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Indian School Sur

Oman, Sur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 444 - 804
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Hindi
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Indian School Sur is a co-educational, English‑medium day school in Sur, Oman. It was founded in 1989 to serve the children of the expatriate Indian community and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, under affiliation number 6130009. The campus sits in the Eskekira (Skekara) area of Sur, adjacent to the Mariam Mosque, and covers a 6,512 square metre site with about 4,900 square metres of built‑up space. The campus is well landscaped and includes an artificial turf playground, a roofed stage with lighting and sound, and a multi‑purpose hall. It houses Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science laboratories, a fully computerized library with an e‑library, and 27 classrooms equipped with Smart Televisions, plus rooms for Art, Craft and Music. A football turf was installed with sponsorship in 2020. The first senior secondary CBSE classes began in 2011, and as of 2019–2023 the principal is Dr. S. Srinivasan. Hindi is taught as a compulsory second language.

P.O. Box :158, Postal code:411, Sur Sultanate of Oman

The Essentials

Indian School Sur has instruction in English.

Location
Indian School Sur is located in Sur, a coastal town in the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate of Oman. The campus sits in the Eskekriah area, adjacent to the Mariam Mosque. The campus spans 6,512 square meters of land with about 4,900 square meters built‑up area. The postal address is P.O. Box 158, Sur 411.

Stages
The school offers Kindergarten through XII. It was upgraded to the Senior Secondary level in 2011, with the Science stream available at the Senior Secondary level.

Type
The school operates as a co-educational, English‑medium day school.

Additional learning support
Care & Special Education (CSE) facilities exist within the Indian Schools Oman network to support students with special needs, for ages 4–18.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with CBSE, India.

Religious affiliation
Secular, no religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure
School days typically run from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on typical weekdays.

Bus service
A bus transportation facility is available for students, specific routes and providers are not published publicly.
Diving Deeper

House System
ISS Sur uses a four-house system with Blue House, Green House, Red House, and Yellow House. Each house has a captain and vice-captain for both boys and girls, plus a range of house-level prefects for sports, culture, and linguistic activities.

Governance and Ownership
Governance is through a School Management Committee and a Board of Directors, with the Board as the final authority for redress. Ownership or group affiliation is not specified on the site.
Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Sur ranges from OMR 444 to OMR 804 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission Fees
- The published school fee circular for the current academic year does not itemize a separate application or one‑time admission fee in the tuition schedule circulated to parents.

Tuition fees (by year group) — monthly and annual amounts (OMR)

- Pre‑K, KG1, KG2, Grades 1–4: Monthly OMR 37 — Annual OMR 444.
- Grade 5: Monthly OMR 38 — Annual OMR 456.
- Grades 6–7: Monthly OMR 40 — Annual OMR 480.
- Grade 8: Monthly OMR 41 — Annual OMR 492.
- Grades 9–10: Monthly OMR 45 — Annual OMR 540.
- Grades 11–12: Monthly OMR 67 — Annual OMR 804.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed on a monthly basis for the full year; fees are due monthly and collected through the school's online payment channels. Payments are required by the 30th of each month. A monthly late payment charge of 500 baisa is applied for overdue payments.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts payments through its online payment platform (Zoment), bank deposit/transfer and CDM (cash deposit machine) as available for parent payments. Payments should be made using the designated payment channels and by the monthly due date.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the institution is operated as a day school. No boarding fee schedule is listed.

Other costs and fees

- The circulated fee notice for the current academic year lists the tuition schedule and payment terms. The circular does not itemize uniform charges, transport fees, exam fees, refundable deposits or one‑time infrastructure/development funds in that specific tuition circular; such items (if charged) appear to be handled separately under admissions or other circulars.

Refund information

- The tuition circular published for the academic year specifies the tuition schedule and payment terms but does not set out a separate refund policy within that circular. Refunds for any refundable deposits or special charges (if applicable) are governed by the school's admissions/finance rules and separate circulars.
Academics

Indian School Sur teaches Canadian Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), American Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
Indian School Sur follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, offering CBSE‑affiliated education for Class X and Class XII. The school first implemented CBSE Class X in 2009 and was upgraded to Senior Secondary in 2011, with the Science stream available at the Senior Secondary level. In the senior years (XI–XII) the curriculum is CBSE-based and oriented toward the All India Senior School Certificate Examination, with Science as the designated stream. The school publishes annual CBSE board results for Classes X and XII, reflecting ongoing performance under the CBSE framework. The full scope of the curriculum spans from primary through Senior Secondary, aligning with CBSE guidelines and examinations.

Exam Results
Annual CBSE board results for Classes X and XII are published by the school, with records showing Class XII and Class X result publications in recent years (e.g., 2023‑24 and 2024‑25).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported through World Mental Health Day activities that promote social-emotional skills, including CBSE peer leadership sessions, recognition of signs of mental health issues, mindfulness breathing exercises, and activities to build empathy and self-awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which types of SEN are supported or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

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

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling services and wellbeing initiatives, with mindfulness practices and stress-management activities highlighted during World Mental Health Day.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed via the Grievance & Redressel System, which provides a formal mechanism to register concerns with escalation to the School Management Committee and, if unresolved, the Board of Directors, with a contact email provided for inquiries.
Parent Experience

History
The Indian School Sur was founded in 1989 to serve the educational needs of the expatriate Indian community. It is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi (affiliation no. 6130009). Over its decades of operation the school has grown from a modest start into a full senior secondary institution, guided by a community-driven governance structure. The pioneers who established the school formed the governance framework for Indian Schools in Oman, including the School Management Committee (SMC) and the Board of Directors, to oversee its development. The principal's communications describe a legacy spanning many decades and a commitment to educating children from diverse nationalities in Sur.

Community
The Indian School Sur fosters a vibrant and inclusive community with students from more than twenty nationalities. News & Events show cultural and national celebrations such as Republic Day, the Annual Day, and National Day of Oman. The school engages families through events like invited lectures by parents and activities such as environmental poster competitions. In 2024, Indian School Sur hosted an Art & Craft Exhibition, Symphony of Colours, reflecting cultural exchange with the local community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Indian School Sur is governed through the School Management Committee (SMC), the PTA-equivalent body, which oversees governance and community engagement. Mohammed Ameen serves as President of the SMC. The SMC includes officers and sub-committees such as Shabeeb Mohammed as Convenor & Chair of the HSE & Transport Sub-Committee, and Nishreen Basheer as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee. The Sports & Cultural Sub-Committee is chaired by Jami Srinivasa Rao, and the Academic & Public Relations Sub-Committee is chaired by Dr. Pradeep Kumar A V; Pramod Velayudhan Nair serves as Chair of the Grievance Sub-Committee. Adv Saeed T P is a member and Treasurer who chairs the Finance Sub-Committee, and the Principal, Dr. S. Srinivasan, is listed among the governance.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Indian School Sur campus spans 6512 m2 of land with 4900 m2 of built-up area and is landscaped with an artificial turfed playground. The campus features a roofed stage with curtains, lights, and a sound system. The school houses Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science laboratories and 27 classrooms equipped with Smart Televisions. There are dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music, plus a fully computerized library with an e-library that offers remote access, an audio-visual room, and a multi-purpose hall for curricular and co-curricular activities. A football turf was constructed and sponsored by Sea Pride LLC and KAS Constructions, and RO water filters were installed on different parts of the campus in March 2020 along with an arch shade.

Sports Facilities
The campus has a basketball court and an artificial turf football pitch. The football turf was constructed and sponsored by Sea Pride LLC and KAS Constructions. RO water filters were installed across the campus in March 2020, and an arch shade was added to the outdoor spaces.

Academic Facilities
The school has well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science laboratories. There are 27 classrooms fitted with Smart Televisions. There are dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music. The library is fully computerized and includes an e-library with remote access; an audio-visual room with multimedia facilities and a multi-purpose hall support curricular and co-curricular activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school provides spaces for creative activities, including dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music. The campus includes a roofed stage with lighting and a sound system for performances. An audio-visual room with multimedia facilities supports student presentations. A multi-purpose hall hosts curricular and co-curricular activities. These facilities enable a range of performances, exhibitions, and club activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Indian School Sur offers a structured Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program that balances academic learning with skill development. The CCA includes art and craft, collage, clay modelling, recitation, elocution, Just a Minute, solo dance, solo song, and mono act, among other events. All CCA events are non-competitive, and students are graded on performance with categories such as A+ (outstanding), A (very good), B+ (good) and B (average). The program aims to develop self-esteem, leadership, and a range of talents within the intra-school environment.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are supported by dedicated spaces for Art, Craft, and Music, and a campus that provides 27 classrooms with Smart Televisions and separate spaces for Art, Craft, and Music. The CCA program showcases visual and performing arts through events such as Lens Legacy (photography), Fast Flicks (short movie making), and Motion Magic (theme dance), among other creative performances. These activities are integrated into the school's intra-school schedule to encourage artistic expression.

Cultural & Language
Language-related activities are embedded in CCA with English, Hindi, and Malayalam events. For example, Verse Voyage is English Recitation. Kavya Kalash covers Hindi Recitation and Hindi Calligraphy, with Malayalam poetry also included in appropriate categories. The Student Council supports language-focused leadership through a Linguistic Secretary and linguistic prefects to promote language-related activities.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby-based activities are offered through intra-school competitions that span primary to senior levels, including art and craft, recitation, elocution, and performing arts. Examples of creative entries include Dynamic Beats (Action Song Dance) and other category events designed for group or individual performance. The program also features broader creative showcases in general events such as short movie making, photography collections, and magazine design.

Community & Service
Service to neighbours in need is a core value of Indian School Sur and is highlighted in its mission to deliver quality education for all. The school supports charitable activity through programs like Sponsor a Child, which invites involvement from donors and the community. While the site emphasizes service and related programs, it does not publish a detailed, publicly accessible list of ongoing community outreach opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is structured through the Indian School Sur Student Council for 2025-2026, with designated offices such as School Head Boy, School Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Deputy Head Girl. The student leadership framework also includes a Sports Secretary, Linguistic Secretary, and House Office Bearers, along with Senior and Junior Prefects and a Cultural Secretary. This configuration provides formal avenues for leadership development and governance within the student body.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features facilities that support physical activity, including a basketball court and a football turf, as well as a roofed stage for performances. The school promotes reading and research through a fully computerized library and an e-library with remote access. Counseling services offer social-emotional support, including individual and group counseling, and provide mental health training and workshops for students and families.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the medium of instruction.
Reputation

Accreditations
The Indian School Sur is approved by the Ministry of Education, Oman and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, with CBSE Affiliation Number 6130009. These two registrations establish the school's regulatory standing to operate in Oman and to offer CBSE-affiliated curricula and examinations.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process
The school requires parents to submit the prescribed online application form on the Indian School Sur site. An interactive session or admission test is conducted for students coming from schools that are not CBSE-affiliated. The school sets age-related eligibility by class (for example, lower kindergarten and above have defined age thresholds) and notes that the date used for age eligibility has historically been June 30 in some guidance, with updates published in the 2025–26 admission circular. The applicant must also provide a Transfer Certificate from the previous school, countersigned by the Education Officer or competent authority, before admission can be finalized. In addition to the transfer certificate, a copy of the last progress report (for certain classes), immunization records, and copies of passports/visa/resident cards for both student and parents are required. For non-Indian students, an embassy NOC and an undertaking from the parent are also needed. If any submitted document is found invalid, admission can be cancelled. The online application window in the 2025–26 cycle is coordinated with the school's timetable (online registration typically opens in the year's early months; 2025–26 windows were publicized for Balvatika to IX). The school's process emphasizes online submission, document verification at admission, and age/class eligibility as core gates to progression. Evidence of the steps and requirements can be seen in the school's admission page and the 2025–26 circular.

Scholarships
3. Scholarships
The school offers a Sponsor a Child program, which provides a channel for financial support to students through donations. This is the publicly advertised mechanism linked to sponsorship within Indian School Sur; it is not described as a formal scholarship program with eligibility criteria or merit-based awards on the site. There is no separate, published scholarship or concession policy for ISS Sur on the site beyond this sponsorship option. Parents seeking financial assistance should contact the school directly to inquire about options under Sponsor a Child or any other available support.

Waitlist
2. Waitlist/Pool
Public information for Indian School Sur does not show a separate waitlist or pool system specific to ISS Sur. In practice across Indian Schools in Oman, a centralized, online admission system is used for seat allocation in the capital area, with a computer-generated draw deciding seat allotment for new applicants. A March 2024 draw allocated seats across seven Indian Schools in Muscat (3,543 applicants were allotted), illustrating how the centralized process operates region-wide. ISS Sur participates in the broader board-adopted process, and when seats are available, schools inform parents about admission dates and required documents; updated vacancies are posted during the admission period. There is no public, school-specific waitlist described for ISS Sur.
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