Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Oman

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupils 1000

Al‑Ibdaa International School is an Omani private school based in Muscat (Madinat Sultan Qaboos / Bausher area) offering education from kindergarten through Grade 12 and serving ages 4–18. The school implements an American‑based international curriculum for English, science and mathematics (elementary uses Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; middle school uses Holt and McDougal Littell) while Arabic language, Islamic education and social studies follow the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Education programme. Core academic instruction is delivered in English, with Arabic and Islamic subjects taught according to ministerial requirements; the school describes a commitment to a strong bilingual foundation and runs baseline assessments and English/Arabic fast‑track support. Founded in 2001 and expanded in 2006 and 2011, the purpose‑built campus comprises about 40 classrooms, two science laboratories, a learning resource centre, computer centre, library, art and music halls, a multi‑purpose indoor hall, playground and an on‑site clinic. The school states it is verified by AdvancED.

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American Lyceum International School

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 10 years

Fees OMR 2,000 - 2,100

American Lyceum International School (Muscat) is a Cambridge international school and nursery operating in Azaiba, Muscat, Oman under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The school offers the Cambridge Primary programme from Kindergarten to Grade 5 and a nursery programme that blends Montessori approaches with the Early Years Foundation Stage, with nursery provision running from around six months through pre‑school. The website lists English and Arabic among core areas of learning alongside mathematics, science, ICT, music, PE (including swimming) and robotics/STEM. Teaching approaches published on the site include Whole‑Brain (Power) Teaching in classrooms and the Leader in Me leadership programme; the school also emphasises small group care, wellbeing and safeguarding. Campus provision described on the site includes ICT/robotics facilities, swimming and music/arts provision, and multiple campus and nursery branches across Muscat. The school's pages do not explicitly state a formal medium of instruction beyond the subjects shown on its curriculum pages.

Location

American Lyceum International School is located in Muscat, Oman. The main campus address is 4851 Way, Muscat 130, Oman. The Azaiba North nursery is at Way No 4804, Villa 283, opposite Pizza Hut near the well roundabout in Azaiba North. The Ghubra South nursery is at Way #3781, Block #237, Villa #2962, opposite Royal Hospital in Ghubra South.

Stages

The Oman campus offers Early Years through Grade 4, including Nursery and Kindergarten/Reception, and Grade 1–4. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is used for Grades 1–5 according to the Cambridge Primary page, and EYFS is the framework for early years.

Type

The school operates as a private, co-educational international school and is run under the supervision of the Oman Ministry of Education. It is positioned as serving both local and international families.

Pupil Nationality Mix

No publicly published data on pupil nationality mix is available; the school presents itself as international, enrolling local and expatriate students.

Additional learning support

There is no publicly listed, dedicated SEN program; admission for children with disabilities is subject to approval, indicating that SEN support is not advertised as a standard provision.

Country affiliation

Oman. The school is located in the Sultanate of Oman and is supervised by the Ministry of Education.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation is publicly stated.

School day structure

The school day is listed as starting around 7:00 AM and finishing around 2:30 PM, with a Sunday-to-Thursday schedule typical for Oman.

Bus service

A public school-run bus service is not listed in the available official pages; families should contact the campus directly for transport arrangements.

Application / Registration fee

- A one-time registration fee is charged at enrolment: OMR 125.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- KG1: OMR 1,600 per year.
- KG2: OMR 1,750 per year.
- Grade 1: OMR 2,000 per year.
- Grade 2: OMR 2,000 per year.
- Grade 3: OMR 2,100 per year.
- Grade 4: OMR 2,100 per year.

Per-term and monthly equivalents (arithmetic splits of the published annual tuition)

- Per-term (two equal terms): the annual fee divided by 2. Examples:
- KG1: OMR 800 per term.
- KG2: OMR 875 per term.
- Grade 1 / Grade 2: OMR 1,000 per term.
- Grade 3 / Grade 4: OMR 1,050 per term.

- Per-term (three equal terms): the annual fee divided by 3. Examples:
- KG1: OMR 533.33 per term.
- KG2: OMR 583.33 per term.
- Grade 1 / Grade 2: OMR 666.67 per term.
- Grade 3 / Grade 4: OMR 700.00 per term.

- Monthly equivalent (10-month academic year): the annual fee divided by 10. Examples:
- KG1: OMR 160.00 per month.
- KG2: OMR 175.00 per month.
- Grade 1 / Grade 2: OMR 200.00 per month.
- Grade 3 / Grade 4: OMR 210.00 per month.

(Annual tuition figures used above are the school's published annual amounts. The per-term and monthly figures shown are simple arithmetic equivalents for billing scenarios that use two terms, three terms, or a 10-month spread; the school's published amounts are the authoritative annual figures.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is published as an annual amount by grade. The school provides an online fee-deposit tool allowing payment by entering a Student ID or paying without a Student ID; the online payment interface supports OMR, PKR and USD currencies. Specific invoice due dates, term dates, instalment plans, discounts, or late‑payment penalties are not published on the fee pages.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for this campus; the school's published operations focus on kindergarten and primary year groups.

Other costs and incidental fees

- The published fee list specifies the registration charge and annual tuition by grade. There is no separate, published schedule on the school pages for uniform charges, textbook/learning-resource fees, transport, catering, activity or examination fees. Any additional charges for books, uniforms, transport, extracurricular activities or assessments are not listed in the school's publicly posted fee table.

Refund information

- No explicit refund policy or detailed refund procedure is published alongside the school's fee listings. The school's admission policy materials state that all dues must be paid before availing services, but a formal refund schedule is not provided in the publicly visible admissions/fee pages.

Fee payment options

- The school operates an online Fee Deposit portal that accepts payment entries in OMR (Omani Rial), PKR (Pakistani Rupee) and USD (US Dollar) and allows payments using a Student ID or by providing student details at payment. The portal is the published channel for online fee payments. Specific payment instruments (for example: which card types, bank transfer details, cheque acceptance or in-person payment locations) are not itemised on the fee-deposit page.

Summary

- The school publishes a one-time registration fee (OMR 125) and annual tuition by grade (OMR 1,600 to OMR 2,100 depending on year group). Annual amounts are the published fees; per-term and monthly figures above are arithmetic equivalents to assist with common billing patterns (two-term, three-term, or 10-month splits). The school provides an online fee-pay portal supporting multiple currencies; no boarding fees, uniform or textbook fees, nor a formal refund schedule are published with the school's fee table.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional learning is supported through a strong focus on personal, social and emotional development in EYFS, with explicit attention to emotional intelligence; relationships with adults are prioritized, and Whole Brain Teaching and Leader in Me are used as part of the school's approach to developing social skills and leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose detailed SEN provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution; admission policy states that children with any disability can only gain admission after approval.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

There is no explicit EAL program description; EYFS language instruction includes French, indicating language offer beyond English, but EAL-specific support details are not provided in the public materials. AI & E-Learning Integration is listed, but this does not specify EAL support.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by the emphasis on holistic development and emotional intelligence, with a focus on self-confidence, managing feelings, and building positive relationships with adults as part of daily learning.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and safety are addressed through Safety First measures, staff training, and explicit safeguarding language such as 'Children are trained to avoid child abuse' in the nursery materials, alongside a note of dedicated and trained faculty.

History

American Lyceum Private School is a Limited Liability Company incorporated in the Sultanate of Oman. The school operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, Oman. It forms part of the Lyceum Group of Schools, with branches in Muscat such as an Azaiba School and associated nurseries. The Muscat location is at 4851 Way, Muscat 130, Oman. A 2024 graduation ceremony was held at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, illustrating the school's ongoing milestones.

Community

The school frames itself as a learning community that values unity between school, family, and the broader community. A range of activities such as Playground Classes, Music Classes, Arts & Craft, and Signature Practices are offered to support holistic development. Parents are highlighted as central to children's happiness, with a 'Parents' words are the key to happy kids' section. Families receive updates through a newsletter, and the school maintains a visual gallery to share events and student work.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

There is no dedicated PTA page on the site; engagement channels noted include a Feedback Form and a Complaint Form. A 'Parents' words are the key to happy kids' section and a public gallery reflect parent involvement and community sentiment. The site publishes a newsletter to communicate with families. Public events such as graduations demonstrate parent participation in milestones. If you need explicit PTA details, I can search beyond the site or contact the school for current parent-teacher engagement structures.

Facilities Overview

American Lyceum International School operates in Muscat, Oman, with Nursery and School branches in Azaiba. The Nursery serves children from about 0.6 months to 3 years, and Grade 1 onward follows the Cambridge Curriculum under the Leader in Me program and Whole Brain Teaching. The campus emphasizes safe, engaging spaces with a playground and outdoor experiences embedded in daily activities. Early years include infant care with a dedicated, trained faculty and safety-focused policies, supported by signature practices that foster social and emotional development. The school offers a range of curricular and co-curricular activities, including music and arts classes that complement classroom learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Playground classes, music classes, and arts & craft are part of the regular activity program. Signature Practices include Prime Times, language development, sensory experiences, small-group learning, self-help skills, cause-and-effect exploration, and outdoor experiences.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Kindergarten and Reception, described as having seven areas of learning implemented through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. In EYFS, French is taught as a language. The EYFS section also covers physical development, personal-social-emotional development, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts, outdoor learning, computing, and other foundational areas. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is followed for Grades 1–5, providing core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic) and enrichment areas (Music & Arts, Physical Education including swimming, Yoga & Gym, ICT & Digital Literacy, Robotics, STEM & STEAM, leadership and entrepreneurship, and modern teaching practices such as activity-based learning and Whole Brain Teaching). The Cambridge curriculum emphasizes holistic development, including emotional intelligence, character building, and leadership skills.

Arts & Creative

Cambridge Primary Curriculum includes Music & Arts as part of core/enrichment subjects; the school integrates art, music, and creative expression throughout Grades 1–5. There is also emphasis on drama and performing arts within the broader program as part of holistic development.

Cultural & Language

In EYFS, French is explicitly taught to support language development and cultural understanding. Arabic is included as a core language in the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. The program also features Leadership & Entrepreneurship and opportunities for global-minded learning.

Social & Hobbies

The program includes extracurricular elements such as DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) and Leader in Me for leadership development, as well as entrepreneurship-focused activities and teamwork-based learning (Peer Group Learning). Swimming, yoga, and other physical activities are part of Physical Education.

Community & Service

The school emphasizes holistic development and leadership competencies, with programs like Leadership & Entrepreneurship and Leader in Me designed to cultivate personal and social responsibility. Community-oriented activities are indicated in the program framework.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership & Entrepreneurship is a named component of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, with a focus on developing leadership, creativity, and decision-making. The school promotes professional skills and personal growth through its curriculum and signature practices.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The program includes physical fitness elements (Swimming, Yoga & Gym) as part of PE, and emphasizes emotional intelligence, character building, and well-being as part of holistic development. DEAR supports literacy and a culture of reading.

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Finland Oman School

Ages 4 - 18 years

Fees OMR 3,000 - 6,240

Pupils 331

Finland Oman School is an international bilingual day school located in Muscat (on the GUtech campus) that offers an Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum alongside IB‑inspired programmes. The school serves students aged 4 to 18 across Early Years, Primary (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and a bilingual upper‑secondary pathway to Grade 12. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic taught across the curriculum and German introduced from Grade 3; the school is an IB Candidate School for the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes and has implemented the MYP. Notable facilities listed on the school website include ICT and science laboratories, interactive learning spaces, a library, arts and home‑economics rooms, playgrounds, a swimming pool and sports facilities, plus design and technology resources such as robotics and a 3D printer. FOS also describes a formal partnership with the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech), including a pathway for graduates with a GUtech tuition discount.

Location

Finland Oman School is located in Halban, along the Muscat Southern Expressway in Oman. The campus sits on the southern side of Muscat and is accessible via the principal expressway network serving Halban. The area is a developing part of Muscat with nearby university and residential zones, making it reasonably reachable from central and southern parts of the city.

Stages

The school offers pre-school (KG1 and KG2), primary education (Grades 1–6), and secondary education (Grades 7–12). The curriculum for secondary is delivered within the IB MYP framework and taught in English, with Arabic used for specific subjects. English-language instruction is used across core subjects, with bilingual elements in the primary years as well.

Type

Finland Oman School is a co-educational, private international school. It operates as a day school rather than a boarding facility; the school day and activities are structured for full-time students without on-site boarding.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school states that it welcomes applications from all nationalities; there is no publicly disclosed breakdown of nationalities or a stated local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support

The school provides inclusive education with access to occupational therapy, special education, and speech therapy services. English proficiency is assessed during admissions, and language support programmes are defined in individual education plans as needed.

Country affiliation

The school is part of the MAJD Educational Group and is affiliated with the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech). Finnish pedagogy informs the program, but there is no formal national affiliation claimed by the school.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation stated. The curriculum includes Islamic Studies as a subject within the Arabic-language strands when relevant to the regional curriculum.

School day structure

The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

Bus service

The school offers a bus service with multiple routes and a two-way or one-way fare structure. Routes include Mabeelah, Al Hail, Barka, Al Khoudh, Mawaleh, Al Athaiba & Al Ghubra & The Wave, Al Ansab & Bawshar, Al Khuwair, Qurum & MS Qaboos, and Al Rumais. Fees are listed per route (e.g., Mabeelah two-way 520 OMR; one-way 364 OMR; and other routes with varying two-way/one-way costs). Bus service arrangements are documented in the admissions/transport sections.

Application & Admission Fees

- Assessment (application/assessment) fee: OMR 30. This fee is due at the time of each assessment and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Registration fee (on acceptance): OMR 300. This fee must be paid in full before the beginning of the academic year and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The seat must be confirmed by completing the registration process within the published working-day timeframe specified at acceptance.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term, by year group)

- KG1–KG2: Annual OMR 3,000. Per term (three terms per academic year): OMR 1,000 per term.
- Grades 1–2: Annual OMR 3,300. Per term: OMR 1,100 per term.
- Grades 3–4: Annual OMR 3,630. Per term: OMR 1,210 per term.
- Grades 5–6: Annual OMR 4,000. Per term: OMR 1,333.33 per term (rounded).
- Grades 7–8: Annual OMR 4,400. Per term: OMR 1,466.67 per term (rounded).
- Grades 9–10: Annual OMR 5,200. Per term: OMR 1,733.33 per term (rounded).
- Grades 11–12: Annual OMR 6,240. Per term: OMR 2,080 per term.

(Note: the school publishes annual tuition by grade; the per-term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by the three-term academic year.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Assessment fees are payable at the time of assessment. Registration fees are payable in full before the start of the academic year; the seat must be confirmed within the working-day deadline set at acceptance.
- The academic calendar is structured across three terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) for the published school year; tuition is presented as an annual amount by grade.
- Late-payment surcharges: a monthly surcharge of OMR 25 is applied to any outstanding child's fee that remains unpaid one calendar month after the due date; an additional OMR 25 is applied for each further month of non-payment. (This late-payment surcharge amount is published in the school's admissions/fee information.)

Transportation (bus) fees

- Bus fees are charged by route. Representative two‑way and one‑way annual fees (selected routes):
- Mabeelah (North & South): Two-way OMR 520; One-way OMR 364.
- Al Hail (North & South): Two-way OMR 600; One-way OMR 420.
- Barka: Two-way OMR 600; One-way OMR 420.
- Al Khoudh: Two-way OMR 565; One-way OMR 396.
- Mawaleh (North & South): Two-way OMR 600; One-way OMR 420.
- Al Athaiba & Al Ghubra & The Wave: Two-way OMR 690; One-way OMR 483.
- Al Ansab & Bawshar: Two-way OMR 690; One-way OMR 483.
- Al Khuwair: Two-way OMR 750; One-way OMR 525.
- Qurum & M.S. Qaboos: Two-way OMR 736; One-way OMR 515.
- Al Rumais: Two-way OMR 600; One-way OMR 420.

Sibling discount

- Sibling discount on tuition: 5% off tuition for the second child and 10% off tuition for the third child.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Finland Oman School; the school's published materials describe day programmes (early years through Grade 12) and list transportation options but do not list boarding or residential fees.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: The school operates a school-specific uniform programme; individual uniform items (polo shirts, trousers, P.E. kit, caps etc.) are available through the school's uniform supplier. Example item prices from the school supplier listing show typical retail prices in the OMR range of OMR 3.68–OMR 8.40 for single items (for example, polo shirts, P.E. shirts and trousers listed with prices around OMR 6–8 each). Parents should budget for multiple items per child when planning uniform expenditure.
- School meals / catering: the school publishes a School Meals section in its information menu; specific meal plans or published per-child meal fees are not available in the public fee summary pages. Transport, assessment and registration fees are published separately.
- Incidental / activity charges: the school's published material indicates that some additional charges (for trips, optional activities or specialist examinations) may apply as separate charges, though specific amounts for such activities are published on a case-by-case basis rather than as part of the core annual tuition schedule.

Refund information

- Assessment fee (OMR 30) is non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration fee (OMR 300) is non-refundable and non-transferable. These non-refund conditions are stated in the published admissions/fee information. No separate public schedule of tuition refunds for withdrawal is published alongside the core fee table in the school's published admissions material.

Fee payment options

- The school's published fee pages and admissions information supply the required amounts, deadlines and contact points but do not list detailed, itemised accepted payment methods (for example, specific bank account transfer instructions or online card‑payment methods) in the same fee-summary pages. Payment method instructions and bank/online payment details are typically provided directly by the school finance or admissions office at registration or on the school invoice; parents are directed to the school's admissions / contact channels for those operational details.

Summary of the most important figures

- Assessment fee: OMR 30 (non-refundable). Registration fee: OMR 300 (non-refundable). Tuition (annual per grade): see tuition list above (KG1–KG2 OMR 3,000 up to Grades 11–12 OMR 6,240). Representative transport two‑way fees range OMR 520–750 depending on route. Sibling discounts: 5% (2nd child), 10% (3rd child). Late-payment surcharge: OMR 25 per month on outstanding child balances after one calendar month past due.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Finland Oman School implements the KiVa anti-bullying program (adopted in 2020), delivering universal and indicated actions to prevent bullying and operating a dedicated KiVa team to coordinate strategies across grades 1–10.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Special Education Department provides Speech and Language Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Learning Difficulties Support, and Family Consultation and Guidance, and it supports students with ASD, SCD, and Down Syndrome, with Partial Inclusion and Full Inclusion options.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The language of instruction is English and Arabic, indicating a bilingual learning environment; there is no explicit EAL program publicly disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through KiVa anti-bullying efforts and the Special Education Department's Family Consultation and Guidance service, alongside the school's commitment to a supportive and inclusive community.

Safeguarding

The School Policies page shows adherence to Ministry of Education policies (including attendance) and references wellbeing in its rules; explicit safeguarding or child protection policies are not publicly disclosed.

History

Finland Oman School (FOS) was established as a joint venture between Oman Educational Services (OES), the owner of GUtech, and EduCluster Finland to bring Finnish education practices to Oman. The partnership was announced in 2017, with the first intake planned for the 2018/2019 academic year. The school opened in 2018/2019 for KG through Grade 9 under a bilingual Finnish-inspired model, with English as the language of instruction and Arabic taught. In 2025, FOS was authorized as an IB World School, expanding its offerings to include the International Baccalaureate program.

Community

Finland Oman School builds a strong community through programs that connect parents, students, and teachers. The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) coordinates volunteering, facilitates clear communication, and serves as a voice for families within the school, helping to address challenges and translate ideas into actions. The school maintains a Student Council to ensure student voices are heard and to develop leadership. Environmental and well-being initiatives include Go Green with F.O.S., Schools on the Move, and a Joy of Reading program to promote literacy and lifelong learning. These elements support a bilingual, inclusive culture at the school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The PTA acts as the liaison between parents, administration, and teachers to ensure every voice is heard. It strengthens the community through clear communication, volunteering opportunities, and collaborative problem-solving so challenges are addressed and ideas become actions. The PTA supports family involvement in school life, including participation in events and contributing to school initiatives. The PTA coordinates feedback and suggestions from parents to inform school decisions. The PTA works alongside the School Council and administration to sustain a cooperative, welcoming environment for students and families.

Facilities Overview

Finland Oman School provides a comprehensive set of facilities to support its bilingual, IB-inspired program for early years through Grade 12. The campus includes a Music and Art Room, a Science Laboratory, a Swimming Pool and associated sports facilities, a Home Economics Room, and a Playground. It also features Interactive Learning Spaces and an ICT Lab to support digital learning and inquiry-based teaching. These spaces are complemented by outdoor and practical learning environments designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and healthy living.

Sports Facilities

The school offers extensive sports facilities including a swimming pool and an indoor sports hall. It has a football field, tennis and padel courts, and an international-standard running track. These facilities support swimming, team sports, and individual fitness activities as part of the physical education program. The facilities are designed to support balanced development and teamwork.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include a dedicated Science Laboratory for practical experiments in physics, chemistry, and biology. An ICT Lab provides computing and technology resources for digital learning and coding. A Library offers a wide range of academic and cultural resources. Interactive Learning Spaces support inquiry-based learning in a bilingual setting. There is also a Home Economics Room for practical life-skill education.

Extra Curricular Facilities

After the school day ends, an After School Program provides enrichment activities beyond the classroom. In addition, the school supports creative and artistic development through spaces such as the Music and Art Room.

Academic & Intellectual

Finland Oman School follows the International Baccalaureate framework, with candidacy for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary projects, including a forthcoming MYP 5 Personal Project. Design and Technology courses incorporate robotics and 3D printing to support hands-on STEM exploration. An After School Program offers enrichment activities beyond the regular school day, and reading-focused initiatives such as the Joy of Reading and a Reading Diploma provide additional academic enrichment.

Arts & Creative

Visual Arts, Music, and Drama are offered as part of the curriculum. A dedicated Music and Art Room on campus supports student creativity. The school integrates arts into learning, with cross-curricular design and performance opportunities as part of its IB-inspired programs.

Cultural & Language

English and Arabic are the core language offerings for Language & Literature, with German and Arabic for Beginners in Language Acquisition. The school promotes bilingual learning through its IB framework and language offerings. The Joy of Reading group also runs reading-related events and a Reading Diploma to foster language development and cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies

Student life includes an elected student council and Go Green with F.O.S., which engages students in recycling, tree planting, and sustainability projects. An Entrepreneurship program helps students develop ideas, plan projects, and manage teams. For sports and recreation, the Juventus Academy Oman partnership provides football training at the school, complemented by an After School Program offering enrichment activities.

Community & Service

Community service and outreach are embedded in the IB MYP through dedicated Community Service projects. The UNICEF Walkathon, supported by UNICEF Oman, raises funds for local charities and promotes child rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Leadership & Professional

Student Council provides formal leadership opportunities. The Entrepreneurship program supports leadership, innovation, and project management. The MYP Personal Project (expanding to MYP 5) develops independent research skills and broader career readiness through guidance and planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Physical and Health Education, including swimming, are central to wellbeing at FOS. The school's sports facilities include a swimming pool, and the Juventus Academy Oman provides structured football training. UNICEF Walkathon and activity-based learning initiatives emphasize physical activity and overall wellness.

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Indian School Sur

Instructs in English

Fees OMR 444 - 804

Type Co-educational

The Indian School Sur is a co-educational, English‑medium day school in Sur, Oman. It was founded in 1989 to serve the children of the expatriate Indian community and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, under affiliation number 6130009. The campus sits in the Eskekira (Skekara) area of Sur, adjacent to the Mariam Mosque, and covers a 6,512 square metre site with about 4,900 square metres of built‑up space. The campus is well landscaped and includes an artificial turf playground, a roofed stage with lighting and sound, and a multi‑purpose hall. It houses Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science laboratories, a fully computerized library with an e‑library, and 27 classrooms equipped with Smart Televisions, plus rooms for Art, Craft and Music. A football turf was installed with sponsorship in 2020. The first senior secondary CBSE classes began in 2011, and as of 2019–2023 the principal is Dr. S. Srinivasan. Hindi is taught as a compulsory second language.

Location

Indian School Sur is located in Sur, a coastal town in the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate of Oman. The campus sits in the Eskekriah area, adjacent to the Mariam Mosque. The campus spans 6,512 square meters of land with about 4,900 square meters built‑up area. The postal address is P.O. Box 158, Sur 411.

Stages

The school offers Kindergarten through XII. It was upgraded to the Senior Secondary level in 2011, with the Science stream available at the Senior Secondary level.

Type

The school operates as a co-educational, English‑medium day school.

Additional learning support

Care & Special Education (CSE) facilities exist within the Indian Schools Oman network to support students with special needs, for ages 4–18.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with CBSE, India.

Religious affiliation

Secular, no religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure

School days typically run from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on typical weekdays.

Bus service

A bus transportation facility is available for students, specific routes and providers are not published publicly.

Application / Admission Fees
- The published school fee circular for the current academic year does not itemize a separate application or one‑time admission fee in the tuition schedule circulated to parents.

Tuition fees (by year group) — monthly and annual amounts (OMR)

- Pre‑K, KG1, KG2, Grades 1–4: Monthly OMR 37 — Annual OMR 444.
- Grade 5: Monthly OMR 38 — Annual OMR 456.
- Grades 6–7: Monthly OMR 40 — Annual OMR 480.
- Grade 8: Monthly OMR 41 — Annual OMR 492.
- Grades 9–10: Monthly OMR 45 — Annual OMR 540.
- Grades 11–12: Monthly OMR 67 — Annual OMR 804.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed on a monthly basis for the full year; fees are due monthly and collected through the school's online payment channels. Payments are required by the 30th of each month. A monthly late payment charge of 500 baisa is applied for overdue payments.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts payments through its online payment platform (Zoment), bank deposit/transfer and CDM (cash deposit machine) as available for parent payments. Payments should be made using the designated payment channels and by the monthly due date.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the institution is operated as a day school. No boarding fee schedule is listed.

Other costs and fees

- The circulated fee notice for the current academic year lists the tuition schedule and payment terms. The circular does not itemize uniform charges, transport fees, exam fees, refundable deposits or one‑time infrastructure/development funds in that specific tuition circular; such items (if charged) appear to be handled separately under admissions or other circulars.

Refund information

- The tuition circular published for the academic year specifies the tuition schedule and payment terms but does not set out a separate refund policy within that circular. Refunds for any refundable deposits or special charges (if applicable) are governed by the school's admissions/finance rules and separate circulars.

Curriculum

Indian School Sur follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, offering CBSE‑affiliated education for Class X and Class XII. The school first implemented CBSE Class X in 2009 and was upgraded to Senior Secondary in 2011, with the Science stream available at the Senior Secondary level. In the senior years (XI–XII) the curriculum is CBSE-based and oriented toward the All India Senior School Certificate Examination, with Science as the designated stream. The school publishes annual CBSE board results for Classes X and XII, reflecting ongoing performance under the CBSE framework. The full scope of the curriculum spans from primary through Senior Secondary, aligning with CBSE guidelines and examinations.

Exam Results

Annual CBSE board results for Classes X and XII are published by the school, with records showing Class XII and Class X result publications in recent years (e.g., 2023‑24 and 2024‑25).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL is supported through World Mental Health Day activities that promote social-emotional skills, including CBSE peer leadership sessions, recognition of signs of mental health issues, mindfulness breathing exercises, and activities to build empathy and self-awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which types of SEN are supported or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through counselling services and wellbeing initiatives, with mindfulness practices and stress-management activities highlighted during World Mental Health Day.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed via the Grievance & Redressel System, which provides a formal mechanism to register concerns with escalation to the School Management Committee and, if unresolved, the Board of Directors, with a contact email provided for inquiries.

History

The Indian School Sur was founded in 1989 to serve the educational needs of the expatriate Indian community. It is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi (affiliation no. 6130009). Over its decades of operation the school has grown from a modest start into a full senior secondary institution, guided by a community-driven governance structure. The pioneers who established the school formed the governance framework for Indian Schools in Oman, including the School Management Committee (SMC) and the Board of Directors, to oversee its development. The principal's communications describe a legacy spanning many decades and a commitment to educating children from diverse nationalities in Sur.

Community

The Indian School Sur fosters a vibrant and inclusive community with students from more than twenty nationalities. News & Events show cultural and national celebrations such as Republic Day, the Annual Day, and National Day of Oman. The school engages families through events like invited lectures by parents and activities such as environmental poster competitions. In 2024, Indian School Sur hosted an Art & Craft Exhibition, Symphony of Colours, reflecting cultural exchange with the local community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Indian School Sur is governed through the School Management Committee (SMC), the PTA-equivalent body, which oversees governance and community engagement. Mohammed Ameen serves as President of the SMC. The SMC includes officers and sub-committees such as Shabeeb Mohammed as Convenor & Chair of the HSE & Transport Sub-Committee, and Nishreen Basheer as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee. The Sports & Cultural Sub-Committee is chaired by Jami Srinivasa Rao, and the Academic & Public Relations Sub-Committee is chaired by Dr. Pradeep Kumar A V; Pramod Velayudhan Nair serves as Chair of the Grievance Sub-Committee. Adv Saeed T P is a member and Treasurer who chairs the Finance Sub-Committee, and the Principal, Dr. S. Srinivasan, is listed among the governance.

Facilities Overview

The Indian School Sur campus spans 6512 m2 of land with 4900 m2 of built-up area and is landscaped with an artificial turfed playground. The campus features a roofed stage with curtains, lights, and a sound system. The school houses Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science laboratories and 27 classrooms equipped with Smart Televisions. There are dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music, plus a fully computerized library with an e-library that offers remote access, an audio-visual room, and a multi-purpose hall for curricular and co-curricular activities. A football turf was constructed and sponsored by Sea Pride LLC and KAS Constructions, and RO water filters were installed on different parts of the campus in March 2020 along with an arch shade.

Sports Facilities

The campus has a basketball court and an artificial turf football pitch. The football turf was constructed and sponsored by Sea Pride LLC and KAS Constructions. RO water filters were installed across the campus in March 2020, and an arch shade was added to the outdoor spaces.

Academic Facilities

The school has well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science laboratories. There are 27 classrooms fitted with Smart Televisions. There are dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music. The library is fully computerized and includes an e-library with remote access; an audio-visual room with multimedia facilities and a multi-purpose hall support curricular and co-curricular activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school provides spaces for creative activities, including dedicated rooms for Art, Craft, and Music. The campus includes a roofed stage with lighting and a sound system for performances. An audio-visual room with multimedia facilities supports student presentations. A multi-purpose hall hosts curricular and co-curricular activities. These facilities enable a range of performances, exhibitions, and club activities.

Academic & Intellectual

Indian School Sur offers a structured Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program that balances academic learning with skill development. The CCA includes art and craft, collage, clay modelling, recitation, elocution, Just a Minute, solo dance, solo song, and mono act, among other events. All CCA events are non-competitive, and students are graded on performance with categories such as A+ (outstanding), A (very good), B+ (good) and B (average). The program aims to develop self-esteem, leadership, and a range of talents within the intra-school environment.

Arts & Creative

Arts and creative activities are supported by dedicated spaces for Art, Craft, and Music, and a campus that provides 27 classrooms with Smart Televisions and separate spaces for Art, Craft, and Music. The CCA program showcases visual and performing arts through events such as Lens Legacy (photography), Fast Flicks (short movie making), and Motion Magic (theme dance), among other creative performances. These activities are integrated into the school's intra-school schedule to encourage artistic expression.

Cultural & Language

Language-related activities are embedded in CCA with English, Hindi, and Malayalam events. For example, Verse Voyage is English Recitation. Kavya Kalash covers Hindi Recitation and Hindi Calligraphy, with Malayalam poetry also included in appropriate categories. The Student Council supports language-focused leadership through a Linguistic Secretary and linguistic prefects to promote language-related activities.

Social & Hobbies

Social and hobby-based activities are offered through intra-school competitions that span primary to senior levels, including art and craft, recitation, elocution, and performing arts. Examples of creative entries include Dynamic Beats (Action Song Dance) and other category events designed for group or individual performance. The program also features broader creative showcases in general events such as short movie making, photography collections, and magazine design.

Community & Service

Service to neighbours in need is a core value of Indian School Sur and is highlighted in its mission to deliver quality education for all. The school supports charitable activity through programs like Sponsor a Child, which invites involvement from donors and the community. While the site emphasizes service and related programs, it does not publish a detailed, publicly accessible list of ongoing community outreach opportunities.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership is structured through the Indian School Sur Student Council for 2025-2026, with designated offices such as School Head Boy, School Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Deputy Head Girl. The student leadership framework also includes a Sports Secretary, Linguistic Secretary, and House Office Bearers, along with Senior and Junior Prefects and a Cultural Secretary. This configuration provides formal avenues for leadership development and governance within the student body.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The campus features facilities that support physical activity, including a basketball court and a football turf, as well as a roofed stage for performances. The school promotes reading and research through a fully computerized library and an e-library with remote access. Counseling services offer social-emotional support, including individual and group counseling, and provide mental health training and workshops for students and families.

Admissions

1. Admissions Process
The school requires parents to submit the prescribed online application form on the Indian School Sur site. An interactive session or admission test is conducted for students coming from schools that are not CBSE-affiliated. The school sets age-related eligibility by class (for example, lower kindergarten and above have defined age thresholds) and notes that the date used for age eligibility has historically been June 30 in some guidance, with updates published in the 2025–26 admission circular. The applicant must also provide a Transfer Certificate from the previous school, countersigned by the Education Officer or competent authority, before admission can be finalized. In addition to the transfer certificate, a copy of the last progress report (for certain classes), immunization records, and copies of passports/visa/resident cards for both student and parents are required. For non-Indian students, an embassy NOC and an undertaking from the parent are also needed. If any submitted document is found invalid, admission can be cancelled. The online application window in the 2025–26 cycle is coordinated with the school's timetable (online registration typically opens in the year's early months; 2025–26 windows were publicized for Balvatika to IX). The school's process emphasizes online submission, document verification at admission, and age/class eligibility as core gates to progression. Evidence of the steps and requirements can be seen in the school's admission page and the 2025–26 circular.

Scholarships

3. Scholarships
The school offers a Sponsor a Child program, which provides a channel for financial support to students through donations. This is the publicly advertised mechanism linked to sponsorship within Indian School Sur; it is not described as a formal scholarship program with eligibility criteria or merit-based awards on the site. There is no separate, published scholarship or concession policy for ISS Sur on the site beyond this sponsorship option. Parents seeking financial assistance should contact the school directly to inquire about options under Sponsor a Child or any other available support.

Waitlist

2. Waitlist/Pool
Public information for Indian School Sur does not show a separate waitlist or pool system specific to ISS Sur. In practice across Indian Schools in Oman, a centralized, online admission system is used for seat allocation in the capital area, with a computer-generated draw deciding seat allotment for new applicants. A March 2024 draw allocated seats across seven Indian Schools in Muscat (3,543 applicants were allotted), illustrating how the centralized process operates region-wide. ISS Sur participates in the broader board-adopted process, and when seats are available, schools inform parents about admission dates and required documents; updated vacancies are posted during the admission period. There is no public, school-specific waitlist described for ISS Sur.

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