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Number of students |
830 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
Most common nationality |
Oman |
Ratio of local students to international students |
4:1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In the Kindergarten Classes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Students bring their own devices (BYOD) to school. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we are currently teaching online, |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islam |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Results in these examinations |
We do not yet have any graduating students. They will first graduate in 2022. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies by grade level. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We do not yet have any graduating students. They will first graduate in 2022. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
All new students complete entry assessments. |
Waiting list |
No |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:30 |
School finish time |
14:40 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers over 30 different after school activities including a variety of sports. |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, football, basket ball and Volleyball |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
The school completes in the local Muscat Schools sporting league. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Athletic facilities include indoor swimming pool, a football field on an artificial surface, a dedicated teachers’ gym as well as a grassy outdoor playing area and a covered playground. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alruwad International School is an IB world school authorised to deliver the Diploma Programme. |
Teaching approach of the school |
AIS prepares its students to be responsible global citizens with international mindedness and the strength of character to make positive contributions in our ever-changing world. AIS is a safe, caring, and diverse community of learners that works to inspire a passion for knowledge and lifelong learning instills respect for self and others, develops the whole child, and strives for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. |