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Salalah International School

Oman, Salalah

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

The school uses English as the language of instruction in core Cambridge subjects, supported by an English as a Second Language program for non-native speakers. Arabic is taught as part of the Oman national curriculum, with Arabic-language subjects taught in Arabic, and in Grades 9–10 some Arabic-language subjects sit within the bilingual stream where other subjects are taught in English. A foreign language option, French, is available as an IGCSE subject in Years 9–10. The school serves students from ages 3 through 18 (Early Years to Senior Secondary).

Bilingual Teaching

Salalah International School offers a bilingual teaching stream for grades 9 to 12. The stream combines the Omani national curriculum with Cambridge International Examinations coursework. In Grades 9–10, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, Arabic, Life Skills, Physical Education, Music and Art are taught in Arabic, while English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and ICT are taught in English. The bilingual system is explicitly described as operating only for grades 9 to 12.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service Yes

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.

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