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Al Sahwa Schools

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees OMR 2,250 - 4,750
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Omani Curriculum
Typical class size 9
Introduction

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.

592, Way No. 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

The Essentials

Al Sahwa Schools has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Al Sahwa Schools are located in Muscat, Oman, in the Shatti Al Qurum area near the diplomatic district. The campus sits in the Al Sarooj area with access to major roads and local amenities. The postal address is House 592, Way 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Stages
The school provides Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) covers KG to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Grades 6 to 10, and Grades 11–12 combine the Oman General Education Diploma Programme (GED) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
The school is co-educational. Instruction is in English and Arabic, and the staff comprises multiple nationalities.

Additional learning support
Support for Learning (SfL) provides inclusive provisions for students with mild to moderate learning and language needs. Support may be delivered in class, in small groups, or one-to-one; English language support (ELL) and Arabic language support are offered for language learners.

Country affiliation
No formal country-specific affiliation is stated. The school operates as an IB World School in Oman.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated. Public materials describe the school in the context of Oman's culture and IB World School status rather than a religious program.

School day structure
Timings vary by program. Kindergarten runs from 7:30 to 12:30, Primary (Grades 1–5) from 7:30 to 14:00, and MYP/GED from 7:30 to 14:10. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) runs from 7:00 to 15:10, with some DP students having additional periods outside the standard day. K-10 typical start is 7:25 with homeroom; DP can start at 7:00 and end at 15:10.

Bus service
Bus transport is provided through a partnership with eMushrif. Buses have trained drivers and supervisors and are equipped with live tracking.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory for all students. Kindergarten: boys wear grey long trousers with a white shirt; girls wear grey pinafore with a white shirt. From Primary upwards, boys wear white dishdasha and kummah (with trainers or sandals) and girls' uniforms transition by year group (navy blue trousers with a blue tunic dress in Primary; in later years, short navy dress for MYP1–MYP4 and a long navy dress for MYP5–Grade 12).

Food Options
The cafeteria is operated in partnership with Sodexco to provide healthy, balanced meals daily. The menu rotates on a four-week cycle and is reviewed regularly; parents can opt in or out of the service and fees are adjusted accordingly; there are separate menus for Primary/Secondary and for KG.

House System
Al Sahwa Schools use a four-house system named after Oman's iconic animals: Eagles (Yellow), Oryx (Blue), Wolves (Green), Leopards (Red). Students are assigned to a house and participate in cross-age activities, performances, and competitions that foster belonging and school spirit.

Governance and Ownership
Al Sahwa Schools were established in 1993 on land donated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and were originally owned by the Royal Office and the Royal Oman Police Pension Funds. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes representatives from the Royal Office, Royal Oman Police, and the Ministry of Education, reflecting government involvement.
Fees

Annual tuition at Al Sahwa Schools ranges from OMR 2,250 to OMR 4,750 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and two-term breakdown)
- KG1 (Kindergarten 1): OMR 2,250.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,125.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,125.000 (due in February).
- KG2 (Kindergarten 2): OMR 2,300.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,150.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,150.000 (due in February).
- Grade 1: OMR 3,450.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,725.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,725.000 (due in February).
- Grade 2: OMR 3,500.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in February).
- Grade 3: OMR 3,500.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in February).
- Grade 4: OMR 3,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in February).
- Grade 5: OMR 3,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in February).
- Grade 6: OMR 3,850.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,925.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,925.500 (due in February).
- Grade 7: OMR 4,100.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in February).
- Grade 8: OMR 4,100.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in February).
- Grade 9: OMR 4,400.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,200.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,200.000 (due in February).
- Grade 10: OMR 4,600.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,300.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,300.000 (due in February).
- Grade 11: OMR 4,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in February).
- Grade 12: OMR 4,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in February).

Application and registration fees
- Registration fee (non‑refundable): OMR 200.
- Re‑registration fee for the next academic year: OMR 200.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is shown with a two‑installment billing schedule: 1st payment due in September and 2nd payment due in February. Each grade's per‑term amounts are listed above.

Additional costs and program/consumable fees
- Breakfast (annual): OMR 200.
- Chromebook (issued from Grade 4): OMR 185.
- Educational consumables (annual): OMR 70.
- IB / programme fees by year group:
- PYP Program (KG and Grades 1–5): OMR 35.
- MYP Program (Grades 6–9): OMR 50.
- MYP5 Program (Grade 10): OMR 205.
- DP1 Program (Grade 11): OMR 115.
- DP2 Program (Grade 12): OMR 395.
- Pamoja (DP1 elective): OMR 525.
- Pamoja (DP2 elective): OMR 550.

School transport (bus) fees and provider
- School bus service is provided through E‑Mushrif (SAR) company; published contact numbers and the provider website are included in the school's fee documents.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule; no boarding charges are published for the 2025/2026 schedule.

Refund information
- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable (OMR 200). No other refund terms or a broader refund policy are published in the 2025/2026 fee schedule.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) within the 2025/2026 fee document.

(Fees shown are the published amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year.)
Academics

Al Sahwa Schools teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Omani Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Al Sahwa Schools in Muscat, Oman is a bilingual IB World School offering a K-12 IB pathway: Primary Years Programme (PYP) from KG to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grade 6 to 10, and high school options of the Oman General Education Diploma (GED) or the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) uses the IB framework and covers Arabic, Islamic Studies, Omani Social Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Personal, Social and Emotional Education, Physical Education, Visual Art, and Music, guided by a transdisciplinary Programme of Inquiry. In Middle School (Grades 6–10), Al Sahwa follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with eight subject groups: Language and Literature (English and Arabic), Language Acquisition (English), Individuals and Societies (Business Management), Mathematics, Sciences, Arts (Music, Visual Art), Design (Digital Design, Product Design, Coding), and Physical and Health Education; Service Learning and the Personal Project are integrated, and an Interdisciplinary Unit approach is used. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue the GED under Oman's Ministry of Education or the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the GED spans Grades 11–12 with eight subjects (five compulsory and three optional) and external MOE exams in the final year, and the DP requires the DP Core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS) plus a selection from six subject groups. The school operates as a bilingual environment with instruction in English and Arabic across programs. Support for Learning provides inclusive education, including English language support for ELL students and Arabic language support.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Al Sahwa Schools implement Social and Emotional Learning through the Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme, designed to help students feel safe, connected and to build positive relationships, with explicit bilingual delivery and support from school counsellors, pastoral care leads, and a safeguarding team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides a bilingual environment with instruction in English and Arabic, but explicit EAL programs are not described in public materials.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the PSE programme, counselling sessions, and a safeguarding team.

Safeguarding
A dedicated safeguarding team works with stakeholders to raise awareness, educate, and guide leadership on safeguarding.
Parent Experience

History
Al Sahwa Schools are a bilingual IB World School located in Muscat, Oman. The school was established in 1993 under the ownership of the Royal Office and Royal Oman Police Pension Funds, on land donated by the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said to provide high-quality international education rooted in Oman's heritage. On opening day, 1993, it comprised one class each for Kindergarten 1 through Grade 11 with about 300 students, following the British National Curriculum alongside Omani MOE programs. Over three decades, the school has grown to more than 1,100 students and about 200 staff from 31 nationalities, and it earned Council of International Schools accreditation in 2018, becoming an accredited IB World School. In 2013 the school gained authorization to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and subsequently expanded to include the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP) by 2020–2021, while also offering the Oman General Education Diploma (GED) alongside the DP.

Community
Al Sahwa Schools maintain a diverse and international community, with around 1,100 students and 200 staff representing 31 nationalities. New families are welcomed through planned orientations and a buddy system to support their transition from kindergarten through secondary. The school uses a House System with four houses named after Oman's iconic animals (Eagles, Oryx, Wolves, Leopards) to foster belonging, teamwork, and leadership. Cultural and community events, including National Day celebrations and Open Day experiences, are part of the school's yearly calendar.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association is established by Al Sahwa Schools' Board of Trustees to give parents and the school's professional leadership a regular opportunity to collaborate in support of the students, school goals and guiding statements through monthly meetings. The structure includes representation from Kindergarten, Primary Years (Grade 1–5), Middle Years (Grade 6–10), General Education Diploma (Grade 11–12), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Membership runs for two years, enabling continuity and ongoing engagement across cohorts. The association represents alumni and current parents, reflecting a cross-section of the Al Sahwa community. Rafif Abdullah Al.Taie serves as the PA Chair for the 2024–2025 academic year. Upcoming events include MYP5 English LA-Oral Exams, House Event: Board Game Blitz for MYP1-3 Boys, and GED1 Mid Year Exams.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Al Sahwa Schools is located in the heart of the diplomatic district in the area of Al Sarooj. The campus has a separate Kindergarten facility, a shaded communal area, and playgrounds for boys and girls. It includes sports pitches, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool. It features science laboratories, an innovative library area, design and technology suites, specialist spaces for the performing arts, and a large auditorium.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes sports pitches and a gymnasium to support physical education and sports activities.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories, an innovative library area, and design and technology suites form part of the academic facilities. Specialist spaces for performing arts are available, and the campus includes a large auditorium.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are 75 extracurricular activities offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a complete IB pathway from Primary Years Programme (PYP) to Diploma Programme (DP) and includes the Oman General Education Diploma (GED) for Grades 11–12. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is offered for Grades 6–10 and emphasizes inquiry, creativity, critical thinking and global perspectives. The IB accreditation and CIS membership underpin a high-quality international education.

Arts & Creative
The campus provides specialist spaces for the performing arts and a large auditorium, with an innovative library and dedicated Design and Technology facilities. Arts integration is part of the IB framework and the overall learning environment.

Cultural & Language
The school is a bilingual IB World School. English language support and Arabic language support are available to help students access the curriculum. The learning pathway emphasizes both Omani heritage and international perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Facilities include sports pitches, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and extensive outdoor spaces for recreation. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, supporting social development and interests beyond academics.

Community & Service
Service learning and community engagement are embedded in the Diploma Programme through the CAS component. Handbooks and programmes for service learning and community projects are available as part of the school resources.

Leadership & Professional
The Diploma Programme includes TOK, Extended Essay (EE) and CAS, fostering leadership, research skills and personal development. Careers guidance supports subject choices and university pathways aligned with students' goals.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes a gym, swimming pool, shaded communal areas and ample outdoor spaces to support physical activity and social interaction. The IB framework emphasizes balanced wellbeing as part of a holistic education.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and English are taught as languages. In the Primary Years Programme (KG to Grade 5), Arabic language and English are included as core subjects. The school offers the IB pathway (PYP, MYP, GED and DP) for Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is IB-accredited for the PYP, MYP and DP, and is a CIS-accredited institution.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is bilingual.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). CIS accreditation is also in place. The PYP was re-authorised in 2023, and the MYP and DP are in ongoing review cycles.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Stage 1 – Online Enrolment Form: Complete the Online Enrolment Form and upload documents, including the applicant's passport and the last year's school report if applicable. This step starts the enrolment process and gathers essential information for the applicant. 2. Stage 2 – Entrance Test & Document Collection: Applicants reaching Stage 2 are invited to complete a series of entrance tests. A non-refundable administrative charge of OMR 20 is required to register for these tests. 3. Stage 3 – Offer of Place: Applicants reaching Stage 3 receive an official offer letter. To accept, return the offer letter within two weeks and pay a non-refundable deposit of OMR 200 to the Accounts Office. Bring the following documents: the applicant's father's passport or national ID card, the applicant's mother's passport or national ID card, the applicant's birth certificate, the applicant's medical vaccination card (Red Card), and a recent passport-style photo.
School Events
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