Ellesmere Muscat and The Sultan's School are both in Muscat, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and The Sultan's School also offers British and Arabic. Published annual fees are OMR 2,500 - 4,600 at Ellesmere Muscat and OMR 2,666 - 5,692 at The Sultan's School, which puts The Sultan's School roughly 18% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Arabic Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
644
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
22
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Opened
Opened
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Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
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Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The campus is located on Al Salam Street in the Al Khoudh neighborhood within the Seeb municipality of Muscat. This residential and educational district offers direct transit access, including a public MWASALAT bus line with a stop positioned directly opposite the school entrance. The location provides clear commuting links for families moving into Muscat's expanding northern suburban communities.
Location
The Sultan's School is located in Seeb, a coastal suburb of Muscat, Oman. The campus sits in a residential Seeb area with easy access to main roads from central Muscat. Nearby landmarks include Al-Seeb Stadium and local religious facilities, giving the area a family-friendly, community-oriented setting. The school uses P.O. Box 665, Seeb 121 as part of its contact details.
Stages
Stages
The school's educational structure serves children from the early years through to Grade 12, covering ages three to eighteen. It is divided into Kindergarten (KG1 and KG2), Primary School, and the Middle and Secondary sections. In their final two years, students progress into specialized pre-university tracks, which include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Stages
The Sultan's School serves students from early years through Year 13, offering education from KG up to pre-university. The upper levels include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the school has history of Cambridge IGCSE as part of its curriculum mix. Instruction is bilingual, with Arabic-language instruction for Islamic Education and Social Studies alongside English-language instruction for Mathematics and the Sciences.
School type
School type
The institution operates as a co-educational day school welcoming both local and international families. While its partner campus in the United Kingdom offers boarding options, the Muscat location functions purely as a day school without residential facilities. The school supports this model by providing optional daily campus lunch plans and structured neighborhood transit services.
School type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school with boarding facilities available for some students. Multiple directories list The Sultan's School as offering day and boarding, and the school has an on-site boarding component for eligible students. The campus also includes on-site staff housing.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
The student body is predominantly Omani nationals, with international students forming a secondary group. The majority of remaining students are Arab nationals, making the overall mix skew toward local and regional backgrounds.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school website does not outline a dedicated department or specialized facilities for severe Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs. It does specify that internal academic support is provided to assist any students who are found to be struggling with their standard coursework. Additionally, structured language provisions are available through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and university-preparatory IELTS coaching.
Additional learning support
The Sultan's School provides additional learning support through a dedicated SEN department, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, with roles focused on inclusion and accessibility across primary and secondary. Recruitment adverts and job postings indicate formal SEN provision and coordinated learning-support leadership within the school.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school maintains a direct country affiliation with the United Kingdom through its official partnership with Ellesmere College UK. This operational relationship incorporates the British institution's core educational ethos and High Performance Learning framework into the Muscat school's daily teaching.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is noted; the school operates as an Oman-based private institution. It is located in Seeb, Muscat, Oman.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school has no formal affiliation with any specific religion and operates as a non-denominational international institution. It respects the local cultural environment by embedding traditional Omani values into school life and organizing educational assemblies for occasions like Ramadan.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation; Islamic Education is part of the Arabic curriculum as a component of the bilingual program, rather than an institutional religious designation.
School day structure
School day structure
For Grades 1 through 12, the standard school day runs from 7:40 AM to 1:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday, with an early dismissal at 12:00 PM on Thursdays. Kindergarten students follow the same morning start time but finish their day at 12:30 PM between Sunday and Wednesday. The daily schedule accommodates regular breaks for recreation, and families have the option to register for a structured annual school meal plan.
School day structure
The Sultan's School follows the Oman practice of a Saturday-to-Wednesday school week. School days typically run from around 7:50–8:00 am for younger students to about 2:45–3:45 pm for older students, with shorter hours for Kindergarten.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school provides a daily bus service with annual fees organized into five distinct geographical tracking zones. This network accommodates families across an expansive area of Muscat, covering local neighborhoods like Al Khoudh and Mabeela as well as central areas like Al Qurum and Barka. Parents can choose between one-way or two-way arrangements depending on their specific commuting requirements. Transport arrangements are managed through an official booking system and require students to follow a structured behavioral code of conduct during travel.
Bus service details
The school provides a bus service as part of its transport facilities, described as a safe and secure transport option for families. Details and routes are arranged through the school as part of admissions.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are structured by grade level:
Kindergarten 1 and 2: OMR 2,500
Grades 1 and 2: OMR 3,100
Grades 3 and 4: OMR 3,400
Grades 5 and 6: OMR 3,700
Grades 7, 8, and 9: OMR 4,000
Grade 10: OMR 4,300
Grades 11 and 12 (Bilingual General Education Diploma): OMR 4,600
Grades 11 and 12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme): OMR 4,900
Educational Consumables
Mandatory annual fees for required educational materials vary depending on the program:
Primary Years Programme (PYP): OMR 50
Middle Years Programme (MYP): OMR 100
Bilingual General Education Diploma (GED - Bil): OMR 120
Diploma Programme (DP - IB): OMR 150
Additional Optional Costs
Lunch Meals: OMR 300 per annum.
Transportation: Annual bus fees are organized across five distinct geographic zones, ranging from OMR 405 for a one-way service in Zone 1 to OMR 675 for a two-way service in Zone 5. Uniform costs are not detailed.
Other Fee Policies
Application fees, billing schedules, payment terms, accepted payment options (such as credit cards or bank transfers), and refund terms are not specified. Boarding fees are not applicable because the campus operates exclusively as a day school.
Fee details
*Registration and one‑time application fees* - Registration fee for new students: OMR 300 (non‑refundable). - Advance fee payable on acceptance for new students: OMR 500. - Materials deposit / resources deposit: OMR 200 payable once and replenished as required.
*Tuition fees by year group (annual and per scheduled installment)* - Kindergarten 1 (KG1): Annual tuition OMR 2,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,333 each. - Kindergarten 2 (KG2): Annual tuition OMR 2,986 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,493 each. - Kindergarten 3 / Year 1 equivalence (KG3 / G1): Annual tuition OMR 3,900 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,950 each. - Grade 1: Annual tuition OMR 3,900 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 1,950 each. - Grade 2: Annual tuition OMR 4,050 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,025 each. - Grade 3: Annual tuition OMR 4,050 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,025 each. - Grade 4: Annual tuition OMR 4,200 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,100 each. - Grade 5: Annual tuition OMR 4,200 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,100 each. - Grade 6: Annual tuition OMR 4,232 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,116 each. - Grade 7: Annual tuition OMR 4,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,333 each. - Grade 8: Annual tuition OMR 4,666 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,333 each. - Grade 9: Annual tuition OMR 5,106 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,553 each. - Grade 10: Annual tuition OMR 5,106 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,553 each. - Grade 11: Annual tuition OMR 5,692 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,846 each. - Grade 12 / Year 13: Annual tuition OMR 5,692 — two scheduled instalments of OMR 2,846 each.
*Billing schedule and payment terms* - The published billing schedule is two instalments: 50% of the annual tuition is due on the first day of term one and the remaining 50% is due on the first day of term two. Instalment amounts above reflect this schedule. - Re‑registration (returning students) fee: OMR 500 payable by students returning for the next academic year. - Late payment surcharge: OMR 20 per child applies where fees remain unpaid one calendar month after the due date; further monthly surcharges may be applied for continued non‑payment. - Sibling discount: Reduction of OMR 100 is applied to younger siblings in Years 1–13.
*Boarding fees (where applicable)* - The school is listed primarily as a day school in public profiles; no published full‑boarding annual fees are provided in the available fee schedules. No explicit full‑boarding fee schedule is published alongside the day‑school tuition figures.
*Other compulsory and common additional costs* - Lunch fee: OMR 300 payable annually for students (published as an annual charge). - Exam fees: Separate examination charges apply for external assessments (IGCSE/IB) and are charged in the appropriate term(s); an example published amount for certain exam years is OMR 500. - Materials / resources: Annual or one‑off materials charges are published (materials deposit OMR 200 plus any replenishment or resources charges). - Uniforms, transport (school bus) and optional activities or trips are charged separately and are not included in the annual tuition figures above. These items are billed in addition to tuition.
*Refunds and withdrawal terms* - The initial registration fee (OMR 300) is non‑refundable. Re‑registration and other one‑off fees are levied as published. Published fee summaries indicate late‑payment penalties and expect a formal withdrawal notice; specific refund entitlements for paid tuition are not detailed in the publicly available fee summaries.
*Fee payment options* - Accepted payment methods indicated in published school summaries include bank transfer, cheque, card and cash where the school accepts them; instalment payments are accepted according to the published instalment schedule. Specific bank account details or card processing instructions are provided through the school's finance office at the time of invoicing.
Note: The amounts above are published fee items and instalment calculations based on the published two‑instalment billing schedule; instalment amounts are shown as a simple 50/50 split of the published annual tuition amounts.
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
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Curriculum details
The Sultan's School offers a bilingual curriculum in which Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Social Studies are taught in Arabic, while English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences are taught in English, with a broad range of foundation subjects available in both languages. The curriculum blends three frameworks: the Cambridge International Curriculum from Primary through IGCSE, the Oman Ministry of Education's Basic Education Program, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the final two years. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Year 13. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are administered at the end of the Cambridge pathway (approximately Year 11), followed by the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. In the IB Diploma Programme, subjects include English A Language and Literature and Arabic A Language and Literature, among other standard IB groups, with English as the primary language of instruction.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
The Sultan's School has a pastoral leadership structure including a Deputy Head of Saf safeguarding & Pastoral and a Head of Learning Support, indicating a formal approach to student social and emotional wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
The school operates a dedicated SEN Department with a Head of Learning Support; the presence of a Secondary Additional Support Coordinator role signals ongoing SEN provision.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision exists, as shown by job postings for an EAL teacher at The Sultan's School.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding formal mental wellbeing programmes.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding and pastoral care are overseen by a Deputy Head of Safeguarding & Pastoral, and the school was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools on 18 December 2024.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
The Sultan's School was established in 1977 in Seeb, Oman, under the sponsorship of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. It opened as a bilingual school, with Arabic Language, Islamic Education and Social Studies taught in Arabic and English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences taught in English. Over time, the curriculum expanded to include a full range of foundation subjects in both languages to align with national and international standards. In 2004 the school was authorized as an IB World School to offer the Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. The school operates as a private, co-educational institution led by a principal; the current principal is Nigel Fossey and the chairman is Major General Dr. Sulaiman Al Harthy.
Community
Community
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Community
The Sultan's School maintains an active, participatory school community that includes staff, students and parents in school life. In March 2018, the school celebrated its 40th anniversary with performances in English and Arabic and a history presentation, with attendance by staff, students and parents. The school engages with broader educational initiatives, including hosting the Oman Inclusion Conference at the school in 2025, reflecting collaboration among educators, parents and professionals. The IB Diploma Programme and related programs contribute to a globally oriented community.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
The Sultan's School has a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that coordinates parent participation in school activities. PTA events include fundraising and community activities; a bake sale organized by The Sultan's School PTA raised funds for Ihsan Association, with participation from students, parents and staff. The school's founding ethos emphasizes partnership with parents; EdArabia's profile notes a commitment to working with parents in partnership. In Oman, school PTAs typically include parent and teacher representatives and operate via committees. In 2025 The Sultan's School hosted the Oman Inclusion Conference, illustrating school-level engagement with parents and professionals in inclusive education. PTA activity and parent participation in events like anniversaries and community drives reflect the school's culture of community involvement.
