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Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 565 - 841
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum

HHJ7+F6M, Muscat, Oman

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The Essentials

Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir has instruction in English.

Location
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.

Stages
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.

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

Pupil Nationality Mix
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.

Additional learning support
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.

Country affiliation
Affiliated to CBSE (India).

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

School day structure
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.

Bus service
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).
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir ranges from OMR 565 to OMR 841 for 2026/27.

School fees (currency: OMR) — summary for academic year 2025–2026

One-time / admission fees
- Refundable security deposit: OMR 200.
- Registration & admission fee (non‑refundable): OMR 60.
- Re‑admission fee (where applicable): OMR 25.

Tuition fees by year group (annual total and typical quarterly billing where available)
- Kindergarten 1 (Kindg. 1 / Pre‑K): Annual total OMR 565. Quarterly payments are used by the school.
- Kindergarten 2 / Kindergarten 3: Annual total OMR 661.
- Grade 1 to Grade 5: Annual total OMR 685 (Grades 1–5 shown as OMR 685 for many grades).
- Grade 6 to Grade 8: Annual total OMR 697.
- Grade 9: Annual total OMR 733.
- Grade 10: Annual total OMR 745.
- Grade 11: Annual total OMR 721.
- Grade 12: Annual total OMR 841.

Note: the school publishes both a quarterly payment table and a monthly payment option; the quarterly schedule shown in the school materials breaks the annual amounts into four advance payments (with small additional term/infrastructure charges included in particular quarters).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing is typically by quarterly advance installments (quarter due dates shown as: 15 April, 15 July, 15 October and 15 January). Late payment penalties are applied for overdue fees.
- A late‑payment penalty is applied (example reference in published fee notices shows a late‑fee policy).
- The school requires one‑month notice on withdrawal; failing proper notice, a one‑month tuition charge may be applied as a notice‑period fee.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school's fee items or facilities; the school operates as a day school and no boarding fees apply.

Other recurring or occasional charges
- Infrastructure Development Fee: OMR 10 (usually shown as a small annual/included charge in the quarterly breakdown).
- Term fees / activity charges: a small term fee (example shown OMR 30) is included in term/quarter breakdowns for activity and term administration.
- Books & stationery, exam fees, external examination registration (CBSE board and other exam fees), transport, and meal charges are additional and charged separately when applicable. Transport and meal services are optional and charged in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms and uniform replacement items are charged separately according to the school's uniform price list.

Refund information
- The security deposit (OMR 200) is refundable at the time of withdrawal, subject to the school's refund procedures.
- Admission and registration fees are non‑refundable.

Fee payment options
- The school operates an online fee‑payment portal and a mobile fee‑payment application (fee portal / mobile app). Online payment through the school's payment gateway is available.
- The school maintains a fee counter for in‑person payments during stated office hours; details and hours are published by the school.

Source references used for the figures above
- The school's published circular titled "CIRCULAR TO PARENTS - REVISED FEE STRUCTURE FOR AY 2025‑26" (official circular / fee PDF).
- A detailed quarterly fee table published in the school/admissions materials.
- Independent school‑listing summaries that compile the school's published annual fees by grade.
Academics

Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Student Teacher Ratio
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.

Exam Results
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.

Higher Education Progression
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.

Gifted and Talented
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.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
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.
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