ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School

ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School is located in Muscat, Oman, at Bareeq Al Shatti Mall (P.O. Box 32, P.C. 103). The campus is in central Muscat, in the Madinat Sultan Qaboos/Al Khuwair area, with easy access to major roads and local transport. The school operates as part of the ABQ Education Group and serves Cambridge and GED programmes.

The school serves students from 18 months to 18 years, covering Pre-KG through Grade 12. The Primary section follows the Cambridge Primary Programme, while the Secondary programme offers Cambridge- and GED-based curricula.

The school is a co-educational day school. It delivers Cambridge International and GED pathways across its Cambridge-based programmes.

Learning support is provided through the dedicated Shamil learning-support department and the Discovering You programme, including booster lessons and targeted intervention. The programme focuses on individualised support in English, Arabic and mathematics and does not function as a special-education school for severe disabilities.

No formal country affiliation is stated. ABQ operates within the Sultanate of Oman.

No formal religious affiliation is stated; ABQ presents a values-led education anchored in Omani culture.

The school week runs Sunday to Thursday. The standard school day starts around 07:30 and ends around 14:15, with variations possible by year group or program.

ABQ does not publish a dedicated school-bus service on its site. Access to the area is via public transport. Nearby public bus stops serve the vicinity, and routes such as line 12 are known to operate near the school.

ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School delivers a Cambridge International curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12, with Cambridge and GED Programmes offered across the school. The Early Years (ABQ Explorer) uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) taught bilingual 50:50 in English and Arabic, with four strands: Independence and Interdependence; Communicating; Inquiring; and Healthy Living and Physical Well-Being. In Primary, Cambridge Curriculum is taught, supported by MyMaths, Reading Eggs, I Read Arabic, and other programs such as Mobeen, ABT Benchmark Test, GL Progress Assessment, CAT4, and Oxford Reading Tree. For upper secondary, the school offers multiple qualification routes: Cambridge IGCSE in Grade 10 and A-Levels in Grade 12; a bilingual MoE General Certificate pathway (Maths and Science taught in English) and a monolingual Arabic MoE pathway; and a GED-based option via GEDx. ABQ is internationally accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools) as of 11 June 2024.

ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Discovering You Program (DYP), which provides individualized learning and includes targeted intervention strategies with parental involvement. Shamil – Learning Support Programme offers dedicated support for academic, social, and emotional growth, delivered by trained professionals, with a dedicated department and spaces including a calming area for sensory needs, and integrated classrooms to foster collaboration. ABQ Explorer Pre-KG to KG uses the UK IEYC framework, which includes personal, social, and emotional development as part of its holistic approach. The Principal's Message emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment and holistic development, with active family engagement. The Parent Care Officers program supports strong parent–school communication under the ‘We care' ethos to support student wellbeing.

ABQ's dedicated Learning Support Programme (Shamil) provides individualized academic support and interventions, but none of the ABQ schools is a specialist SEN school and resources for severe learning disabilities are not available. Shamil offers individualized support for academic, social, and emotional growth, with trained professionals and integrated classrooms and spaces designed to support learning. The New Learning Support Programme (Shamil) launched in 2024 describes inclusion for Grades 1-6 and support for learning difficulties, language needs, and behavioral challenges. The Learning Support page describes booster lessons, tutoring, and a mentoring system involving parents. Overall, ABQ's SEN provision focuses on academic support and inclusive education rather than specialist SEN provision.

ABQ Explorer offers a bilingual English-Arabic curriculum for Pre-KG to KG; it follows the IEYC framework and uses bilingual instruction. Kalemon is the Arabic second-language program used for students exempt from Arabic in the secondary years. Shamil's Learning Support Programme includes language support as part of its individualized academic assistance. A dedicated EAL program is not publicly described on ABQ's pages; language support is described through Explorer's bilingual pathway, Kalemon, and Shamil. In sum, EAL support exists via bilingual curriculum options and language-support initiatives rather than a stand-alone EAL unit.

Shamil addresses social and emotional wellbeing as part of ABQ's inclusion aims, with individualized support for academic, social, and emotional growth and spaces to promote well-being. The programme provides dedicated spaces, including calming areas and resources for sensory integration. DYP adds mentoring to develop 21st-century skills, helping students build resilience and personal growth. ABQ Explorer's IEYC-based curriculum emphasizes personal, social, and emotional development in early years. The Principal's Message notes ABQ provides a safe, nurturing environment that supports the holistic wellbeing of students.

Nigel Wilsonlock is the designated safeguarding lead for ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School. The Principal's Message states the school operates in a safe, nurturing environment. ABQ is CIS and COBIS accredited, and accreditation criteria include safeguarding and student well-being. The Parent Care Officers ensure ongoing, direct communication with parents to support safeguarding and student welfare. The school's safeguarding culture and accreditation together reflect its governance and commitment to student protection.

1. Initiate contact with the ABQ admissions team. You should reach out via the WhatsApp option on the admissions pages or call +968 24210299 to begin the registration process. The admissions team provides guidance and aims to make enrolment smooth and easy, answering questions and helping you through the next steps. You can also request a tour if you wish to visit before applying.

2. Check age and class eligibility for the 2026/27 academic year. ABQ places students into classes based on age ranges that align with specific date windows (1 July to 31 December or 1 January to 30 June). See the age table to confirm the correct class placement for Pre-KG through Grade 12. This step ensures your child qualifies for the intended year level before you proceed with enrolment.

3. Prepare and gather required documents. The Ministry of Education requires a set of documents to accompany the enrolment form, including proof of address, copies of student and parent IDs, passport pages, visa/residence pages (for non-Omani students), birth certificate, health card, and academic reports for the last two years. You will also need the MOE Portal Transfer Letter if transferring from another school, and documents may need embassy stamping for overseas applicants. Organise these items so you can submit a complete enrolment packet.

4. Submit the enrolment form and sign terms. Along with the enrolment form, you must sign the registration terms and conditions and provide the MOE portal transfer letter from the previous school if applicable. Ensure duplicates of required documents are included as listed, since the enrolment packet must be complete for processing. The school will review the submission and guide you on any missing items.

5. Address MOE stamping and embassy requirements if needed. For non-Omani students or those who studied overseas, official documents should be stamped by their Embassy and the Omani Foreign Affairs Ministry. This stamping helps validate documents for MOE processing and ensures compliance with local requirements.

6. Await admission review and response. The admissions team communicates through the established channels (including WhatsApp) and works to guide families through the next steps after submission. If additional information or documentation is needed, the team will request it to complete the enrolment. You should expect timely communication as part of the admissions process.

7. Review fee options and arrange payment as part of enrolment. ABQ offers several payment methods, including full payment at once, two 50% instalments by post-dated cheques (PDC), or eight monthly PDCs aligned to a payment schedule. The schedule sets out percentages due by the 5th of specified months (e.g., August through March). Plan your payments to align with these terms if you are proceeding with enrolment.

8. Consider additional costs and services. Note that the uniform is not included in the tuition, and extended care fees apply to ABQ Explorer students. Additional charges may apply for learning support or international examination fees (IGCSE/AS/A2). Factor these into your overall enrolment budget and plan accordingly.

9. Final enrolment steps and welcome. After you complete the enrolment steps and ensure all documents and payments are in order, you will complete the enrolment process with ABQ. The school's admissions materials emphasize a smooth and easy transition for families joining the ABQ community.

ABQ Merit Scholarships (2026–2027) are the formal scholarship offering. ABQ is awarding 12 academic scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year across ABQ Azzan Bin Qais, ABQ Seeb, and ABQ Sohar. Scholarships are available to students in Grades 9–12 (GED, IGCSE, and A Levels) and provide a 100% waiver of tuition fees for two academic years (one-year for Grade 12 entrants). If a candidate does not meet minimum criteria, ABQ reserves the right to transfer the scholarship to a different category or not grant it. The timeline is: application period 5–29 January 2026; CAT4 assessment on 7 February 2026; panel interviews for shortlisted candidates on 15 February 2026; and announcements on 25 February 2026. Applications are submitted via the ABQ scholarship portal, including a scholarship questionnaire, grade reports, a 300–400 word passion essay, and a short video answering two of several prompts. Terms and conditions specify that scholarships are awarded by merit and that successful candidates must meet entry requirements, maintain performance, and may be required to participate in publicity. The scholarship program notes that other fees (books, cafeteria, uniform, exam fees, etc.) remain payable by recipients.

ABQ does not publish a waitlist or pool system on its admissions pages.