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Samharam Bilingual Private School

Oman, Salalah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Samharam Bilingual Private School is a private bilingual institution on Al-Taymoor Street in Salalah, Oman. It is approved by the Ministry of Education and offers Cambridge curricula for Primary and Secondary levels, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE. The school was the first in the Dhofar region to affiliate with Cambridge, receiving a license in 2008 to deliver Cambridge Primary for classes 1–6, followed by Cambridge Secondary for classes 7–8. Cambridge Primary and Secondary Checkpoint assessments are used for classes 6–8, and ministry authorization supports the IGCSE program. In 2017–2018, the school moved to a new building with three modern science laboratories and a learning resource center. The Six E Approach to Education—Engage, Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand and Evaluate—guides learning, incorporating Visual Thinking, contextualization and application, active learning, digital labs, study tours, cooperative group work, and problem-solving. The campus includes a library, laboratories, and transport services, supporting a broad range of sports and extracurricular activities.

Al‑Taymoor Street, Saada, PC‑211, Salalah, Oman

The Essentials

Samharam Bilingual Private School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Salalah, Dhofar region, Oman. The campus is beside Al Bahaja supermarket in Al Saadah, on Al-Taymoor Street.

Stages
Primary and secondary, up to Grade 12.

Type
Private bilingual school.

Country affiliation
Oman. The school is located in Salalah, Oman and is approved by the Ministry of Education.

Bus service
Transportation is offered as part of the school's services.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides transportation service for parents who cannot drop off or pick up their child due to a busy schedule. A bus supervisor accompanies the students to ensure their safety.

Food Options
Snacks and lunch are provided as part of student meals.

Governance and Ownership
Founder: Dr. Ahmed Al-Mashani. Chairman: Dr. Ahmed Ali Al-Mashani. Partners: Sheik Salim Mubark Al shanfari; Sheik Salim Ali Amer Jeed. Cambridge affiliation: The school is the first in Dhofar Region to be affiliated with Cambridge, offering the Cambridge Primary Program for classes 1–6 and the Cambridge Secondary Program for classes 7–8, with Ministry of Education approval to offer the IGCSE program from the old building. In 2017–2018 a new building was introduced, and plans were made to apply to Cambridge to offer the IGCSE program for classes 9–12.
Fees
Application fees

- No published numeric application or registration fee amount is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school lists registration as part of the enrolment process but does not publish a registration fee figure.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish specific tuition amounts by grade or term for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school identifies the following grade bands for which tuition is charged: kindergarten; Primary (1–6); Lower Secondary (7–10); and Upper Secondary (11–12). No per-term or per-year numeric tuition schedule is publicly listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, payment deadlines, installment plan information, or late-payment penalties are available. The school provides office hours for enquiries (Sunday–Thursday, 08:00–13:30) for parents to obtain fee details.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not describe boarding facilities or boarding fees. There is no indication that boarding is offered.

Other costs and fees

- The school lists the following chargeable items (but does not attach published prices): books and learning accessories; laboratory access (where applicable by grade); transportation (school bus); snacks and lunch (for kindergarten and younger grades); uniform; extra-curricular activities; and basic medical. These items are identified as separate components of fees by grade band.

Refund information

- No published refund policy or published terms for fee refunds, withdrawals, or cancellations is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Fee payment options

- No specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or online-payment portal) are published. Contact channels listed for fee enquiries are: phone +968 23320451 (additional line +968 23320452) and email info@samharam.com, with the school address recorded as Al-Taymoor Street, Saada, PC-211, Salalah, Oman.

Summary of findings

- The school's public pages list the fee categories and the grade bands but do not publish numeric amounts, per-term or per-year schedules, billing dates, payment terms, refund rules, or declared payment methods for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Parents should use the school contact details above to obtain a current, itemised fee schedule and formal payment terms directly from the school.
Academics

Samharam Bilingual Private School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
Cambridge-affiliated curricula underpin the school's program. The school is the first in Dhofar to be affiliated with Cambridge, offering the Cambridge Primary Program for classes 1–6 (license granted in 2008) and the Cambridge Secondary Program for classes 7–8. Cambridge Primary and Secondary Checkpoint assessments are conducted for classes 6–8. The Ministry of Education in Oman authorizes the IGCSE program, and in 2017–2018, in a new building with three modern science laboratories and a learning resource center, the school planned to apply to Cambridge to offer IGCSE for classes 9–12. A Six 'E' Approach to Education guides learning: Engage, Excite, Explore, Explain, Expand and Evaluate. The Six E approach includes Visual Thinking and Mental Activities, Contextualization and Application, Active Learning, Digital Labs and Simulations, study tours, Cooperative Group Learning, and Warm-up Activities and Puzzles.
Parent Experience

History
Samharam Bilingual Private School was founded by Dr. Ahmed Al-Mashani and is supported by partners Sheik Salim Mubark Al Shanfari and Sheik Salim Ali Amer Jeed. It was the first school in the Dhofar Region to affiliate with Cambridge; a Cambridge license was granted in 2008 to offer the Cambridge Primary Program for classes 1-6, with later expansion to Cambridge Secondary and the IGCSE program, and ministry approval to offer IGCSE from the old building. In the 2017-2018 school year, the school moved to a new building equipped with three modern science laboratories and a learning resources center, expanding facilities for students. The Chairman's message presents a mission to serve and a vision to be the best school in Oman with global standards.

Community
The school provides opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and decision-making partnerships. It has participated in competitions and many external programs and events. The school emphasizes the overall development of students, including intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and motor skills. It serves students of different ethnicities in the Dhofar Region.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Samharam Bilingual Private School sits on Al-Taymoor Street in Saada, Salalah, on a campus built to house a modern school. Founded in 1999 with 60 students and 6 staff, it later moved to the current campus beside Al Bahaja supermarket in Al Saadah. In 2008 it became the first school in the Dhofar Region licensed to offer Cambridge Education and affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education, delivering the Cambridge curriculum for Science, Mathematics, Computer and English. The school employs 78 full-time teachers. It offers a library and a laboratory as part of its services, supports sports and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and provides transportation.

Sports Facilities
Samharam Bilingual Private School runs a variety of sports and games and participates in Gulf-region competitions. The school hosts a Sports Day and participates in National/Annual Day as well as Teacher's and Students' Day events. These activities provide opportunities for student participation in external programs.

Academic Facilities
The Cambridge Assessment International Education license enables the school to offer the Cambridge curriculum. The school delivers Cambridge subjects including Science, Mathematics, Computer and English. In 2008, it became the first school in the Dhofar Region to be affiliated with Cambridge. The teachers come from multiple countries and are certified in British English (IELTS) and approved by the Ministry of Education. Library and laboratory facilities are part of the school's academic resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Artistic and Creative Activities are offered to all students. Theater activities are organized to train students in performance and teamwork. The School Press and media writing activities prepare students for school broadcasting and journalism. The Small Inventor Project encourages students to demonstrate innovation in science and invention. The School Broadcast provides opportunities to participate in the morning assembly and public events. The Plan For Your Life program helps students plan for the future, and the Project of the Year supports completing study projects with teachers and counselors.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The mission is to prepare positive result-oriented graduates through integrated education. The vision is to be the best school in Oman with global standards. The school emphasizes the development of intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and motor skills.

Arts & Creative
Extracurricular activities include music and arts. Samharam School adopts a comprehensive plan for activities that lets students express their creative energies and talents in a free atmosphere.

Cultural & Language
The school is bilingual. It enables effective communication and fosters receptive and expressive language. The Cambridge affiliation supports language and academic development.

Social & Hobbies
Sports are offered as part of the extracurricular program. Students participate in a wide range of activities and engage in decision-making partnerships. This supports teamwork and personal development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The program emphasizes physical and motor development and promotes nutrition, health habits, and hygiene. It enables effective communication and fosters social and emotional well-being. Self-help skills are encouraged as part of healthy lifestyle practices.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as part of the Cambridge curriculum, with English, Science, Mathematics and Computer subjects delivered under that framework. The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education. Teachers come from multiple countries and are certified in British English (IELTS) and approved by the Ministry of Education.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a bilingual program. Students can switch between bilingual and monolingual education, subject to limited seats.
Admissions

Admissions
Mid-term admissions are possible. The student must pass the entrance examination as per the Ministry of Education. Grade-12 admissions may be exceptional. The school is Cambridge-affiliated, aligning with Cambridge programs for primary and secondary levels.

Samharam Bilingual Private School is the first in the Dhofar Region to be affiliated with Cambridge. In 2008, the school received the license to offer the Cambridge Primary Program for classes 1-6. The Cambridge Secondary Program for classes 7-8 followed, and Cambridge Primary and Secondary Checkpoint assessments are conducted for classes 6-8. The Ministry of Education in Oman approved the school to offer the IGCSE program from the old building, and in 2017-2018 the school planned to apply to Cambridge to offer IGCSE for classes 9-12.
School Events
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