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| Number of students |
360 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| Most common nationality |
Omani |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80-20 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, or completely fluent in the instructional language. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
As part of our Student Wellbeing services framework, we offer support in English for those whose first langauge is not English.
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The main teaching language is English, but Arabic and Spanish are an integral part of our language programme. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have robust digital platforms, infrastructure and protocols to enable online, hybrid and flipped learning.
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| 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 fully prepared for online learning in times of emergency. We have developed very successful protocols to enable online, hybrid or blended learning models, according to student needs and the prevalent learning environment. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islamic Studies is offered to Muslim families. We also have prayer rooms and wudu' (ablution) stations for those students and staff who wish to pray during school hours. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
For Non-Muslim families, we offer Social Studies. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Assessment |
| Results in these examinations |
Not applicable* |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We assign learning activities to enable continuation of classwork at home, according to student individual needs. These activities are evaluated using our unique Evidence for Learning structure. We do ask that all students read every night - the recommended time varies by age. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of time depends on student needs, developmental stage, and age. For Early Years and Grade 1 and 2, we would not expect the student to spend more than 30-45 mintes at home on such tasks. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Not applicable* |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. This is part of our comprehensive Student Wellbeing services framework. |
| Learning support offered |
As part of our Student Wellbeing services, we have a qualified team of professionals to identify students needs and work with teachers to devise individual learning plans |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
This forms of our Students Wellbeing Services Framework.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, as a part of our Student Wellbeing provision, we provide access for students to confidential social and emotional counselling. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
It is age-dependent and may include academic tasks or cognitive testing based on the age group. we assess preschool children based upon their personal development. |
| Waiting list |
Currently there are no waiting lists. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students throughout the current school year, as long as there are spaces available. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30am |
| School finish time |
2:30pm (KG) / 2:50pm (Grade 1 to Grade 9) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We will provide a supervised student care option after school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, student have access to school-provided transportation, upon request to a wide area around the school's campus. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. We provide a cafeteria service, where students can pre-order and purchase breakfast and lunch. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Our canteen provider caters to the dietary needs of our students who require it on a pre-order basis. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our extracurricular activities programme encompasses clubs, activities and competitions that include sport, art, academics, technology and language. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education is offered three times a week, with swimming as a part of the curriculum in the campus pool, as well as indoor and outdoor sport and wellness activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Each year, the school develops the sports teams based on the number of students interested in each sport and ages. |
| Facilities at the school |
New World International School has engaged leading designers, architects and academics to develop the NWIS campus into a unique, state-of-the-art environment, using materials, technology and equipment that enhance learning. Sports, Arts, Technology and Activities are an essential aspect of the holistic educational model at NWIS, and also play a key role in the health and wellbeing of our students. The NWIS campus includes: one large indoor multi-purpose halls for sports, arts events and other major school events; a Learning Hub (for research and inquiry), a Creativity Hub (for visual and performing arts), a Maker Space (for exploring technology and entrepreneurship); extensive shaded outdoor games and play areas; and dedicated specialist learning spaces for Early Years; Sciences; and Languages & Culture (with a special focus on Arabic Language and Culture). |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A unique and state-of-the art Multi Sports Hall wooden flooring and soundproofing. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Based on our innovative SEK Intelligent Clasroom model, and the learning principles of the best international standards, SEK has designed a Future Learning Model that offers personalized learning pathways for each student that foster collaboration, autonomy and the construction of meaning, and makes them future-ready for the third millennium The central ideas of this model are:
The NWIS curriculum is an international model developed by the SEK Education Group for the context of the Sultanate of Oman and designed to meet the demands of a global third millennium international school, and to put our Future Learning Model into practice. Central to the philosophy of our curriculum model is the principle that purposeful, structured inquiry is a powerful vehicle for learning that promotes meaning and understanding, and challenges students to engage with significant ideas. The curriculum aims at building and reinforcing students’ sense of identity and cultural awareness, while equipping them with the skills to learn, acquire knowledge, individually or collaboratively, and to reflect upon this process so that they become lifelong learners. By applying those skills and knowledge, and through the development of the SEK Profile and the NWIS learner profile, students are supported in becoming the future citizens who will create a better and more peaceful world. The curriculum model is grounded in the social and historical context of the Sultanate of Oman while also aligned with global contexts and international benchmarks. The curriculum will satisfy the educational needs of the local and expatriate population and is aimed at developing the next generation of Omani and international students who will become active contributors to the local, regional, Oman and global communities. We aim for the curriculum to consist of the Cambridge Curriculum Standards. |