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Oman, Salalah
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IPS Salalah emphasizes learning beyond the classroom through a broad range of co-curricular activities. The school lists activities such as English Calligraphy, English Recitation, Story Telling, Wealth Out of Waste, Solo Song, Painting, Memory Game, Poster Making, Collage, Sand Art, Clay Modelling, Origami, Digital Painting, and Sudoku to foster creativity and critical thinking. A Robotics program is indicated as part of the campus offerings, alongside an ICT Lab and Language Lab to support STEM learning. IPS also participates in external academic competitions, including the Kangaroo International Mathematics Contest, WSPA Quiz/Speech Competition, Alliance Française French Singing Competition, UK Young Learners Art Competition, WWF Nature Carnival, and the DAWN in Education Annual Spelling Bee; field trips to historical and geographical sites in Oman are part of the program.
The school offers a range of arts and creative activities, including painting, origami, digital painting, poster making, collage, sand art, clay modelling, and memory-related activities such as Sudoku and memory games. Other listed pursuits include English calligraphy, English recitation, solo song, and storytelling, which foster expression and creativity. These activities are part of IPS's co-curricular program designed to develop artistic skills and imaginative thinking.
IPS Salalah operates as a bilingual school with Cambridge Assessment International Education alignment and shares a diverse, international student body (more than 22 nationalities). The campus offers French language study and a language lab, reflecting its emphasis on multilingual learning. The combination of Cambridge affiliation, a bi-lingual environment, and a multicultural student community supports cultural awareness and global-mindedness.
IPS provides a variety of club activities and informal groups run during grade-specific periods, aimed at fostering creativity, teamwork, and social engagement. The school highlights that club activities supplement formal curriculum and that students participate in performances and presentations as part of co-curricular life. A Student Council structure and house system (Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs, Panthers) offer peer leadership opportunities and team-based activities.
IPS runs a formal Student Council with roles such as Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy, and Deputy Head Girl, alongside a house system with captains and vice-captains for Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs, and Panthers. These leadership positions give students governance experience and opportunities to lead peers in school activities. The arrangement indicates structured opportunities for student leadership, public speaking, and organized service within the school community.
The campus includes an Outdoor Play Area and an Indoor Play Area, supporting active breaks and recreation during the school day. A cafeteria serves meals on site, and a Nurse's Room provides health support as needed. The IPS campus also lists facilities such as a Library, ICT Lab, and other student support services that contribute to a well-rounded, healthy school day.
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.
