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| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
| Most common nationality |
The school's student body has an interesting mix of Asian & European expatriates and local Omani pupils. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English and Arabic speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Arabic |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Urdu and Kalemon (Arabic for non-natives), |
| Max. number of students per class |
16-20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have Smartboards in every class and Technology is embedded in all our subject areas. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Moderate Practice |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels and GED- General Education Diploma by Ministry of Education |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE Results of Session 2019-2020
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
20 mins to 1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
To check the concepts learnt at the previous levels. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
15th August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Kindergarten- 7:50 a.m.
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| School finish time |
Kindergarten to Grade: 2:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Not currently |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Quran recitation, TRUCK- Reading Program, Singaporean Math Approach, CPA- Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract, Cooking, Drama, Literature & Poetry, Art & Crafts. Robotics, Photography, Personality & Social Emotional Development Club |
| Sports activities included |
Indoor Sports- Chess, Table Table, Badminton, Gymnastics, Yoga
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor & outdoor playing area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Beaconhouse School in Oman is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of Oman and is a Cambridge International School.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Beaconhouse Oman aims to provide quality education of International Standard. We aim for excellence through quality management, training and teaching. |