British School Muscat vs Muscat International School By Amity

	B British School Muscat Muscat, Oman	M Muscat International School By Amity Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 4,240 - 10,280	Fees / year OMR 3,680 - 7,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 970
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location British School Muscat is in Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, central Muscat, Oman. The campus sits in the heart of the city near the Ruwi area and is easily accessible from most parts of Muscat. The mailing address is PO Box 1907, Ruwi 112, 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 serves children aged 3–18, from Nursery through to Year 13, including a Sixth Form Centre. It offers a through-structure with Primary and Senior School divisions. The campus resources include facilities such as a 500-seat theatre and a Sixth Form Centre.	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 British School Muscat is a co-educational, not-for-profit international school that operates as a day school (no boarding is indicated). It is governed as a not-for-profit institution and welcomes boys and girls.	School type The school is a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The student body is multinational, with pupils from over 60 nationalities represented. The Primary School notes a vibrant, multicultural community of over sixty nationalities; there is no publicly published, exact local-to-international ratio.	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 The school provides Learning Support across four areas—speech and communication, cognition and learning, emotional/behavioural, and sensory/physical. Support is offered within the classroom and in specialist sessions as needed, with links to external specialists such as speech therapists and educational psychologists. The admissions process considers individual learning needs and how they can be met within the mainstream curriculum.	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 The institution operates as a British international school and follows the English National Curriculum. It presents itself as a British international school serving a diverse expatriate community.	Country affiliation The school follows the English National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not stated; the school is described as secular with no specific religious ethos published.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated.
School day structure	School day structure The School Day starts at 7:30am for Foundation Stage through to Year 13, with variations by phase. Foundation Stage 1 finishes at 12:30pm, FS2–KS1 finish around 1:30pm, KS2 finishes at 2:00pm, and Years 7–13 finish at 2:00pm. Drop-off begins as early as 7:00am (7:10am for Foundation Stage).	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 A school bus service operates, including a route between Al Mouj and the British School Muscat. For details, contact the Primary or Senior Offices to discuss routes, timings, and costs.	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 Application and enrolment fees - Assessment fee: OMR 50, payable on or before the assessment day. - Reservation fee: OMR 300, payable once a place has been offered and due within 14 days of the offer; this amount is deducted from the first term's fees. If the offered place is not taken up the Reservation Fee is forfeited. - Refundable deposit: OMR 100, payable with the first term's fees; refundable when the student leaves provided one month's written notice before the end of the term of departure has been given, all books and resources are returned and all fees are paid up to date. Tuition fees (per term by year group and annual total) All tuition fees are payable in Omani Rials (OMR). - FS1 (age 3–4): Term 1 OMR 1,696; Term 2 OMR 1,272; Term 3 OMR 1,272; Annual total OMR 4,240. - FS2 (age 4–5): Term 1 OMR 2,120; Term 2 OMR 1,590; Term 3 OMR 1,590; Annual total OMR 5,300. - KS1 (Years 1–2, age 5–7): Term 1 OMR 2,282; Term 2 OMR 1,711; Term 3 OMR 1,711; Annual total OMR 5,705. - KS2 (Years 3–6, age 7–11): Term 1 OMR 2,368; Term 2 OMR 1,776; Term 3 OMR 1,776; Annual total OMR 5,920. - KS3 (Years 7–9, age 11–14): Term 1 OMR 3,262; Term 2 OMR 2,446; Term 3 OMR 2,446; Annual total OMR 8,155. - KS4 (Years 10–11, age 14–16): Term 1 OMR 3,664; Term 2 OMR 2,748; Term 3 OMR 2,748; Annual total OMR 9,160. - KS5 (Years 12–13, age 16–18): Term 1 OMR 4,112; Term 2 OMR 3,084; Term 3 OMR 3,084; Annual total OMR 10,280. Infrastructure fee (new-pupil levy schedule) - An infrastructure fee of OMR 300 per term is payable for each term for the first nine terms at the school (FS2 upwards), up to a maximum total of OMR 2,700. Infrastructure fee is payable termly with fees. The Infrastructure Fee is deferred for children entering FS1 until entry into FS2 and is assessed at the applicable rate for that academic year. - Family discounts on the infrastructure fee: for a third child the fee is reduced to OMR 225 per term (25%); for a fourth child the infrastructure fee is waived (Zero). The published payment schedule shows the termly breakdown and totals per child. Billing schedule and payment terms - All fees must be paid in full on or before the first day of term. Invoices are issued at least two weeks before the end of the previous term. - All fees are payable in OMR. The school states that if a student leaves before the end of term, no refund will be considered. - Discount: a 5% discount is applied for payment of the full annual tuition fees on or before the first day of Term 1. - Instalments: payment by instalments is possible only by prior agreement and incurs a 5% charge (to be agreed in advance). Late payment penalties and charges - 5% flat-rate penalty for late payment on the first occasion. - 10% flat-rate penalty for late payment on the second occasion. - 15% flat-rate penalty for late payment on the third occasion. Other charges and additional costs - Supplemental charges apply for school residential trips, some after-school activities and for external examinations (including GCSE, A/S, BTEC, A Levels); these charges may include postage and invigilation and may include additional postage costs for return of scripts, university admissions, and submission of Common Entrance papers. - Uniform: the school operates a uniform shop and BSM uniform is available to purchase from ZAKS; parents may also buy uniform from other retailers and a second-hand rail is operated with proceeds to the PFA. A Uniform Shop price list is published for items; costs for uniform items are separate to tuition and are charged to parents at purchase. - Transport, lunches and specific voluntary services or activities may carry separate charges (these items are commonly charged in addition to tuition where applicable). Supplemental activity and trip charges are specifically noted by the school as additional to tuition. Boarding fees - The British School Muscat operates as a day school; there are no boarding provisions or boarding fees. Refunds and forfeiture - The Reservation Fee (OMR 300) will be forfeited if an offered place is not subsequently taken up. - The OMR 100 refundable deposit is refundable on departure provided written notice (one month before the end of the term of departure) has been given, all books and school resources have been returned and all fees are paid up to date. - No refund is considered for tuition if a student leaves before the end of term. Fee payment options and processing - Credit and debit card payments are processed via third-party payment processors; the school's privacy and terms material makes clear the school does not itself store card details and that third-party processors handle card account information. - The school issues invoices in advance of each term; instalment arrangements may be agreed in advance (subject to the 5% instalment charge). Invoices and the school billing process are the mechanism used to instruct parents on payment. Notes on additional incidental charges - Costs for individual optional or variable items (example: extended extra-curricular programmes, optional trips, examination entry fees, instrument hire, private tuition, or special project materials) are charged separately and vary by activity; the school explicitly warns that such supplemental charges will apply where relevant.	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.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding is not offered at British School Muscat. The school operates as a not-for-profit British international school for pupils aged 3–18. There is no information about boarding facilities or options listed on the site.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement BSM has a simple uniform that changes slightly as pupils progress through the school. All students from Foundation Stage to Year 11 wear the school uniform; Sixth Form students follow the Sixth Form dress code. Uniform can be purchased from the ZAKS Uniform Shop (Al Muzn Mall near Al Mouj) or from other retailers; the Uniform Shop stocks a range of clothing including swimwear, bags, hats, sportswear and house shirts, and there is a second-hand rail.	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 —	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 BSM uses a house system. The uniform includes house shirts, indicating house identity within the school. The site does not publish house names or competition details.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Governance is provided by a Board of Governors with representation from the business community, parents and staff; the President of the School is the British Ambassador, whose representative attends Board meetings. The school is a not-for-profit institution; there are no owners or shareholders receiving profits, and fee income is used to operate and develop the school.	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 British School Muscat delivers the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage (ages 3-5) through to Key Stage 5. Foundation Stage uses the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and Key Stage 1–2 curriculum is the English National Curriculum adapted for an international context, with specialist lessons in PE, Swimming and Music, and language provision including French from Year 3–4 and Arabic introduced in upper KS2. In Senior School (Key Stages 3-5), the programme aligns with the National Curriculum, with GCSEs offered in Years 10-11 and a pathway to Post-16 study; the KS4 materials describe GCSE and Level 2 BTEC qualifications and a typical 9-subject load including core English and Maths plus a modern foreign language and three option subjects. Years 7–9 provide a broad KS3 curriculum across English, Maths, Science, MFL, PSHE, PE, and creative subjects such as Art, Computing, Drama, Design Technology, Geography, History and Music, all underpinned by High Performance Learning and a strong feedback culture. Post-16 options include A Levels and Level 3 BTECs, with entry typically requiring five GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, and students usually studying four post-16 subjects.	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.
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 Pastoral Care provides personal and pastoral support as a core element of SEL at British School Muscat. It covers personal and social development and well-being, helping students build self-esteem, interact effectively with others, and participate in society. The school aims for a broad and balanced curriculum to support these aims, and the British School Overseas inspection notes that students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. Learning Support complements SEL by addressing emotional/behavioural needs within a four-area framework and by monitoring progress with parental involvement. The school teaches in English and emphasizes inclusive support to enable all students to access the curriculum.	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) BSM Learning Support covers four areas of learning: speech and communication, cognition and learning, emotional/behavioural, and sensory and physical. Support is provided within the classroom and in separate specialist classes as required, and English is the language of instruction. The Learning Support team works with specialists including speech therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists in Oman and overseas. Pupils' progress is carefully monitored with consultation and feedback to parents. The school notes that it cannot provide one-to-one full-time support for any pupil and may not be able to support pupils with significant difficulties or complex needs. When considering admissions, where there is evidence of additional educational need, discussions and appropriate assessments are carried out before an offer is made, and individual learning needs should largely be met within the mainstream classroom.	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 English is the language of instruction at British School Muscat. The Learning Support team is highly experienced in supporting children who speak two or more languages. Pupils receive support both within the classroom and in separate specialist classes as necessary. The approach is inclusive, with multilingual learners supported within the mainstream and through targeted assistance as appropriate. For new entrants to English, the Admissions policy states that children will be immersed in English throughout their day, and may need time to adjust to using English socially and academically.	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 health and wellbeing are addressed as part of the safeguarding framework at British School Muscat. If a staff member has concerns about a student's mental health, the concern is logged in CPOMS and escalated to the Safeguarding Team, which coordinates with the Pastoral Team to support the student via an Individual Support Plan. The Safeguarding Policy notes that the safeguarding and pastoral teams are supported by the school counsellor, Salma Ali, who can be contacted through the Primary or Senior School Office. The Wellbeing of pupils is supported through safeguarding processes and access to counselling where appropriate. The policy also provides a Wellbeing Button on the Student Portal to contact the pastoral care 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 British School Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, with clear procedures in place to support children, families and staff. The Designated Safeguarding Persons (DSPs) at the school are: Saima Akhtar (Deputy Head of Primary School, Designated Safeguarding Lead), Robert Hughes (Deputy Head of Senior School, Designated Safeguarding Lead), Gemma O'Sullivan (Primary School Deputy DSL) and Chris Short (Senior School Deputy DSL). All staff receive safeguarding training on an annual basis. A member of the Board of Governors serves as safeguarding link between the school and the board. The Safeguarding Policy is dated September 2025 and is reviewed annually (next due September 2026).	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 The school has a campus in Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat. The campus features an award-winning facility that has been upgraded over the past decade. The complex includes a theatre/auditorium, a floodlit all-weather pitch with spectator grandstand, three large multi-purpose halls and two large sports halls. It also houses a dance studio, three swimming pools, a health centre run by professional nurses, large outdoor playgrounds and shaded lunch areas. Two well-resourced libraries, ten science laboratories and specialist facilities for art, design technology, drama, music, media and computing support teaching and learning.	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 school has a large floodlit all-weather pitch with spectator grandstand. There are two large sports halls. There are three swimming pools: a 25m x 8-lane pool, a 25m x 4-lane pool and a learner pool. A dance studio is available for movement and dance training. The facilities support a comprehensive physical education and sport programme from Foundation Stage through Sixth Form.	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 Ten state-of-the-art science laboratories. The campus includes a 500-seat theatre and a university-style Sixth Form Centre. Two well-resourced libraries. Specialist facilities for art, design technology, drama, music, media and computing.	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 The school runs community clubs that take place at BSM. Examples include BSM Music Hub, BSM Marlins (swimming) and BSM Marlins Masters (adult swimming) and BSM Marlins Swim School. Hoops provides basketball for children aged 5–18, on Saturday mornings in the BSM Sports Hall. BAM Performance offers specialist dance training, and Muscat Flames provides netball for BSM students. BSM Marlins is an elite swimming squad with year-round training and multiple squads, including a development squad and a fitness squad.	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 British School Muscat originated as Muscat English Speaking School, opening in 1971 in the house of the BP Manager in Riyam with three children and one qualified teacher. It moved first to the old Consulate Club near the British Embassy and then to a new site in Darsait in 1972, as HM Inspectors visited that year to review British practice. Firms in the business community formed Subscribers who applied for a Royal Charter, which Sultan Qaboos granted on 3 May 1973, after which the school began welcoming pupils from many countries. In 1988 the 15th charter anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the present site were celebrated with the official opening of the new building by Sayyid Thuwainy bin Shihab. Since then the campus has expanded with key facilities including a swimming pool (1991), senior classrooms (1993), a nurse's room (1994), a Sixth Form Centre upgrade (1998; expanded 2017) and the Oryx Theatre (2020), while the school continues to operate as a not-for-profit British international school.	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 BSM hosts a diverse international community, with students representing more than 60 nationalities. The school runs a broad enrichment program and after‑school clubs, including music, swimming, basketball, dance, martial arts, netball, languages and Model United Nations, with many opportunities open to the wider Muscat community. Dutch language and other partnerships run on site through external providers, integrating families into school life. The on‑site theatre, dance studios and multiple sports facilities support performances and community events that involve families and local residents.	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 An Association of Parents and Friends formed early in the school's history and assisted with moving furniture and equipment when the school relocated to the Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos site in 1978. This parent body evolved into a formal association that actively supports fundraising and community events. In 2018 the BSM community organized major charity events, including a 24-hour Run, Pink Day and the International Community Fair, with donations raised for local and international charities; reports record a total of nearly 13,000 Omani Rials raised. Proceeds supported organisations such as the Association for Early Intervention for Children and other Oman-based charities. Parents and staff volunteer at events and act as a liaison between families and the school, reinforcing a collaborative, not-for-profit approach to school life.	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 After-school clubs support academic development and intellectual curiosity. The programme includes Model United Nations, World Scholars Cup, and Languages, as well as Science, Computing, and Design Technology. Other options include Chess, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music, Photography, Sailing, Speedstacks and Yoga.	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 Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music and Photography are part of the enrichment programme. The school provides opportunities to develop creative interests through performance and exhibitions.	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 Languages clubs are included in enrichment, and global learning opportunities include Model United Nations and World Scholars Cup.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Board Games, Chess, Speedstacks, Yoga and other clubs form part of after-school activities alongside sport.	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 —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is introduced in Years 7 and 8. It includes residential and Edventure trips and supports personal discovery, independence and community involvement.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport is central to the enrichment programme, with Swimming as a key activity in the curriculum and after school. The BSM Marlins offer elite squads and a Swim School open to the wider community, including adults and children of all levels.	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 English is the language of instruction and the English National Curriculum is followed. The school delivers English-language teaching; Arabic and French are taught as languages. In Year 3-4, specialist lessons include French, and Arabic is introduced; in Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5-6), Arabic and French are taught by specialists. The school provides English language development and EAL support for students learning English as an additional language.	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 —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Children who are new to English at admission are immersed in English throughout their day. Learning Support provides targeted English language development and additional support as needed. Staff are experienced in supporting multilingual learners within an international context.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Applications are accepted at all points during the school year. The admissions team aims to keep the process straightforward. Campus visits can be arranged on request. Reach out if relocating to Muscat or moving within the city. 2. Before applying, read the Home School Agreement and Admissions Policy. To apply, complete the BSM Application Form and the BSM Medical Information form. Provide copies of the child's passport, Oman Resident Card, a passport photo, the latest school report, and copies of both parents' passports and Oman Resident Cards. 3. After submission, we check space for the preferred start date. If space is unavailable, the child is placed on the waiting list. You will be notified by email within 5 working days. The school reserves the right to withdraw an offer if an Oman Resident Card is not provided prior to starting. 4. Entry criteria include attitudes and values that match the BSM Learning Ethos, the ability to thrive in a high achieving environment, and a family engaged with the child's education and English language development. The school teaches on the English National Curriculum and all lessons are taught in English, with EAL and SEND support as available. New entrants to English are immersed in English and may need time to adjust.	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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Waitlist	Waitlist There are waiting lists for some year groups. Status of waiting lists is discussed with admissions.	Waitlist —
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