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Qurum International Private School

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees OMR 1,470 - 3,055
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Qurum International Private School (QIPS) is a co-educational private school in Muscat, Oman, established in 1983. The campus operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and offers three curricula: a Monolingual track for Grades 10–12; a Bilingual track for KG1–12 with English taught as a second language; and an International track for Grades 9–12 preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel. The Kindergarten runs English and Arabic sections with an integrated bilingual program; Primary (Grades 1–6) provides a bilingual foundation; Middle (Grades 7–8) aligns learning to Cambridge IGCSE preparation; Secondary (Grades 9–12) offers Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel AS/A2 options, or Ministry pathways, anchored in EYFS foundations and English/Arabic standards. QIPS enrolls over 1,000 students and employs more than 100 teachers. Purpose-built facilities support science, technology-enabled learning and creative development, while wellbeing and a diverse community shape daily life and celebrate Omani heritage.

Al Shati Street, Qurum, Way 2243, Block 222, Muscat, 116, Oman

The Essentials

Qurum International Private School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Al Shati St - Qurum, Way 2243, Block 222, Oman. Located in the Qurum district of Muscat. Accessible by road with a bus service connecting Qurum and surrounding areas. The address is listed as Al Shati St- Qurum, Oman.

Stages
Kindergarten KG1–KG2; Primary School Grades 1–6; Middle School Grades 7–8; Secondary School Grades 9–12. Secondary offers Cambridge, Pearson and Ministry pathways.

Pupil Nationality Mix
30+ nationalities represented

Additional learning support
Student Support Hub; Cambridge & Edexcel support

School day structure
School day starts with Assembly at 7:40 am and ends at 2:00 pm. Eight teaching periods run through the day with breaks at 10:00–10:20 am and 12:25–12:35 pm.

Bus service
Bus routes include: Al Qurum - Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos - Shatti Al Qurum - Al Wutayyah; Al Khuwair - Bausher - Al Ghubrah - Al Azaiba - Al Ansab; Al Wadi Al Kabir - Ruwi - Al Amerat; Al Mawaleh - Al Hail - Al Hhoudh - Al Mabella.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman.
Fees

Annual tuition at Qurum International Private School ranges from OMR 1,470 to OMR 3,055 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A one-time registration fee of OMR 200 is payable on registration. This fee is non-refundable and is not part of the tuition fee.

Tuition fees (published annual amounts) — by year group

- KG1 – KG2: OMR 1,470 per year.
- Grades 1 – 6: OMR 2,100 per year.
- Grades 7 – 8: OMR 2,320 per year.
- Grade 9 (International): OMR 2,515 per year.
- Grade 10:
- International: OMR 2,900 per year.
- Bilingual: OMR 2,705 per year.
- Monolingual: OMR 2,250 per year.
- Grade 11:
- International: OMR 2,975 per year.
- Bilingual: OMR 2,705 per year.
- Monolingual: OMR 2,250 per year.
- Grade 12:
- International: OMR 3,055 per year.
- Bilingual: OMR 2,705 per year.
- Monolingual: OMR 2,250 per year.

Per-term / per-semester detail

- Tuition amounts are published as annual fees; no per-term tuition breakdown is published alongside the annual figures. Transportation fares are published with both annual and semester rates.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed public billing schedule (for example the number of instalments, exact due dates, or late-payment penalties) or explicit payment terms are published with the tuition figures.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for this school.

Transportation fees and other recurring costs

- Transportation is offered with route-specific pricing. Examples of published fares (shown as Annual fees and Semester fees):
- Al Qurum / Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos / Shatti Al Qurum / Al Wutayyah: Annual OMR 375 (one trip) / OMR 450 (two trips); Semester OMR 300 (one trip) / OMR 375 (two trips).
- Al Khuwair / Bausher / Al Ghubrah / Al Azaiba / Al Ansab: Annual OMR 425 (one trip) / OMR 500 (two trips); Semester OMR 350 (one trip) / OMR 425 (two trips).
- Al Wadi Al Kabir / Ruwi / Al Amerat: Annual OMR 425 (one trip) / OMR 500 (two trips); Semester OMR 350 (one trip) / OMR 425 (two trips).
- Al Mawaleh / Al Hail / Al Hhoudh / Al Mabella: Annual OMR 475 (one trip) / OMR 550 (two trips); Semester OMR 400 (one trip) / OMR 750 (two trips).

- Tuition fees do not include international examination fees; these are charged separately.

- A sibling discount of OMR 50 off each sibling's school fees is applied.

- No separate published charges for uniforms, school meals, or other regular ancillaries are shown with the fee table.

Refund information

- The registration fee (OMR 200) is specified as non-refundable. No further public refund policy for tuition or other fees is published on the fee pages.

Fee payment options

- No explicit payment methods (for example bank transfer details, credit-card acceptance, or instalment options) are published together with the fee table or transportation fares. Contact the school finance or admissions office for the school's accepted payment methods and billing procedures.

Summary of published items and noted gaps

- Published and verifiable: annual tuition amounts by grade and programme stream; a one-time non-refundable registration fee of OMR 200; a OMR 50 sibling discount; international exam fees excluded from tuition; route-specific transportation fares shown as annual and semester rates.

- Not published on the public fee pages: per-term tuition breakdowns, a full billing schedule (due dates, instalment plan and late-payment penalties), detailed refund policy for tuition, published uniform or meal charges, boarding fees (no boarding offered), and the school's accepted payment methods.
Academics

Qurum International Private School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
QIPS provides three curricula: Monolingual for Grades 10–12; Bilingual for KG1–12 with English taught as a second language; and International for Grades 9–12 preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel. The Kindergarten operates with two sections (English and Arabic) and offers a fully integrated bilingual program. Primary School (Grades 1–6) builds strong academic foundations in a bilingual environment. Middle School (Grades 7–8) links learning to Cambridge IGCSE preparation. Secondary School (Grades 9–12) offers Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel AS/A2 options, or the Ministry of Education pathways, with EYFS foundations and English/Arabic standards. The curriculum is designed to be recognised by colleges and universities worldwide.

Exam Results
Academic pathways include bilingual, monolingual and international routes with Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel preparation in the secondary stage, plus AS and A Level options. Results reflect learner development through school assessments and international examinations, with progress monitoring and parent communication. University destinations represented by QIPS graduates span the United Kingdom including University of Birmingham, Newcastle University, University of Liverpool, University of Leeds, University of Reading, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, Leeds Beckett University, University of Aberdeen, Cardiff University, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Strathclyde and Glasgow; the United States including University of South Florida and San Francisco State University; Ireland with Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; Australia with La Trobe University; the Netherlands with Fontys University of Applied Sciences; Poland with Medical University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medical University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Łódź; Hungary with Semmelweis University, University of Debrecen, University of Szeged and University of Pécs; and Malaysia with Taylor's University and NUMed Malaysia.

Higher Education Progression
University guidance is provided by a University Careers Advisor who helps with subject and pathway selection, university and course research, and application planning. They assist with exploring suitable courses and institutions, preparing applications and admissions requirements, and planning for the next steps.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a developmentally appropriate environment that promotes cognitive, emotional and social growth. Kindergarten uses play-based learning and a bilingual English–Arabic approach; KG has two sections, English and Arabic. A highly dedicated staff specializes in English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Information Technology, Physical Education, Music and Art. Middle School emphasises social, moral and ethical progress and links to Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Student follow-up informs parents about daily progress and the child's physical and mental wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Monolingual programme is offered for Grades 10–12. A bilingual programme is provided for KG1–12, aimed at educating students in English as their second language. KG consists of two sections, English and Arabic, providing an integrated bilingual framework.

Mental Wellbeing
Student follow-up informs parents about daily progress and the child's physical and mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Stay safe online resources are available for safeguarding and online safety.
Parent Experience

History
Qurum International Private School (QIPS) was founded in 1983 as an independent, co-educational, monolingual school with about 90 students and 12 teachers. Bilingual and international programmes were added later, and by 1998 the school served 698 students with 61 teachers across 34 classrooms. Today, QIPS enrolls over 1,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12 and employs more than 100 teachers from various parts of the globe to deliver its curriculum. Students are organized into three levels—Kindergarten, Elementary (Grade 1–6), and Secondary (Grades 7–12)—each in purpose-built premises. The school operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of Oman and offers the Omani National Bilingual and Monolingual programmes.

Community
QIPS maintains a school calendar with key dates and events and provides an academic calendar for the year. The calendar can be viewed in month, week, or agenda formats and there is an option to view the full calendar. News and announcements are published on the site, and school timings are provided for planning. The site notes that communicating with parents is a priority, with updates on academic progress and student wellbeing.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
QIPS provides purpose-built environments for Kindergarten, elementary (Grades 1–6) and secondary (Grades 7–12) learners in age-appropriate spaces. The campus supports the academic progress, personal development and wellbeing of students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Dedicated spaces enable science and discovery, technology-enabled learning, and creative development. A diverse school community connects learners from many nationalities through shared events and activities while celebrating Omani values and traditions.

Academic Facilities
Science and discovery: Practical learning in science encourages observation, experimentation and problem-solving. Technology and digital learning: ICT and technology-rich activities help students develop the digital skills needed for further study and modern life. Creative development: Art, music and other creative activities give students opportunities to express ideas, collaborate and build confidence. Wellbeing and student support: A caring school culture and regular follow-up support academic progress and personal wellbeing.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Shared events and activities connect learners from diverse nationalities while celebrating Omani values and traditions.
Languages

Language Provision
Monolingual program for Grade 10–12. Bilingual program for KG1–12; English taught as a second language. International programmes for Grade 9–12, including IGCSE, AS and A Level, through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual programme for KG1–12, with English taught as a second language.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Waiting List Pool. There is a waiting list in place for new registrations. For consideration on the waiting list, the candidate must pass an entrance exam evaluating English and Arabic language skills as well as mathematical aptitude. If you would like to schedule an exam time for your child, contact us.

2) Entrance exams. Entrance exams are part of the admissions process. These exams evaluate the candidate's English and Arabic language skills as well as mathematical aptitude.

3) Evaluation for admission. Evaluation for admission follows the entrance exams.

4) Submission of required documents. Submission of required documents is part of the process. A representative from our administration will contact you once the form has been completed and submitted to us. Please follow the link to fill an online registration form.

Waitlist
There is a waiting list pool for new enrollments. To be considered on the waiting list, the candidate must pass an entrance exam evaluating English and Arabic language skills as well as mathematical aptitude. If you would like to schedule an exam time for your child, contact the school. A representative from the administration will contact you after the online registration form is completed and submitted to us.
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