Compare Specialist-level SEN International Schools in Muscat, Oman

Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat. The campus covers about 10,000 square meters and offers facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, computer labs, a 3D lab, an innovation lab, robotics/AI training, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and safe transport.

Indian School Bousher opened in 2019 and is located in the Al Ansab hills of Muscat (Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab). The campus features an air‑conditioned environment with spacious, technology‑driven classrooms and facilities such as a swimming pool for Preparatory–Senior stages and a splash pool for Foundation Stage levels 1 and 2. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, and Sanskrit (as a third language in some grades). Facilities include a Robotics lab, a 3‑D studio, science and computer laboratories, a well‑stocked library, and dedicated spaces for arts, music, sport, and STEM activities. ISB emphasizes Academic Excellence, qualified faculty, and strong infrastructure, complemented by co‑curricular offerings in arts, languages, and STEM to support holistic development.

Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.

The International School of Oman is a private day school in Muscat serving children from age 4 to 18. It teaches a British-line Cambridge programme (Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Level) alongside the Omani bilingual General Education Diploma (Thanawiyah Amma). English is the primary language of instruction across the Cambridge programme; Arabic and French are offered as additional/second languages and Omani nationals also follow Ministry of Education courses in Arabic and Islamic/Social Studies. Early years use Jolly Phonics for early literacy. The school publishes a list of campus facilities that includes modern classrooms with interactive smart boards, dedicated science and ICT laboratories, a library, a clinic, a cafeteria and a 250‑seat auditorium; it also lists sports, learning‑support and pastoral care provision as part of its programme. ISO moved to a purpose-built Bawshar campus in 2021 and states its dual Cambridge and Omani curriculum offer on its programme pages.

ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 and provides Cambridge International and GED-based curricula. The school teaches in English and Arabic, and operates Cambridge and GED pathways. The campus emphasises technology-enabled learning (including a 1:1 Chromebook programme) and a broad extracurricular programme. The school relocated to a new Al Khuwair campus in 2022/23, and it maintains a strong focus on international standards, accreditation, and a values-led approach to education. The Azzan bin Qais site highlights its international accreditation, language offerings, and a wide range of clubs and programmes, including Arabic language initiatives and 21st-century skills development. The Discovering You Programme (DYP) and other unique programmes support career and personal development, while the school's strong Cambridge/GED framework underpins its assessment and progression.

Al Sahwa Schools is a bilingual IB World school located in Shatti Al Qurum / Al Sarooj, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, offering a continuous programme from Kindergarten through Grade 12 (serving ages 4–18). The school follows the International Baccalaureate pathway—PYP (KG–Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma (Grades 11–12)—alongside the Omani General Education Diploma (GED) option in Grades 11–12; its foundation included the British National Curriculum in earlier years. Instruction is bilingual in Arabic and English: the school's language policy sets English and Arabic as languages of instruction (KG is delivered as a 50/50 bilingual model while primary years allocate a larger proportion of lessons to English), and Arabic A study is expected in Years 11–12. Published facilities include a separate kindergarten, shaded communal areas and playgrounds, sports pitches, gymnasium, swimming pool, science laboratories, design and technology suites, specialist performing-arts areas, a large auditorium and an indoor/outdoor library; the school also operates bus service, cafeteria and device programmes (iPads/Chromebooks/BYOD). Al Sahwa emphasises Omani cultural studies and bilingual provision and holds IB authorisations and CIS accreditation.

Located in the coastal neighborhood of Al Authaiba North, Apple Green Private School provides education for children aged 2 to 11. The school follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) alongside the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), integrating Omani national requirements. Students in the early stages are organized into distinctive, fruit-themed cohorts—Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, and Blackberry groups—designed to foster a welcoming, developmentally appropriate setting. With a student body of approximately 250 and class sizes capped at 12, teachers focus closely on individual progress. Instruction is delivered primarily in English, with Arabic taught as a core subject. Classrooms employ "brain-friendly" teaching techniques, prominently featuring Mind Mapping to help students visually organize concepts. The curriculum incorporates specialized modules in STEM, Design Technology, and Innovation, alongside creative outlets like Drama and Music. The campus features science labs and an extensive library to support inquiry-based learning.

Bangladesh School Muscat (BSM) provides education from Kindergarten through Year 12 in Muscat, Oman. Established on November 3, 1996, the school follows a Pearson Edexcel curriculum (British system), with a structured progression from Reception II through Class 12. In Reception II, the programme includes Bangla, English, Mathematics, GK and Science; across later years, Bangla and English remain core subjects, and English is the language of instruction while Bangla is taught as a language subject. The school offers Edexcel-based examinations and Class 11-12 subjects include science, commerce, and IT, reflecting a British-style structure. Facilities include spacious classrooms, a library, a bookstore, a canteen, biology and chemistry labs, a computer lab, a physics laboratory, and a multipurpose hall; a prefectorial system supports student leadership. Extracurricular activities include cultural festivals, science fairs, debates and sports competitions, reflecting a focus on language, culture and STEM-related opportunities.

The British School Muscat is a not‑for‑profit British international school in Muscat, Oman, serving boys and girls aged 3–18. It follows the National Curriculum for England and prepares pupils for GCSEs and a Sixth Form with A Levels; the medium of instruction is English. Modern languages are part of the programme: French is introduced in Year 3 and Arabic lessons begin in Key Stage 2 with Arabic available through GCSE study. The school identifies as a High Performance Learning school and operates a university‑style Sixth Form Centre; it has also developed a blended-learning FlexEd model for some iGCSE courses. Campus facilities listed on the school site include ten science laboratories, a 500‑seat theatre, a large floodlit all‑weather pitch with spectator grandstand, three swimming pools (including 25m pools), two libraries, multiple sports halls, specialist art/design/technology, music and media facilities, and an on‑site health centre. Community language provision at the school site includes Dutch classes run via LanguageOne.

Cheltenham Muscat is an all-through British curriculum day school in Al Bandar, Muscat, offering education from KG1 (Pre‑school) through Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18). The school follows a British approach combined with the Cambridge International curriculum and delivers A‑Levels in Sixth Form; it notes Ministry of Education approval for either a two‑ or three‑year IGCSE pathway. English is the primary language of instruction and the school operates an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and learning support provision. Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught by specialist teachers from the earliest years, and modern language options include French and Spanish. Campus facilities described on the school site include science laboratories, a design‑technology workshop, creative arts studios and a theatre‑in‑the‑round, as well as extensive sports provision (outdoor pitches, sports halls, gymnasium and a competition‑standard swimming pool). The school is part of the Cheltenham College family of schools and runs an extensive academy and extra‑curricular programme with external partners.

Located in North Al-Ghubra / Bausher, Muscat, Dorat Al-Khaleej International Private School - Al Ghubra Branch is a private twelve-year school enrolling around 1,300 students in grades 1–12. Established in 2003, it offers Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary (S1), Cambridge Upper Secondary (S2), and Cambridge IGCSE for subjects taught in English. Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Social Studies, and Individual Skills (Art, Physical Education, and Music) follow the Omani Ministry of Education curriculum. French language instruction is provided through Maison des Langues / Cle International from preparatory stage to grade six. The school also delivers Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and a Special Needs Programme, with Monolingual, Bilingual, and Cambridge International pathways. Lessons are structured with 60 minutes per subject and six lessons per day. The campus emphasizes student-centered activities—entertainment, educational, and technological—designed to support inclusive growth and the development of mental, sensory, and emotional skills. A supportive learning community supports students.

Downe House Muscat is a British-curriculum international school in Al Bandar, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, operating as an all-through day school from kindergarten to Grade 12 and serving ages 4 to 18. The school follows the Cambridge primary and lower-secondary programmes, progressing to IGCSEs and then offering A Levels or the Omani General Education Diploma (GED) in Sixth Form. English is the principal language of instruction and the school provides structured English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a dedicated Learning Support department; Arabic language and Islamic Studies are taught as integral parts of the curriculum. Facilities include a Performing Arts Centre with a 450‑seat theatre and music academy (recording studio and practice rooms), purpose-built art and design studios (kiln and jewellery/product design lab), and a Sports Academy with a six‑lane 25m pool, double-sized sports hall, pitches and courts. Downe House Muscat is linked to the Downe House UK family and positions its programme around the Downe House educational values and personalised pathways to local and international qualifications.

Muscat International School By Amity is a British-curriculum international day school in Qurum, Muscat (Opposite Qurum Natural Park), serving children aged 3 to 18 across Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The school follows the National Curriculum of England, delivering Cambridge iGCSEs and Cambridge A Levels in the secondary years, with an alternative Omani General Education Diploma pathway available. Instruction is provided in English, and the school's curriculum includes specialist provision in Arabic (A and B), Arabic Social Studies, Islamic Studies for Muslim students and French (introduced in Years 5–6); the Early Years also receive specialist Arabic, PE and swimming lessons. The purpose-built c.30,000 sqm campus includes libraries, science and ICT laboratories, art and music studios, a makers room, a black-box theatre, a 250-seat auditorium, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, an 11-a-side football pitch, a circuit running track and indoor and outdoor sports courts. The secondary programme also offers the International Project Qualification and structured university guidance for Sixth Form students.

Philippine School Oman (PSO) is a Philippine-curriculum school in Muscat that serves KG through Senior High School. It was conceived in 1989 by Filipino overseas workers with the support of the Philippine Honorary Consul General and government agencies, and opened to students in February 1990 (inaugurated 2 February 1990; first enrollees on 17 February 1990). The school moved several times and is now located at Al Khuwair Heights, with the current site inaugurated in June 2007. PSO follows the Enhanced K to 12 Curriculum, offering Pre-School (KG1–KG2), Primary (Grades 1–3), Intermediate (Grades 4–6), Junior High (Grades 7–10), and Senior High (Grades 11–12). Age eligibility sets KG1 at least 4 by October 31, KG2 at least 5, Grade 1 at least 6. The campus provides Guidance, Student Affairs, Registrar, Clinic, and Finance services and uses online platforms (E-Class, Google Classroom, E-Learning). Around 900 students attend PSO, supported by a dedicated staff and active clubs including PSO Patriots (Sports) and The Pacesetter (school publication).