Oman, Muscat
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Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.
1551, Postal Code 114, Jibroo, Sultanate Of Oman.
Indian School Darsait has 3,820 pupils, instruction in English.
ISD is located in Muscat, Oman, in the Jibroo area (Darsait neighborhood). The official address is Indian School Darsait, P.O. Box 1551, PC 114, Jibroo, Muscat. The Darsait/Jibroo area is a populated part of Muscat that hosts Indian community institutions.
ISD operates Pre Primary, Primary (Classes I–V) and Senior Curriculum (Classes VI–XII). The Senior Curriculum includes two streams: Science and Commerce.
ISD is a private, independent CBSE-affiliated school. It is listed as an Independent school by CBSE's SARAS system and is part of the Indian Schools in Oman network under supervision associated with the Indian Embassy.
ISD provides Special Educational Needs support. The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a Special Educator (Mrs. Naosheen Zaman) and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher (Dr. Nita Joseph and Mrs. Anu Radhakrsihnan).
ISD is located in the Sultanate of Oman and operates as part of Indian Schools in Oman. It is supervised in relation to the Indian Embassy in Oman.
Religious affiliation is not stated; ISD functions as a secular CBSE-affiliated Indian community school.
School days run Sunday to Thursday with distinct timings by level: KG I & KG II 7:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m; Class I 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; Classes II–V 7:45 a.m.–12:50 p.m; some Classes (afternoon shift) 1:20 p.m.–5:20 p.m; Classes VI–XII 6:45 a.m.–1:35 p.m.
ISD operates a school bus service; transport is typically managed by a private operator and routes are published for Muscat Indian schools. For current routes, pickup points and fares, contact the school's transport/administration. (Past reports confirm school-managed transport arrangements and safety discussions.)
Annual tuition at Indian School Darsait ranges from OMR 480 to OMR 648 for 2026/27.
Indian School Darsait teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
ISD is CBSE-affiliated and follows NCERT-based curricula from Nursery through Class XII, with English as the language of instruction and Hindi or Malayalam as the secondary language; VI–VIII also offer additional language options including French, Sanskrit, and Arabic. The curriculum emphasizes Physical & Health Education and Art and Dance Education across VI–XII. For Senior Secondary (Classes XI–XII) ISD offers Science and Commerce streams, including Science Non-medical, Science Medical, Commerce with Mathematics, Commerce without Mathematics, and Commerce for CWSN. XI–XII subject packages are: Non-medical – English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science/PE; Medical – English, Mathematics/Psychology/PE/CS, Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Commerce With Mathematics – English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics; Commerce Without Mathematics – English, Informatics Practices/Web Applications/Marketing, Business Studies, Economics; Commerce for CWSN – English, Psychology, Web Applications, Economics, Marketing/PE. VI–VIII provide Language 1 English; Language 2 Hindi/Malayalam; Language 3 options (Hindi/Malayalam/French/Sanskrit/Arabic); Electives 1–3 (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) plus Work Experience, Sports, and Art Education/Music/Dance; IX–X follow English as Language 1 and Language 2 options (including French/Sanskrit/Arabic) with no Language 3, and continue with Mathematics, Science, Social Studies along with Work Experience, Sports, and Arts.
SEL at Indian School Darsait is supported through a range of clubs and programmes that promote personal development and social skills, including the Personality Development Club, English Club, Malayalam Club, Health & Fitness (Power Zone) Club, and Safety Squad, along with the Beyond Balance Yoga Club that fosters mindfulness .
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution, or which SEN categories it can support.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Beyond Balance Yoga Club, which promotes stress management, mind-body connection, and physical wellbeing, and through the Power Zone Club, which addresses fitness and associated mental health benefits .
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies.
1. Online Registration (Board-managed central process). The Board of Directors (BOD) administers online registration for Indian Schools in Muscat, including Indian School Darsait. For ISD, this central system is the first step; inter-school transfers are not covered by this procedure. A link to complete the online registration is provided through the BOD system. This step establishes eligibility and creates the initial registration record.
2. Visit ISD to complete the admission process. After you complete the online registration, you must visit Indian School Darsait to finalize the admission. This visit accompanies the on-site formalities and a review of your submitted information.
3. Prepare and submit required documents. You will need the student's BOD Registration Form, a passport-size photograph, birth certificate, passport (front page and address page), resident card (front & back), and the immunization/vaccination record for Balvatika to Class I. For academic classes I to IX and XI, bring the annual progress report and the original transfer certificate (TC), countersigned if the previous school is not CBSE-affiliated. Parents must also provide their own passport and resident card.
4. Online application form and document upload. A link for the Online Application Form will be provided to enter the student's details and upload the necessary documents. This step formalizes the data you previously supplied and ensures the school has all current information on file.
5. Language options and final considerations. For classes I to X, Second Language and Third Language options are announced for the 2025-2026 academic year, with choices such as Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit, and French (in some slots). Afternoon options add further language choices for certain classes. This step ensures families understand language offerings before final placement. com/admission_procedure.php) and the Board-wide language options for 2025-2026.
The school offers fee concessions based on parental income. These concessions are available upon written request and are subject to approval by the School Management. A concession is described as an income-based adjustment to fees, rather than a separate named scholarship program. Applicants should submit the request with relevant supporting documents for consideration.
Indian School Darsait operates within a centralized admission system managed by the Board of Directors for Indian Schools in Oman. When applications exceed available seats, admissions are allocated through a random draw (lottery) that considers the parent's stated choices, with priority given to the first choice.