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Pakistan School Salalah is located in the Dahriz (Dhareez) area of Salalah, Oman. The campus address is P.O. Box 935, Postal Code 211, Sultanate of Oman. The school is part of the Pakistan Schools Oman network, with a contact number of +968 23235640 and email principal.salalah@pakistanschool.edu.om for admissions and inquiries. The campus history notes expansions over the years, including the addition of a girls' block in 2012 and a Junior Block in 2024, and the Cambridge O Level stream was introduced in 2024.
The school provides education from Nursery through Grade XII. It notes the addition of the Cambridge O Level stream in 2024, indicating a broader pathway beyond the standard FBISE-linked SSC/HSSC track.
The school is open to both genders, with a dedicated girls' block added in 2012 and a Junior Block opened in 2024, indicating provision for both boys and girls. Boarding facilities are not mentioned in the Salalah branch materials.
No SEN provisions are listed specifically for the Salalah branch on the page. The broader Pakistan Schools Oman network does reference a Centre for Special Education at the Muscat campus, indicating SEN resources exist within the group. For Salalah, no branch-specific SEN details are published.
Affiliated with FBISE Islamabad, as stated for the Salalah branch. This ties the school to Pakistan's Federal Board examinations.
No religious affiliation is stated for Pakistan School Salalah. The materials focus on curriculum and affiliations without noting a religious denomination.
Start and end times are not published for the Salalah branch on the page. The page does indicate ongoing campus facilities and blocks, but specific daily timings are not provided here.
No bus service details are published for the Salalah branch on the page. For transport inquiries, contact the school directly using the shared phone number or email.
Uniforms are required for all students. Girls wear a dark green shirt with a white shalwar and a white dupatta; the outfit includes a white collar and white trim. Boys wear a white shirt with dark green trousers and a green striped tie. Both genders wear black standard school shoes.
Pakistan School Salalah is part of the Pakistan School Oman network, governed by a Board of Directors elected by parents and overseen by Oman's Ministry of Education. The current Chairman is Ameer Hamza. The network operates across branches including Muscat, Salalah, Seeb, Sohar, Suwaiq, Buraimi, and Nizwa; Pakistan School Muscat is operated by Al Hemaya.
LFIM is in the Airport Heights area of Muscat, Oman, in the Al Athaiba district. The campus address is Way 519, Building 1345, Plot 305, Muscat, and the postal address is PO Box 1843, PC 130, Al Athaiba. The GPS coordinates are 23°34'30.03"N, 58°17'58.47"E.
LFIM serves students from petite section (kindergarten) through terminale. From CP to 3e, some students may join the British International Section (SIB); students in the SI (Section Internationale) follow the French program with additional English. The AEFE listing confirms the curriculum comprises 15 homologated levels.
LFIM is a non-profit French international school. It is managed by a parent association under Oman guidelines and AEFE governance. It is part of the AEFE network.
LFIM represents multiple nationalities, with around 25 nationalities represented among students. The school has about 238 pupils. The majority of students do not speak French at home, reflecting a diverse, international cohort.
LFIM uses an inclusive education approach and has a dedicated Special Needs (SEN) provision page on its site. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning profiles, in line with AEFE guidelines.
The school is affiliated with France through the AEFE network.
The school has no religious affiliation listed and operates within AEFE's humanist-values framework.
The school day runs Sunday to Thursday. Maternelle runs 8:00–14:30 (8:00–12:00 on Thursdays, Sunday–Wednesday); Elementary runs 8:00–14:30 (Sunday–Thursday); Lycée runs 8:00–17:00 (timetables vary). Garderie operates 14:30–16:00 (Sunday–Wednesday) and 12:00–16:00 on Thursdays; Extracurricular activities run 14:30–16:30 (Sunday–Wednesday) or 12:00–15:00 on Thursdays.
Public information does not list a school bus service. The campus offers Garderie (afternoon care) after classes, and some families arrange private transport as needed.
The school has a cafeteria on site.
The school is managed by a parent association according to the Omani Ministry Of Education guidelines regarding foreign schools. The parent association has signed an administrative, financial and educational agreement with AEFE (the Agency that manages the French Schools network outside of France). This agreement covers the assignment and remuneration of permanent staff from the French Ministry of Education, as well as the allocation of subsidies. The school is governed by a board of directors with voting members consisting of five elected parents and non-voting members including the head of school, a representative of the French embassy, and two experts named by the French embassy.
LFIM follows the French national curriculum within the AEFE network across all levels: Maternelle (Petite Section to Grande Section), École élémentaire (CP to CM2), Collège (Sixième to 3e) and Lycée (Seconde to Terminale). The SIB for CP–3e adds English-language instruction (EMILE) with about four hours weekly of English literature and half of History-Geography taught in English, using Cambridge-aligned materials.
Public data on the exact student–teacher ratio is not published; the AEFE listing notes around 238 students.
The collège has a 100% pass rate for the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB), and lycée cohorts have achieved strong Baccalauréat outcomes following Seconde (2023) and Première/Terminale (2024) homologations.
Graduates typically progress to higher education at universities in France and abroad, with consistent admission to prestigious institutions.
LFIM supports social and emotional learning as part of its school life and mission. The school has a designated CPE (Conseiller Principal d'Éducation), Tania Selemani, who coordinates student life and welfare. Mehnaze Kassim is the responsable des activités extra-scolaires (head of extracurricular activities), overseeing programs that promote student engagement and social development. An anti-harassment policy is included in Vie scolaire, alongside internal rules that govern behavior and safety. The 2022-2026 school project highlights Axis 1 (Promote excellence and success for all students) and Axis 2 (Strengthen the sense of belonging), reinforcing a climate supportive of SEL. The school emphasizes a multilingual, multicultural, inclusive approach as part of its mission to help all students feel included.
LFIM's curriculum page includes a 'Special Needs' section and the site identifies the school as 'école inclusive' (inclusive school). Specific details about the exact SEN categories supported or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution are not publicly disclosed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported through the British International Section (SIB). From CP to 3ème, students can enroll in the SIB; students in the Section Internationale (SI) follow the French program with additional English courses.
Public information about dedicated mental wellbeing programs or staff at LFIM is not disclosed. The School Life section includes an Anti-Harassment Policy and internal regulations, which indicate safeguarding measures but do not describe explicit mental health services.
Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the Anti-Harassment Policy within Vie scolaire. The school has a CPE (Tania Selemani) to oversee student welfare and an extracurricular activities lead (Mehnaze Kassim) to support student well-being. LFIM is part of the AEFE network, which provides an overarching framework for French international schools.
1. How to register. Use the Registration Form 2026-2027 to begin the enrollment process. Re-registration for students already enrolled in 2025-2026 uses the EDUKA platform by logging in at lfmascate.eduka.school/login. Registration for students who were not at LFIM in 25/26 also uses the EDUKA platform login. You can still register for the current year.
2. Scholarships. French families with insufficient income can apply for tuition assistance in the form of scholarships from kindergarten to grade 12. The scholarships are described as French State scholarships. All information about these scholarships is available on the French Embassy in Muscat's website.
French families with insufficient income can apply for tuition assistance in the form of scholarships from kindergarten to grade 12. The scholarships are described as French State scholarships. All information about these scholarships is available on the French Embassy in Muscat's website.
Pakistan School Nizwa is located in Hay Athurath North, Nizwa, Oman. The mailing address is P.O. Box 975, P.Code 611. The Nizwa branch is part of the Pakistan School Muscat network, which operates multiple branches across Oman, including Muscat, Seeb, Salalah, Sohar, Suwaiq, and Buraimi.
The school uses a two-tier structure comprising Junior and Senior divisions. The Junior division includes an Early Childhood program and an Elementary School, while the Senior division covers higher grades.
The branch pages do not explicitly state whether the school is co-educational or single-gender, and there is no published information about boarding facilities.
Pakistan School Muscat describes a Specialised Education Center that supports children with special educational needs. It serves KG to Grade 8 for Deaf and Mute students and is staffed by four specialist educators, with ongoing activities and vocational ideas. Note: SEN provisions are described at the network level; branch-specific details for Nizwa are not listed.
The school has a Pakistan country affiliation. It was established by the Pakistani community and operates under the patronage of the Embassy of Pakistan.
There is no religious affiliation listed for the school.
The academic year is organised into two terms. The first term starts in the second week of August, with examinations in December. The final term begins in January with examinations in May, and summer vacation starts on the second Sunday of June.
Pakistan School Nizwa uses the uniform described for Pakistan School Oman branches. Girls wear a dark green shirt with a white collar and a white shalwar; black standard school shoes. Boys wear a white shirt with a green striped tie, dark green trousers, a belt, and black standard school shoes; a navy blue V-neck jumper is available as a school sweater.
Pakistan School Nizwa is governed by a Board of Governors under the patronage of the Embassy of Pakistan. It is part of the Pakistan Schools Oman network, which operates multiple branches across Oman and is overseen by parent-elected boards with supervision by the Ministry of Education.
Pakistan School Nizwa is organized into a Junior School (KG-1 to IV) and a Senior School (V to XII). The Junior section follows a yearly syllabus for each class, with admission tests for some levels. The Senior School offers a Pre-O Levels track for VI–VIII, the Federal Stream for IX–X, and Cambridge qualifications for XI–XII, including O-Levels (IGCSE) and A-Levels (CAIE) with AS and A2 Levels. Yearly syllabus documents are provided for all classes and there are distinct CAIE streams for IGCSE and AS/A2. The school has served an international, expatriate community since 1994 and is part of Pakistan Schools Oman.
Pakistan School Nizwa supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) by focusing on the individual social and emotional development of each student. The Principal's Message states that the work with every student is tailored to their distinct social and emotional learning needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The school emphasizes the complete development of students through hands-on activities that help them realize, understand, and explore their hidden talents. The school aims to help students understand themselves, others, and their place in the world, guiding their personal growth. The approach stresses collaboration with parents as partners in supporting students' social and emotional growth. SEL is presented as an integral part of daily learning at Pakistan School Nizwa.
The Nizwa branch page does not provide explicit information about SEN provision for its students. The Pakistan School Muscat network operates a Centre for Special Education (CSE) established in 2012 to support differently abled learners. The CSE serves Deaf and Mute students from KG to Grade 8 and employs four specialist educators. This indicates that specialist SEN capacity exists within the Pakistan School Oman network, though it does not specify whether Nizwa receives CSE services. There is no published information confirming which SEN needs are supported at Nizwa specifically. Consequently, SEN provision at Nizwa is not publicly disclosed.
The Nizwa branch page does not provide explicit information about EAL provisions. The page describes Pakistan School Nizwa as providing education of international standards to expatriate communities, but it does not specify language support programmes. No staff or programmes dedicated to EAL are listed on the branch page. There is no published EAL policy or guidance accessible for Nizwa from the site. Without public documentation, it cannot be confirmed whether EAL is separately supported beyond general classroom instruction. EAL provisions at Nizwa are not publicly disclosed.
Mental wellbeing is not listed as a standalone programme on the Nizwa branch page. It is addressed within the SEL framework, evidenced by emphasis on social and emotional development in the Principal's Message. The materials describe hands-on activities that support personal growth, aligning with aims for mental wellbeing. No separate, named mental health programmes or staff are publicly listed for Nizwa. While wellbeing appears to be a priority within SEL, explicit mental health programmes are not publicly disclosed on the branch page.
1. Applications are accepted year‑round. Families submit an online application through the school's online application portal, and the Admissions staff guide them through the transition to Pakistan School Nizwa. This stage establishes initial contact, clarifies which documents are needed, and begins the screening process. turn2view0
2. Gather and prepare required documents. Applicants must provide a range of documents, including the School Leaving Certificate (for class II and above), a Character Certificate, a Birth Certificate for KG, and copies of passports and valid visas for student and parents. Two copies of the passport and visa pages are required, along with six recent passport photos, an Immunization Certificate, and an Electricity Bill. The documents are checked for completeness before moving to the admission test. turn2view0
3. Verify eligibility and complete the admission test. The school determines suitability for admission through a formal entrance test, and the previous school leaving certificate does not guarantee admission. The test covers English, Maths, Science, and Urdu, and the syllabus can be obtained from the Academic Cell or school office. Following the test, there is a personal interview with the student and the parents/guardians. turn2view0
4. Attend the interview and complete the admission form. If the student qualifies the admission test, the parents/guardians proceed to fill the proper admission form and finish the remaining formalities. The accounts office will explain the available methods of payment and next steps. turn2view0
5. Pay the first fees and understand the payment details. The first fee slip includes charges for admission fees and one month's tuition, along with any other incidental charges if applicable; in some policy versions a refundable security deposit is included as well. Fees are charged from the date of the school leaving certificate for Class II and above. turn3view0
6. Meet language and age requirements for entry. The school is an English‑medium institution and requires workable knowledge of English for admission. For KG‑I, the minimum age is 4 years. These language and age prerequisites apply across different classes and are checked during the eligibility phase. turn2view0 turn3view0
7. Class‑level eligibility criteria and academic thresholds. Admission to classes I–VIII requires at least 40% in English, Mathematics, and Urdu in the qualifying assessment. CLSP (P‑I, P‑II, P‑III) requires at least 60% in the admission test to join. For IX, Science stream applicants must have at least 60% in Class VIII; those below 60% may be offered Arts. O' Level admission requires at least 60%, and A' Level requires five O'Level subjects with a minimum C grade. turn3view0
8. Additional class‑specific guidelines and re‑admission rules. Admission to XI and higher depends on SSC results with group allocation (e.g., Pre‑Medical or Pre‑Engineering requiring ≥60% overall; Commerce/General Science require ≥50% with ≥50% math; Humanities for scores below those thresholds). A migrating student may not sit for the admission test and must present a Migration Certificate/NOC; re‑admission rules apply if a student fails the annual house examination. turn3view0
9. Finalize inquiries and obtain guidance from designated contacts. For exam, admission, and fee inquiries, contact the named staff: Mr. Abdur Rashid and Mr. Touqir Khalid, with the corresponding emails and phone numbers provided for further assistance. This step completes the formal process and confirms the remaining administrative details. turn2view0 turn2view0
Scholarships exist at the Pakistan School Oman network level rather than being listed specifically for Pakistan School Nizwa. In May 2025, Pakistan School Muscat announced scholarship awardees recognizing academic achievement and sporting excellence among its students, reflecting network‑wide scholarship activity. In July 2025, Pakistan School Muscat signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Majan University College to offer exclusive scholarships to students across the network. Details on eligibility, application procedures, and exact beneficiaries are not published for individual branches, including Nizwa.
There is no published waitlist or pool system for Pakistan School Nizwa. Applications are accepted year‑round, and admissions decisions are driven by the results of the admission test and the student/parent interview, with places allocated as spaces become available. This approach is described in the Admissions process and policy pages, which do not outline a waitlist mechanism. turn2view0 turn3view0
