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The ten schools Oman parents researched most this year, chosen from the 99 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
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.
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.
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.
International Pioneers School – Salalah is a private bilingual school in Salalah, Oman, serving students from Playgroup through Grade 12. The school offers international programs affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education alongside the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Education curriculum, supporting pathways from early years through IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Level options. The campus educates a diverse student body drawn from more than 22 nations, contributing to a multicultural learning environment. Classes are small to moderate in size, with teacher-to-student ratios described as 2:25 in the junior section and 1:6 in the senior section, and a maximum class size of about 25 students to support individual progress. IPS operates as a day school with its own transport system and on-site health services, including a full-time nurse. The curriculum emphasizes language development, ESL support, and Arabic language study, alongside a range of co-curricular activities such as English Calligraphy, Story Telling, Painting, Wealth Out of Waste, and a French language program. IPS aims to prepare students for world-wide university admission and responsible global citizenship.
Indian School Bousher opened in 2019 and is located in the Al Ansab hills of Muscat (Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab). The campus features an air‑conditioned environment with spacious, technology‑driven classrooms and facilities such as a swimming pool for Preparatory–Senior stages and a splash pool for Foundation Stage levels 1 and 2. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, and Sanskrit (as a third language in some grades). Facilities include a Robotics lab, a 3‑D studio, science and computer laboratories, a well‑stocked library, and dedicated spaces for arts, music, sport, and STEM activities. ISB emphasizes Academic Excellence, qualified faculty, and strong infrastructure, complemented by co‑curricular offerings in arts, languages, and STEM to support holistic development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 99 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,175 students · based on the 49 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 21.9 students · based on the 43 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 67 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in OMR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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