Salalah International School

Salalah International School is located in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman, in the Dahariz district. The postal address is P.O. Box 268, Postal Code 214, Dahariz, Salalah.

SIS is a pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 school. It provides the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS and A Levels.

SIS is an independent, international, co-educational school. It is privately owned and operated by an independent board and is supervised by Oman's Ministry of Education.

The admissions process notes documents related to any medical concerns and special learning needs (SEN), if applicable. The school describes its approach as inclusive education aligned with Oman's Vision 2040.

Oman. SIS operates under the supervision of the Oman Ministry of Education and is located in Salalah, Oman.

No religious affiliation is indicated in SIS's materials.

Public materials do not publish standard daily school start times. The school office is open 7:15 AM–2:30 PM; during Ramadan, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM.

A school bus transport service is offered. Transport is available from designated pickup points. Details are at the administration office. Bus transport fees are fixed. One-way service is available. To withdraw from transport, notify the administration at least one month in advance.

Salalah International School offers a Cambridge International Curriculum alongside the Sultanate of Oman's National Curriculum, delivering a full Pre-K to Grade 12 program. In Primary School (ages 5–11) the core subjects English, ESL, Mathematics, Science and ICT follow the Cambridge framework, while Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education and Life Skills Education are drawn from the Omani National Curriculum. In Secondary School (ages 11–14), students study Cambridge Checkpoint and may count Cambridge International AS and A Levels toward the Cambridge AICEDiploma; Cambridge subjects are grouped into five curriculum groups: Core Group 0 Cambridge Global Perspective (compulsory), Group 1 Mathematics and Sciences, Group 2 Languages, Group 3 Arts and Humanities, and Group 4 Interdisciplinary Subjects (Optional). From Grades 9–12, a bilingual General Education Diploma stream is offered; Grades 9–10 follow the Oman National Curriculum with Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic, Life Skills, Physical Education, Music and Art taught in Arabic, while English-taught subjects include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and ICT, and Grades 11–12 combine compulsory MOE subjects with optional subjects to award the General Education Diploma. SIS is a Cambridge International School and a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). It has offered Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels since 2012 and is the only school in Dhofar approved to provide Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels.

Salalah International School aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can develop academically, creatively, socially and emotionally. The school emphasises collaboration, positive relationships and a broad range of opportunities across academic, creative, social, cultural, sporting and community endeavours to foster social-emotional growth. Leadership statements describe a caring, nurturing atmosphere that addresses students' academic, emotional and social needs. Core values include Knowledge, Respect, Social Responsibility, Creativity and Celebration, which underpin the school's social-emotional culture. The organisation also highlights strong home–school communication as part of supporting the well-being of every student.

Salalah International School publicly commits to Inclusive Education as part of its strategic direction aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The school is a Cambridge International School and a member of the Council of International Schools, indicating engagement with international accreditation standards. The admissions process asks for information on relevant medical, psychological or special learning needs (if applicable) and includes an assessment that may involve interviews with the student and parents, alongside English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic testing. However, specific SEN provision, staff (e.g., a dedicated SEN coordinator) or a defined list of supported SEND categories are not publicly disclosed. The school states a commitment to inclusive education, but detailed SEN provisions are not itemised in publicly available materials.

There is no explicit, publicly disclosed EAL program documented for Salalah International School. The admissions process includes an English-related assessment as part of entry, and may involve a counsellor during the assessment, alongside testing in English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic. The school operates Cambridge International programs, which are typically English-language curricula, but language-of-instruction specifics are not stated in the available materials. Consequently, detailed EAL staffing or targeted EAL initiatives are not publicly described.

Mental wellbeing is presented as a priority through statements about supporting individual well-being so that every student can thrive and meet their potential in a positive, nurturing environment. The CEO emphasises educating the complete child and creating an atmosphere that addresses academic, emotional and social needs, with strong home–school communication supporting this ethos. These aims are framed within the school's mission to balance academic excellence with personal responsibility and ethical behaviour. Core values such as Social Responsibility and Respect contribute to the wellbeing-focused culture. Overall, SIS articulates a holistic approach to student wellbeing within its stated educational aims.

Salalah International School provides a formal Student Code of Prohibited Conduct and a Review and Discipline Process for non-academic offences, detailing prohibited behaviours and disciplinary procedures. The process involves a Complaint intake, investigation by the Student Discipline Review Team (comprising the Vice-Principal, Cambridge Coordinator, class teacher and supervisor), and potential sanctions such as warnings, probation, remedial education, loss of privileges, suspension or expulsion. All disciplinary actions are documented and communicated to relevant parties, including the complainant and school leadership. The policy also notes a formal appeal process for suspensions or expulsions. Separately, severe weather disruptions follow the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Education guidelines and are announced via the school's communications.

1. Application form collection and initial contact. Families with more than one child must submit a separate application for each student. Applications should be returned with the completed form and all supporting documents within 7 working days of receipt.

2. Completed form and disclosures. The application form must be filled out in full and the parental statement signed. All relevant information must be disclosed, including details of disciplinary, social, physical, medical or psychological issues. If any relevant facts are not disclosed, any offer of placement may be withdrawn even after attendance has begun.

3. Assessment of suitability. Admission is based on the student's ability to benefit fully from the school's opportunities and to be successful in the programs offered. The assessment may include interviews with the student and parents conducted by school administrators or the counsellor. In addition to the interview, written assessments appropriate to the entry level will assess English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic as required for entry.

4. Fees and processing. Applications will not be processed until all information, including the registration fee and reports, has been received. All fees are payable, and the school may require the fee in advance of a decision. The step also covers the practice of generating invoices, which are issued at least two weeks before the end of the previous term. A registration fee is required, and fee payment terms are enforced.

5. Required documents. Parents must provide: a copy of the most recent school report and marks; proof of date of birth; the original Transfer Certificate from the previous school (before starting); four passport-sized photos; a copy of the applicant's passport (first and last page) and preferably the parents' passports; certificates regarding any medical concerns or special needs (if applicable); and a copy of the resident card for expatriate students.

6. Evaluation notification. The school will inform the parents within a week whether it is likely or unlikely that the child will benefit from the opportunities offered by SIS, based on the assessment results and other information available at the time of the application.

7. Vacancy-based scheduling. Applications are issued based on vacancies existing in the grade applied for in the following year. This means that availability for a given grade depends on existing vacancies for the next academic year.

There is no published information indicating that Salalah International School offers scholarships.

Salalah International School does not publish a waitlist or pool system. Admissions are described as being based on vacancies in the grade for the following year, and applications are issued according to those vacancies. This means placement is contingent on available spaces rather than a formal waitlist.