Indian School Muscat

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

Shri.Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji

Indian School Muscat, since its inception has grown steadily with a purpose. From humble beginnings in the year 1975 with 135 children the school today is the largest co-educational institution in the Gulf with over 6400 students.

The Indian School Muscat expresses a deep sense of gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the benevolent ruler of the Sultanate of Oman. It was His Majesty's magnanimous grant of land in Darsait that enabled the school to be established.

It was the vision of our first patron, His Excellency the late Nirmaljit Singh, the Ambassador of India, the dedication of Mr. Kanaksi Gokaldas Khimji, the first President of the Management Committee that made ISM a living, breathing reality.

Indian School Muscat is more than a premier educational institution. It is a community linchpin, one that bears a special bond with the cross section of people. ISM is the flagship of all the Indian Schools in Oman. It has played a significant role in nurturing other schools during their early stages of development. It continues to provide administrative and academic support for all Indian Schools in Oman.

The Patron of ISM, the Ambassador of India, the Board of Directors, the Management Committee, the Principal and a well-qualified staff are instrumental in offering the community a host of services that are essential for all-round education.

AFFILIATION
The Indian School Muscat is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, at the Secondary (Std.X) level and at the Senior Secondary (Std.XII) level. It conducts the All India Secondary School Examination at the end of Class X and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination at the end of Class XII.

The school is under the sponsorship of the Embassy of India in the Sultanate. Recognised by the Ministry of Education it is supervised by the Department of Private Education, Sultanate of Oman.

SCHOOL EMBLEM
In the centre of the shield of the Indian School emblem is an open book symbolizing knowledge with a burning lamp, the flame of which radiates light, indicating dissemination of knowledge. The motto, 'KINDLED TO ENLIGHTEN' dispels the darkness of ignorance. The flame of knowledge also spreads humane qualities of tolerance and honesty among the people. This would enable us to make a valuable contribution to the new world order.

Thus, ISM develops upright citizens with high ideals, fully equipped to take their rightful place in society.

SCHOOL ANTHEM
The school is marching onwards and upwards and let us join hands and together move on in its life's journey, playing up for the school.