Cheltenham Muscat vs Muscat International School By Amity

	C Cheltenham Muscat Muscat, Oman	M Muscat International School By Amity Muscat, Oman
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year OMR 3,899 - 8,111	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	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 970
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
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Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Cheltenham Muscat is located in Al Bandar, Muscat, Oman. The campus sits on a 45,000 square metre site within the Al Bandar Masterplan, a large mixed-use development near residential areas. It is in close proximity to Muscat International Airport and City Centre Muscat, with straightforward road access.	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 is structured in three bands: Pre-Prep (KG1–Grade 2), Prep (Grade 2–Grade 8), and Senior (Grade 8–Grade 12). This progression covers early years through to the end of secondary schooling.	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 Cheltenham Muscat is a co-educational British international day school.	School type The school is a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Enrollment is reported around 700–800 pupils with representation from about 50–60 nationalities. The most common nationalities are Omani and British. The international mix reflects the school's British international profile and its location in Muscat.	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 English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a Learning Support Department. Pupil needs are addressed through EAL group and one-to-one provision, and every learner in need receives an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with opportunities for tailored, small-group support; some specialist EAL tuition may incur additional charges.	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 school is affiliated with the United Kingdom through the Cheltenham College family of international schools and offers a British curriculum (IGCSEs, A Levels, or GED).	Country affiliation The school follows the English National Curriculum.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is stated in official materials.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated.
School day structure	School day structure KG1–Grade 2 start at 7:15am with 7:30am registration; collection is at 2:00pm, with after-school activities or paid academy options. Grades 3–12 start at 7:15am with 7:30am registration; collection is at 3:45pm, with optional after-school activities from 4:00pm onward.	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 for KG1 through Grade 12. Routes cover areas across Muscat including Al Mouj, Mawaleh, Al Hail, Mabella, Bawshar, Al Ansab, Qurum, Khoud, Al Athaiba, Ghubra, and Al Khuwair. A bus-tracking application allows parents to monitor journeys and request absences; for more info, contact the transport team.	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 Overview (academic year 2025–26) - All fees below are charged in OMR and apply to the 2025–26 academic year. Application, assessment and deposit - Application fee (new pupils): OMR 150 — one-off, non-refundable. - Assessment fee (per applicant): OMR 200 — refundable only if a place is not offered. - Place-holding deposit to secure an offer: 40% of the first term's fees, non-refundable and payable within 10 working days of the offer; the deposit is deducted from the first term's fees. Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual total) — Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior - KG 1: Term 1 OMR 1,560; Term 2 OMR 1,560; Term 3 OMR 779; Total per year OMR 3,899. - KG 2: Term 1 OMR 1,783; Term 2 OMR 1,783; Term 3 OMR 890; Total per year OMR 4,456. - Grade 1: Term 1 OMR 2,005; Term 2 OMR 2,005; Term 3 OMR 1,003; Total per year OMR 5,013. - Grade 2: Term 1 OMR 2,005; Term 2 OMR 2,005; Term 3 OMR 1,003; Total per year OMR 5,013. - Grade 3: Term 1 OMR 2,005; Term 2 OMR 2,005; Term 3 OMR 1,003; Total per year OMR 5,013. - Grade 4: Term 1 OMR 2,207; Term 2 OMR 2,207; Term 3 OMR 1,103; Total per year OMR 5,517. - Grade 5: Term 1 OMR 2,228; Term 2 OMR 2,228; Term 3 OMR 1,114; Total per year OMR 5,570. - Grade 6: Term 1 OMR 2,419; Term 2 OMR 2,419; Term 3 OMR 1,209; Total per year OMR 6,047. - Grade 7: Term 1 OMR 2,450; Term 2 OMR 2,450; Term 3 OMR 1,226; Total per year OMR 6,126. - Grade 8: Term 1 OMR 2,640; Term 2 OMR 2,640; Term 3 OMR 1,319; Total per year OMR 6,599. - Grade 9: Term 1 OMR 2,725; Term 2 OMR 2,725; Term 3 OMR 1,363; Total per year OMR 6,813. - Grade 10: Term 1 OMR 2,725; Term 2 OMR 2,725; Term 3 OMR 1,363; Total per year OMR 6,813. - Grade 11: Term 1 OMR 3,244; Term 2 OMR 3,244; Term 3 OMR 1,623; Total per year OMR 8,111. - Grade 12: Term 1 OMR 3,244; Term 2 OMR 3,244; Term 3 OMR 1,623; Total per year OMR 8,111. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or by three instalments payable in advance of each term. - A 5% tuition discount is available for families who pay the full year's fees in a single payment at acceptance; this full-payment discount is only applicable when paying by bank transfer, cheque, or cash. - Re-enrolment fee for the 2026/27 academic year is due before the end of Term 2 (March 2026); the first term's payment for 2026/27 is required by June 2026 (re-enrolment/payment timetable described in the school's fee policy). - Failure to pay the required deposit or fees within the stated deadlines may result in an offer being withdrawn. Boarding fees - Cheltenham Muscat does not list or operate a boarding programme for pupils; there are no boarding fees published for this school. Other costs and additional charges - Tuition fees do not include school lunches, school transportation, educational trips, or extracurricular activities run by external providers; these items are charged separately. - School bus service is available for KG1 to Grade 12; routes cover a wide range of Muscat areas and transport fees and timings are published/managed through the school's transport team (transport is a separate charge). - Uniform: uniform items for Cheltenham Muscat are supplied through a specialist school uniform provider; uniform costs are separate from tuition and are purchased directly from the supplier. - Extra charges may apply for certain external-provider extracurricular programmes, optional trips, examination fees, and other services not included in tuition. Sibling discounts - A 5% discount is available for the third and subsequent child enrolled at the school; this sibling discount is applicable only when payment is made by bank transfer, cheque, or cash. Refunds and refund conditions - Refunds are processed in accordance with Ministry of Education (MoE) regulations in Oman. Tuition fee refunds are subject to specific conditions and timelines with deductions based on the length of enrolment. Deposits are non-refundable except in exceptional cases. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods referenced in the school's fee policy include bank transfer, cheque and cash. The 5% full-payment and sibling-discount conditions specify those three payment methods as qualifying options for the discounts. (Parents should use bank transfer, cheque or cash where discount eligibility is required.) Notes - All fee figures and policies above are presented in OMR and have been approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE). Fees are reviewed annually and may be adjusted with MoE approval. Payment of tuition fees confirms acceptance of the school's terms and conditions.	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 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 Healthy food choices are promoted as part of the Cognita Be Well Charter.	Food options The campus includes a cafeteria on site; no published details are provided about specific menus, hot meals, dietary options, or snack facilities.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is part of the Cognita family of Schools. It is part of the Cheltenham College Family of Schools network.	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 Cheltenham Muscat delivers a British-style education that blends Cheltenham College UK heritage with the Cambridge International Curriculum, adapted for Oman. The Pre-Prep covers KG1–KG2 (Pre-school and Reception) with the Curiosity Approach, and Grades 1–2 follow the Cambridge Primary Programme; classes are small and teaching includes specialist Arabic, Islamic Studies, PE and Swimming. The Prep School (Grades 3–8) uses the Cambridge International Primary Programme with a subject-specialist approach; core subjects are English, Arabic, Maths, Science, Islamic and Social Studies (for Arabic speakers), alongside Art, Music, PE, Geography, History, French and Spanish. The Senior phase (Grades 9–10) pursues IGCSEs and offers either a 2-year or a 3-year pathway, with a full range of subjects including Business Studies, Art, Music, Drama, PE, Computing, ICT, History, Geography, Philosophy, French and Spanish. The Sixth Form (Grades 11–12) provides A Levels or the Omani GED, with university guidance support and access to Cheltenham College UK colleagues for further career and university planning.	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 Pastoral care at Cheltenham Muscat focuses on nurturing happy, resilient, and adaptable learners, with dedicated teachers providing personalised support to each pupil. The school applies Cognita's Be Well Charter to promote wellbeing and social engagement, described as a six-pillars framework. Safeguarding measures ensure a safe and secure environment for pupils to thrive. Be Well emphasizes healthy food choices and regular physical activity, embedded in daily routines. The Sparkle Foundation partnership enables students and families to participate in meaningful giving and volunteering activities.	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) Cheltenham Muscat offers Learning Support for mild-to-moderate Special Educational Needs (SEN). Each pupil requiring support has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), and specialist staff work with classroom teachers to integrate strategies into lessons. Support can include individual or small-group sessions and targeted interventions to access the curriculum. The site describes EAL separately but indicates that SEN support exists; it does not describe the school 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 Cheltenham Muscat provides an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme to support pupils learning in a non-native language. EAL includes group sessions, one-to-one tuition, and access to online activities and mentoring, with regular progress assessments. EAL support may be identified at admission or as a pupil progresses, and specialist EAL tuition incurs additional charges.	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Cheltenham Muscat follows Cognita's Be Well Charter, a six-step framework for lifelong physical and mental wellbeing, and wellbeing is embedded in daily life across the school. Global Be Well Day is observed within the Cognita network to highlight wellbeing across schools. The Be Well Charter uses a Voice of the Student Survey to capture student perceptions of wellbeing and drive improvements. Digital wellbeing is addressed through Be Well Digital resources, and the Sparkle Foundation partnership broadens wellbeing through community service and volunteering.	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 Cheltenham Muscat follows Cognita safeguarding principles, which apply to all Cognita schools and promote the welfare of every child. Staff are educated to recognise abuse and to act in the best interests of the child. The safeguarding framework requires that every adult who works with pupils is safe to do so, and to uphold universal safeguarding standards. The Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team develops safeguarding policies and ensures implementation across Cognita schools.	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 campus sits on a purpose-built 45,000 square metre site in Muscat. Inside, the facilities include modern classrooms, state-of-the-art science laboratories, creative arts studios, and a theatre-in-the-round. The school provides comprehensive academic and creative spaces, including libraries, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, and IT laboratories. Sports facilities comprise extensive outdoor pitches, an indoor gym, sports halls, and a competition-standard swimming pool (25m x 6 lanes) with an additional learner pool. The campus is designed to support a continuous learning journey from early years through to sixth form with a broad co-curricular offering.	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 Cheltenham Muscat is the first overseas school in the Cheltenham College family of schools. It sits on a purpose-built 45,000 square metre campus in Muscat and provides an education grounded in the Cheltenham College tradition of more than 175 years of experience. Cheltenham Muscat opened for admissions in September 2021 and held its formal launch at a ceremonial event on 7 March 2022. The school is partnered with Cheltenham College UK, whose history dates back to 1841, and the Cheltenham College family upholds similar standards of scholarship, community, and continuous excellence. Cheltenham Muscat is part of the Cognita family of Schools.	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 Cheltenham Muscat places community at the heart of its ethos, guided by the Cheltenham Values which foreground Curiosity, Creativity, Character, Community, and Continuous Excellence. The value of Community emphasises belonging, responsibility, service, teamwork, and engagement in global initiatives. Public communications show active parent and community engagement through events such as a Meet & Greet coffee morning for parents on 21 January 2026 and the Festival of the World on 24 January 2026. In 2023, Cheltenham Muscat and Oman Sail undertook a Guinness World Records project—the Largest Plastic Bottle Sentence—as part of Project Earthlings, illustrating broad community outreach.	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 school maintains a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as part of its Parent Essentials offerings. Public communications show a Meet & Greet coffee morning for parents on 21 January 2026, providing a forum for dialogue with senior staff and discussion of school ethos and pathways. The Festival of the World, scheduled for 24 January 2026, is promoted as a major family event with ticketing and opportunities for involvement. In 2025, Cheltenham Muscat announced inter-school activities such as the Gold Cup competition and an Academic Scholarship Programme, reflecting active parent–school collaboration and extended opportunities within the Cognita network. The PTA page is listed in the Parent Essentials section of the site, underscoring ongoing parent engagement and participation in 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 The Academic Extension Programme invites pupils to explore subjects in greater depth, fostering intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom. The programme includes society meetings, debating, educational trips, and visits. These experiences not only instil a lifelong love of learning but also strengthen university applications. They prepare pupils for future academic success.	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 Pupils participate in a performing arts programme that encourages creativity and self-expression. They have opportunities for individual music lessons, instrumental ensembles, choir performances, and annual school productions. Pupils are encouraged to explore their talents, express themselves, and ignite their imagination. They build confidence and develop a lifelong love for the arts.	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.
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports for All is a core feature, with Cheltenham Muscat upholding the Cheltenham tradition of competing in over fifteen sports. The school embraces an inclusive ethos, ensuring pupils of all abilities can participate, develop, and compete. State-of-the-art facilities provide a platform to discover potential, whether they are aspiring athletes or simply active participants. Through expert coaching and competitive fixtures, pupils develop teamwork and a lifelong love of physical activity.	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 Pupils are actively encouraged to support the local Muscat and Seeb community, engaging in charity work and outreach projects. Sustainability is a core value, with purpose-built school facilities designed to maintain a low carbon footprint. Through hands-on projects, pupils learn to be environmentally responsible and to make a meaningful impact.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership initiatives are part of the extra-curricular programme. Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills through these activities. The programme fosters teamwork, initiative, and responsible citizenship.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport and the extensive co-curricular programme promote physical activity and wellbeing. The programme supports a lifelong love of physical activity and teamwork. State-of-the-art facilities enable active participation across sports and clubs.	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 Languages taught include English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. English and Arabic are core subjects, while French and Spanish are studied as part of the curriculum. English as an Additional Language (EAL) provides group and one-to-one support with regular progress assessments; specialist EAL tuition may incur additional charges. Learning Support is available with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and offers individual or small-group lessons integrated into classroom learning.	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.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school uses an easy 5-step admissions process. 1. Make an enquiry: the Admissions Team provides a personalised and seamless experience and guides you toward joining Cheltenham Muscat. 2. Visit Cheltenham Muscat: there are personalised campus tours, opportunities to meet the Leadership Team, and daily tour availability. 3. Submit your application: complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents. 4. Assessment and offer: after submitting the application, an assessment date is scheduled; remote assessment can be arranged for overseas applicants, with results provided within a few days. 5. Secure your place: accept the enrolment offer, submit the required documents, and pay the enrolment fee within the specified timeframe. Limited availability in some year groups means families are encouraged to begin the process early to secure a place in Oman's leading British international school.	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.
Scholarships	Scholarships The scholarships and bursaries programme recognises exceptional talent and potential in key areas of school life. Scholarships are awarded in academics, sports, the arts, and leadership, and scholars receive mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and resources to support their development. Bursaries provide financial assistance to families in need, ensuring access to a Cheltenham Muscat education for students with exceptional potential. The application process involves an application, interviews with senior leaders, evaluation of previous school reports and achievements, and awards in the student's field of expertise. Details on eligibility and requirements can be requested from the admissions team.	Scholarships —
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