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Modern International School Oman

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees OMR 1,700 - 2,700
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 613
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Islamic Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

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 The institution began in April 2013 under CBSE-I, then adopted an American curriculum in 2017 after CBSE-I was withdrawn by the MOE; the campus opened on 3 September 2017.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.

P.O. Box 125, PC 111, Al‑Athaiba, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

The Essentials

Modern International School Oman has 613 pupils, instruction in English.

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
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Modern International School Oman ranges from OMR 1,700 to OMR 2,700 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Modern International School Oman teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Islamic Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Cambridge curriculum (Primary, Lower Secondary and IGCSE) is administered alongside Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic Second Language and French curriculums.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
Modern International School, Oman is a privately owned international school licensed by the Ministry of Education of Oman. The school began in April 2013 and followed the CBSE-I curriculum. In 2017 CBSE-I was no longer recognized by the Ministry of Education in Oman, and the owners adopted an American curriculum. A new purpose-built facility was established, and the school's premises shifted to an adjacent suburb. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge IGCSE programs are part of its academic programs, while Cambridge Lower Secondary is in transition toward a British curriculum.
Facilities

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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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.
Admissions

Admissions
Registration process: The school reserves the right to refuse any application without furnishing an explanation. An application will only be considered after: 1) the student passes the entrance exam; 2) the registration fee has been paid; 3) all necessary documents have been completed and submitted to the school. The Registration Form requires: Student's details (full name, date of birth, nationality, current grade, former school); Father's details (name, ID number, occupation, place of work); Mother's details (name, ID number, occupation, place of work); Telephone numbers; E-mail; Parent's signature and date.
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