Oman, Salalah
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Students must wear the appropriate school uniform and maintain neat, tidy appearance. Shoes must be black, leather, fully enclosed formal shoes. Trainers are not acceptable. Jewellery is restricted; religious jewellery may be worn at the Principal's discretion; otherwise only a watch and one small stud earring in each earlobe for girls; uniforms, bags and lunch boxes must be clearly labelled with the student's name.
The school uses a four-house system: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue. The houses promote a sense of identity and are involved in inter-house competitions. Individual and team achievements are recognised.
The school is privately owned and operated by an independent board. The governance structure includes a Board of Directors (the owners), a School Guidance Council that manages operations and admissions, and an Advisory Council that provides stakeholder input. The school operates under the supervision of Oman's Ministry of Education.
Salalah International School (SIS) is an independent international co-educational school in Salalah, Oman, supervised by the Ministry of Education. The school opened in the academic year 2010–2011 and now serves students from age 3 to 18, from Early Years through Senior Secondary. SIS follows Cambridge International Examinations for the higher grades, with selected subjects aligned to the Sultanate of Oman national curriculum. The programme leads to Cambridge IGCSE examinations and Cambridge AS and A Levels, with a bilingual stream offered through the General Education Diploma. The school's aim is to provide a broad, internationally oriented education while respecting Omani language and culture. Facilities include a library, laboratories, SMART classrooms, and transportation services. SIS is a Cambridge International School and a member of the Council of International Schools. The school emphasizes language development, inquiry-based learning, and a wide range of co-curricular activities, including Arts and Drama clubs, sports, student government, and community projects, welcoming students from multiple nationalities and backgrounds.