Academics

ACADEMICS 2025–26

Foundational Level (Balvatika to Class 2)

National Education Policy (NEP 2020)

In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE guidelines, the Board has deliberated and approved a common policy to introduce Balvatika as part of the foundational stage across all Indian Schools in Oman. This initiative will commence from the Academic Year 2025-26 and is to be implemented as detailed below:

Implementation Timeline

AY 2025–26: Balvatika (Pre-KG), KG I & KG II
AY 2026–27: Balvatika-I, Balvatika-II, KG II
AY 2027–28: Balvatika-I, Balvatika-II, Balvatika-III

Age Criteria (as of 31 March 2025)

Balvatika: 3 years (not yet 4)
KG I: 4 years (not yet 5)
KG II: 5 years (not yet 6)
Class I: 6 years (not yet 7)

Assessment & Grading

KG 1 & KG 2: Continuous assessment.
Classes 1 to 8: Two-term system each year.
- Term 1 (April–September): Periodic Assessment 1 (PA1) + Half-Yearly Exam
- Term 2 (October–March): Periodic Assessment 2 (PA2) + Annual Exam
Additional tests: Unit, oral, class, and cycle tests after completion of each topic or unit

Admission Rules

New Admissions: Must meet age criteria above.

School Timings

Foundation Stage – Balvadikah to Class 2

Preparatory Level (Class 3 to Class 5)

Focuses on building strong academic foundations, introducing more structured subjects, and developing communication and reasoning skills.

Middle Stage (Class 6 to Class 8)

Emphasis on analytical thinking, subject specialisation, and practical application of knowledge

Academic Time Table

Balanced schedules to ensure equal focus on all subjects.

Languages Offered

Optional languages: Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam.

Co-Curricular Activities

Areas: Arts, Sports, Physical Education, Skill Education. Assessment Criteria: Regularity, participation, output, teamwork.

GK & Moral Education

Covers current events, awareness, and moral values (honesty, empathy, civic sense, etc.).