Oman, Muscat
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Indian School Bousher opened in 2019 and is located in the Al Ansab hills of Muscat (Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab). The campus features an air‑conditioned environment with spacious, technology‑driven classrooms and facilities such as a swimming pool for Preparatory–Senior stages and a splash pool for Foundation Stage levels 1 and 2. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, and Sanskrit (as a third language in some grades). Facilities include a Robotics lab, a 3‑D studio, science and computer laboratories, a well‑stocked library, and dedicated spaces for arts, music, sport, and STEM activities. ISB emphasizes Academic Excellence, qualified faculty, and strong infrastructure, complemented by co‑curricular offerings in arts, languages, and STEM to support holistic development.
365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,
Indian School Bousher has 3,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
ISB Bousher is located in Muscat, Oman, at Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab. The address places the campus in the Al Ansab area of the city. Bus pick-up and drop-off areas are Gate 4 for bus riders, with gates 1, 2, 4 and 5 used for own transport or taxis.
Foundation Stage (Balvatika) and Kindergarten, Primary (Grades I–IV), and Middle/Secondary (Grades V–XII).
ISB Bousher is an independent CBSE-affiliated school operating as a day school.
The school provides SEN support with two dedicated special educators and one counsellor/wellness teacher, and offers counselling services through trained staff.
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of India; the school is located in Oman (foreign CBSE school). Affiliation details: CBSE affiliation number 6630203; state listed as FOREIGN SCHOOLS, district Oman.
There is no publicly stated religious affiliation for the school.
Balvatika & Kindergarten: arrival 8:00–8:15, classes 8:15–13:00, dispersal around 12:40–13:00. Grades I–IV: arrival 8:00–8:15, 8:15–12:50, dispersal around 12:50. Grades V–XII: arrival 6:50–7:00, 7:00–13:50, dispersal around 13:50. Breaks include Early Eats (20 minutes) and Crunchy and Juicy Break (10 minutes).
Bus transport is arranged with external transporters. Transporters include SAHBAN, RAJEEV, BOWSHER DIAMOND, and NATIONAL DISTANCE TRADING, with contact details published for coordinations. Rates and routing are negotiated by the school management with transporters and parents, and drop-off/pick-up points follow Gate 4 for buses and Gates 1, 2, 4, and 5 for other arrivals.
Indian School Bousher teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Indian School Bousher follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade XII. Kindergarten uses the MYLESTONE curriculum integrated with ECCE and EYFS in a play-centered, student-focused program, guided by the Six ‘E' pedagogy (Engage, Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand, Evaluate). Grades 1–5 follow the Mylestone program, combining core subjects with STEM, robotics labs, and the Math & 3 Lab facilities; second languages offered from Grade I to X include Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam, French, and Tamil, with a third language introduced from Grade V. Grades V–X study English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Studies, and an optional language (French, Malayalam, Arabic, Sanskrit), with co-curriculars such as Art, Music, Dance, Band, Physical Education, and Computer Education. Senior IX–X align with CBSE's remodeled assessment system, featuring 80-mark board exams per subject and 20 internal marks based on periodic tests, notebook submission, and subject enrichment activities, alongside language and laboratory requirements. The curriculum is delivered under a structured assessment framework emphasizing diagnostic, formative, and summative evaluation within the Six ‘E' approach to learning.
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for students to discuss academic, social, emotional and personal concerns with trained professionals, supporting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL); it addresses academic stress, peer pressure, family dynamics, and mental health issues, and helps students develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving and decision-making.
Public documentation shows ISB Bousher employs two Special Educators and one Counsellor and Wellness Teacher, indicating formal SEN and wellbeing support, but there is no detail identifying which kinds of Special Educational Needs are supported or describing ISB Bousher as a specialist SEN institution.
There is no explicit reference to English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision in the publicly disclosed materials for ISB Bousher.
Mental wellbeing support is provided through the counselling service and a dedicated wellness/ counsellor role; the counselling page explains counselling as central to holistic development and well-being, covering academic, social, emotional and personal concerns and providing contact details for the counsellor.
A Discipline Policy emphasizes creating a safe, supportive and secure learning environment and outlines discipline procedures; no separate safeguarding or child-protection policy is publicly disclosed in the available materials.
1. Online Registration: Parents are required to register through the Centralised Website www.indianschoolsoman.com to begin the admissions process. The online registration gathers basic information to initiate the central allocation flow and link the family to ISB Oman. Balvatika eligibility is stated within the process: a child who has completed 3 years on 1 April is eligible for Balvatika. This step sets the formal progression for the subsequent steps in the admission flow.
2. BOD Allotment: After registration, the Board of Directors assigns the applicant to a specific ISB school within the Indian School Oman network, with ISB Oman allocations driven by the centralized system. The allotment is an essential step before the school can proceed with documentation and enrollment.
3. Intimation from School via SMS/EMAIL: ISB Oman notifies parents of the allotment through SMS and email, providing the allocated grade and any immediate instructions for the next steps. Parents should look for the GR number and the class/section assignment in these communications.
4. Submission of Required Documents at ISB: Parents shall submit all required documents at ISB Oman when prompted. The school will specify the exact documents and ensure they align with the GR number and allocated class to avoid processing delays.
5. Verification of Documents: The submitted documents are verified by the school to confirm eligibility, identity, and academic status. Any discrepancies or missing items may require clarification or resubmission.
6. Principal's Approval: Following successful verification, the Principal approves the allotment, enabling the formal enrollment steps to proceed. This approval formally confirms the student's place in the allocated grade and section.
7. GR No Generation/Section Allotment: The school office generates the GR number and assigns the student's section. For Class XI admissions, merit is based on the average marks in the Class X Common Preboard Examination; after board results, a copy of the Class X mark sheet and Migration Certificate should be submitted to the school office.
There are no scholarships publicly described for ISB Oman on its admissions or fee-related pages.
ISB Oman does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions information.