Oman, Sohar
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ABQ Sohar offers a range of academic and intellectual ECAs. The Debating Club and Science Club provide opportunities for argumentation and scientific inquiry, while the Model United Nations Club develops research, analysis, and diplomacy skills. The Digital Design and Animation Club and the AI & AR Club offer hands-on experiences with modern technology and critical thinking. The format and frequency of meetings vary depending on student interest and staff availability.
ABQ Sohar provides multiple arts- and creativity-focused ECAs. The ABQ Music Club offers practice spaces and opportunities to perform on- and off-campus. The ABQ Art Club and ABQ Drama Club support visual arts and theatre, while the ABQ Photography Club helps students tell stories through images. The ABQ Book Club and ABQ Writers' Club cultivate reading and writing skills in collaborative, creative environments.
ABQ Sohar offers cultural and language activities through the ABQ Holy Quran Club and the ABQ Model United Nations Club, which promote cultural awareness and global perspectives. The school teaches English, Arabic, Urdu, and French, supporting multilingual communication and intercultural understanding. Through Model United Nations and Quran-related activities, students engage with different cultures and ideas.
ABQ Sohar offers clubs that support social interests and hobbies. The ABQ Sports Club provides a wide variety of sports and recreational activities to promote teamwork and healthy competition. The ABQ Photography Club, ABQ Book Club, ABQ Writers' Club, ABQ Debating Club, and ABQ Drama Club provide social and creative outlets beyond academics.
ABQ Environmental Club raises awareness of environmental issues such as protection, conservation, preservation, and restoration, with an emphasis on education and empowerment. Students participate in activities that promote sustainable practices and responsible citizenship. The club aligns with the school's broader commitment to holistic development beyond academics.
Debating Club and Model United Nations Club develop leadership, research, public speaking, and collaboration skills. The Digital Design and Animation Club provides project-based experiences that involve teamwork and planning. Secondary clubs like ABQ AI & AR Club encourage emerging technology leadership and problem-solving. Through these clubs, students gain opportunities to lead projects, mentor peers, and present to audiences.
ABQ Sports Club promotes physical activity and healthy living through a range of sports and recreational activities. Participation in ECAs supports wellbeing by fostering teamwork, discipline, and stress relief after school. The program emphasizes safe, respectful competition and balanced lifestyles. Additional wellbeing benefits come from engaging in arts, writing, and creative pursuits that provide outlets for relaxation and reflection.
ABQ Sohar International School is a Cambridge International School offering Cambridge and GED pathways for students aged 3 to 19. The campus supports up to 1,500 students with an average class size of 23 and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1. The curriculum includes Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programmes, with Cambridge IGCSE available in appropriate years, alongside GED-based routes. The school provides six science laboratories, four ICT laboratories and a modern library, plus a Junior Science Laboratory. Instruction is delivered in English, with Arabic, Urdu and French offered as additional languages. ABQ emphasizes 21st-century skills through its Discovering You Program, a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, and language initiatives such as Mobeen for Arabic. A broad range of extracurricular activities accompanies the academic programme, including sports, music, photography, debating, and art clubs. ABQ is CIS and COBIS accredited, reflecting international standards in academics, welfare and facilities.