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Beaconhouse International Private School

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees OMR 2,252 - 4,778
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum
Typical class size 20
Introduction

Beaconhouse International Private School, Al Khuwair (Muscat) is a private international school and an accredited partner of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations that offers British‑curriculum provision through Key Stages 1–3, IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and a choice of A‑Level or the Ministry‑overseen General Education Diploma for Omani students. The campus provides kindergarten (KG1–KG2) and Grade 1–12 provision and serves children within the stated school age range. The school indicates English as the working and communicating medium in its secondary programme; other taught languages and language specialists listed on the staff pages include Arabic, French, Urdu and Kalemon, and there is a named Bilingual Programme Coordinator. Facilities described on the website include multimedia classrooms with smart boards and ICT provision, a dedicated ICT lab, a learning resource centre/library, science laboratories, clinic and age‑appropriate play areas. The school also highlights CAIE accreditation, pathways to A‑Levels or the General Education Diploma and an emphasis on community and parental engagement as notable programme features.

Al Khuwair South, Street 2725 Building No. 1/A/2661, Complex No 227, Muscat 116

The Essentials

Beaconhouse International Private School has 950 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Beaconhouse International Private School, Al Khuwair is located at Al Khuwair South, Street 2725, Building 1/A/2661, Complex No 227, Muscat 116, Oman. The Al Khuwair campus is one of two Beaconhouse campuses in Muscat, the other being in Qurum. The Qurum Campus is located on Building No. 54, Al Fauhood Street, Qurum Heights, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The two campuses together cater to KG1–KG2 and Grades 1–12.

Stages
The Al Khuwair campus offers Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2) as well as Grades 1–12. The Qurum campus provides Kindergarten classes, while the Al Khuwair campus houses Grades 1–12.

Type
Beaconhouse is a private international school operating in Oman, with campuses in Al Khuwair and Qurum; it follows the Cambridge CAIE and the British Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The majority of pupils are Omani and Pakistani, with pupils from about 25 other countries represented.

Additional learning support
Public materials describe an on-site medical clinic with trained staff; no specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are listed.

Country affiliation
Oman. The school operates in Muscat, Oman.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated in the published materials.

School day structure
The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. KG1–KG2 run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Grades 1–4 run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Grades 5–12 run from 7:20 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Gates open at 7:00 a.m., and all children should be in by 7:25 a.m.

Bus service
Bus services are provided to and from the school. Buses are coaster buses with safety features and are staffed by trained drivers and female nannies. Each bus seats 15 students and features safety belts, cameras, water, first aid kits, and a safety-focused onboard system. Routes include Qurum, Al Khuwair, Ansab, Al Ghubra, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Seeb, Al Mawaleh, Al Hail, and Al Khoud, among others.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are part of the school attire and are available for purchase on campus. The uniform set includes a shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve), trousers for boys, skirts for girls, and a PE kit. Uniforms are sold at the Al Khuwair campus; hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Food Options
There is an on-site cafeteria, but it is currently non-functional due to health and safety procedures mandated by the Ministry of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Beaconhouse International Private School ranges from OMR 2,252 to OMR 4,778 for 2026/27.

Application & Admission Fees

- Admission fee (non-refundable): OMR 50 for KG1–KG2; OMR 200 for Grade 3–Grade 12.

Security Deposit

- Refundable security deposit: OMR 100 per child payable at the time of admission; refunded when the student leaves after all school dues are cleared.

Learning Resources Fee (charged with first tuition payment)

- KG1–KG2: OMR 120.
- Grade 1–Grade 6: OMR 175.
- Grade 7–Grade 8: OMR 200.
- Grade 9–Grade 12: OMR 250.
- This fee covers textbooks, stationery, online learning resources, assessments, library and laboratory fees.

Tuition Fees — annual and per-term (by year group)

- KG1: Annual OMR 2,252 — Term 1 OMR 900.8; Term 2 OMR 675.6; Term 3 OMR 675.6.
- KG2: Annual OMR 2,252 — Term 1 OMR 900.8; Term 2 OMR 675.6; Term 3 OMR 675.6.
- Grade 1: Annual OMR 2,400 — Term 1 OMR 960; Term 2 OMR 720; Term 3 OMR 720.
- Grade 2: Annual OMR 2,400 — Term 1 OMR 960; Term 2 OMR 720; Term 3 OMR 720.
- Grade 3: Annual OMR 2,400 — Term 1 OMR 960; Term 2 OMR 720; Term 3 OMR 720.
- Grade 4: Annual OMR 2,400 — Term 1 OMR 960; Term 2 OMR 720; Term 3 OMR 720.
- Grade 5: Annual OMR 2,400 — Term 1 OMR 960; Term 2 OMR 720; Term 3 OMR 720.
- Grade 6: Annual OMR 2,566 — Term 1 OMR 1,026.4; Term 2 OMR 769.8; Term 3 OMR 769.8.
- Grade 7: Annual OMR 2,566 — Term 1 OMR 1,026.4; Term 2 OMR 769.8; Term 3 OMR 769.8.
- Grade 8: Annual OMR 2,566 — Term 1 OMR 1,026.4; Term 2 OMR 769.8; Term 3 OMR 769.8.
- Grade 9: Annual OMR 2,936 — Term 1 OMR 1,174.4; Term 2 OMR 880.8; Term 3 OMR 880.8.
- Grade 10: Annual OMR 2,936 — Term 1 OMR 1,174.4; Term 2 OMR 880.8; Term 3 OMR 880.8.
- Grade 11: Annual OMR 4,725 — Term 1 OMR 1,890; Term 2 OMR 1,417.5; Term 3 OMR 1,417.5.
- Grade 12: Annual OMR 4,778 — Term 1 OMR 1,911.2; Term 2 OMR 1,433.4; Term 3 OMR 1,433.4.

- Term due dates: Term 1 due before Aug 22; Term 2 due before Dec 22; Term 3 due before Mar 22.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed by term; the schedule specifies three term payments with the due dates above.
- The learning resources fee is payable with the first tuition payment.
- A 30-day notification period is required to complete a withdrawal.

Refunds and Withdrawal Charges

- Admission fee is non-refundable.
- If a registered student does not attend at all, tuition fees already paid prior to the beginning of the academic year will be refunded once written notice and the withdrawal form are completed.
- Learning resources fee is not refundable once the student has enrolled for the academic year.
- For withdrawals during the academic year:
- Students enrolled for two weeks or less: one month's fees charged; remainder of that term's fee refunded.
- Students enrolled more than two weeks but less than one month: two months' fees charged; remainder of that term's fee refunded.
- Students enrolled for more than one month: the full term's fees are payable (no term refund).
- Students leaving in April or after must clear all dues through 30 June.
- Security deposit is refundable when the student leaves after all school dues are settled.

Boarding fees

- The school provides campus facilities for kindergarten, primary and secondary sections and operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.

Other costs and common additional charges

- Learning resources fee (textbooks, stationery, online resources, assessments, library, labs) is charged as listed above.
- The published fee schedule does not list a separate uniform charge or a transport (bus) charge within the tuition table; uniform or transport charges, if applied, are not included in the tuition amounts shown and are not listed in the published fee schedule.

Payment methods and bank details

- Accepted payment methods: credit card, debit card (POS), cheque, or bank transfer. Cheques payable to “Al Kanz Educational Main AKC AC.”
- Bank transfer details: Account Name: Al Kanz Main-AKC; Bank: National Bank of Oman (CBD Branch); Account No: 10490424513004; IBAN: OM470180010490424513004; SWIFT: NBOMOMRX.
Academics

Beaconhouse International Private School teaches British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Beaconhouse International Private School, Al Khuwair is an accredited Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) partner and follows the British Curriculum. The curriculum spans Early Years (KG1 and KG2), Primary through Secondary via Key Stage 1 and 2 and Key Stage 3, with IGCSE at Key Stage 4. For post-16 study, there is a choice of A-Level or a General Education Diploma for Omani students. Qualifications and progression follow CAIE frameworks, with IGCSE offered at Key Stage 4 and A-Levels or the Diploma as the options beyond that. Year-group mapping aligns with Cambridge's stages: KG1–KG2 (Early Years); KS1 (Years 1–2); KS2 (Years 3–6); KS3 (Years 7–9); KS4 (IGCSE); post-16 options are A-Level or General Education Diploma for Omani students.

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is supported through Career Education & Guidance, which includes career counseling and student support services; services are delivered via classroom/advisory lessons, individual and small-group counseling, parent presentations and workshops, referrals to other school support services, and the Student Support Services Team and Administration team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Our Team page lists an Intervention Teacher and a Leader Support Teacher, indicating on-site support for students with learning needs; the information does not indicate a dedicated SEN unit or a published list of SEN categories served.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Ghada Ali is listed as a Bilingual Programme Coordinator, indicating formal EAL/bilingual support within the school.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through counseling services described in Career Education & Guidance, including individual and small-group counseling and collaboration with parents and teachers.

Safeguarding
Beaconhouse maintains a Student Protection & Safeguarding Policy with well-defined protocols to keep students safe, reporting mechanisms, safeguarding committees at multiple levels, and mandatory safeguarding training for stakeholders.
Parent Experience

History
Beaconhouse International Private School, Al Khuwair traces its origins to 2006, when the founding principal began at the Qurum Campus, growing from a villa school into a two-campus operation. The Al Khuwair campus is purpose-built and opened in 2020 to serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with A-Levels and GED options. The campus now hosts students and staff from more than 25 nationalities, creating a diverse and culturally rich learning environment. The school emphasizes 21st-century learning and the development of key skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking as core parts of its educational ethos.

Community
Bake sales are used as community outreach to involve students in service and empathy-building activities, reflecting the school's commitment to engaging with the wider community. Global Dignity Week is celebrated with the community, including a donation drive where students and parents contributed to Dar Al Atta'a Charity for Cyclone Shaheen relief. Students also participate in breast cancer awareness activities via a walkathon during Pink October, with UNICEF groups organizing related fundraising efforts. These events illustrate ongoing family and community engagement beyond the classroom.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is described as integral to quality learning, with the school valuing relationships with parents and the wider community. Parental engagement is presented as part of broader community involvement rather than through a separately named PTA. Public pages document community events that involve families, including bake sales as community outreach and Global Dignity Week activities. During Global Dignity Week, students and parents donated items to Dar Al Atta'a for Cyclone Shaheen relief. Other events include a Breast Cancer awareness walkathon and UNICEF fundraising efforts, organized by student groups. These activities illustrate parental involvement embedded in school life rather than through a formal PTA.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Beaconhouse Al Khuwair has Primary, Kindergarten, and Secondary sections on a campus purpose-built to support 21st-century learning. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia devices, smart boards, and ICT opportunities. An ICT lab provides modern facilities for group and individual work to develop 21st-century skills. The learning resource center library supports contemporary forms of literary and research mediums. There is an on-site clinic with trained medical staff, and the campus includes age-appropriate play areas and well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with multimedia devices, smart boards, and ICT opportunities. The ICT lab provides modern facilities for group and individual work to develop 21st-century skills. The library supports contemporary forms of literary and research mediums. Science laboratories are well equipped for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a wide variety of after-school clubs and societies. Many clubs are academic in nature while others have a less academic focus. The combined effect of the extra-curricular provision is to provide students with a more rounded education and give students increasing choice and control over their learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Beaconhouse International Private School, Al Khuwair teaches the British Curriculum under Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). The Primary School offers Grade 1 to Grade 6, with Key Stage 2 (Grade 3-6) featuring themed subjects and cross-curricular modules that incorporate citizenship, humanities and social learning. The Secondary School serves Grade 7 to Grade 12, with Key Stage 3 and an IGCSE program at Key Stage 4, followed by a choice between A-Level or the General Education Diploma for Omani students. KG1 and KG2 are also offered.

Social & Hobbies
The school provides after-school clubs and societies, run as after-school programs with a teacher in charge providing guidance to ensure high-quality delivery. Some clubs are student-led and cater to peers within different age groups, while others are academic in nature and some focus on non-academic interests. The program aims to provide a more rounded education and to increase students' choice and control over their learning.

Community & Service
Engagement with the Community includes bake sales, Global Dignity Week activities, and walkathons, reflecting a commitment to community outreach. Activities involve students and parents and support charitable and awareness efforts, such as contributions to Dar Al Atta'a Charity and Pink October campaigns. The school emphasizes service and social responsibility through organized events and community partnerships.

Leadership & Professional
Career Education & Guidance provides career counseling to help students identify aptitudes, interests, strengths, and potential career options. Services include classroom and advisory lessons, individual and small-group counseling, parent workshops, referrals to support services, and career fairs. The program includes visits from universities and employers and is supported by the Student Support Services Team and administration to prepare students for university admissions and professional pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Life skills are integrated into the Primary School curriculum, including safety, responsibility, healthy living, caring for others, and taking reasonable risks in learning. These life-skills support social and emotional development and overall well-being as part of daily learning. The extracurricular program further supports well-being by offering clubs and activities that promote physical, social, and mental engagement.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) accreditations; the school is an accredited CAIE partner.
Admissions

Admissions
Beaconhouse Al Khuwair is an accredited partner of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations and follows the British Curriculum through Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, as well as IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and a choice of A-Level or General Education Diploma for Omani students. We also offer classes for KG1 and KG2. To join the Beaconhouse family, complete the Application Form to begin the admissions process. After the form is received, the admissions team will contact you within two working days to acknowledge receipt and outline the next steps, and your child will be invited to an assessment at the school.

2. Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate, a copy of the child's passport, visa, and Oman ID, copies of both parents' passport, visa and Oman ID, four passport photos of the child, previous years' school reports, and any required attestations. It is imperative that these documents are submitted during registration or before the commencement of the academic year to avoid delays. If visa processing is pending, applications can be submitted while arranging these documents, with copies provided once the visa and Oman ID are granted. For MOE requests regarding Kalemon instead of Arabic, the last four years' report cards are required and only the final report card should be attested.

3. Age criteria are applied as of 1 September. Grade placement follows these ranges: KG1 3.2 to 4.11; KG2 4.2 to 5.11; 1st Grade 5.2 to 7.2; 2nd Grade 6.2 to 9.2; 3rd Grade 7.2 to 10.2; 4th Grade 8.2 to 11.2; 5th Grade 9.2 to 12.2; 6th Grade 10.2 to 13.2; 7th Grade 11.2 to 14.2; 8th Grade 12.2 to 15.2; 9th Grade 13.2 to 16.2; 10th Grade 14.2 to 17.2; 11th Grade 15.2 to 20.2; 12th Grade 16.2 to 24.

4. Transfer Certificate information: It is a requirement that all students submit a Transfer Certificate (TC) before they start school.

5. Additional information: Documents should be submitted during registration or before the academic year begins; the school can accept documentation while visas are processed. For Kalemon Arabic subject matters, the last four years' report cards are required with only the final report card attested.
School Events
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