accounts office with student name, GR number, parent contact and instalment details.

Payment options (accepted methods and bank details)

- Bank Muscat Mobile App (Bank Muscat customers; no extra charge).
- Bank transfer to the school account at Bank Muscat; online internet banking transfers are accepted.
- Physical cash deposit at any Bank Muscat branch.
- After payment, parents must e‑mail proof of payment (bank deposit acknowledgement or mobile payment screenshot) plus student name, GR number, parent GSM and fee‑instalment details to accounts@indianschoolsalalah.com. Bank account details published for fee payments: Account name INDIAN SCHOOL SALALAH; School Bank A/C No: 0397-00412603-001-7; Bank Name: BANK MUSCAT; Bank Location: SALALAH.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding facilities and boarding fees are not listed in the published fee schedule; the school is operated as a day school and no boarding fee tables appear in the fee document.

Other optional charges

- Transport, school meals, uniform and extra‑curricular activity charges are treated separately from tuition in the schedule (uniform/transport may be charged or invoiced separately; the fee document explicitly notes that cost of books, ID card and calendar will be additional at actuals).

Refund information

- The schedule shows specific refundable deposit line items (for example OMR 100 and OMR 50 labelled as refundable deposits). Those deposit amounts are listed as refundable in the fee document; other one‑time charges such as the admission/application fee are shown separately. The fee document itemises refundable deposit values.

Summary of key figures to record in a database (currency OMR)

- Admission fee (one‑time): OMR 35.000.
- Refundable deposit(s): OMR 100.000 and OMR 50.000 (listed as refundable).
- Representative monthly tuition examples (Indian students): LKG/UKG ~OMR 39.100/month (annual OMR 469.200); Class I–IV ~OMR 40.100/month (annual OMR 481.200); Class XI–XII (Science) existing ~OMR 49.500/month (annual OMR 594.000); Class XI–XII (Commerce/Humanities) existing ~OMR 45.500/month (annual OMR 546.000).
- Representative monthly tuition examples (Non‑Indian students): lower/primary bands ~OMR 50.400–51.500/month; senior secondary (science) new non‑Indian ~OMR 62.800/month.
- Payment methods accepted: Bank Muscat mobile app, bank transfer (Bank Muscat account provided), cash deposit at Bank Muscat, online internet banking. Payment evidence must be emailed to accounts@indianschoolsalalah.com after transfer.

(Amounts and line items above are taken directly from the school's published fee schedule and the school's published payment instructions.)
Academics

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

Curriculum
Indian School Salalah follows the CBSE curriculum framed by NCERT, preparing students to write AISSE at the end of Class X and AISSCE at the end of Class XII, with English as the medium of instruction across all grades. English is taught as the first language, while Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and French are offered as second languages, with Hindi/Malayalam/Arabic/French as third languages in Classes VI–VIII, and English as the first language with Hindi/French/Malayalam/Arabic as the second language in Classes IX–X. Core scholastic subjects Mathematics, Science and Social Science are compulsory up to Class X, while XI–XII allow four-subject combinations including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science, Informatics Practices and Entrepreneurship, Psychology and Sociology. Non-scholastic subjects are offered across levels: Primary (Art & Craft, Music, Games, Computer Science for Classes III–IV), Middle (Arts, Music, Games, Computer Science), Secondary (Arts, Physical Education, Computer Science), and Senior Secondary (General Studies, Physical Education, Computer Science). Kindergarten Curriculum is provided for early years with dedicated planning for LKG, etc. Class I monthly syllabuses cover English, Hindi, Mathematics and Science, reflecting CBSE-aligned content and progression.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Seat availability and class quotas: Indian School Salalah allocates a fixed number of seats per class. Balvatika has 120 seats, KG1 has 160 seats, KG2 has 120 seats, and Class I has 100 seats. Availability is the gating factor for admissions, so seats may fill quickly if applications arrive early. The school also sets specific age criteria as of March 31 of the admission year: Balvatika for ages 3 to under 4, KG1 for ages 4 to under 5, KG2 for ages 5 to under 6, and Class I for ages 6 to under 7. Admissions are subject to seat availability and an entrance assessment, where applicable.

2. Registration form collection and initial fees: For AY 2025-2026, Registration Forms for BALVATIKA, KG1, KG2, and Class I can be collected from the school office between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on January 13, 2025 (OMR 10) and after January 20, 2025 (OMR 15), subject to seat availability. A completed Registration Form should be submitted to the school office by January 23, 2025. The dates and fee amounts are important to secure a place, so families should plan accordingly.

3. Registration form submission: The completed Registration Form must be submitted to the school office by January 23, 2025. Ensure all required documents are gathered before submission to avoid delays in the process. Late or incomplete registrations may forfeit the chance to be considered for the available seats.

4. Admission slip and interactive session invitation: After submitting the Registration Form, an Admission Slip is issued by the Office Clerk and presented to the teacher in charge for admission on the day of the interactive session. Interactive sessions are scheduled as follows: Balvatika on January 30, 2025 (5:00–7:00 p.m.), KG2 on January 29, 2025 (5:00–7:00 p.m.), and KG1 & Class I on January 28, 2025 (5:00–7:00 p.m.). The sessions run in the late afternoon to early evening to accommodate parents' schedules.

5. Selection list publication: The list of selected candidates will be posted on February 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. This step confirms which applicants have secured a seat based on the registration, interactive session, and eligibility checks. Families should monitor the notice boards for the results and be prepared to proceed if selected.

6. Admission form eligibility and fee for eligible candidates: On confirmation of eligibility, parents can collect the Admission Form from the Fee Counter by paying OMR 2 between February 2 and February 4, 2025. This form initiates the formal admission process and marks the transition from registration to an admitted student status. Ensure to keep the fee receipt to present during next steps.

7. Submission of Admission Form and required documents: The Admission Form, once filled, along with the requested documents, should be submitted to the Office Clerk and the relevant fees paid between February 2 and February 6, 2025. The documents to attach include one passport photo, copies of the child's passport, Civil ID, and the parents' passports and resident cards, plus an electricity bill and, for non-Indians, an NOC from the embassy. This step formalizes the student's admission and ties it to the school's enrollment records.

8. Fee receipt transfer to class teacher: A copy of the Fee Receipt issued by the Office Clerk must be handed to the class teacher at the time of joining. This ensures the school records reflect the payment and the student's enrollment status, enabling proper placement in the class roster.

9. Non-refundable fees reminder: Registration Fee, Admission Form Fee, and Admission Fee are non-refundable. Parents should be aware that once paid, these charges are not returned even if enrollment does not proceed.

Scholarships
The school offers a Fee Concession (scholarship-like) program for eligible Indian students. The concession can be up to 25% of tuition and applies to the last quarter of the academic year. Eligibility requires the student to be Indian, family income below OMR 325 per month, and the student to have at least a C2 grade in the last year's final exam. The concession is applicable only to the youngest child at Indian School Salalah. New admissions in the current year are not eligible, and those who have received concession for the last three years are not eligible. Documents to attach include salary certificates and bank statements, copies of the applicant and spouse passports, and proof of residence. The application deadline is September 30, 2025. The concession process includes completion of a form and declarations, with office use to record the concession granted.

Waitlist
The admissions process indicates seat allocation on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS with explicit seat counts per class (Balvatika 120, KG1 160, KG2 120, Class I 100) and age criteria. There is no published waitlist or pool system described in the circulars; the note emphasizes seat availability as the gating factor, with selection proceeding via a first-come, first-served approach. If all seats are filled, admissions would be limited to the remaining vacancies, and there is no formal waitlist described in the materials.
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