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The five schools Salalah parents researched most this year, chosen from the 7 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
Indian School Salalah (ISS) is a CBSE-affiliated day school in Salalah, Dhofar, Oman. It opened on 11 July 1981 and sits on a 18,195 square metre campus in Salalah that serves students from LKG through Class XII. The medium of instruction is English, with Hindi, Malayalam, Arabic and French offered as second/third languages. ISS follows the CBSE/NCERT curriculum and prepares students for the All India Secondary School Examination (Class X) and the All India Senior School Certificate (Class XII). The campus features four Computer Science laboratories, Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs, a Junior Science and Maths laboratory, a fully computerized library, a multipurpose hall and an auditorium, plus a turf playground. The Principal is Deepak Patankar and the school reports around 4,174 students and more than 180 teachers. Co-curricular clubs include Photography Club, Eco Club, Bird Watching Club, Astronomy Club, Maths Club, IT Club, Science Club, Reading Club and Gavel Club; ISS participates in CBSE Oman cluster events across sports and activities.
International Pioneers School – Salalah is a private bilingual school in Salalah, Oman, serving students from Playgroup through Grade 12. The school offers international programs affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education alongside the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Education curriculum, supporting pathways from early years through IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Level options. The campus educates a diverse student body drawn from more than 22 nations, contributing to a multicultural learning environment. Classes are small to moderate in size, with teacher-to-student ratios described as 2:25 in the junior section and 1:6 in the senior section, and a maximum class size of about 25 students to support individual progress. IPS operates as a day school with its own transport system and on-site health services, including a full-time nurse. The curriculum emphasizes language development, ESL support, and Arabic language study, alongside a range of co-curricular activities such as English Calligraphy, Story Telling, Painting, Wealth Out of Waste, and a French language program. IPS aims to prepare students for world-wide university admission and responsible global citizenship.
Salalah International School (SIS) is an independent international co-educational school in Salalah, Oman, supervised by the Ministry of Education. The school opened in the academic year 2010–2011 and now serves students from age 3 to 18, from Early Years through Senior Secondary. SIS follows Cambridge International Examinations for the higher grades, with selected subjects aligned to the Sultanate of Oman national curriculum. The programme leads to Cambridge IGCSE examinations and Cambridge AS and A Levels, with a bilingual stream offered through the General Education Diploma. The school's aim is to provide a broad, internationally oriented education while respecting Omani language and culture. Facilities include a library, laboratories, SMART classrooms, and transportation services. SIS is a Cambridge International School and a member of the Council of International Schools. The school emphasizes language development, inquiry-based learning, and a wide range of co-curricular activities, including Arts and Drama clubs, sports, student government, and community projects, welcoming students from multiple nationalities and backgrounds.
Pakistan School Salalah is an English-medium school in the Dhariz area of Salalah, Oman, serving students from Nursery to Grade XII. It was established in 1982 on land donated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and has a history of FBISE results, including top Gulf-state positions in SSC and HSSC. The campus is multi-block and has grown over the years: a girls' block added in 2012, a staff residential block added in 2014 and later converted into the Junior Block in 2024, and an Admin Block opened in 2016; a pre-junior section was introduced in 2017. In 2024 Cambridge O Level was introduced, complementing FBISE offerings. The school provides FBISE along with Cambridge O Level pathways and has offered high board performances. It remains a community school with a diverse student body.
Al Dhiya International School offers a British-style education in the heart of Salalah, blending the Cambridge International curriculum with the Omani National Curriculum. Established in 2006, the school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, preparing them for globally recognized qualifications including Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, as well as Pearson Edexcel examinations. The school is distinct for its focus on active learning and competition. Students regularly participate and achieve high rankings in regional spelling bees, debates, and science quizzes. Beyond the classroom, Al Dhiya emphasizes physical and creative development through its specialized Football Academy and interactive music and art programs. The campus provides a co-educational environment where multidisciplinary projects encourage students to apply their knowledge practically. With a commitment to preserving local values while fostering international mindedness, Al Dhiya equips students with the skills necessary for admission to universities worldwide.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 7 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,255 students · based on the 5 schools that report enrolment.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 4 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in OMR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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