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Oman offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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ABQ Seeb International School is a Cambridge International School in Seeb, Muscat, offering Pre-KG to Grade 12 Cambridge and GED programmes. The school is bilingual with English and Arabic instruction and operates as a day school with a capacity of around 1,300 students. The Cambridge Primary Programme guides the lower grades, while upper years offer Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Levels or the Omani GED pathway. Typical class sizes are about 22 pupils, with a student‑teacher ratio of roughly 12:1. The campus includes science laboratories, art and music rooms, a clinic, a library, and an indoor sports hall. The ABQ Way underpins consistency and quality across ABQ International Schools, complemented by unique programmes such as DYP (Discovering You), GEDx and Mobeen that develop 21st‑century skills and Arabic language proficiency. The school serves a diverse, multinational community with English and Arabic as core languages of instruction.
Al Dhiya International School offers a British-style education in the heart of Salalah, blending the Cambridge International curriculum with the Omani National Curriculum. Established in 2006, the school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, preparing them for globally recognized qualifications including Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, as well as Pearson Edexcel examinations. The school is distinct for its focus on active learning and competition. Students regularly participate and achieve high rankings in regional spelling bees, debates, and science quizzes. Beyond the classroom, Al Dhiya emphasizes physical and creative development through its specialized Football Academy and interactive music and art programs. The campus provides a co-educational environment where multidisciplinary projects encourage students to apply their knowledge practically. With a commitment to preserving local values while fostering international mindedness, Al Dhiya equips students with the skills necessary for admission to universities worldwide.
Pakistan School Salalah is an English-medium school in the Dhariz area of Salalah, Oman, serving students from Nursery to Grade XII. It was established in 1982 on land donated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and has a history of FBISE results, including top Gulf-state positions in SSC and HSSC. The campus is multi-block and has grown over the years: a girls' block added in 2012, a staff residential block added in 2014 and later converted into the Junior Block in 2024, and an Admin Block opened in 2016; a pre-junior section was introduced in 2017. In 2024 Cambridge O Level was introduced, complementing FBISE offerings. The school provides FBISE along with Cambridge O Level pathways and has offered high board performances. It remains a community school with a diverse student body.
Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat. The campus covers about 10,000 square meters and offers facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, computer labs, a 3D lab, an innovation lab, robotics/AI training, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and safe transport.
Al Batinah International School (ABIS) is a distinctively community-focused institution located in Sohar, Oman. As the only school in the region authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum—comprising the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes—ABIS provides a seamless educational pathway for students aged 3 to 18. The campus itself is a standout feature, architecturally designed with a "village" concept that includes the Da Vinci Arts & Science Center, an amphitheater, and sustainable learning spaces that encourage outdoor interaction. The school is deeply committed to service and sustainability, integrating real-world problem solving into its inquiry-based curriculum. Students benefit from a personalized learning environment where small class sizes allow for individual attention. With a diverse student body and strong backing from industry partners like Sohar Aluminium, ABIS offers a stable, globally-minded environment where academic exploration meets genuine community engagement.
British School Salalah is a not-for-profit British international day school for boys and girls aged 3–18. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers iGCSEs and International A-Levels. The school is located in the heart of Salalah, on Al Rakha Street (Way 33023, Building 44, Dhahriz), with the main postal address PO Box 71, 214 Salalah, Oman. The site is described as warm and welcoming, set in a green environment, and the curriculum integrates Oman's mountains, beaches, wadis and deserts to enrich learning. The school serves Foundation Stage through Sixth Form in small class sizes. It is COBIS-accredited and offers a broad enrichment programme, including expeditions and trips, languages, drama, and sport. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available to senior students. The school emphasises pastoral care, wellbeing and global citizenship, preparing students for international higher education. Relocation support is available to new families. It helps settling and continuity.
Royal Grammar School Guildford Muscat (RGSG Muscat) sits in the Seeb area of Muscat and offers a British international education for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the IEYC in the Early Years with the IPC framework for primary and Cambridge pathways for secondary, alongside Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, with additional Pearson Edexcel IGCSE as options. The programme reflects UK-based schooling adapted for Oman, with a transitional pathway from IEYC to IPC and a segregated Cambridge-based senior study model. The school is part of Sama Educational of Schools and draws on Guildford heritage, including a long-running house system. Facilities include the Discovery Lab, a Makerspace for science, technology and coding; the Innovative Learning Hub for research and digital literacy; and a large Multi-Purpose Hall for sport, performances and exhibitions. Extra-curriculars span Marine Biology Club, Robotics, The Art Lab, and a strong sports programme.
Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.
Pakistan School Sohar is a dedicated community educational institution located in the Al Batinah North Governorate of Oman. Established to serve the needs of Pakistani families in the region, the school operates from a modern, purpose-built campus on Wadi Hibbi Road, which opened in 2015. The school follows the curriculum of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, providing a seamless educational pathway from Kindergarten through to Higher Secondary School (HSSC).
The school is a co-educational English-medium CBSE school established in 1990 and located at Thymsa on the Muscat–Ibri road (Route 15). It serves pre-primary through senior secondary levels and has facilities such as science and computer laboratories and a library. The campus moved to Thymsa in 2011 and serves students from multiple nationalities.
Indian School Sohar is a senior secondary, co-educational CBSE‑affiliated day school in Sohar, Oman. It offers Kindergarten to Class XII with English as the language of instruction and CBSE‑based curricula. The campus spans about 14,152 square metres and features three libraries, science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, four computer labs, two composite science labs, a STEAM lab, art and dance rooms, an auditorium, a canteen, and a playground. The academic year runs from April to March, with a short break in December and a summer vacation. In Senior Secondary, ISS offers Science and Commerce streams with English Core and subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Informatics Practices, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Economics. The school emphasizes English‑medium, Indian‑based education that aims to develop ethical, responsible, and globally conscious life‑long learners. The staff comprises about 174 teachers and a student‑teacher ratio around 1.8:1. Principal: Ms. Sanchita Verma. ISS hosts STEAM QUEST and clubs such as Eco Club, Photography Club, and Samarpan Club.
ABQ Sohar International School is a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge and GED pathways for students aged 3 to 19. The campus supports up to 1,500 students with an average class size of 23 and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1. The curriculum includes Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programmes, with Cambridge IGCSE available in appropriate years, alongside GED-based routes. The school provides six science laboratories, four ICT laboratories and a modern library, plus a Junior Science Laboratory. Instruction is delivered in English, with Arabic, Urdu and French offered as additional languages. ABQ emphasizes 21st-century skills through its Discovering You Program, a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, and language initiatives such as Mobeen for Arabic. A broad range of extracurricular activities accompanies the academic programme, including sports, music, photography, debating, and art clubs. ABQ is CIS and COBIS accredited, reflecting international standards in academics, welfare and facilities.
Pakistan School Nizwa opened in 1994 to serve more than 12 expatriate communities in Oman. It is part of the Pakistan Schools Oman network and provides education to international communities at affordable costs. The school teaches in English and Urdu is taught as a subject. The curriculum includes FBISE (Federal Board, Pakistan) and Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE/CAIE, including AS/A2 Levels). The campus offers a library (inaugurated March 23, 2015) and a Centre for Special Education (established in 2012). The main campus for this branch is located in Hay Athurath North, Nizwa. A school bus service is available with two-way and one-way options and corresponding fees. The school emphasizes hands-on, activity-based learning and parent partnership.
Indian School Salalah (ISS) is a CBSE-affiliated day school in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It opened on 11 July 1981 and sits on a 18,195 square metre campus in Salalah that serves students from LKG through Class XII. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and French offered as second/third languages. ISS follows the CBSE/NCERT curriculum and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and the All India Senior School Certificate (Class XII). The campus features four Computer Science laboratories, Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, a Junior Science and Maths laboratory, a fully computerized library, a multipurpose hall and an auditorium, plus a turf playground. The Principal is Deepak Patankar and the school reports around 4,174 students and more than 180 teachers. Co-curricular clubs include Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club and Gavel Club; ISS participates in CBSE Oman cluster events across sports and activities.
Pakistan School Suwaiq is a branch of Pakistan School Muscat. It was established in 1994 in Tareef to serve Pakistani children in the Al-Baatna region and moved to a larger rented building in Al-Qarat on 14 August 1996. The first batch appeared for the FBISE SSC examination in 2000. In 2004, a junior block, science laboratories, a library, a computer lab and a boys' prayer hall were added; in 2008, a girls' prayer hall and a separate building for the admin office, canteen, water coolers and a visitors' room were added. HSSC classes have been started since 2010. The campus teaches in English and follows a Pakistani-international curriculum. The school is located at P.O. Box 164, PC-314, Al-Muladha, Oman. The principal is Mr. Mazhar Bokhari. The school buildings include space for both boys' and girls' facilities, indicating a co-educational environment within a single campus. The school is affiliated with FBISE Islamabad and Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and A-Levels), under the Pakistan School Muscat network. The curriculum includes FBISE SSC/HSSC streams and Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Levels, with Cambridge Pathway for the senior years. The first SSC batch in 2000 and the start of HSSC in 2010 show a long-running program across the Pakistani and international streams. The school offers English as the language of instruction, with Urdu and English taught as subjects. Age-appropriate admissions begin at KG-I with a minimum age of 4 years. Facilities noted on the campus include a junior block and a senior section, science labs, a library, and computer lab, as well as gender-specific prayer halls, reflecting facilities for both boys and girls within the same campus.
Oloum Al Mustaqbal International Private School (FSIS) is a co-educational day school in Sohar, Oman. Established in 2014, FSIS serves Reception through Grade 12 and offers Cambridge International qualifications (IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels) alongside the General Education Diploma under the Ministry of Education. The language of instruction is English, with Arabic taught as a core language; French and Urdu are available as additional language options, and German is offered as an elective. The campus features hands-on facilities such as an animal park, a vegetable garden, and an aquarium, which support practical, inquiry-based learning. FSIS is accredited by Cambridge International and the Ministry of Education and is a member of ECIS, reflecting its international partnerships. The school community is multicultural, with students from about 22 nationalities and staff from 18 countries.
Future Pioneers International School (FPIS) is a co-educational, bilingual Cambridge-registered primary school in Nizwa, Oman. Established in 2012, FPIS serves children aged 3 to 12 and operates from Ghaf Al Sheikh, a growing area in Nizwa. FPIS offers the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and provides bus services within the city and to nearby towns such as Izki and Adam. The campus features classrooms with interactive boards, cooling systems, a science lab, an art lab, an information technology room, and a fully equipped canteen. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education with attention to intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development, and hosts students from over 10 nationalities. Omar Shaker Naseralla is the principal. FPIS is described as the only Cambridge School in Nizwa, reinforcing its focus on a bilingual, globally minded education. Its facilities and teaching methods aim to prepare students for inter-cultural life and future leadership. The school teaches in English and Arabic and aligns with the Cambridge curriculum for primary education. The community is invited to participate in enrichment activities, while safety measures are in place to support learning.
ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 and provides Cambridge International and GED-based curricula. The school teaches in English and Arabic, and operates Cambridge and GED pathways. The campus emphasises technology-enabled learning (including a 1:1 Chromebook programme) and a broad extracurricular programme. The school relocated to a new Al Khuwair campus in 2022/23, and it maintains a strong focus on international standards, accreditation, and a values-led approach to education. The Azzan bin Qais site highlights its international accreditation, language offerings, and a wide range of clubs and programmes, including Arabic language initiatives and 21st-century skills development. The Discovering You Programme (DYP) and other unique programmes support career and personal development, while the school's strong Cambridge/GED framework underpins its assessment and progression.
Indian School Al Seeb is an English-medium co-educational school established in 2002. It is approved by the Ministry of Education, Oman, and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in New Delhi. The school is located in Mabellah, Seeb, on a campus of about 13,000 square metres that includes a playfield, a basketball court, computer science labs, science labs, spacious classrooms, an audio-visual room, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen and ample parking. The medium of instruction is English; Hindi, Malayalam or Tamil are offered as second languages up to Class V, with Hindi or Malayalam continuing for Classes VI–VIII. From Class V to VIII, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Sanskrit and French are offered as third languages. In Class IX, Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and Tamil are provided as second language options, and in Class X, Hindi, Malayalam and Arabic are offered as second languages. The school offers Science, Commerce and Humanities streams up to Senior Secondary, with electives such as Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Physical Education, Information Technology and Fine Arts (Painting). Extracurriculars include sports and performance arts, with documented participation in CBSE Oman Zone and national level competitions.
Pakistan School Buraimi opened in 2016 in a rented building to serve the local Pakistani community and sister communities in Buraimi. It caters to Kindergarten and Grade 1 through Grade 10 and follows the Cambridge curriculum. The branch notes an excellent student-to-teacher ratio to support personalized learning, and emphasizes delivery of the curriculum to high standards with collaboration among teachers, students, and parents. The campus is located in the Al Khadra Jadeed Al Buraimi area of Oman, and English is the language of instruction as part of the Cambridge framework. The school operates as a branch of Pakistan School Muscat, led by Principal Ms. Nadia Naureen. It emphasizes co- and extracurricular activities and themed assemblies as part of a broad educational program, and the Principal's message highlights education across Oman at prices within reach. The branch's contact details include Pobox 893-PC 512, Al Khadra Jadeed Al Buraimi, Oman.
Pakistan School Seeb is a dynamic educational institution committed to providing modern standards of education within a supportive and disciplined environment. Inaugurated in 2014, the school has rapidly grown to serve a diverse community of over 1,300 students. Following the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) curriculum, the school offers a comprehensive academic journey from Kindergarten through to Level 12. The campus is well-equipped with essential facilities designed to enhance student learning, including dedicated science laboratories, computer labs, and classrooms upgraded with smartboards and multimedia tools. Beyond academics, the school fosters holistic development through active literary societies and a vibrant sports program featuring teams in cricket, football, basketball, and tennis. Uniquely, the school places a strong emphasis on student leadership through its Student Council and proctor system, encouraging responsibility and discipline among learners while celebrating both Pakistani and Omani cultural traditions.
Ellesmere Muscat, originally established in 2012 as Alruwad International School, operates as an International Baccalaureate Continuum World School in Seeb, Muscat. The school serves day students from ages three to eighteen, utilizing the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme frameworks alongside an alternate Omani Bilingual General Education Diploma for upper grades. Classrooms feature configurable furniture layouts to support interactive, inquiry-based learning. Following its 2023 alliance with Ellesmere College UK, the school embeds the High Performance Learning framework into its daily instruction. A standout feature of the campus is its dedicated outdoor learning areas, which function as an educational setting for the Early Years curriculum. Additionally, the school provides structured career and university counseling starting in Grade 10 alongside English language proficiency support like IELTS preparation courses. Extracurricular options include local field trips to engineering villages, natural reserves, and historical museums.
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