Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir

ISWK is located in Muscat, Oman, in the Al Wadi Al Kabir district. The postal address is P.O. Box 513, Muscat 117. The campus sits in the Wadi Kabir area with road connections to Muttrah and central Muscat. The school operates in English and is CBSE-affiliated.

ISWK offers Kindergarten through Class XII. Primary is from Grade I to V, Middle from VI to VIII, and Senior Secondary from IX to XII, all under the CBSE framework with English as the medium of instruction. The school was upgraded to Senior Secondary in 1999 and has since offered CBSE Senior Secondary examinations.

ISWK is a co-educational CBSE-affiliated day school.

ISWK serves students from multiple nationalities; public data indicate a diverse student body with thousands of students and representation from several nationalities, including a large Indian presence. Public sources note more than eight nationalities and a student body numbering in the thousands, though exact current numbers and the local-to-international ratio are not publicly disclosed.

ISWK provides dedicated counseling and special education through its ABLE department, offering support for students with special educational needs, including shadow parenting, remedial education, and CBSE exam provisions to promote inclusive education.

Affiliated to CBSE (India).

No formal religious affiliation is listed; the school operates under the CBSE framework.

The academic year is organized into two terms: Term 1 from April to September and Term 2 from October to March, with holidays including a long June–July vacation and a 14‑day break around late December to early January.

ISWK offers a school-monitored transport service arranged through private bus contractors, with multiple routes across Muscat (Route-1 through Route-8 and various pickup/drop points such as Muttrah, CBD, Ruwi, Darsait, Qurum, PDO, and beyond Al Khoud).

ISWK Muscat offers both the Cambridge International Curriculum and the CBSE curriculum, with English as the medium of instruction. The CBSE program runs from Kindergarten through Class XII, with Primary (I–V) featuring English as the first language and Hindi as the second language along with Mathematics, Environmental Science, Physical and Health Education, Computer Science, Art and Craft, Hindustani & Western Music, and ECA/CCA activities. In Middle (VI–VIII), English remains the first language; second languages include Hindi, Malayalam, and French; third languages include Sanskrit, Malayalam, Arabic, and Hindi, alongside core and co-curricular subjects. Senior Secondary follows CBSE board examinations AISSE and AISSCE, and ISWK also offers Cambridge AS and A Level tracks, with Cambridge delivered across Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, AS Level, and A Level. The school is CBSE-affiliated (Affiliation 6130004) and has Cambridge International School status, reflecting a dual-curriculum scope.

Not specified on the curriculum pages; ISWK emphasizes a broad, age-appropriate curriculum with co-curricular activities as part of its CBSE and Cambridge programs.

ISWK has reported strong CBSE Class X and XII results in recent years, including 2024–25 board performance data referenced in regional outlets; Cambridge tracks are part of the offered programs.

ISWK graduates typically progress to higher education institutions in India, Oman, and international universities, with CBSE and Cambridge pathways supporting national and global university admissions.

ISWK provides a range of co-curricular clubs and Olympiad opportunities (as seen in CBSE and Cambridge program offerings and school communications) to support gifted and talented students.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) at ISWK is delivered through the Counseling and Special Education department (A.B.L.E), whose team includes four counselors and two special educators and provides SEL in one-to-one, small-group, and classroom settings.

ISWK's A.B.L.E Department offers SEN support with a dedicated Student Support Team providing one-on-one learning assistance; the team comprises four counselors and two special educators to address physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning differences.

The school does not publicly disclose EAL-specific provisions on ISWK's A.B.L.E pages.

Mental wellbeing is central to ISWK's approach, encapsulated in the motto 'A child's mental health is equally important as their grades' and supported by trained counselors providing short-term individual and group counseling.

Safeguarding is supported through ISWK's A.B.L.E department via safeguarding-related services such as the Services Procedure & Referral Forms and a Student Support Team that can respond to safeguarding concerns.

Step 1. Admissions are conducted online through an ERP-based portal. The Apply Online option is accessible under Admissions, and Virtual Admissions are available to suit present circumstances. The Admission, Nursery, Fee Structure, and Payment Gateway Manual pages support the online process, with online admissions described as a current-scenario option. The school offers classes from Kindergarten through Class XII, so applications can be submitted for KG to XII through the online system.

Step 2. Applications can be submitted for Kindergarten through Class XII via the online system. The curriculum confirms Kindergarten, Primary (I–V), and Middle (VI–VIII) as part of the program, with English as the first language and second languages expanding in higher grades. Nursery admissions are available through a dedicated Nursery section, reflecting a play-based, child-centered approach in early years. Prospective families should review the Nursery page for early-years admission details and consider the language provisions as part of the placement.

Step 3. Fee information is published under Fee Structure, and payments are processed through the online Payment Gateway Manual. Online payments are supported for admission-related fees and related transactions. The availability of an online gateway supports convenient, digital handling of the admission process. Parents can consult the Payment Gateway Manual for instructions and options.

Step 4. After submitting the online application, families monitor status through the admissions portal. Virtual Admissions provide updates in line with current circumstances. For admissions support, the school offers contact details and guidance through the portal to assist with any questions or clarifications.