ABQ Sohar International School

ABQ Sohar International School is located in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The campus moved to a purpose-built facility in August 2019. The postal address is P.O. Box 280, Postal Code 311, Sohar, Oman, and the contact phone is +968 2664 8800.

The school offers Pre-KG to Grade 12, with Cambridge and GED curricula. The secondary division serves Grades 7–12, offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level options, plus the MOE bilingual GED stream.

The school is a private international institution operated by ABQ Education Group, delivering Cambridge International programmes and GED pathways. It is part of ABQ's network of international schools in Oman.

Shamil – Learning Support Programme provides individualized academic, social and emotional support; trained professionals collaborate with classroom teachers; there are dedicated spaces and resources to aid learning; ongoing professional development for staff.

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No formal religious affiliation is listed. Islamic Studies is taught as part of the curriculum for Grades 7–8.

The school day commonly runs from around 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with drop-off beginning at 7:30 am and classes typically within an 08:00–15:30 window depending on year group.

A published school-bus schedule or provider is not listed on the school's pages; transport arrangements can be pursued via the admissions team by contacting 72221960 or using the WhatsApp option shown on the admissions page.

ABQ Sohar International School delivers an international Cambridge-focused curriculum with Cambridge and the Omani GED pathways, taught from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with instruction in English and Arabic (plus Urdu and French). ABQ Explorer (Pre-KG to KG2) follows the UK-based International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in a fully bilingual English-Arabic programme. The Primary Curriculum follows the Cambridge Primary Programme in English, Maths and Science, while Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies align to the MOE framework; Kalemon is offered as an Arabic second-language option, and Cambridge assessments include Progress Tests (Grades 3-6) and Cambridge Checkpoint (Grade 6). In Secondary (Grades 7-8, Key Stage 3) students study a broad range of subjects and complete Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Grade 8; in Grades 9-10 (Key Stage 4) they may pursue IGCSE or the Omani GED, with compulsory subjects Maths, English, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. In the senior years, students choose between A Levels or the Omani GED, with the GED pathway requiring five compulsory subjects (English, Arabic, Maths, Islamic Studies, Social Studies) plus four electives.

ABQ Sohar International School provides social and emotional learning through its dedicated Shamil Learning Support Programme, which addresses academic, social and emotional growth with individualised support delivered by trained professionals and integrated in classroom settings. The Discovering You Programme (DYP) is a two-part, mentorship-based initiative that develops 21st-century skills, including collaboration, communication and social skills, reinforcing well-being and personal development. The school highlights pastoral care as a core element of its offering, with a focus on life skills and wellbeing through DYP and structured student support. The House System in ABQ Sohar also contributes to SEL by creating a sense of belonging and fostering responsibility among students. This approach aligns with ABQ's emphasis on holistic, values-led education and student welfare.

Shamil – Learning Support Programme provides individualised academic, social and emotional support and uses a dedicated Learning Support Department in each school. However, ABQ explicitly states that none of its schools is a special education school, nor do they have resources to provide for students with severe learning disabilities. Support within Learning Support includes subject-focused interventions (e.g., English, Arabic and Mathematics) and study skills, delivered in a student-centred, inclusive framework. As a result, SEN provision is designed for mild-to-moderate needs and general inclusion rather than as a standalone specialist SEN service. The school emphasises inclusion and differentiated teaching rather than operating as a specialist SEN institution.

The school teaches English as a language of instruction and also offers Arabic, Urdu and French; explicit English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is not described as a distinct programme. Learning Support includes academic support for English as part of its subject-specific interventions, but there is no published, separate EAL service. English is listed among the languages taught at ABQ Sohar, indicating English language use across the curriculum. No dedicated EAL department or programme is publicly described on the school pages.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Shamil Learning Support Programme, which focuses on social and emotional growth and provides spaces designed to aid wellbeing (e.g., calming areas and environments that support self-organisation and sensory integration). The Discovering You Programme (DYP) also contributes to wellbeing by teaching life skills and supporting holistic development. Pastoral care is explicitly emphasised, with a focus on wellbeing as part of the school's caring ethos and its broader student support framework. The combination of targeted learning support, pastoral care and wellbeing-focused programmes underpins a holistic approach to students' mental health.

Parent Care Officers provide dedicated, ongoing communication and support for each ABQ family, strengthening safeguarding and pastoral welfare through direct updates and a shared We Care ethos. ABQ's international accreditation (CIS) affirms a commitment to student well-being and safeguarding standards, with CIS noting that safeguarding and student well-being are core evaluation criteria. COBIS accreditation, which ABQ has attained for its international schools, similarly signals high safeguarding and welfare expectations. In short, safeguarding is supported through structured family engagement, external accreditation, and inclusive student support, though formal, published safeguarding policies are not publicly described on the school pages.

1. Initiate contact and arrange a campus visit. Begin by reaching ABQ Sohar International School admissions via WhatsApp or by calling 72221960 to start the registration process; the admissions team is available to assist and can help you with next steps. You may also book a campus tour through the Book A Tour option to see facilities and meet staff. This initial contact sets up the pathway to confirm eligibility and begin the enrolment process.

2. Check eligibility and class placement using the 2026/27 age guidelines. There is a defined age chart forPre-KG through Grade 12 for the 2026/27 academic year, with birth-year windows determining appropriate classes. Review the chart to verify which grade your child would enter based on their birth year and the academic session. This step helps ensure your child is placed in the correct program from Pre-KG to Grade 12.

3. Prepare and submit required documents. The enrolment form must be accompanied by documentation required by the Ministry of Education, including a utility bill as proof of address, signing on the registration terms, a School Fee Confirmation Form, copies of the student's and parents' passports, valid visa pages, birth certificate, health form, and two passport-sized photographs. Additional items such as the Health Card and, for non-Omani students, resident cards may also be requested. Gather these materials in advance to avoid delays in processing.

4. Complete enrolment formalities and provide fee documentation. Submit the enrolment form together with the required documents and the School Fee Confirmation Form. Be prepared for the possibility of international examination fees (IGCSE/AS-A2/GED) being charged separately where applicable. The admissions team will guide you through the documents workflow and confirm next steps once submitted.

5. Review fee options and finalize payment. ABQ Sohar offers multiple payment methods for tuition and fees, including full payment at once, two 50% instalments by post-dated cheques, or eight monthly post-dated cheques according to a scheduled plan (dates and percentages are specified, e.g., 20% by August 5, then 15% by September 5, etc.). The School Uniform cost is not included in the tuition, and online payments, debit, and credit card payments are accepted. Clarify any learning-support fees that may apply beyond standard tuition.

6. Admission decision and enrollment confirmation. The admissions team commits to guiding families through the process and aims for a smooth enrolment experience. After completing the necessary steps and receiving a decision, the school will notify families of the outcome and proceed with enrollment formalities. This step culminates in official enrollment and registration for the upcoming academic year.

ABQ Merit Scholarships are offered across ABQ's CIS & COBIS-accredited international schools, including ABQ Sohar. The programme provides 12 academic scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year, available to students in Grades 9–12 (GED, IGCSE, and A Levels). Each scholarship is a 100% tuition fee waiver and is valid for two academic years, except for Grade 12 scholarships, which are one year. Applications open 5–29 January 2026, with CAT4 assessments on 7 February 2026, panel interviews on 15 February 2026 (if required), and the announcement of recipients on 25 February 2026.

ABQ Sohar International School does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions information. The admissions process and contact options are described, but there is no published documentation of a waitlist mechanism or pool. If space becomes available, families typically follow the standard admissions steps outlined above, guided by the admissions team.