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Schools and curricula in Oman

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SCHOOL, STAGE AND PUBLISHED FEES

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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.

Listed schools: 16

Oman · Muscat

British School Muscat

British

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

No public school-award conditions were verified in the reviewed pages. Ask about current support; a discount is not a scholarship.

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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?

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Oman · Muscat

ABA Oman International School

International Baccalaureate

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

No public school-award conditions were verified in the reviewed pages. Ask about current support; a discount is not a scholarship.

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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?

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Oman · Muscat

The American International School of Muscat — TAISM

American

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

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.

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How would my previous studies count toward high school credits, and which graduation requirements and AP courses could I complete without delaying school completion?

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Oman · Seeb

The Sultan’s School

British · Cambridge · International Baccalaureate

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

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.

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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?

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Oman · Muscat

Muscat International School by Amity

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?

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Oman · Muscat

Indian School Muscat

CBSE

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.

No verified fee amount has been added for this school yet. Ask admissions for the student's grade-specific schedule.

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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?

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Oman · Muscat

Indian School Darsait

CBSE

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.

No verified fee amount has been added for this school yet. Ask admissions for the student's grade-specific schedule.

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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?

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Oman · Sohar

Al Batinah International School

International Baccalaureate

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?

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Oman · Sohar

Indian School Sohar

CBSE

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.

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 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?

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Oman · Salalah

Indian School Salalah

CBSE

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.

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 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?

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Oman · Muscat

Cheltenham Muscat

British · Cambridge

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

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.

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Which IGCSE route fits my age and university plan, and when would each lead to graduation?

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Oman · Muscat

Downe House Muscat

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.

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Admission, awards and a family question

Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

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.

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What is the transition plan after Grade 4 for a boy, and which subjects distinguish the senior A Level and Omani diploma routes for a girl?

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Oman · Muscat — Al Hail

Knowledge Gate International School

British · Cambridge

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.

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Admission, awards and a family question

Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

No public school-award conditions were verified in the reviewed pages; ask admissions about any current support.

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For a Grade 9 transfer, do Pearson subjects and codes match my previous school, and which items are included in the published fee total?

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Oman · Salalah

British School Salalah

British

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.

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Admission and transfers

Years 7–13 require CAT, interview, a supportive previous-school reference and appropriate English. Places depend on capacity; discuss support and accessibility before relocating.

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Scholarships and financial support

No public school-award conditions were verified in the reviewed pages; ask the school about current support.

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Which subjects are taught locally or through FlexEd, and how are practical work and examination preparation supported in Salalah?

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Oman · Nizwa — Thymsa

Indian School Nizwa

CBSE

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

No public school-award conditions were verified in the reviewed pages; ask the school about current support.

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Which nationality-based fee category applies, and what transfer records and subject choices apply to direct entry into Class X or XII?

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Oman · Sur

Indian School Sur

CBSE

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.

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Admission and transfers

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.

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Scholarships and financial support

A Sponsor a Child form exists, but published eligibility, amounts and an award cycle were not verified. The form is not a guaranteed funding offer.

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Is the fee schedule specific to my intake and nationality, and can my subjects and second language continue after moving to Sur?

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A curriculum is the start of the comparison

Start with the student’s current grade, languages and subjects they want to continue. A shared curriculum name does not guarantee matching subjects, exam boards or year numbering. Read each school’s stage note, then request a written transfer plan.

Compare the everyday family experience

Ask for the actual campus, school hours and bus route or drop-off journey, then compare written fee quotes. Check additional book, exam and transport charges, and refund terms. Ask about Arabic and English support, learning support, accessibility and whether the school calendar fits your transfer date.

Discuss your needs

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