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Muscat, Oman’s capital city, is a key economic centre in the Arab Gulf region. It attracts expats in droves thanks to its high quality of life and high-paying career opportunities. However for expat families, schooling can present its challenges.

While Oman’s education system is well regarded internationally, teaching is always through Arabic. For families who don’t plan on staying in Oman or another Arabic-speaking country long-term, the international schools in Muscat are a worthy alternative.

With a large and diverse expat community, it should come as no surprise that international schools in Oman are plentiful.

Since international schools in Muscat are very much geared towards the expat population, you’ll find that most of them teach either the British curriculum or the International Baccalaureate. Muscat’s diverse range of expats means that there are still plenty of alternatives, however. Everything from French to Pakistani and Indian to American curricula can be found in this Middle Eastern metropolis.

Although the number of expats in Oman has dropped in the past few years, there are still just under 1 million expats in Muscat alone. So while competition for international school places may have fallen slightly, most schools still have waiting lists. If you’re considering a move to Muscat, start your school search as early as possible and apply well in advance of your move.

English is the language of instruction in the majority of Muscat’s international schools. However, it’s very common for schools to offer Arabic as an alternative language of instruction or as an additional language.

English is considered a very important aspect of education in Oman, and not just because of the high numbers of expat students. Omani students also want to learn English to prepare for travelling abroad, for attending the best universities and to give themselves an advantage for career-hunting.

For this reason Muscat attracts high numbers of native English-speaking teachers from abroad. Their (above average) salaries come tax-free and their employer usually organises accommodation for them too. Many of these teachers work in Muscat’s international schools, so there is no reason whatsoever to be concerned about the quality of teaching staff.

One notable downside to expat life in Muscat, however, is transport. The city is not pedestrian-friendly and public transport is mostly non-existent. You’ll need your own car to get around, and that includes the school commute. Some schools offer a school bus, but it’s by no means a standard feature of international schools here.

Below, we have compiled the top 10 international schools in Muscat according to our users. However, there are another 24 schools to choose from in the city. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Muscat based on your requirements.

Best 10 International Schools in Muscat

Out of a total of 34 International Schools in Muscat.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Beaconhouse School

Beaconhouse School in Oman is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of Oman and is a Cambridge International School.
The school is majorly owned and managed by the Beaconhouse Group. The Beaconhouse Group has been in the providing quality teaching and learning since 1975 and is present in nine countries worldwide.
We offer co-education classes from the Kindergarten level to Grade 12.
We have two campuses in Muscat; one in Al Qurum which offers classes from the Kindergarten level to Grade 4 and second in Al Khuwair which offers classes from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
The school is an accredited partner of Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) and is offering the IGCSE Program, A-Levels and General Education Diploma (GED) from the Ministry of Education.
Both the school’s campuses are spaciously spread. The school faculty features both an indoor and outdoor playing area for the students.
The school provides school bus facility to various areas within the Muscat of Governorate for its students.
Curriculum
British, Omani
Languages of instruction
English, Arabic
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 1,975
to: ﷼ 4,500
Reviews
(3 reviews)
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 15
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 2,912
to: ﷼ 4,922

Downe House Muscat

Downe House Muscat is the one and only, all girls, British school in Muscat.
For over 100 years, Downe House has nurtured girls from young children, through their teenage years and into adulthood. Our spectacular, new school in Muscat harnesses that heritage by offering girls a tailored education that combines the best of British with the tradition of and respect for Arabic culture.
Our all-female faculty preserves traditional values and provides a safe, nurturing environment for young girls between the ages of 6 and 18.
The Downe House DNA embraces and develops children through the core values of – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication and being Outward Looking.
We give our girls every opportunity to develop these important skills and characteristics through all aspects of life at Downe House Muscat. In the classroom, on the playing field, on stage and everywhere in between, these core values are the hope, aim and challenge for every girl. With the very best facilities of any girls’ school in Oman, our children flourish, grow in confidence and thrive in a happy, caring community.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
9 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 5,000
to: ﷼ 7,500

The American International School of Muscat

The American International School of Muscat is a learning community that is dedicated to providing students exceptional opportunities for developing their intellectual, emotional, social and physical potential. TAISM was founded in 1998 to serve American and international families living in Muscat.
Curriculum
American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 5,300
to: ﷼ 10,570
Reviews
(1 review)

ABA Oman International School

We are a diverse and inclusive environment of globally minded leaders and learners committed to shaping a better world.
Founded in 1987, ABA educates the next generation of leaders and innovators, inspiring them to make a positive impact on their world. The only International Baccalaureate World Continuum School in Oman, and a non-profit, ABA enrols over 920 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, representing over 75 countries. Located in central Muscat, ABA is grounded in its mission to deliver an international education of the highest quality to enable students to be confident, responsible, caring, life-long learners.
For over 30 years, we've been providing students with the skills for an ever-changing future. Today, we must plan for technologies and professions not yet invented that will likely be key to defining global interaction in the future. We need to help our students find comfort with change and develop a genuine sense of flexibility and adaptability. Experiences as members of problem-solving teams and meaningful opportunities to travel and to see and experience the rich diversity of our world build this foundation.
At ABA, we meet students where they are and provide them with the tools they need for success. We focus on the whole child to ensure balance, support, and success. Our small class sizes allow faculty to get to know students on a personal level and understand how to help them best. ABA promotes academic excellence within a context of intercultural understanding and respect.
ABA students will discover amazing learning experiences, inspirational faculty members, countless sports and clubs, and a wide range of supports that care for their academic, social and emotional needs — not to mention a lifelong, global network of friends.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 4,620
to: ﷼ 9,340

Lycée Français de Mascate

International French School of Muscat serves kindergarten through high school.
French, English and Arabic are taught staring in KG.
Spanish (or German) is added in grade 6 and Latin in grade 7.
The school is small and the sense of belonging very high. We welcome, nurture and inspire everyone student that we know individually.
No need to speak French to join the school.
The French curriculum is rigorous.
Our students join colleges everywhere in the world (Europe, USA, Canada...), including prestigious ones like McGills.
Curriculum
French
Language of instruction
French
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 3,350
to: ﷼ 5,450

Royal Flight School

Royal Flight School is a non-profit coeducational international school in Muscat, offering the English National Curriculum from Pre-school to Year 6.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 11
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 3,800
to: ﷼ 3,800
Reviews
(4 reviews)

A'soud Global School

A'soud Global School is a new innovative British international curriculum school located in the Seeb area of Muscat which opened in September 2016. AGS welcomes both expatriate and local Omani children.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: ﷼ 3,500
to: ﷼ 7,500
Reviews
(2 reviews)

The International School of Choueifat - Muscat

The International School of Choueifat – Muscat is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent, English-medium day school serving both the local and multinational communities.
As a member of the SABIS® Network, The International School of Choueifat – Muscat follows the SABIS® Educational System, a comprehensive program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to reach their full potential and become successful, global citizens.
Curriculum
International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

Al Shomoukh International School

Al Shomoukh International School is a leading school in Muscat, Oman that follows the British curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

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