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Oman, Salalah
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Salalah International School was established in the 2010-2011 academic year, starting with 37 students in KG through Grade 5. The school is privately owned and operated by an independent board. It is a registered Cambridge International School and a full member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). Since 2012, the Cambridge International Curriculum has been offered, making it the first school in the Dhofar region with full international status. Enrollment grew to over 400 students by the 2021-2022 academic year.
Salalah International School describes a learning community built on partnerships with parents, local schools, and businesses. The founder chairman and CEO say the school collaborates with families to develop academic excellence, personal responsibility, and ethical behaviour. The leadership emphasizes ongoing engagement with the broader community to support student learning while preserving Omani culture. The school governance framework includes an independent board and a commitment to inclusive education.
Publicly available information does not list a formal Parent-Teacher Association for Salalah International School. The school states partnerships with parents and the local community, and governance is managed by an independent board. A dedicated PTA events calendar or parent led groups such as fundraising committees are not publicly documented. Parent communication channels exist, including an admissions manager and a principal contact. The board of Directors and founder chairman indicate parental engagement occurs through governance structures rather than a stand alone PTA. Public materials emphasize collaboration with families to support student learning.
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.
