Muscat: The Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman is set to implement India’s National Education Policy (NEP) across all Indian Schools in Oman.
The new policy emphasises a comprehensive approach to education, considering all stages of a child’s development.
As per NEP, the foundational stage will now consist of three years of Kindergarten for children aged 3 to 6, followed by classes 1 and 2 for children aged 6 to 8, Times of Oman reported.
The preparatory stage will include classes 3-5 for 8-11 year olds, middle stage will cover classes 6-8 for 11-14 year olds, and secondary stage will cover classes 9-12 for 14-18 year olds.
The NEP’s pre-school program will commence on April 1, 2025-2026, and valid transfer certificates are required for interschool transfers.
Meanwhile, the authorities have announced that the promoting currently enrolled students from KG 1 to KG 2 and from KG 2 to Class 1 will continue according to the current procedure.
