British School Salalah

British School Salalah is located in the heart of Salalah, on Al Rakha Street, Way 33023, Building 44, in the Dahariz area. The postal address is PO Box 71, 214 Salalah, Oman. The campus sits in central Salalah and is accessible by road within the city. It forms part of the local international school community.

The school serves children aged 3 to 18, from the Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2) through to Year 13, i.e., an all‑through setup with a sixth form. It follows the English National Curriculum and offers iGCSEs and International A‑Levels.

The school is co‑educational and not‑for‑profit. It is a British international day school delivering a British‑style education, including iGCSEs and International A‑Levels.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are limited; the school states it is currently unable to meet the needs of all children with learning difficulties, and the site is not accessible to children with significant physical disabilities.

Affiliation is with the United Kingdom as a British international school. The curriculum is the English National Curriculum.

There is no explicit religious affiliation listed for the school.

Foundation Stage runs from 7:30am to 1:30pm (with a staggered start). Primary runs from 7:30am to 2:00pm (staggered start), and Senior School runs from 7:30am to 2:00pm.

A published bus service is not described on the school site; families should contact the school to discuss transport arrangements.

The British School Salalah delivers a British-style education for ages 3–18 and follows the English National Curriculum, with COBIS accreditation. In Primary (Foundation Stage 1–2 and Years 1–6), the curriculum is the English National Curriculum contextualised for an international setting; Arabic begins in Year 1 and French is introduced in Year 5. In Senior School (Years 7–11), GCSE courses are offered in core subjects (Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) with Arabic and French also taught; Computer Science is available online. Key Stage 5 (A Levels) began in 2022, with A Level subjects varying by demand; FlexEd provides blended routes to GCSEs and A Levels through in-school, online and independent-study modes. Enrichment includes the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for ages 14–18 and a programme of expeditions and trips to extend the curriculum.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is supported by British School Salalah's Pastoral Care, which focuses on personal and social development and well-being as part of a broad, balanced curriculum aimed at building self-esteem and healthy lifestyle choices; this is reinforced by student leadership programs and a four-house system (Oryxes, Wolves, Falcons, Leopards) that promote responsibility, teamwork and social values, with House Captains leading activities.

The Admissions Policy states the school can provide support for English language acquisition and for pupils with certain special educational needs, but capacity is limited and significant additional support may not be available; pupils with additional needs are assessed to determine if the school can meet their needs, and if not, the school will help identify a more suitable placement.

Entry requirements require an age-appropriate level of English, and the Admissions Policy notes capacity to provide English as an additional language support; pupils with EAL or SEN will meet with staff to determine if the school can help them access the curriculum, and guidance exists on developing English as an Additional Language.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Pastoral Care, which aims to foster personal and social development and self-esteem, with additional structures such as the Student Leadership program and the House system that promote belonging, collaboration and social responsibility.

Safeguarding is a core priority with clear procedures to safeguard pupils, families and staff and to promote welfare; all staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment.

1. Inquiries and document preparation. Read the Home School Agreement and the Admissions Policy before applying. Prepare the required documents and complete the Admissions Form.

2. Submit the application and space check. After you submit, the school checks whether a space is available for your preferred start date. If no space is available, the child is placed on the waiting list. You will be notified by email of the status within 5 working days.

3. Space availability and entry testing. Space availability triggers the assessment. If space is available, you will be asked to pay the Admissions Fee to hold the space, which is a one-off payment that secures the space; non-payment may lead to losing the place. Entry criteria vary by age and may include assessments or CAT tests: FS1-2 have an assessment day; Years 1-6 require CAT with age-appropriate tasks; Years 7-11 require CAT and an interview. SEND considerations are noted, and a positive reference from the previous school is required.

4. Offer, acceptance, and start arrangements. Following an offer, you will be contacted to pay the Admissions Fee to secure the space and confirm the start date. You will receive a formal offer letter and the Home School Agreement. Details about the first day, including uniform purchase, will be provided. Pupils can start within one week after receiving the offer once the tuition fees are paid.

There is no publicly advertised scholarship or bursary program. No information about a formal scholarship program is available on the admissions or fees pages.

If no space is available, a space is not guaranteed and the child is placed on the waiting list. The school informs applicants by email of the status within 5 working days. If a space becomes available, families proceed with the standard admissions steps, including any required testing or offers.