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Modern Generation International Private School

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 1,250 - 3,050
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1082
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum
Typical class size 18
Introduction

Modern Generation International Private School (MGIS) is a private bilingual and Cambridge International school located in Ma'bilah/Mabellah South, Muscat, Oman. The school operates a dual approach, teaching the Omani National Curriculum (bilingual) alongside the Cambridge Pathway (Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A‑Level), with Grades 11–12 following the Ministry of Education G.Ed programme; it serves Nursery through Grade 12 and (on file) students aged 1 to 18. Instruction is bilingual with both English and Arabic explicitly taught across the programme; primary subjects listed include English, Arabic, mathematics, science, ICT, physical education, arts and Islamic education. Notable facilities and provision described on the school website include two hi‑tech computer labs with a 1:1 student–computer ratio, well‑equipped science laboratories, a multipurpose 700 sqm sports ground, technology‑enabled classrooms and an e‑school platform. The ICT curriculum introduces Scratch from Grade 1 and Python from Grade 7, and the school administers both Cambridge and Ministry of Education assessments at key stages.

South Ma'bilah, Phase 7, Sena'ia street Muscat OM, 122, Oman

The Essentials

Modern Generation International Private School has 1,082 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location

MGIS is located in Mabellah South, Phase 7, Muscat, Oman. The campus address is Building No. 1, Street No. 9993 Mabellah South, Phase 7, P.O Box 405, 122 Muscat. The Mabellah South area is a residential district within the Muscat metropolitan area and the campus is accessed via local roads serving the Mabellah/Sib area.

Stages

MGIS offers education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Primary Years Program covers Grade 1–4; Lower Secondary covers Grade 5–8; Upper Secondary covers Grade 9–10; Advanced covers Grade 11–12. The Cambridge Pathway and Oman MOE options are used across these levels, with IGCSE and A‑Level routes as applicable.

Type

Private international school. The school operates on private campus grounds in Mabellah South, Muscat. Public materials do not indicate boarding facilities; the institution is presented as a private, day-focused international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school reports 1,079 enrolled students. Public materials do not provide a breakdown of pupil nationalities or the local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support

Learning support and inclusion services are available as needed and upon assessment. The curriculum materials note inclusion as part of the school's offerings.

Country affiliation

Oman (Sultanate of Oman). The school is located in Muscat, Oman.

Religious affiliation

No explicit religious affiliation is stated. The curriculum includes Islamic Studies as part of the national/Omani framework (rather than a school-specific religious denomination).

School day structure

The site indicates the school operates Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday listed as weekend days (Timings shown as 7:00–21:00 and Friday/Saturday closed). This suggests a Sunday–Thursday school week.

Bus service

A bus transport option is available; transport details are published in the Admission section for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

MGIS has a school uniform. The Uniform Details page describes the uniform as comprising shirts, trousers or skirts, and sportswear, and a Uniform Details document for 2025–2026 is available. Color specifics and where to purchase are not provided on the site.

Food Options

MGIS provides a school canteen service with snacks and meals. The Daily Life and Logistics page notes meals are provided by the canteen. The Our Classroom page describes a canteen offering a daily home style brunch and a Healthy Eating Policy, with packed lunches encouraged.

Governance and Ownership

MGIS is led by its founder and CEO Noor Bint Mohammed Nizar Saldin. The school operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of Oman. There is no explicit information on the site that MGIS is part of a larger group of schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Modern Generation International Private School ranges from OMR 1,250 to OMR 3,050 for 2026/27.

Academics

Modern Generation International Private School teaches British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum

MGIS delivers a bilingual international curriculum that blends Cambridge Assessment International Education with the Ministry of Education Arabic program, providing broad subject coverage across all year groups. Instruction is conducted in English and Arabic, with Cambridge Global English used to develop language proficiency across the curriculum. The curriculum is organised by stage: Kindergarten (early years) provides a bilingual foundation; Primary (Grades 1–4) uses the Cambridge Primary Program with English, Arabic, Mathematics, Science, Islamic Studies, ICT, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, Arts and Music. Middle School (Grades 5–8) combines Cambridge Primary/Checkpoint with Cambridge Checkpoint in English, Maths and Science, plus Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Global Perspectives, ICT, Arts, Music and PE. Upper Secondary includes Cambridge IGCSE or MOE bilingual options from Grade 10 onward, and Grades 11–12 offer Cambridge AS Levels or MOE bilingual pathways, with assessments aligned to each stage (Cambridge Progression Tests in Grades 1–5, Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Grade 6, Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint in Grade 8, Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 10, and Cambridge AS Levels or MOE G.Ed/Advanced Level in Grades 11–12).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

MGIS supports social-emotional learning through character education, assemblies, and well-being programmes embedded in the curriculum. The approach promotes resilience, empathy, and responsible citizenship within daily learning. A school counseling psychologist is part of the student welfare team and provides individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, and wellbeing initiatives for students and staff. Staff are trained to address emotional needs and to help foster a positive, inclusive classroom climate. Well-being and SEL are presented as integral to academic learning at MGIS.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning support and inclusion services are available as needed and upon assessment. The materials do not specify which kinds of Special Educational Needs MGIS can support. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution in publicly available materials. Admissions documents indicate that Special Needs or Learning Support documents (e.g., IEPs, psychologist/therapist reports) may be requested. Public materials do not provide details on SEN staffing or dedicated units.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English and Arabic are offered as languages in the MGIS curriculum. There is no explicit description of a dedicated EAL programme in public materials. In Kindergarten, instruction is provided in both English and Arabic, reflecting a bilingual approach. MGIS describes learning support and inclusion services without specifying EAL in its public materials. Public materials do not reveal a separate EAL pathway beyond bilingual instruction and inclusion offerings.

Mental Wellbeing

The school has a counseling psychologist who supports students and staff in managing stress and mental health. The counselor provides individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, and school-wide initiatives to promote mental wellness. Well-being programmes are integrated into MGIS's SEL framework. Staff are trained to address emotional needs and contribute to a positive school climate. Mental wellbeing is presented as a core component of the student support system.

Safeguarding

MGIS maintains Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) arrangements to safeguard students and staff. Emergency and safety plans are in place, with risk assessments, evacuation drills, and fire protection as core components. Entry/exit supervision, inspections of the school environment and infrastructure, bus checks, and bag inspections are practiced to ensure safety on campus. Anti-bullying security patrols and policies on hazardous materials and emergency management are in place. Parent support services also exist to engage families in safeguarding and safety.
Parent Experience

History

MGIS was established on 1 August 2012 in Mabellah South, Muscat. In its early years, the school focused on universal values, ethics, discipline, creativity and personality development, before expanding to emphasize academic achievement, leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and vocational and career progression in the secondary years. In 2022 MGIS was registered as a Cambridge International School to offer Cambridge Assessment International Education programmes. The Cambridge Pathway is provided for students aged 5 to 15, alongside a bilingual curriculum; Grades 11 and 12 follow the MOE's General Education (G Ed) curriculum. Noor Bint Mohammed Nizar Saldin is the founder/CEO of MGIS.

Community

MGIS hosts a diverse school community with more than 20 nationalities represented. Parents are considered integral partners in the school, with ongoing engagement through the formal ‘Parent Engagement' framework. MGIS provides a parent portal and related support services to facilitate parent–teacher communication. Community events such as International Day and National Day involve students, staff and parents, highlighting cultural diversity and shared celebration.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

MGIS does not publish a standalone Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) on public pages; instead, it describes parent involvement through a formal 'Parent Engagement' framework and dedicated 'Parent Support Services'. Parent Engagement notes that families are integral partners in the school community, while Parent Support Services provide a user-friendly online portal to submit inquiries, access resources, and track progress. The school encourages regular parent–teacher communication via scheduled conferences, email, and the parent portal, supported by an integrated e-school system that shares course materials, attendance, and student progress with parents and enables feedback. Examples of family-inclusive activities include International Day and National Day celebrations, which feature parent contributions and student performances.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

MGIS operates from a modern campus with about 50-55 classrooms, designed with cheerful colours, balanced lighting, and thoughtfully arranged workspaces to create a welcoming learning environment. All classrooms and the school premises are linked via CCTV to a central monitoring facility for security. Inside classrooms, learning spaces are equipped with interactive boards and projectors, smartboards, laptops, and wireless internet, along with pupil storage, display boards, differentiation resources, and a PA system. The school runs a canteen offering snacks and a healthy, home-style brunch daily, and supports a Healthy Eating Policy for students. The school also uses a modern education management system and an E-school platform to streamline administration, monitor progress, and facilitate parent communication.

Academic Facilities

Technology resources in learning spaces include interactive boards and projectors, smartboards, laptops, and wireless internet connectivity to support digital learning and collaboration. The technology page highlights an up-to-date education management system and an E-school platform that enables attendance tracking, sharing course materials, and communication between parents, students, and teachers.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school implements the Cambridge Primary Years Program for Grades 1–4, with subjects including English, Arabic, Mathematics, Science, Islamic Studies, ICT, Global Perspective, Physical Education, Arts, and Music. In Grades 5–8, Cambridge Checkpoint is used as part of the Cambridge pathway, alongside the bilingual Oman curriculum. The program combines Cambridge qualifications with local curricula to prepare students for secondary education.

Arts & Creative

MGIS has a dedicated music program with a music room and instruments such as piano/keyboard, accordion, guitar, drums, and more. Music education emphasizes creativity, discipline, teamwork, and performance, with group singing and instrument performances at assemblies and on special occasions. Art classes cover drawing, painting, sculpture, and design, with opportunities to explore media and regular gallery visits.

Cultural & Language

Kindergarten is taught in both English and Arabic. Arabic language activities include the Arabic Language Competition, Reading Month, Speaking Competition, the Young Narrator Contest, and story-writing competitions. There are Arabic language groups such as the poetry group, theater and drama group, and the oratory group that participate in internal and external activities.

Social & Hobbies

MGIS hosts in-house events such as sports days and cultural festivals, plus outdoor picnics and educational field trips, and social gatherings. National Day celebrations provide opportunities for student participation in group activities and cultural reflections. Daily assemblies and outdoor learning sessions are part of the school routine.

Community & Service

Islamic and Moral Education includes social and charitable activities, such as charitable projects, markets, and donations. These activities promote social responsibility and ethical awareness.

Leadership & Professional

The school emphasizes leadership and entrepreneurial skills as students progress from primary to secondary. This focus is integrated with Cambridge qualifications and vocational competencies as part of the learning journey.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

MGIS provides a sports ground for physical education and outdoor activities. Daily assemblies, sports competitions, and outdoor learning sessions support physical health and well-being. Playground equipment is maintained daily and meets safety standards.
Languages

Language Provision

The language provision is bilingual as part of the Oman National Curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching

The school serves Nursery through Grade 12. The Modern Generation Nursery serves children aged 3 months to 3 years. The curriculum combines the Oman National Curriculum (Bilingual) with the Cambridge Pathway, including IGCSE, AS, and AL. The school has over 12 years of educational excellence and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman.
Admissions

Admissions

MGIS follows the Oman National Curriculum (Bilingual) and Cambridge Pathway, including IGCSE, AS, and AL programs. The admissions process includes: School Visit (not mandatory but highly recommended); during a visit, an admissions consultant explains the remaining steps. Placement Test: after registration, the admissions team schedules an online placement test or evaluation; Early Years applicants participate in a short interview; Grades 1–12 are assessed in English, Arabic, Mathematics, and Science. Place Confirmation: once a place is offered, acceptance must be confirmed within one week of notification; this can be done by email or in person; to secure the place, required documents must be submitted and school fees paid. School Records: current school records or most recent academic reports should be provided to help understand educational background and progress; Kindergarten records are not usually required unless in special cases; Primary and Secondary records are required in all cases. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds available spaces, a waiting list may be used; the school will regularly contact families on the list to provide updates and confirm continued interest.

Waitlist

If the number of qualified applicants exceeds available spaces, the student may be placed on a waiting list; the school will regularly contact families on the list to provide updates and confirm continued interest.
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