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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
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.

Box. 2305, Salalah – 211 Sultanate Of Oman

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

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Management Committee and is financially self-sufficient, not receiving government aid.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Happiness and Wellness Department provides multidisciplinary services to students and the school community to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. The department's primary objectives include awareness of mental health, emotional well-being, and life skills through workshops, campaigns, and classroom sessions. It provides easy, confidential access to counseling, guidance, and support services for all students. It offers timely, personalized assistance for academic, emotional, behavioral, and social challenges, including counseling, career guidance, crisis intervention, and parent–teacher collaboration. Services include Individual Counselling and Group Counselling, Adolescence Education Program (AEP), Career Guidance & Academic Support, and Special Education & Multidisciplinary Support and Training.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Indian School Salalah provides Special Education & Multidisciplinary Support and Training through the Happiness and Wellness Department, indicating a SEN provision beyond general counseling. Specific types of SEN supported are not publicly disclosed. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution. Counseling and multidisciplinary support accompany mainstream education as part of the wellbeing program. These provisions suggest a SEND support framework, but the site does not detail exact SEN categories or caseloads.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose EAL-specific provisions. The medium of instruction is English in all classes, and English is taught as a first language. Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French are offered as second languages, and Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French are offered as third languages in Classes VI to VIII. There is English language enhancement CPD for teachers, indicating a focus on language development among staff, but no student-facing EAL program is described.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Happiness and Wellness Department. Awareness of mental health, emotional well-being, and life skills is promoted via workshops, campaigns, and classroom sessions. Easy, confidential access to counseling, guidance, and support services is provided for all students. Timely, personalized assistance covers academic, emotional, behavioral, and social challenges, including counseling, career guidance, crisis intervention, and parent–teacher collaboration. Services include Individual Counselling and Group Counselling, Adolescence Education Program (AEP), Career Guidance & Academic Support, and Special Education & Multidisciplinary Support and Training.

Safeguarding
The Anti-Bullying Policy establishes zero tolerance for bullying and defines procedures to prevent and address such incidents on school premises. The policy states that bullying is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with according to defined processes. Safety information indicates the school complex has been inspected and certified as SAFE by the Royal Oman Police (ROP). These safeguarding provisions reflect formal policies and certified safety assurances for students.
Parent Experience

History
Indian School Salalah opened on 11 July 1981 to serve the children of Indian expatriates in Salalah, starting with classes up to Grade 4 and expanding each year. It moved to its Dahariz campus in September 1985. In 1988 it came under the Ministry of Private Education, Oman, and governance shifted from the old Indian Club sub-committee to an independent School Management Committee. The school conducted its first CBSE Class 10 exam in 1988 and its Class 12 exam in 1994, and it celebrated its Silver Jubilee in February 2006. Since 2022-23 it has held NABET accreditation.

Community
Indian School Salalah serves a community of Indian expatriates in Salalah and students from other nationalities. It celebrates Indian holidays with cultural festivals and conducts major events such as the Annual Sports Meet (usually in November) and the School Annual Day (in January); exhibitions and carnivals have been part of its calendar, with exhibitions revived in 2014 and again in 2024 and a Carnival last held in 2022. It also runs co-curricular programs including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for students from class 9 onward and the Scouts and Guides program for classes 5–8.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Indian School Salalah is governed through a three-level structure: Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman, a School Management Committee (SMC), and School Administration. The SMC comprises eleven members, with Dr. Syed Ahsan Jamil as President and Mr. Deepak Patankar as the member-secretary. The Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman is chaired by Syed Ahmad Salman. These bodies oversee the school's policy and administrative directions. Public governance materials describe this structure rather than a standalone PTA, indicating that parent involvement is organized through the SMC and the broader governance framework.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indian School Salalah sits on 18,195 m² of land with a 6,735 m² built-up area. It features a landscaped, turfed playground and a separate kindergarten playpen. The main building includes a covered stage with curtains, lights, and a sound system, attached to the playground, plus a multipurpose hall and an audio-visual aids room. The campus houses Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics laboratories, four Computer Science laboratories with broadband connectivity, and Junior Science and Maths laboratories. There are 120 classrooms and dedicated spaces for Art, Craft, Music, French, Malayalam, Commerce, and KG activities; the libraries are computerized for Senior and Primary, and Smart Boards are used across classrooms.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a landscaped, turfed playground, suitable for outdoor physical education and games, and is described as one of the largest such playgrounds among expatriate schools in Oman. No dedicated indoor sports halls or swimming pools are listed in the facilities description.

Academic Facilities
The school has well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics laboratories. Four Computer Science laboratories are available, with broadband connectivity and 200 computer systems. Junior Science and Maths laboratories support hands-on learning for younger students. Senior and Primary sections each have computerized libraries, plus an Audio-Visual Aids room. Smart Boards are widely used across classrooms to enhance interactive learning, with a multipurpose hall and stage available for demonstrations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs available include Photography, Eco, Bird Watching, Astronomy, Maths, IT, Science, Reading, and Gavel Club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Maths Club aims to stimulate interest in mathematics, develop logical thinking, explore alternative solving methods, and extend creativity in applying mathematical concepts. It conducts regular sessions and hosts events such as Maths Day (22 December 2019) and a mind‑calculation quiz to encourage problem solving. The IT Club, named Cyber House, focuses on cyber security and information technology skills, providing practical hands‑on experiences beyond the standard syllabus and organizing activities around World Computer Security Day and related presentations. The Science Club participates in science‑focused activities and competitions, with ISS teams achieving top placements at inter‑school science fairs, including the Dhofar University Inter‑School Science Fair.

Arts & Creative
Photography Club started on 11 August 2011 and selects members from grades IX and X, with the aim of training students in technical and aesthetic photography and documenting their work. Regular monthly sessions last two hours, and members visit places of interest to photograph, also competing in digital photography competitions and exhibitions in Oman. The Reading Club encourages a love of reading through Book Talks, Read Aloud and Dramatic Reading Sessions, Literary Quizzes, Crossword Challenges, and Calligraphy Writing and Poetry Corners, with joining open to Classes V–VIII. The campus provides spaces for Art, Craft, and Music, and separate rooms for French and Malayalam, supporting arts and language activities and a multipurpose hall for performances.

Cultural & Language
Scouts and Guides Wing offers a formal, CBSE‑aligned program focused on outdoor learning, citizenship, and character development, with Scouting compulsory for classes V to VIII. The movement emphasizes education through activities in nature, building leadership, teamwork, discipline, and service to the community. It promotes open access and a broad cultural orientation, with investitures, camps, and activities designed to develop good citizenship and a global outlook.

Social & Hobbies
A range of clubs supports student interests beyond academics, including Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club, and Gavel Club. These clubs offer structured activities, regular meetups, and opportunities to pursue hobbies and creative interests within the school community. Club offerings are listed among the school's formal student activities and are integrated into school life.

Community & Service
Eco Club leads environmental awareness and project work, and has organized community initiatives such as beach clean‑ups in Dhariz Beach, in collaboration with other clubs. The school also runs cleanup drives and outdoor service activities as part of its community engagement and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. Scouts and Guides activities emphasize service to the community and responsible citizenship, reinforcing values through group projects and camps.

Leadership & Professional
Gavel Club focuses on public speaking, leadership development, and effective communication for students in classes IX to XII, providing a structured platform to practice and refine storytelling and feedback skills. The Scouts and Guides Wing also builds leadership, teamwork, and project management through organized camps and group activities. The Reading Club fosters confidence in public speaking and writing through book talks and related activities, contributing to professional communication skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus supports wellbeing and sport with a large turfed playground, a covered stage, and a multipurpose hall to host performances and physical activities. The facilities enable regular athletic events, and the school participates in national and inter‑school wellness and sports activities. National sports days and an annual athletic meet are part of the school calendar, reflecting a focus on physical health and active living.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction in all classes and is taught as the first language. Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French are offered as second languages, with Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, and French also available as third languages in Classes VI to VIII. In Classes IX and X, English remains the first language and Hindi, French, Malayalam, or Arabic are offered as the second language. Language support for non-native speakers of English is not documented on the site.
Reputation

Awards
Dhofar University Science Fair (2024): the school won the overall trophy for the best school in the Dhofar region, with first places in Computer Science and Physics and a second place in Biology. CBSE Oman Cluster (2025–26) Athletic Meet: the school secured the Overall Runner-Up Trophy. CBSE Oman Cluster Inter School Kho-Kho Championship (2025): the Championship Trophy was won by Indian School Salalah (fifth consecutive). CBSE Oman Cluster Handball Tournament (2025–26): the school earned Runner-Up trophies in the Under-14 and Under-17 Boys categories. These awards are listed on the school's achievement pages and press-style announcements.

Accreditations
The Indian School Salalah holds CBSE affiliation (Affiliation No. 6130002), which confirms the school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education standards and curriculum. It also carries NABET accreditation (since AY 2022–23), as NABET is a board of the Quality Council of India that provides an accreditation framework for the holistic development and effective management of schooling. These accreditations are publicly disclosed by the school and documented in its materials.
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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