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History

History

On August 15, 1975, Indian School Muscat (ISM) embarked on its journey, shaping itself into a hallmark of excellence in the Sultanate of Oman. Founded with a modest beginning of 135 students and 7 teachers, ISM’s trajectory was steered by the visionary leadership of His Excellency Nirmaljit Singh and Shri Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji.

The benevolence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said and His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq elevated ISM’s stature, nurturing over 9000 students under India’s CBSE system. Noteworthy principals, including Ms Zelia D’souza, Mr Leo Lobo, Mr Y.P. Bharadwaj, Mr M.M. Joshi, Mr Ainsley L. Edgar, Mr Achuthan Madhav, Mr Srinivas K. Naidu, and Dr Rajeev Kumar Chauhan, contributed significantly to ISM’s sustainable growth.

Beyond academics, ISM fosters a holistic approach, including a Centre for Special Education, yielding alumni who are excelling globally in diverse fields. Embracing digital education since 2005, ISM remains committed to evolving teaching methods to meet modern challenges.

1975

The school started on 15th August 1975 in rented structure in Muscat with 135 students on roll from KG I to Class IV.

1977

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said donated land at Darsait.

1979

The first batch of students appeared for the class X Examination.

1985

Block B was constructed. Class XI began at ISM.

1985

The first batch of students appeared for class XII Examinations.

1987

Amphitheatre was constructed.

1990

Block C was constructed. The Indian School Al Ghubra started functioning at the ISM premises in the afternoon sessions.

1990

Indian School Darsait (Kerala Board Syllabus) started at ISM. The Centre for Special Education was set up.

1990

Shri. P.V. Narasimha Rao, the then Prime Minister of India, laid the foundation stone for Block D which now houses the senior classes.

1994

Block D was constructed.

1995

The ISM team were runner-up at All India Bournvita Zee TV Quiz.

1996

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, the then President of India visited the school.

1997

Indian Academy for Higher Education (Degree & Diploma course from IGNOU functioning).

1998

The First batch of students proceeds for Student Exchange Programme at UK. In the National Basketball CBSE Championship held in Delhi, for the first time ISM students were selected in the CBSE Gulf Team and won the National Championship.

1999

ISM enters its Silver Jubilee Year. ISM student's team wins Times of Oman Open Quiz Competition. ISM athletics win laurels at All India CBSE Athletic Meet at Jaipur.

2024

Indian School Muscat is joyously celebrating five decades of its rich legacy, a remarkable journey that has left an indelible mark on the education landscape of the Sultanate of Oman.

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