Al Sahwa Schools vs Muscat International School By Amity

	A Al Sahwa Schools Muscat, Oman	M Muscat International School By Amity Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 2,250 - 4,750	Fees / year OMR 3,680 - 7,500
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
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Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Omani Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,100	Pupils 970
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
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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 Muscat International School By Amity is in the Qurum district of Muscat, on Al Shati Street opposite Qurum Natural Park. The campus is in central Muscat with good access to major roads and local neighbourhoods. The area is residential and family-friendly, with parks and amenities nearby.
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 school is structured into Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2), Primary (Y1–Y6), and Secondary (Y7–Sixth Form). This mirrors the English-style progression from early years through to sixth form.
School type	School type The school is co-educational. Instruction is in English and Arabic, and the staff comprises multiple nationalities.	School type The school is a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix MIS describes its student community as diverse with students from multiple nationalities; exact counts, the most common nationality, and the local-to-international ratio are not published.
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 The school describes an inclusive learning environment that recognises diverse learning needs and preferences. Specific SEN provisions are not detailed in publicly available MIS materials.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No formal country-specific affiliation is stated. The school operates as an IB World School in Oman.	Country affiliation The school follows the English National Curriculum.
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 indicated.
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 School days run Sunday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm; Saturdays operate 7:30am to 12:30pm.
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 Transport is provided by an outsourced school transport provider; an extensive fleet of buses is available and parents can register interest with the Admissions Team.
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 Registration / Application Fees - A one-time non-refundable registration fee of OMR 300 is charged for all new admissions to secure a child's place. - A non-refundable re-enrolment deposit of OMR 450 is requested during the third term for returning students; this deposit is adjusted against the following year's fees. Tuition fees — Annual and per-term (Academic Year 2025–2026) - FS1: Annual OMR 3,680 — Per term OMR 1,226.67 (annual ÷ 3). - FS2: Annual OMR 4,200 — Per term OMR 1,400.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 1: Annual OMR 4,750 — Per term OMR 1,583.33 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 2: Annual OMR 4,750 — Per term OMR 1,583.33 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 3: Annual OMR 4,750 — Per term OMR 1,583.33 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 4: Annual OMR 4,750 — Per term OMR 1,583.33 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 5: Annual OMR 4,750 — Per term OMR 1,583.33 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 6: Annual OMR 5,250 — Per term OMR 1,750.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 7: Annual OMR 5,250 — Per term OMR 1,750.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 8: Annual OMR 5,250 — Per term OMR 1,750.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 9: Annual OMR 6,300 — Per term OMR 2,100.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 10: Annual OMR 6,300 — Per term OMR 2,100.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 11: Annual OMR 6,300 — Per term OMR 2,100.00 (annual ÷ 3). - Year 12: Annual OMR 7,500 — Per term OMR 2,500.00 (annual ÷ 3). (Note: the school offers the option to pay the full year in one payment or to pay term-wise; the per-term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three based on the school academic calendar.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition fees are due on or before 10 working days before the start of each term. An invoice is issued upon confirmation of admission and parents must ensure fees are paid before the student joins classes. - Parents may pay the full year in one payment or opt to pay term-wise. Fees for a student enrolling mid-term are charged on a pro-rata basis from the student's start date. - Withdrawals must be submitted in writing to the Admissions Officer and a 30-day notification period is required. Refund information - Refund processing requires a minimum of 30 working days from receipt of a complete signed withdrawal form with supporting documents. - Where a student has attended during the term the school retains a portion of tuition as follows: if attendance was 1–3 weeks, the school retains the value of one full month; if attendance was more than 3 weeks up to 6 weeks, the school retains the value of two full months; if attendance was more than 6 weeks during the term, the school retains the value of the full term. Boarding - Boarding is not provided. The school operates as a day school and offers an outsourced bus service for pupils; any bus service is charged separately. Other costs and fees - Uniforms, transport, ministry textbooks, external examinations, digital tools, school trips and excursions, after-school programmes, meal plans and extracurricular activities carry additional charges. - Uniform items and prices are published; example items and prices include: polo T-shirt OMR 10.50–11.00, trousers/skorts OMR 10.50–13.65, shirts OMR 10.50–12.55, blazer OMR 39.50, PE kit items OMR 9.45–16.00, swim items OMR 4.70–16.00. Uniforms are available for purchase on campus in August or via the school supplier online. - Transport is provided through an outsourced provider; fees and routes are administered separately by the Admissions/Transport team. No fixed transport rates are published on the fees page. Payment methods and bank details - Accepted payment methods: Cash, cheque, bank transfer and credit/debit card. Cheques should be made payable to Muscat Education Services LLC. Payments can also be made in person at the school cashier. - Bank transfer details (payments should be made in OMR): Account Name: Muscat Education Services LLC; Account No: 0102-052629-001; IBAN: OM670370000102052629001; SWIFT: AUBO OM RU ALH; Branch: Wattaya Branch; Bank: Ahli Islamic. Parents should include the student's registration number or name with all transfers. Consequences of non-payment - Non-payment may lead to withholding of report cards and transfer certificates, suspension from school or suspension of access to digital resources until outstanding dues are settled. Families will receive notification emails before suspension procedures are applied. If any figures above require reference to the original published material, the numeric values and procedures above are taken from the school's current published fee schedule, fee policy, uniform price list and academic calendar for the 2025–2026 academic year.
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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 required for all year groups. They are sold on the school premises before the start of the Academic Year, with prices listed in the uniform guidelines.
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 The campus includes a cafeteria on site; no published details are provided about specific menus, hot meals, dietary options, or snack facilities.
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 Muscat International School By Amity is governed by Muscat Education Services LLC and is part of the Amity Education Group, a global network of international schools.
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 Muscat International School By Amity follows the National Curriculum for England, enhanced for the Omani context and supported by the Cambridge programme of study. Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with play-based, child-centred learning across seven areas, plus specialist Arabic, Physical Education and swimming, and See, Say, Write phonics. In Primary (Y1–Y6), Key Stage 1 emphasizes literacy and numeracy with See, Say, Write, and includes Computing, Music, PE, Arabic A/B, Islamic Studies for Muslim students and Arabic Social Studies. Key Stage 2 adds subject-specialist teaching, introduces French in Years 5–6, and includes an enhanced PSHE programme with continuous assessment and external tests such as CAT4, NGRT, PASS and GL Assessments. Secondary offers Key Stage 3 aligned to Cambridge International specifications, Cambridge iGCSE in Years 9–10, and Cambridge A Levels in Years 11–12, with Omani GED as an alternative pathway and IPQ available as an additional qualification. A dedicated university guidance service supports progression to higher education at leading universities worldwide.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression A dedicated university guidance service supports progression to higher education at leading universities worldwide.
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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 pastoral care at the heart of Muscat International School By Amity, with a safe, happy environment and an extensive extra-curricular programme designed to build resilience, and staff are described as pastoral guides.
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 school describes inclusive learning and an entitlement to a learning experience that respects diversity and removes barriers, but it does not publicly disclose specific SEN provisions or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the PSE programme, counselling sessions, and a safeguarding team.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through pastoral care and a safe environment; the Principal states pastoral care is at the heart of the school and that extra-curricular activities help to develop resilience.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding A dedicated safeguarding team works with stakeholders to raise awareness, educate, and guide leadership on safeguarding.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed in the context of pastoral care and a safe environment, but MIS materials do not publish explicit safeguarding policies on the site.
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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 Muscat International School By Amity operates on a brand-new campus on a 30,000 sqm plot with state-of-the-art facilities across Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary. The facilities are designed to support a broad curriculum in academics, arts and sports and to inspire learning inside and outside the classroom. Premium features include technology-enabled classrooms, a 250-seat Grand Auditorium, temperature-controlled pools, an 11-a-side football field, a circuit running track, an indoor multi-sport hall, outdoor courts, art and music studios, science and ICT laboratories, a Black Box Theatre, a cafeteria, and primary and secondary libraries. The environment fosters inquisitiveness, creativity, and innovation.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes sports pitches and a gymnasium to support physical education and sports activities.	Sports facilities Sport facilities include a football field (11-a-side), a 350m running track, an indoor multisport hall, and swimming pools.
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 Academic facilities include spacious, technology-enabled classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, and libraries for primary and secondary. Additional spaces include art and music studios, a Black Box Theatre, and a makers room for design thinking and project-based learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities There are 75 extracurricular activities offered.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a broad extra-curricular programme with clubs, societies, publications, and intra- and inter-school competitions. A vibrant performing arts programme and extensive sports participation are part of the offering, enabling creative and athletic enrichment beyond classwork.
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 Muscat International School By Amity was established in 1989. It became part of the Amity Education Group through a merger that integrated MIS into a global network of Amity schools. The current brand-new campus in Qurum hosts state-of-the-art facilities to support a contemporary international education. The school follows the National Curriculum of England, adapted to meet the needs of its international student community in Muscat. As part of Amity, MIS benefits from the group's global reach and access to Amity's worldwide network of campuses and programs.
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 Muscat International School By Amity hosts a diverse international community with 54 nationalities represented. The brand-new 30,000 square metre campus in Qurum offers facilities such as a 250-seat grand auditorium, science and ICT labs, an art studio, a music studio and other specialist spaces. The co-curricular program emphasizes sport and performing arts, with opportunities to participate during and after school. Alumni progress to universities worldwide, reflecting the school's focus on global opportunities.
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 engagement is coordinated through the school's Parent Relations Executive (PRE), who serves as a primary contact for families. The PRE handles communications, event coordination, and responses to parent inquiries. Public events for families include school tours and open days, organized in collaboration with the Admissions team. The school's performing arts and sport programs provide occasions for parent involvement in arts events and competitions. An academic calendar published by MIS outlines term dates and holidays to help families plan participation in events.
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 Muscat International School by Amity follows the National Curriculum of England. It offers Foundation Stage (FS1 & FS2), Primary (Y1–Y6) and Secondary (Y7–Sixth Form). The curriculum balances subject knowledge with critical thinking and problem solving, and emphasizes independence and responsibility. The school provides university counselling and supports graduates to progress to higher education worldwide, with alumni placements in universities across the Middle East, the UK, Canada, the USA and Europe.
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 Muscat International School by Amity offers a comprehensive performing arts programme, including music, drama and dance. Facilities include an auditorium, black box theatre, a dance studio and a well‑equipped music department with practice rooms and rehearsal spaces, supporting students to develop creativity, self‑expression and collaboration.
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 Co-curricular activities form a core part of the MIS by Amity experience, with a structured programme across Foundation Stage to Secondary. Activities run during the day and after school and cover sport and enrichment programmes, enabling students to explore talents and develop new interests. The programme is designed to identify talents and passions and nurture them over time.
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 —
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 —
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 Pastoral care sits at the heart of MIS by Amity. The school provides a safe, happy environment where students are supported by caring staff, and independence, questioning and life‑long learning are encouraged. An extensive extra‑curricular programme supports well‑being through sport and the creative arts.
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 The school follows the National Curriculum for England, enhanced to reflect the Omani context and supported by the Cambridge programme of study. Arabic is taught as a subject (Arabic A and B) and Arabic Social Studies; Islamic Studies is provided for Muslim students. French is introduced as a Modern Foreign Language in Years 5 and 6. In the Foundation Stage, specialist lessons in Arabic support early language development.
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 —
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 1. Step 1: Submit an Online Inquiry Form and follow the steps to complete the online application. 2. Step 2: The Admissions team will contact you to schedule a play-based observation or an assessment for your child. 3. Step 3: The Admissions team confirms the outcome of your application, usually within 48 hours. Moving between schools is supported; new students are onboarded throughout the academic year. Admissions documents required: birth certificate, immunisation record, passport photo, passport copy, current school/nursery progress report, primary guardian passport copy, and a passport photo of the parent or authorised pickup. After an offer is accepted, enrollment information is provided to the parents. Operational hours: Sunday to Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm; Saturday 7:30am–12:30pm.
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