Oman, Muscat
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TLC International School Muscat has instruction in English.
Two TLC campuses operate in the Azaibah (Azaiba) area of Muscat, Oman. The Early Years campus (Nursery and Reception) is at Way 4627, Building 1619, Azaibah, Muscat. The Grades 1-8 campus is at Way 4494, Building 1619, Azaibah, Muscat. Both campuses share Building 1619 and are located within the same site.
The school is organized into two main levels: Early Years (Nursery and Reception) and Grades 1-8.
The school is co-educational.
The school reports 11+ nationalities represented; the most common nationality and the exact local-to-international student ratio are not published.
SEN support is provided by a dedicated Special Needs Therapist, with small class sizes and a focus on personalised attention.
The curriculum follows a British framework, i.e., the British Early Years National Curriculum within an international context.
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated.
Office opening hours are Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 to 15:00.
TLC operates its own school transport, with vehicles that carry up to 13 children per trip and include safety features such as IVMS, sensors, and supervisor staff. It covers most of the Muscat area and offers options for home-to-school, school-to-home, or both. Local routes (Azaibah) cost 540 OMR/year for 1-way and 600 OMR/year for 2-way; other routes cost 660 OMR/year for 1-way and 900 OMR/year for 2-way.
Annual tuition at TLC International School Muscat ranges from OMR 1,860 to OMR 3,800 for 2026/27.
TLC International School Muscat teaches British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 12.
TLC Oman International School follows a British-based curriculum aligned with the British Early Years National Curriculum in an international context. The school offers programmes from Pre-School and Nursery through Primary to Lower Secondary (Grades 7-8) on a Grade 1-8 campus. In Lower Secondary (Grades 7-8), core subjects include English and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT and Digital Skills, Art and Design, Physical Education, Career and Leadership Skills, with Personalized Support and Real-World Connections. In Early Years (Pre-School and Nursery), learning is play-based with key areas such as Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy and Numeracy, Arabic, Exploration and Physical Development. The school emphasises small class sizes and personalised attention, complemented by a broad extracurricular programme and on-site facilities such as a library, science and technology lab, and outdoor PE spaces.
Small class sizes enable personalised attention.
Academic results are described as outstanding. The school highlights community engagement and extracurricular excellence as components of overall achievement. It emphasizes a holistic approach that combines academics with sports, arts, and service.
Lower Secondary aims to prepare students for higher education and beyond.
The curriculum pages describe 'Personalized Support' and related guidance rather than a separately named Gifted and Talented program.
TLC Oman International School positions safety, nurturing, and emotional growth as core elements of its holistic education. The mission states the school aims to develop students socially, emotionally, and physically, with emotional growth explicitly highlighted as a key focus. It emphasises strong relationships between staff and pupils and encourages open communication with parents to support pupils' social and personal development. Small class sizes enable personalized attention that supports social and emotional development. Extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and arts, promote physical health, emotional well-being, and social growth within the broader learning approach.
Ms Fatma Bashir is listed as Special Needs Therapist on the TLC Oman staff page, indicating that on-site SEN support is available. A Safeguarding Policy page is linked in the site navigation, reflecting formal safeguarding arrangements. Public materials do not describe TLC Oman as a specialist SEN institution nor detail a dedicated SEN department or individual education plan processes. The school's mission emphasises holistic education and emotional growth, which underpins inclusive practices for learners with diverse needs. The combination of an on-site Special Needs Therapist and safeguarding policy suggests mainstream SEN support within the general program.
English is the language of instruction, with public materials describing English medium teaching programmes. TLC's Summer Camp notes that it inducts young learners into English medium teaching programmes, reflecting the language of instruction used in the school. Public materials do not describe a dedicated EAL department, EAL staff, or formal EAL support programmes. The emphasis on English medium learning aligns with TLC's international school positioning. No separate EAL provisions are publicly disclosed beyond these English language instruction details.
The school's mission includes emotional growth within a safe, nurturing environment, supporting students' mental wellbeing. The Health and Safety Policy states a commitment to wellbeing and includes on-site health provisions to address health issues. Student Life highlights extracurricular activities that promote physical health, emotional well-being, and social growth. There is a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and a safeguarding approach aimed at protecting students' wellbeing. Counseling and support services for affected students are described in the safety-related materials.
TLC Oman has a safeguarding policy page listed in its site navigation, demonstrating formal safeguarding arrangements. The mission emphasizes a safe and secure environment and the importance of respectful, supportive relationships between staff and pupils. The Health and Safety Policy describes incident reporting, investigation, and staff training as part of safeguarding. A Special Needs Therapist is listed among staff, indicating targeted support for students with additional needs. The existence of safeguarding policies and personnel alongside the school's stated commitments underscores a structured approach to protecting pupils.
1. Inquiry and Initial Contact: Reach out to the admissions team with questions about the school, programs, and admission requirements. The school welcomes children of all nationalities and backgrounds, and the admissions process is designed to be straightforward and transparent to guide families through enrollment. The school provides clear information on age groups: Pre-School (18 months to 3 years), Nursery (3 to 4 years), Reception (4 to 5 years), Primary Grades 1 to 6 (5 to 11 years), and Lower Secondary Grades 7 & 8 (11–13 years).
2. Submit the Application: Complete the Registration Form and submit it with the required documents, including passports/visa pages for both child and parents, immunization records, birth certificate, transfer certificate, school reports and samples of work (stamped and signed by the Principal/Head Teacher), and any other assessments or reports.
3. Assessment: TLC will inform you whether a place is available, and payment of a Registration Fee secures the place. If a place is not available at the time of application, the child may be placed on a waiting list and TLC will contact you when a place becomes available.
4. Finalize Enrolment: After registration is complete, TLC will provide a Student Handbook with school policies. Tuition fees are payable by the beginning of each term.
If no place is available, the child can be placed on a waiting list. TLC will contact families as soon as a place becomes available. A Registration Fee is required to secure the place when offered.