Amor Vieira
Head of School
NWIS Muscat, invites you to join us in an exciting learning journey, where each child has the opportunity to develop holistically. Our aim is to ensure that every member of our community is a lifelong learner, ready to open their minds to new ideas and to rethink solutions to fit an ever changing global scenario.
Our highly qualified teachers apply internationally recognized and inquiry-based pedagogy to deliver our Cambridge International Curriculum. The small class sizes ensures effective and focused learning, enabling teachers to gain insights into each child’s strengths and design personalised learning paths.
The academic curriculum is designed to develop our students’ thinking, social and self-management skills. Our learning spaces include purpose-built outdoors facilities and innovative educational technology, combined to produce significant and real-life scenarios that truly engage students. I invite you to come and see our learning in action.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 42 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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300
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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26
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Most common nationality
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Omani
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Ratio of local students to international students
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80-20
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes, completely proficient in the instructional language.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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As part of our Student Wellbeing services framework, we offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support in English for those whose first language is not English. We do this using both in-class support, and dedicated one-on-one lessons.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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The main teaching language is English, but Arabic and Spanish are a mandatory integral part of our language programme up to Grade 8.
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Max. number of students per class
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20 for KG students, 24 for Grades 1 to 11.
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Average number of students per class
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16
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We have robust digital platforms, infrastructure and protocols to enable online, hybrid and flipped learning.
We use tablets, laptops, and smart screens in every class to enable technology to support learning.
We use programming tools, robotics, and LEGO BricQ Curriculum equipment to nurture cutting-edge digital competencies and citizenship.
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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)
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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.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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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.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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For Non-Muslim families, we offer Social Studies from an international perspective which follows a syllabus of "Cultures & Societies".
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE, and checkpoint assessments for Grades 6 and 8.
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Results in these examinations
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Not applicable*
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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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.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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The amount of time depends on student needs, developmental stage, and age. For KG and Grade 1 and 2, we would not expect the student to spend more than 15-30 minutes at home on such tasks, for students in Grades 3 an above, the time spent in independent learning at home increases in age-appropriate increments.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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Not applicable*
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes. We have a fully-equipped Inclusion Department with specialists who focus on the holistic development with diverse learning support requirements.
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Learning support offered
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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 related to pastoral care. This team includes a Social Worker and School Counsellor.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Our educators identify gifted and talented academic students, and develop individual learning plans for them, varied levels of tasks to challenge their learning within the timetabled lessons. The school supports student interests and talents, facilitating participation in competitions.
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Student access to education psychologist
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As a part of our student wellbeing provision, we provide access for students to confidential social and emotional counselling.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, we implement age-appropriate interview and assessment measurements as well as the WRAT5 for our older students.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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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 stage.
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Waiting list
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We have limited seats in select year groups.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We accept students throughout the current school year, as long as there are spaces available. Admissions for upcoming academic years begin in February and groups are filled by May.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, as an international school, we offer rolling admissions throughout the year, which allows our expatriate community flexibility when enrolling from abroad.
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School start time
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7:30
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School finish time
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14:30 timetabled lessons | 15:15 afterschool activities
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Supervised care before/after school
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We will provide supervised student care options for Early Care and After Care.
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School bus service available
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Yes, student have access to school-provided transportation to a wide area around the school's campus.
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School provided lunches
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Yes. We provide a cafeteria service, for breakfast and lunch.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes. Our canteen provider caters to the dietary needs of our students who require it on a pre-order basis.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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The NWIS campus includes:
- Two swimming pools, one small learner pool
- Two Laboratories: Biochemistry & Physics
- Indoor playground
- Indoor multi-purpose hall with functionality for football, basketball, volleyball, badminton for sports
- Events Hall with audio visual equipment for theatre and performances
- Learning Resource Centre (for research and inquiry)
- Outdoor playground with shaded area
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Sports facilities at the school
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Two swimming pools, one small learner pool, and a unique, state-of-the art multi sports hall wooden flooring and soundproofing and an indoor multi-purpose hall with functionality for football, basketball, volleyball, badminton for sports.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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New World International School, was founded in 2020 with a vision to provide a dynamic and engaging international education that ignites curiosity and drives discovery; preparing students for the world they will be graduating into. We educate students from KG1 (3 years and 2 months) to Grade 11 (Age 16-17), with Grade 12 opening in 2026. NWIS follows the British Cambridge International Curriculum with the aim to provide two diploma options for students graduating in their 12th year.
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Teaching approach of the school
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In our school every child has the opportunity to develop holistically. Our aim is to ensure that every member of our community is a lifelong learner, ready to open their minds to new ideas and to rethink solutions to fit an ever changing global scenario.
Our highly qualified teachers apply internationally recognized and inquiry-based pedagogy to deliver our Cambridge International Curriculum. The small class sizes ensures effective and focused learning, enabling teachers to gain insights into each child’s strengths and design personalised learning paths.
The academic curriculum is designed to develop our students’ thinking, social and self-management skills. Our learning spaces include purpose-built outdoors facilities and innovative educational technology, combined to produce significant and real-life scenarios that truly engage students I invite you to come and see our learning in action.
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 meets 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.
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Kindergarten and Primary School | Ages 4-11
We have whole areas devoted to learners in kindergarten stage of development, where our youngest learners develop a strong sense of self and purpose. Our schemes of work for the early years are designed to develop the routines and set the foundations for a well-paced learning journey. Our young learners learn by playing, feel secure in a happy and nurturing environment surrounded by highly committed teachers and learning assistants.
Our Primary students enjoy a model of pedagogy that combines a sturdy curriculum, the Cambridge International for Primary, with a skills-building framework. Our homeroom teachers develop units of inquiry where subjects connect to the same topic to enhance transfer and critical thinking.
Middle School | Ages 11-17
From Grade 6 to Grade 8 our students follow the framework of Cambridge International curriculum, providing a broad and balanced education for our students, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling.
Our Grade 9 and Grade 10 students prepare to sit the the Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The IGCSE was created more than 30 years ago to meet the needs of students located in different parts of the world but with a common goal: to acquire knowledge and skills fit for a global citizen. Today, IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds with a truly international programme, giving students more options than any other international qualification.
Our Facilities
NWIS strongly believes in allowing enough time to its children to learn in areas out side the class room in a fun way. We have designed huge spaces specially for younger children where they not only play but spend their time in reading, exploring and interacting. Our Library and Canteen includes special spaces for flexible and relaxed seating to create an informal atmosphere. All weather conditions are accommodated by these indoor and outdoor spaces.
Check out the facilities in this interactive virtual tour.
