Al Sahwa Schools vs Beaconhouse International Private School

	A Al Sahwa Schools Muscat, Oman	B Beaconhouse International Private School Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 2,250 - 4,750	Fees / year OMR 2,252 - 4,778
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Omani Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,100	Pupils 950
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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	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).	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.
School type	School type The school is co-educational. Instruction is in English and Arabic, and the staff comprises multiple nationalities.	School 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	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The majority of pupils are Omani and Pakistani, with pupils from about 25 other countries represented.
Additional learning support	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.	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	Country affiliation No formal country-specific affiliation is stated. The school operates as an IB World School in Oman.	Country affiliation Oman. The school operates in Muscat, Oman.
Religious affiliation	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.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in the published materials.
School day structure	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.	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 details	Bus service details Bus transport is provided through a partnership with eMushrif. Buses have trained drivers and supervisors and are equipped with live tracking.	Bus service details 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.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details 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.)	Fee details 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.
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Uniform requirement	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).	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	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.	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.
House system	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.	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details 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	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 20:1
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning 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.	Social & emotional learning 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)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.	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	English as an additional language The school provides a bilingual environment with instruction in English and Arabic, but explicit EAL programs are not described in public materials.	English as an additional language Ghada Ali is listed as a Bilingual Programme Coordinator, indicating formal EAL/bilingual support within the school.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the PSE programme, counselling sessions, and a safeguarding team.	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	Safeguarding A dedicated safeguarding team works with stakeholders to raise awareness, educate, and guide leadership on safeguarding.	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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	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.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes sports pitches and a gymnasium to support physical education and sports activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	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.	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	Extra curricular facilities There are 75 extracurricular activities offered.	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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	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	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.	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	Parent teacher association 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.	Parent teacher association 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.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	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.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	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.	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	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.	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	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.	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	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.	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.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual.	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	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.	Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) accreditations; the school is an accredited CAIE partner.
Admissions	Admissions
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.	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.
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