Schools in Oman and the GCC: curricula, fees and admissions
Compare schools, stages and qualifications in Oman and the GCC, with grade-specific published fees, admissions, transfer requirements and financial support.
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A selected directory based on official school sources. Each fee amount applies to the stated grade and period, not every year group. Read curriculum stages and admission conditions: IB may mean the Diploma Programme alone. Awards depend on conditions and availability. Obtain a current quote for the student before committing.
Early Years through Year 13, broadly following the English National Curriculum. GCSEs in Years 10–11, followed by A Levels and BTEC options in Sixth Form. The British label does not establish the examining board for each subject.
OMR 8,460.000
Annual Year 7 tuition; within the Years 7–9 band
Fee period: 2026–2027
A specific-year example, not the first-year total. Assessment, deposit, infrastructure and examination charges are separate; request an individual invoice.
The school checks space and assesses applicants; Years 1–6 require CAT. Applications may precede resident cards, but its published conditions require student and parent cards before starting.
If I transfer in Year 10 or 11, do my previous exam boards and subjects match the school, and would my choices preserve access to the A Levels needed for my intended degree?
Offers IB PYP, MYP and DP from early childhood through Grade 12. Grades 9–10 form part of MYP. For Grades 11–12, the school distinguishes its high school diploma, individual IB courses and the full IB Diploma.
OMR 7,650.000
Annual Grade 7 tuition; within the Grades 6–8 band
Fee period: 2026–2027
Application and enrolment charges are separate; the placement deposit is credited against semester fees. Enrolment-fee payment options differ, so tuition alone is not the first-year bill.
Grades 1–12 require the previous two years of reports and relevant records. Grade 12 applicants must transfer from an IB Diploma school. Evaluation applies; a place is confirmed only by the official admission letter.
Am I planning the full IB Diploma or individual courses alongside the school diploma, and which HL subjects and mathematics course fit the university applications I am considering?
Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. High School, Grades 9–12, follows an American international curriculum with a credit-based diploma and Advanced Placement courses. AP courses are distinct from the school diploma.
OMR 11,560.000
Annual Grade 9 tuition; within the Grades 9–12 high-school band
Fee period: 2026–2027
A new student normally adds a non-refundable OMR 4,500 capital levy, with specific transfer provisions for Muscat schools. Optional transport is separate. This example is not all-in.
Apply online; the school accepts applications throughout the year. Financial support also requires meeting admission requirements. Request age, grade and previous-credit review before confirming a high-school transfer.
Need-based support may cover part of tuition or the capital levy. Admission requirements must be met; the school director and finance director decide awards. A 2026–2027 application form is published.
How would my previous studies count toward high school credits, and which graduation requirements and AP courses could I complete without delaying school completion?
Bilingual schooling from KG1 to Year 13. Primary includes Cambridge and Omani national elements; English-medium middle-school learning draws on England's curriculum. IGCSE in Years 10–11 and IB Diploma in Years 12–13. IB here refers to DP, not PYP or MYP.
OMR 4,232.000
Annual Year 7 tuition
Fee period: 2026–2027
The table is on page 3 of the 2026–2027 form. Lunch, materials, registration and advance-payment items are separate. Map the school’s year system carefully when transferring.
A complete application does not guarantee a place; offers depend on entrance testing, holistic review and capacity. Academic, identity and health documents are required, plus residence evidence for non-Omanis.
The published Scholars programme supports talented Omani students and describes competitive entrance selection at Grade 6. Request the current cycle’s eligibility, coverage and deadline; the page does not establish automatic entry or a verified open window.
When moving from IGCSE into the Sultan’s School IB Diploma, what are the HL subject prerequisites and Arabic/English support options, and will my subject combination fit my intended university route?
British · Cambridge · Oman General Education Diploma
Foundation Stage through Sixth Form. The school labels Cambridge IGCSE as Years 9–10 and A Level as Years 11–12. It also publishes a separate Omani General Education Diploma route, following the Ministry curriculum in Years 11–12. Year labels follow this school's own system.
No verified fee amount has been added for this school yet. Ask admissions for the student's grade-specific schedule.
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How does my current grade map to this school's year system, when would I choose Cambridge or the Omani General Education Diploma, and how would that affect subjects and university planning?
Kindergarten through Class XII, with CBSE examinations in Classes X and XII. Classes XI–XII use defined subject combinations and streams; consult the current intake circular for options and selection requirements.
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Which Muscat campus and shift would my child attend, would these fit family transport, and which subject combinations could they take on entering Class XI?
Nursery through Class XII. The curriculum page confirms CBSE in Classes IX–XII and science and commerce streams in Classes XI–XII. Language and subject options vary by stage.
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Can my child continue their second language when transferring to Darsait, which later science or commerce combination would suit them, and how are inter-school transfers handled?
Early Years through Grade 12 with IB PYP, MYP and DP. The school places MYP in Grades 7–10 and DP in Grades 11–12; the IB directory confirms all three programmes.
No verified fee amount has been added for this school yet. Ask admissions for the student's grade-specific schedule.
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If I move to Sohar from a CBSE or British school, what would my MYP transition plan be, and which IB Diploma subjects and languages can I plan for before Grade 11?
A CBSE school with stages from nursery through Class XII. Its website publishes separate schedules and circulars for early, middle and Classes XI–XII stages; confirm senior subject combinations for the intended intake.
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If my family moves to Sohar during the year, what entry date and assessments would apply to a student from another curriculum, and how would these fit the CBSE school year?
Early years through Class XII, using NCERT curriculum and preparing for CBSE examinations in Classes X and XII. English is the teaching language; Classes XI–XII subjects are chosen within school-defined combinations.
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If I arrive in Salalah from a school whose year starts in September, how will the school determine my class and entry date, and which transfer documents and second-language choice will I need?
KG1 to Grade 12, with British and Cambridge curriculum and A Levels in Grades 11–12. The school describes two- or three-year IGCSE routes, so map age and graduation plans.
OMR 6,126.000
Annual Grade 7 tuition
Fee period: 2026–2027
Excludes lunch, transport, trips and charged external activities. Application and assessment charges are additional. The placement deposit is 40% of first-term tuition and is credited against that term, not added as a second tuition charge. Request the first-year total.
Online application and documents are followed by assessment; an overseas applicant may arrange remote assessment. An offer requires acceptance, completed documents and payment within its stated timeframe.
The page invites Grade 6 and above to academic, sport, arts and leadership scholarships, using interviews, reports and achievements. No fixed fee remission is published; do not assume Scholar status means a financial discount.
British · Cambridge · Oman General Education Diploma
Published provision is coeducational KG1–Grade 4 and girls-only Grades 5–12. British education built on Cambridge, with A Levels or the Omani General Education Diploma in Grades 11–12.
OMR 5,800.000
Annual Grade 7 tuition
Fee period: 2026–2027
Excludes lunch, transport, trips and external-provider activities. Application and assessment charges and a placement deposit credited to first-term fees also apply.
Online application and records are followed by assessment, with a remote option for overseas applicants. Confirmation follows an offer, acceptance and completion of its conditions by the deadline.
Publishes academic, sport, arts and leadership awards using interviews, reports and achievements. The reviewed page gives no fixed discount; request eligibility, financial coverage and renewal terms in writing.
Kindergarten through Sixth Form. Cambridge Lower Secondary applies to Grades 6–8; Grades 9–10 use Pearson IGCSE qualifications. Curriculum and examination providers vary by stage.
OMR 4,587.000
Published annual total for Grade 7
Fee period: 2026–2027
The table is labelled Total Fees and the page mentions meals, but also lists materials, exams, technology and registration. Confirm inclusions to avoid double counting; do not apply the separate 5% note to this published amount yourself.
The admissions page requires a short interview and CAT for Grades 1–5, 6–10 and Grade 11 alongside the application and records. Assessment does not guarantee a place.
FS1 to Year 13. Senior British provision includes the FlexEd programme with British School Muscat; confirm subjects and their delivery arrangements for each year.
OMR 4,160.000
Annual Year 7 tuition; within the Years 7–9 band
Fee period: 2026–2027
Admission and assessment charges are separate. The page lists sibling registration discounts; confirm any limited offer and do not treat it as a scholarship.
Years 7–13 require CAT, interview, a supportive previous-school reference and appropriate English. Places depend on capacity; discuss support and accessibility before relocating.
Early years through Class XII using CBSE; the 2026–2027 fee schedule identifies science and commerce in Classes XI–XII.
OMR 480.000
Annual Class VII school fee for an Indian-national student; entry charges excluded
Fee period: 2026–2027
The annual total is explicitly published. Non-Indian students have a different schedule, with entry fees and deposits additional; do not generalise this example to all nationalities.
Indian and non-Indian applicants are considered subject to places and original-document checks. Non-Indian applicants and direct Class X/XII entrants have additional requirements. The page’s age table is older; request the current cycle’s table.
Kindergarten through Class XII; the official site publishes CBSE Class X and XII results. Confirm the intended intake’s Class XI subject combination before transferring.
No verified amount listed
Request a current quotation for the exact class and nationality
Fee period: 2026–2027 schedule not verified; page states effective October 2021
Older page amounts are not republished as current fees. Request a dated schedule covering monthly charges, billed months, entry and transport.
The admissions page describes an online application and transfer records, including CBSE affiliation details on the transfer certificate for a CBSE-school transfer. Confirm requirements, placement and space directly; submission is not acceptance.
Selective secondary school for Years 7–13, with an adapted English curriculum, GCSE and A Levels. Despite College in its name, it is not a higher-education institution.
AED 97,415.00
Annual Year 7 tuition; within the Years 7–11 band
Fee period: 2026–2027
New students require an AED 30,000 personal debenture under its redemption terms; optional transport and music are separate. Tuition is not the total cash required on entry.
Year 7 is the main entry point. Applications for entry to Years 11 and 13 are not considered because of course structure; other years have their own procedures and limited availability. Check the current application cycle.
Foundation Stage through Year 13 following the English National Curriculum through A Levels. The British curriculum label alone does not identify the IGCSE examination board.
AED 35,550.00
Annual Year 7 tuition, excluding the bus
Fee period: 2026–2027
The schedule lists the bus separately at AED 5,000. This example uses the tuition column only; request details of books, uniform and any entry charges.
Online application requires identity and birth records plus a school report for Years 3–13. The page distinguishes GCC transfer attestations from other origins; final enrolment depends on assessment, readiness and places, not age alone.
British education across ages 3–18 at school-group level. Stages and senior routes vary by campus; select the campus before assuming its full provision.
SAR 86,134.00
Annual Year 7 tuition in the Years 7–9 band, including VAT as published
Fee period: 2026–2027
From the current 2026–2027 table, not an older schedule. The page states Saudi-national VAT exemption; request the applicable invoice. Application, assessment, registration, development and deposits are separate.
Applications are for one campus. Following review and subject to capacity, the school arranges assessment; an applicant may first be waitlisted. Waiting-list status is not an admission offer.
The school reviews age and previous schooling and publishes a 60% English and maths entry threshold. Complete the file before placement testing; the threshold does not guarantee admission.
British school from FS1 to Year 13 following the English National Curriculum. College in its name does not mean a university.
QAR 23,379.00
Year 7 tuition per term, within the Years 7–11 band — not an annual fee
Fee period: 2026–2027
The school has three terms. This band adds a QAR 5,000 annual capital charge and other joining fees; external exams are separate. No inferred annual total is presented.
Online application, records, previous-school reference and age-appropriate assessment apply; an interview may follow. In-year entry depends on places and is more restricted in Years 10–13 because of course structure.
Nursery through Sixth Form with British provision; post-16 routes include A Levels, IB Diploma and BTEC. IB here refers to Sixth Form DP, not PYP or MYP.
BHD 6,600.000
Annual Year 7 tuition
Fee period: 2026–2027
Application, registration and GCSE, A Level and IB examination charges are additional. This value uses the 2026–2027 table on the fees page; another page retains an older heading.
Applications require complete information, fees and necessary reports and are not accepted more than a year before entry. Sixth Form publishes five GCSE grades of 4 or above plus additional subject requirements; these do not guarantee a place.
Academic, sport and music awards are open to existing and prospective pupils and reviewed annually. Published remission is 0–20%; pupils already receiving a reduction get no further reduction. Financial awards are limited and Scholar status may be non-financial.
Reception through Year 13, following the English curriculum with IGCSE then AS and A Levels. Confirm each subject’s examination board before matching transfer coursework.
No verified amount listed
Request the exact year-group fee from Accounts
Fee period: Not stated on the reviewed public fee page
The fee page directs families to Accounts and does not publish a grade-specific amount. No commercial-directory price or annual estimate is substituted.
Assessment or interview varies by phase; Years 6–11 use CAT. Year 11 entry requires completing the first IGCSE year, and Year 13 entry requires AS in Year 12, alongside the admissions process.
Do not compare one school’s kindergarten fee with another’s senior-school fee. Check placement for the student’s age and record, year numbering, actual campus and available subjects. The amount listed applies only to its stated stage and period.
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Clarify application, registration, book, exam, bus and deposit charges, and whether tax applies to the student’s situation. Ask about assessments, documents, languages and learning support. An admissions webpage does not confirm places are currently available.
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