Compare Islamic International Schools in Oman

Instructs in English

Fees OMR 1,700 - 2,700

Pupils 613

Type Co-educational

Modern International School Oman is a privately owned international school licensed by the Ministry of Education of Oman, in Al-Athaiba, Muscat. The campus occupies 13,000 square meters and operates facilities. The school offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE programs, alongside the Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic Second Language and French curriculums, with Lower Secondary in transition toward a British framework. The institution began in April 2013 under CBSE-I, then adopted an American curriculum in 2017 after CBSE-I was withdrawn by the MOE; the campus opened on 3 September 2017. The library stocks books in English, Arabic and French to support reading. After-school activities are offered yearly, with participation encouraged and waiting lists possible. Core values expressed through CARES—Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect, Exploration and Service—underline the school's ethos, including a focus on service in its Community and Service clubs and an arts program through concerts and productions.

Location

Located in the Al-Athaiba area of Muscat, Oman. The school sits on a 13,000 square meter site in a multi-story facility in the Al-Athaiba district. Postal address: P.O. Box 125, Muscat 111, Oman.

Stages

Kindergarten to Grade 9 currently; will develop into Kindergarten to Grade 12

Country affiliation

Oman

Religious affiliation

Islamic

School day structure

The KG day runs from 07:30 to 13:00, with arrivals from 07:15. Bus children leave at 14:00.

Bus service

Bus service available; arrangements made with the Registrar and Administration staff; bus children leave at 14:00

Application & Entrance Fees

- Entrance exam fee: OMR 20 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee charged at enrolment: OMR 200 (listed as the registration fee per student).

Tuition fees — annual amounts by year group (OMR)

- Kindergarten 1 (KG1): OMR 1,700 per year. Books fee: OMR 150. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Kindergarten 2 (KG2): OMR 1,800 per year. Books fee: OMR 200. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 1 & Grade 2: OMR 2,000 per year. Books fee: OMR 200. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 3 & Grade 4: OMR 2,100 per year. Books fee: OMR 200. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 5: OMR 2,200 per year. Books fee: OMR 200. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 6: OMR 2,300 per year. Books fee: OMR 300. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 7: OMR 2,400 per year. Books fee: OMR 300. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 8: OMR 2,500 per year. Books fee: OMR 300. Registration fee: OMR 200.
- Grade 9: OMR 2,700 per year. Books fee: OMR 300. Registration fee: OMR 200.

Transport (school bus) — area-based annual fees (OMR)

- North Al Ghubra – Al Athaiba: OMR 330 per year.
- South Al Ghubra – Bousher: OMR 440 per year.
- Al Khuwair – Al Qurum: OMR 440 per year.
- North Al Hail – North Mawaleh: OMR 440 per year.
- A'Seeb – South Al Hail – South Al Mawaleh: OMR 550 per year.
- Al Ma'abela (excluding Ma'abela 8): OMR 600 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Installment plan: first installment of OMR 500 payable upon registration. Second and third instalments are required by post-dated cheque on specified dates in the academic year (the school requires post-dated cheques for the later instalments). Parents provide a non-refundable down payment (first installment) plus post-dated cheques for the second and third instalments.
- Example instalment deadlines shown in the published schedule: second instalment due early in the autumn term and third instalment due in January (dates have been presented historically as early-September and early-January). The school charges a late-payment surcharge for overdue fees.

Late payment and sibling discounts

- Late-payment surcharge: OMR 20 per month (applied if payment deadlines are missed).
- Sibling discount: second child OMR 100; third child OMR 150; fourth child onward OMR 200 (discounts applied to tuition).

Refunds and non-refundable items

- Entrance exam fee (OMR 20) is explicitly non-refundable.
- The first instalment (down payment) is explicitly non-refundable.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed as a provision; the school operates with day-school transport options (school bus fees are published), and no boarding fees are published. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and compulsory items

- Books fees: stated per year group above (range from OMR 150–300 depending on year group). These are additional to tuition.
- Uniform: a compulsory school uniform is required; uniform items are sold through the school stores and available from local suppliers (uniform cost is additional and is not listed as a fixed amount in the published fee schedule).
- Meals / lunch, extracurricular activity fees, and any additional consumables or optional services are not shown as fixed amounts in the published schedule and are charged separately where applicable. Transport, books, uniform and lunch are separate from tuition.

Fee payment options and school accounts

- The school requires a non-refundable down payment and post-dated cheques for instalments; provision of post-dated cheques for fee instalments is explicitly required during registration.
- The school lists administration contact points for accounts and payment queries (accounts@miso.om) for payment arrangements and invoicing. No public listing of credit-card, online payment gateway, or bank-transfer instructions is published in the fee materials.

Notes on amounts and currency

- All amounts above are shown in Omani Rials (OMR) as published in the school's fee schedule. Annual tuition figures are the published yearly tuition charges for each stage.

Boarding Arrangements

Day school with an optional bus service for transport to and from the campus. Bus children depart at 14:00.

Uniform Requirement

All pupils wear the correct school uniform. Kindergarten children wear navy blue pants and a white T-shirt; girls wear navy tartan skorts. Primary students wear navy uniforms (girls in navy pinafore with navy trousers and a white shirt; boys in navy trousers and a white shirt); Omanis may wear white dishdasha and kumma.

Food Options

Students bring a healthy snack in a lunch box to school every day. Nutritious foods are encouraged; not allowed foods include sweets, chocolate, crisps, french fries, soft drinks, cakes, pizza, chewing gum and flavored milk drinks; peanuts are not allowed.

Governance and Ownership

Privately owned; licensed and supervised by the Ministry of Education of Oman.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is committed to the emotional and social growth of students. It supports a caring, supportive environment and encourages students to dream big. Core values CARES (Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect, Exploration and Service) guide the community. Teachers are encouraged to Love First, Teach Second.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Cambridge IGCSE programme is tailor-made to suit the needs and abilities of learners, including those whose first language is not English. The curriculum offers routes for learners with diverse language backgrounds. The library is stocked with English, Arabic and French books to support reading. Spoken language development is promoted through play, storytelling, conversation and song.

Mental Wellbeing

The school focuses on the emotional growth of students as part of their overall development.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of the children in its care. All staff undergo child protection screening appropriate to their post, including checks with past employers. A strict code of conduct governs teachers' treatment of learners, and parents are expected to cooperate in a cordial home–school environment.

Facilities Overview

The school is built on a 13,000 square meter plot and is a multi-story educational facility. It is a privately owned school licensed by the Ministry of Education of Oman. A new purpose-built facility was established and the school's premises shifted to an adjacent suburb, with the current campus opening on 3 September 2017. The Cambridge Primary,Lower Secondary and IGCSE curriculums are offered, alongside Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic Second Language and French. The library is stocked with English, Arabic and French books.

Academic Facilities

The school teaches Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE curriculums. Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic Second Language and French are part of the curriculum. The library is stocked with English, Arabic and French books to support reading and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The school offers a variety of after-school activities each year, determined by the availability of teachers. Every effort is made to provide pupils with the activity of their choice, but a waiting list may be used for popular activities. Pupils are expected to attend all sessions of their activity for the full period offered.

Academic & Intellectual

The Cambridge curriculum (Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE) is offered, alongside Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic Second Language and French curriculums. The library is stocked with English, Arabic and French books to motivate reading. Current provision covers Kindergarten to Grade 9, with plans to extend to Grade 12 as the school grows.

Arts & Creative

Life at MISO includes concerts, exhibitions and school productions. After-school activities are offered each year, with options varying by staff availability. Pupils are expected to participate in their chosen activities and to attend all sessions.

Cultural & Language

The school offers Arabic language and French curriculums alongside the Cambridge curriculum. The library provides books in English, Arabic and French to support language learning. The core values emphasize Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect, Exploration and Service.

Social & Hobbies

A variety of after-school activities are offered each year to pupils. Activities are determined by teacher availability, with a waiting list system for popular activities. Pupils are expected to attend all sessions for the full period.

Community & Service

Citizenship, Acceptance, Respect, Exploration and Service are the core values; they are represented by the CARES acronym. Service is a focus of the school's ethos.

Leadership & Professional

The vision is to develop students ready to be part of the global student family and to use their acquired skills to improve the lives of others. The mission emphasizes balance between knowledge and understanding, anchored in Islamic, Arabic and global values. Core values combined with a well-designed curriculum help students attain their life goals.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

A day at MISO is filled with experiences that help children learn for life in a supportive and stimulating environment. A school nurse is available to address health needs. Snack and meals guidelines promote healthy nutrition; peanuts are not allowed and allergies should be communicated to staff. Uniform and appearance rules promote safety and orderly school life.

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The Sultan's School

Instructs in English, Arabic

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees OMR 2,666 - 5,692

The Sultan's School is a co-educational bilingual Arabic–English private school in Seeb, Muscat, Oman, located on a 250‑acre campus. It serves KG1 through Year 13 (ages 3–18) and publishes a curriculum that integrates Omani national requirements with British programmes and the International Baccalaureate: learning in KG is based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage and the Omani National Education Programme; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum alongside the Omani programme; the Middle School's English curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England while the Arabic programme follows Ministry of Education requirements; Years 10–11 follow the IGCSE; Years 12–13 follow the IB Diploma Programme. Instruction is bilingual (Arabic and English) with technology provision across phases (dedicated computer labs, classroom interactive whiteboards, tablets in primary, and student laptops in secondary) and subject options including design & technology, computing, sciences and the arts. Notable campus facilities and programmes published on the school site include an auditorium, a stadium, a Design & Technology lab, a boarding house for the Scholars programme, a mosque and a modern cafeteria; the Scholars scholarship programme (established with PDO) selects pupils from Grade 6 and includes boarding.

Location

The Sultan's School is located in Seeb, a coastal suburb of Muscat, Oman. The campus sits in a residential Seeb area with easy access to main roads from central Muscat. Nearby landmarks include Al-Seeb Stadium and local religious facilities, giving the area a family-friendly, community-oriented setting. The school uses P.O. Box 665, Seeb 121 as part of its contact details.

Stages

The Sultan's School serves students from early years through Year 13, offering education from KG up to pre-university. The upper levels include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the school has history of Cambridge IGCSE as part of its curriculum mix. Instruction is bilingual, with Arabic-language instruction for Islamic Education and Social Studies alongside English-language instruction for Mathematics and the Sciences.

Type

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school with boarding facilities available for some students. Multiple directories list The Sultan's School as offering day and boarding, and the school has an on-site boarding component for eligible students. The campus also includes on-site staff housing.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The student body is predominantly Omani nationals, with international students forming a secondary group. The majority of remaining students are Arab nationals, making the overall mix skew toward local and regional backgrounds.

Additional learning support

The Sultan's School provides additional learning support through a dedicated SEN department, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, with roles focused on inclusion and accessibility across primary and secondary. Recruitment adverts and job postings indicate formal SEN provision and coordinated learning-support leadership within the school.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation is noted; the school operates as an Oman-based private institution. It is located in Seeb, Muscat, Oman.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic Education is part of the Arabic curriculum as a component of the bilingual program, rather than an institutional religious designation.

School day structure

The Sultan's School follows the Oman practice of a Saturday-to-Wednesday school week. School days typically run from around 7:50–8:00 am for younger students to about 2:45–3:45 pm for older students, with shorter hours for Kindergarten.

Bus service

The school provides a bus service as part of its transport facilities, described as a safe and secure transport option for families. Details and routes are arranged through the school as part of admissions.

*Registration and one‑time application fees*
- Registration fee for new students: OMR 300 (non‑refundable).
- Advance fee payable on acceptance for new students: OMR 500.
- Materials deposit / resources deposit: OMR 200 payable once and replenished as required.

*Tuition fees by year group (annual and per scheduled installment)*
- Kindergarten 1 (KG1): Annual tuition OMR 2,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,333 each.
- Kindergarten 2 (KG2): Annual tuition OMR 2,986 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,493 each.
- Kindergarten 3 / Year 1 equivalence (KG3 / G1): Annual tuition OMR 3,900 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,950 each.
- Grade 1: Annual tuition OMR 3,900 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,950 each.
- Grade 2: Annual tuition OMR 4,050 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,025 each.
- Grade 3: Annual tuition OMR 4,050 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,025 each.
- Grade 4: Annual tuition OMR 4,200 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,100 each.
- Grade 5: Annual tuition OMR 4,200 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,100 each.
- Grade 6: Annual tuition OMR 4,232 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,116 each.
- Grade 7: Annual tuition OMR 4,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,333 each.
- Grade 8: Annual tuition OMR 4,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,333 each.
- Grade 9: Annual tuition OMR 5,106 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,553 each.
- Grade 10: Annual tuition OMR 5,106 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,553 each.
- Grade 11: Annual tuition OMR 5,692 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,846 each.
- Grade 12 / Year 13: Annual tuition OMR 5,692 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,846 each.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- The published billing schedule is two instalments: 50% of the annual tuition is due on the first day of term one and the remaining 50% is due on the first day of term two. Instalment amounts above reflect this schedule.
- Re‑registration (returning students) fee: OMR 500 payable by students returning for the next academic year.
- Late payment surcharge: OMR 20 per child applies where fees remain unpaid one calendar month after the due date; further monthly surcharges may be applied for continued non‑payment.
- Sibling discount: Reduction of OMR 100 is applied to younger siblings in Years 1–13.

*Boarding fees (where applicable)*
- The school is listed primarily as a day school in public profiles; no published full‑boarding annual fees are provided in the available fee schedules. No explicit full‑boarding fee schedule is published alongside the day‑school tuition figures.

*Other compulsory and common additional costs*
- Lunch fee: OMR 300 payable annually for students (published as an annual charge).
- Exam fees: Separate examination charges apply for external assessments (IGCSE/IB) and are charged in the appropriate term(s); an example published amount for certain exam years is OMR 500.
- Materials / resources: Annual or one‑off materials charges are published (materials deposit OMR 200 plus any replenishment or resources charges).
- Uniforms, transport (school bus) and optional activities or trips are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition figures above. These items are billed in addition to tuition.

*Refunds and withdrawal terms*
- The initial registration fee (OMR 300) is non‑refundable. Re‑registration and other one‑off fees are levied as published. Published fee summaries indicate late‑payment penalties and expect a formal withdrawal notice; specific refund entitlements for paid tuition are not detailed in the publicly available fee summaries.

*Fee payment options*
- Accepted payment methods indicated in published school summaries include bank transfer, cheque, card and cash where the school accepts them; instalment payments are accepted according to the published instalment schedule. Specific bank account details or card processing instructions are provided through the school's finance office at the time of invoicing.

Note: The amounts above are published fee items and instalment calculations based on the published two‑instalment billing schedule; instalment amounts are shown as a simple 50/50 split of the published annual tuition amounts.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Sultan's School has a pastoral leadership structure including a Deputy Head of Saf safeguarding & Pastoral and a Head of Learning Support, indicating a formal approach to student social and emotional wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school operates a dedicated SEN Department with a Head of Learning Support; the presence of a Secondary Additional Support Coordinator role signals ongoing SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision exists, as shown by job postings for an EAL teacher at The Sultan's School.

Mental Wellbeing

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding formal mental wellbeing programmes.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and pastoral care are overseen by a Deputy Head of Safeguarding & Pastoral, and the school was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools on 18 December 2024.

History

The Sultan's School was established in 1977 in Seeb, Oman, under the sponsorship of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. It opened as a bilingual school, with Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Social Studies taught in Arabic and English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences taught in English. Over time, the curriculum expanded to include a full range of foundation subjects in both languages to align with national and international standards. In 2004 the school was authorized as an IB World School to offer the Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. The school operates as a private, co-educational institution led by a principal; the current principal is Nigel Fossey and the chairman is Major General Dr. Sulaiman Al Harthy.

Community

The Sultan's School maintains an active, participatory school community that includes staff, students and parents in school life. In March 2018, the school celebrated its 40th anniversary with performances in English and Arabic and a history presentation, with attendance by staff, students and parents. The school engages with broader educational initiatives, including hosting the Oman Inclusion Conference at the school in 2025, reflecting collaboration among educators, parents and professionals. The IB Diploma Programme and related programs contribute to a globally oriented community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Sultan's School has a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that coordinates parent participation in school activities. PTA events include fundraising and community activities; a bake sale organized by The Sultan's School PTA raised funds for Ihsan Association, with participation from students, parents and staff. The school's founding ethos emphasizes partnership with parents; EdArabia's profile notes a commitment to working with parents in partnership. In Oman, school PTAs typically include parent and teacher representatives and operate via committees. In 2025 The Sultan's School hosted the Oman Inclusion Conference, illustrating school-level engagement with parents and professionals in inclusive education. PTA activity and parent participation in events like anniversaries and community drives reflect the school's culture of community involvement.

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