Oman, Salalah
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Salalah International School's co-curricular program includes activities that support academic enrichment and inquiry. Students participate in a Science Club, Book Club, Spell Bee, and Elocution/Recitation, among others, within the learning and leadership strand. Field trips are integrated to extend classroom learning and broaden academic exposure. Clubs rotate each semester based on student interest and demand.
Salalah International School provides a range of arts and creative opportunities. Students can join Arts Club, Drama Club, Poetry Club, Photography Club, and Music Club. These activities augment the academic program and allow students to express creativity and collaborate on projects. Clubs may rotate by semester to reflect student interests and demand.
Students participate in a range of sports and interest-based activities at Salalah International School. The sports and games program includes football, badminton, volleyball, and cricket. Health and fitness activities include strength and conditioning, yoga, fitness training, and running. The school also hosts a house system to foster community and healthy competition, with additional clubs such as Arts Club and Poetry Club providing non-sport outlets.
Salalah International School runs a community outreach program that engages students in service for local and global communities. The program aims to empower students to participate in service and develop leadership through service. It emphasizes service learning and seeks to integrate these activities with the formal curriculum.
Leadership opportunities are provided through the Student Council, a student-based civic organization that promotes school spirit and leadership. The council aims to develop positive attitudes, practise social responsibility, improve student-faculty relationships, and provide a forum for student expression. Other leadership-oriented activities include Spell Bee and Elocution/Recitation, and field trips that develop communication and teamwork.
Wellbeing and fitness are integrated into school life through athletics and health programs. The athletics department offers a wide range of sports each season and promotes sportsmanship and responsibility. Health and fitness options include strength and conditioning, yoga, fitness training, and running. The house system fosters belonging and inter-house competitions, contributing to a balanced and supportive school culture.
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.