Indian School Sohar

The Indian School Sohar is located in Sohar, Oman, in the Al Hambar area. Its postal address is P.O. Box 846, Postal Code 311, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The school's location is described as being in the Al Hambar area of Sohar.

ISS operates from Kindergarten to Grade XII, i.e., KG through XII. It is described as a senior secondary, CBSE-affiliated school. The school is a KG-XII institution per primary sources and public records.

ISS is a co-educational, day school (no boarding facilities are indicated in public materials). It is a co-educational institution.

The school provides dedicated SEN support, including a Special Educator and a Counselor/Welfare Teacher. This is confirmed in the Mandatory Public Disclosure documents.

The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India. CBSE affiliation is listed on the school site.

No religious affiliation is publicly listed for the school. The materials describe ISS as CBSE-affiliated and English-medium without mention of a religious program.

The school day runs in the morning to early afternoon, with typical timings around 7:40 am to 2:10 pm. Specific daily schedules are published in school notices and calendars.

A transport/bus service is provided for ISS students. Details about routes and providers are coordinated by the school; contact the office for transport-specific information.

Indian School Sohar is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary co-educational school in Oman (Affiliation number 6130006; School code 90169). It offers education from Kindergarten through Class XII with English as the language of instruction. In Primary I–V, scholastic subjects include First Language English, Second Language Hindi, with Mathematics and Environmental Studies; in Class V, Mathematics, Science and Social Science are added; co-scholastic subjects are Health and Physical Education, Art & Craft, Music, and Computer Science. In Middle VI–VIII, scholastic subjects are English (First Language), Hindi (Second Language), a Third Language (Arabic/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil), and Mathematics, Science, and Social Science; co-scholastic activities include Health and Physical Education, Art and Craft, Music, and Scouting & Guiding. In Secondary IX–X, scholastic subjects are English (First Language), Hindi/Arabic/Malayalam (Second Language), with Mathematics, Science, and Social Science; co-scholastic elements include Health and Physical Education, Work Experience, and Art Education. Senior Secondary XI–XII offer Science and Commerce streams with specified subjects: Science – English Core, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Informatics Practices and Physical Education; Commerce – English Core, Accountancy, Business Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Informatics Practices, Entrepreneurship and Physical Education; the academic year runs from the first week of April to March.

Indian School Sohar supports social and emotional learning (SEL) through the Sanjeevani - Health and Wellness Club, which aims to promote effective learning by supporting pupils and guiding them to adopt positive health behaviours. The club's objectives include promoting hygienic lifestyles, increasing knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene issues, and promoting a healthy school environment, as well as outreach to the home and community and leadership opportunities for students. It also emphasizes maintaining health records, conducting health surveys, personal responsibility for health, and increasing physical activity through co-curricular activities. Activities referenced include the Sugar Boards initiative (2025), Poshan Pakhwada (2025), and World Health Day celebrations (2025), all contributing to health literacy and wellbeing. An Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII was conducted in 2024 in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addressing issues relevant to adolescence and wellbeing.

The Mandatory Public Disclosure lists a dedicated Special Educator, Ms Ziyana Sama Shareef Muhammed, and a Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, Ms Anu Sonia Vincent, as staff at Indian School Sohar. This indicates that in‑school SEN support and wellbeing services are provided within the school. The document does not specify the exact types of Special Educational Needs (SEND) the school can support, nor is the school described as a specialist SEN institution. These staff roles demonstrate in‑house provisions for students requiring additional educational or emotional support.

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

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Sanjeevani Health and Wellness Club, which focuses on health awareness and healthy behaviours as part of the wider SEL framework. World Health Day celebrations (2024 and 2025) highlight mental health as a component of overall health education at the school. The Adolescence Education Programme for Classes VII–VIII, conducted in cooperation with Badr Al Samaa Hospital, addresses aspects of adolescent wellbeing and health. The school's ongoing health initiatives, including the club's activities and health-awareness events, contribute to students' mental and physical wellbeing.

The school maintains in‑house safeguarding‑oriented staff, including a Counsellor/Wellness Teacher and a Special Educator, as listed in the Mandatory Public Disclosure. An Early Identification Awareness Session for Primary Teachers on recognizing developmental concerns was conducted, indicating a focus on safeguarding and early intervention for students. These elements show structured support for student welfare and safeguarding within the school's CBSE framework.

1. Eligibility and age eligibility: Begin by confirming the child's age as of March 31, 2026. For Bal Vatika to Class IX, the school specifies age cutoffs: Nursery 3 years (as on 31-03-2026), LKG 4 years, UKG 5 years, Class I 6 years. This step ensures your child fits the class you are applying for and helps avoid ineligibility later in the process. The age rule is enforced for the 2026-27 session.

2. Online vs offline admission form: The application form for Bal Vatika to Class IX is filled online by the parents. Parents seeking admission to Class X, XI, and XII, as well as Non-Indian applicants, must complete the form offline at the school. This split means you should prepare to submit electronically for lower classes or in person for higher classes. Make sure you have a valid passport for matching details and avoid any mismatches in the form.

3. Complete and submit the online form (Bal Vatika–IX) or offline form (X–XII/Non-Indian): After filling the form, ensure all entries are correct and match passport details. Incomplete forms are not accepted. A correctly submitted form will generate a confirmation email containing a form registration number. You should print the entire application (all pages) using the “Admission Status” page before submitting documents.

4. Submit required documents to the school: Submit the printed form at the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on a working day, along with: two recent passport-size photographs of the child; birth certificate copy for Bal Vatika to Class I; original Transfer Certificate for classes I and above (or bonafide certificate if Transfer Certificate is not yet available, with submission of the original within one month); student resident card copy (or an undertaking if not available); and a copy of the last class's progress report. Bring copies of all documents uploaded online for verification.

5. Registration and diagnostic/test process: A non-refundable Registration fee of RO 6.00 is payable at the time of form submission. After document verification, the school will issue a diagnostic test notification to the parent's email. The pupil must attend the allotted diagnostic test date; for Bal Vatika and LKG, there may be an interaction with the admission committee.

6. Diagnostic test and admission decision: For UKG and above, a diagnostic test in all subjects may be conducted at admission time. The school's decision on admission is final. If the pupil cannot attend the diagnostic test due to an emergency, inform the school authorities and email the admission office with details; otherwise, the admission form may be rejected. A written test may also be administered in all subjects during admission, and the school's decision is final.

7. Test results and post-test steps: The diagnostic test result will be posted on the school notice board and published on the school website after three working days from the test date. Once results are declared, the parent must pay the admission fee (RO 25.00, non-refundable) and the Caution Money deposit (RO 100.00, refundable) at the school fee counter within seven working days to confirm admission.

8. Fees and installments: The annual school fee is payable in nine installments as per the school's fee chart. The first installment will be due if there is withdrawal or cancellation of admission; refer to the Withdrawal/TC instructions for details. Fees are payable through multiple modes (mobile app, online bank gateway, cash at the fee counter, Bank Muscat deposits, or net banking). The school notes that online fee receipts can be downloaded after payment; late fee is RO 1 per month for unpaid fees, and CDM payment is not accepted.

9. Admission confirmation and seat availability: Admission is subject to seat availability. If a seat is not available for the requested class, the school may ask the parents to re-submit or wait for subsequent intake, depending on current vacancies. This step finalizes the process and confirms that a seat has been allocated.

No scholarships are described or published for the Indian School Sohar.

There is no published waitlist or pool system described by the school.