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Number of students |
Capacity is for 800 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Multi national |
Most common nationality |
TBC |
Ratio of local students to international students |
TBC |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. We provide a comprehensive EAL programme and our ambition is for pupils to become bilingual |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Arabic, French |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom is fully digital with virtual learning and online capability. The whole school is fully wifi and each classroom has interactive touchscreen panels. Our library has a blend of print copy books and a complete digital resource. |
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. Online video direct with teachers and live from our UK sister school. Also provide students and paretns access to a Virtual Learning Environment and Parent Portal via an online login. We are a Microsoft Teams school. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Children spend more time at school than most others so that they can complete a full extra curricular programme and much of their homework. We also encourage independent learning at home which increases as children get older and closer to major public examinations. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
N/A |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we are committed to ensuring that we understand each child before they join us and are able to receive the appropriate level of support. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We use online and small group assessments which are age specific alongside an interview with the Head. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept registrations throughout the year, subject to MOE regulation |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, subject to MOE regulation |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We aim for 100% |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Level |
Results in these examinations |
N/A |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We provide Islamic studies for students required to attend and also for those that wish to attend. |
School bus service available |
Yes, based on designated pick up locations |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We have a dedicated learning support department which enures all children are able to access the curriculum. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a comprehensive scholarship programme which includes recognition for academia, sport, music, art and drama |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we believe student mental health is an important part of successful development. |
School start time |
7.30am |
School finish time |
4.30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many sports, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, academic clubs |
School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a full canteen offering hot and cold food. Our food is high quality and served for a healthy balanced diet. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Football, tennis, basketball, swimming, netball, badminton, athletics, dance and many others |
Sports facilities at the school |
Football, tennis, swimming, netball, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, athletics and many others |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, all ages will take part in team sports and have a wide choice |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Downe House Muscat is the one and only, all girls, British school in Muscat.
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Teaching approach of the school |
We are unique in Muscat by offering specialist teaching throughout the school and crucially for all subjects from Grade 4 upwards.
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