Cities / Muscat / Indian School Muscat
Indian School Muscat
CBSE Indian school in Darsait/Ruwi and the largest Indian school network in Oman.
Curriculum
Indian
Fees, annual
OMR 430–510
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~9,000
Founded
1975
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 2 | 4 | OMR 460 |
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | OMR 480 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | OMR 460 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | OMR 450 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | OMR 430 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | OMR 430 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | OMR 440 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | OMR 440 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | OMR 440 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | OMR 440 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | OMR 490 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | OMR 490 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | OMR 510 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | OMR 510 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | OMR 10 | |
| Deposit (refundable) | OMR 100 | |
| Infrastructure Development Fund (refundable) | OMR 100 |
Reviews
- Indian School Muscat is the Gulf's largest co-educational school, founded 1975 and now reporting around 9,200 students. CBSE-affiliated, parent-funded and run as a non-commercial community institution.
- Ex-student comments are warm and consistent. One ex-student said "the best teachers I've ever had in my life were those at Indian School, Muscat." Another wrote that "not a day goes by when I don't miss my school."
- Other parents and alumni echo that voice: qualified, kind teachers, supportive management and a curriculum that prepares students well for higher study.
- A 2015 review remains the loudest negative voice, criticising teaching methods and harsh discipline of younger children. Newer parent reviews do not repeat that complaint.
- A 2024 parent comment flags fee increases and questions value for money; the rise has not eroded the school's standing as a default Indian-curriculum choice for Indian families in Muscat.
- Notable alumni include Mahesh Bhupati and Sneha Ullal, often cited in alumni-network posts.
Positives
- alumni endorsement. Ex-students consistently describe teachers and school culture in strong, nostalgic terms.
- scale and community model. The largest school in the Gulf, parent-funded and CBSE-affiliated, with a 50-year track record.
- teaching quality. Edarabia and Quora reviews praise faculty as qualified, kind and supportive.
Considerations
- discipline and younger children. An older directory review accused staff of harsh handling of active young children; not echoed in newer reviews.
- fees and value. Recent Reddit comments raise fee creep; not yet reshaping the school's standing in the Indian-Omani community.
Leadership
Mr. Rakesh Joshi
Mr. Rakesh Joshi is the Principal of Indian School Muscat. He emphasizes collaborative learning and the critical partnership between teachers, parents, and administrators. Under his leadership, the school focuses on academic excellence, national-level sports, and preparing students to establish remarkable goals. He is committed to fostering an environment where dreams come alive through interaction with eminent personalities and upgraded facilities. He holds M.Sc., M.Ed., and M.B.A. qualifications.
Accreditations
- IN_CBSE 01
- OMAN_MOE 02
Academic results
- CBSE Class XII 2024 32.6% A1 grades, Science topper 97.2%
- CBSE Class XII 2022 100% pass rate (438 students)
- CBSE Class X 2022 100% pass rate (504 students)