Assafwah International School – Al Ansab Branch vs Assafwah International School – Al Mawaleh Branch
Assafwah International School – Al Ansab Branch and Assafwah International School – Al Mawaleh Branch are both in Muscat, about 16 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels programmes, and Assafwah International School – Al Ansab Branch also offers Cambridge (Primary) and Bespoke. Published annual fees are close, at OMR 1,340 - 3,090 for Assafwah International School – Al Ansab Branch and OMR 1,340 - 3,090 for Assafwah International School – Al Mawaleh Branch. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. Both keep typical class sizes around 21.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
21
Typical class size
21
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Opened
Opened
2000
Opened
2000
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
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Location
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Stages
Stages
Classes from kindergarten to grade 12; Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A levels) and bilingual system (Ministry of Education of Oman).
Stages
Classes from kindergarten to grade 12; Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A levels) and bilingual system (Ministry of Education of Oman).
School type
School type
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School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Oman
Country affiliation
Oman
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Sunday through Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees - No separate application or registration fee is published for the Al Ansab branch.
Tuition fees (per term and annual total) by year group - Kindergarten 1 (KG1): Installment dates published (First: September 1; Second: January 1; Third: April 1). Specific KG1 fee amounts are not published. - Kindergarten 2 (KG2): Installment dates published (First: September 1; Second: January 1; Third: April 1). Specific KG2 fee amounts are not published. - Grade 1: First instalment OMR 450; Second instalment OMR 450; Third instalment OMR 440 — Annual total OMR 1,340. - Grade 2: First instalment OMR 480; Second instalment OMR 480; Third instalment OMR 480 — Annual total OMR 1,440. - Grade 3: First instalment OMR 565; Second instalment OMR 565; Third instalment OMR 410 — Annual total OMR 1,540. - Grade 4: First instalment OMR 650; Second instalment OMR 650; Third instalment OMR 543 — Annual total OMR 1,843. - Grade 5: First instalment OMR 670; Second instalment OMR 670; Third instalment OMR 650 — Annual total OMR 1,990. - Grade 6: First instalment OMR 720; Second instalment OMR 720; Third instalment OMR 700 — Annual total OMR 2,140. - Grade 7: First instalment OMR 750; Second instalment OMR 750; Third instalment OMR 740 — Annual total OMR 2,240. - Grade 8: First instalment OMR 820; Second instalment OMR 820; Third instalment OMR 807 — Annual total OMR 2,447. - Grade 9: First instalment OMR 880; Second instalment OMR 880; Third instalment OMR 880 — Annual total OMR 2,640. - Grade 10: First instalment OMR 1,030; Second instalment OMR 1,030; Third instalment OMR 1,030 — Annual total OMR 3,090. - Grade 11: First instalment OMR 1,090; Second instalment OMR 1,090; Third instalment OMR 810 — Annual total OMR 2,990. - Grade 12: First instalment OMR 1,030; Second instalment OMR 1,030; Third instalment OMR 1,030 — Annual total OMR 3,090.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard instalment dates: First instalment due September 1, Second instalment due January 1, Third instalment due April 1. - Payment frequency options published: full payment (by a deadline described as before the first semester ends) or split across three instalments (across the school year). - Early-payment incentive: a one-time OMR 200 discount for paying all fees in cash upfront. - Sibling discounts: 5% off annual fees for the first sibling and 10% off for the second sibling; only one sibling discount may be applied per family. - Withdrawal / refund-related rule published: if withdrawal occurs before January 15, 60% of the fees are due; after January 15, full fees are due. This is the school's stated withdrawal policy. - Registration requirement: students must be registered on the Ministry of Education (MOE) portal and fees paid before March 1st to attend.
Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the Al Ansab branch; the school's fees information covers day-school tuition and related services only.
Other costs and additional fees - Transportation (annual options by zone and direction): - One way — Zone 1: OMR 210. - One way — Zone 2: OMR 280. - Two way — Zone 1: OMR 300. - Two way — Zone 2: OMR 400. - Books: the published annual fees description specifies that books and learning materials are covered as part of the annual school fees. - Uniforms, exam registration charges, extracurricular elective fees and any one-off admission deposits are not itemised as separate amounts in the published fee schedule.
Refund information - The published withdrawal policy sets the financial consequence for withdrawal from the school: withdrawals before January 15 require payment of 60% of fees; withdrawals after January 15 incur the full fees. This is the school's stated refund/withdrawal term.
Fee payment options (methods) - The published fee information lists the permitted payment timing and instalment arrangements (full payment, three instalments) and offers a cash-upfront discount, but it does not publish detailed payment method channels (for example, specific acceptance of credit card, bank transfer or online payment portals). For the available payment timing and discount details, see the school's fee notes.
Fee details
Application / Registration Fees
- No separate application or registration fee is published.
Tuition fees — per term (installment) and annual total by year group
- Kindergarten 1 (KG1): installment dates given (First: September 1; Second: January 1; Third: April 1); fee amounts are not published.
- Kindergarten 2 (KG2): installment dates given (First: September 1; Second: January 1; Third: April 1); fee amounts are not published.
- Grade 1: First Installment (September 1): OMR 450; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 450; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 440 — Annual total OMR 1,340.
- Grade 2: First Installment (September 1): OMR 480; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 480; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 480 — Annual total OMR 1,440.
- Grade 3: First Installment (September 1): OMR 565; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 565; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 410 — Annual total OMR 1,540.
- Grade 4: First Installment (September 1): OMR 650; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 650; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 543 — Annual total OMR 1,843.
- Grade 5: First Installment (September 1): OMR 670; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 670; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 650 — Annual total OMR 1,990.
- Grade 6: First Installment (September 1): OMR 720; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 720; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 700 — Annual total OMR 2,140.
- Grade 7: First Installment (September 1): OMR 750; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 750; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 740 — Annual total OMR 2,240.
- Grade 8: First Installment (September 1): OMR 820; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 820; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 807 — Annual total OMR 2,447.
- Grade 9: First Installment (September 1): OMR 880; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 880; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 880 — Annual total OMR 2,640.
- Grade 10: First Installment (September 1): OMR 1,030; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 1,030; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 1,030 — Annual total OMR 3,090.
- Grade 11: First Installment (September 1): OMR 1,090; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 1,090; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 810 — Annual total OMR 2,990.
- Grade 12: First Installment (September 1): OMR 1,030; Second Installment (January 1): OMR 1,030; Third Installment (April 1): OMR 1,030 — Annual total OMR 3,090.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard installment schedule: three payments per academic year with due dates shown as First Installment: September 1; Second Installment: January 1; Third Installment: April 1.
- Payment options offered: full payment or a three‑installment plan. Full payment must be completed before the first semester ends. An early payment option (cash upfront) qualifies for an OMR 200 discount. Cash payment is explicitly referenced for the early payment discount.
- Sibling discount: 5% off annual fees for the first sibling, 10% off annual fees for the second sibling (only one sibling discount can be applied per family).
Transportation and other recurring fees
- Transportation fees (per year): One Way Zone 1: OMR 210; One Way Zone 2: OMR 280; Two Way Zone 1: OMR 300; Two Way Zone 2: OMR 400. Transportation is charged in addition to tuition if the service is taken.
- Books and basic learning materials are included in the components described as covered by the annual school fees. Separate textbook or consumables charges are not listed as mandatory separate fees in the published schedule.
- Uniform fees and other optional extras (for example after‑school activities or exam entry fees) are not published as fixed mandatory items in the standard fee schedule. If you require an itemised uniform or optional‑service price, it is not listed in the standard fee breakdown.
Boarding
- Boarding is not offered or listed; no boarding fees are published.
Refund / withdrawal terms
- Withdrawal policy (fee liability on withdrawal): if a student is withdrawn before January 15, 60% of the annual fees remain due; withdrawal after January 15 results in the full annual fees becoming due.
Fee payment methods
- Payment methods specifically listed are: full payment (with early cash payment discount) or the three‑installment plan. Cash payment is explicitly referenced for the early payment discount. No specific mention of credit‑card or bank‑transfer procedures is published in the standard fee schedule.
Contact for branch / billing enquiries
- Al‑Mawaleh branch contact: Telephone OMR +968 24536066; email mawaleh@assafwah.net. Main office and central billing contacts are provided for fee queries.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Classes from kindergarten to grade 12. The Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A levels) and Bilingual system (Ministry of Education of Oman) are followed.
Curriculum details
The Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE, AS & A Levels) and a bilingual system with the Ministry of Education of Oman. Classes run from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
