International School of Oman

Oman, Muscat

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees OMR 2,631 - 4,647

Ages 4 - 18 years

Bus Service No

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Curriculum British Curriculum, Omani Curriculum

Near Bausher Medical Center, Al Maha St, Muscat 130, Oman

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The Essentials

Location

ISO is located in Muscat, Oman. The campus moved to a brand-new site in the Bawsher district in September 2021, relocating from an earlier site in Madinat Al Ilam. The school serves families across the Muscat Governorate and is accessible by road within the metropolitan area.

Stages

ISO offers a full K–12 program: KG1 and KG2, then Grades 1–6, Grades 7–8, Grades 9–10 (Cambridge IGCSE), and Grades 11–12 (Cambridge International AS/A level and Oman Bilingual GDE).

Type

International day school

Additional learning support

Learning Support is provided, including AL (additional learning) classes for targeted support. Pastoral care and access to a school psychologist are part of the welfare provisions.

Country affiliation

No single country affiliation is listed. The school funds multiple curricula, including American, British, and Omani programs.

Religious affiliation

No formal religious affiliation is stated. Islamic studies are offered as part of the Grade 7–8 curriculum within the Oman-based components.

School day structure

School starts at 8:00 AM. KG1–KG2 finish at 1:30 PM; Grades 1–12 finish at 3:05 PM.

Bus service

ISO provides transportation to select zones within the Muscat Governorate.

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Fees

Application and one-time charges
- New student registration fee: OMR 100.000.
- New student consumables fee: OMR 150.000.
- New student development fee: OMR 150.000.
- Returning student consumables fee: OMR 150.000.
- Returning student development fee: OMR 150.000.
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Tuition fees — annual and payment instalments by year group
- Kindergarten I: Annual OMR 2,587.000 — 1st payment OMR 565.000; 2nd payment OMR 565.000; 3rd payment OMR 728.000; 4th payment OMR 729.000.
- Kindergarten II: Annual OMR 2,587.000 — 1st payment OMR 565.000; 2nd payment OMR 565.000; 3rd payment OMR 728.000; 4th payment OMR 729.000.
- Grade 1: Annual OMR 3,271.000 — 1st payment OMR 690.000; 2nd payment OMR 690.000; 3rd payment OMR 945.000; 4th payment OMR 946.000.
- Grade 2: Annual OMR 3,271.000 — 1st payment OMR 690.000; 2nd payment OMR 690.000; 3rd payment OMR 945.000; 4th payment OMR 946.000.
- Grade 3: Annual OMR 3,271.000 — 1st payment OMR 690.000; 2nd payment OMR 690.000; 3rd payment OMR 945.000; 4th payment OMR 946.000.
- Grade 4: Annual OMR 3,581.000 — 1st payment OMR 765.000; 2nd payment OMR 765.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,020.000; 4th payment OMR 1,031.000.
- Grade 5: Annual OMR 3,581.000 — 1st payment OMR 765.000; 2nd payment OMR 765.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,020.000; 4th payment OMR 1,031.000.
- Grade 6: Annual OMR 3,581.000 — 1st payment OMR 765.000; 2nd payment OMR 765.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,020.000; 4th payment OMR 1,031.000.
- Grade 7: Annual OMR 4,141.000 — 1st payment OMR 870.000; 2nd payment OMR 870.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,200.000; 4th payment OMR 1,201.000.
- Grade 8: Annual OMR 4,141.000 — 1st payment OMR 870.000; 2nd payment OMR 870.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,200.000; 4th payment OMR 1,201.000.
- Grade 9: Annual OMR 4,141.000 — 1st payment OMR 870.000; 2nd payment OMR 870.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,200.000; 4th payment OMR 1,201.000.
- Grade 10: Annual OMR 4,303.000 — 1st payment OMR 920.000; 2nd payment OMR 920.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,230.000; 4th payment OMR 1,233.000.
- Grade 11: Annual OMR 4,564.000 — 1st payment OMR 970.000; 2nd payment OMR 970.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,300.000; 4th payment OMR 1,307.000.
- Grade 12: Annual OMR 4,564.000 — 1st payment OMR 970.000; 2nd payment OMR 970.000; 3rd payment OMR 1,300.000; 4th payment OMR 1,307.000.
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Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in four instalments. Due dates for the instalments are: 1st instalment due before April 9, 2026; 2nd instalment due before June 4, 2026; 3rd instalment due before August 27, 2026; 4th instalment due before December 3, 2026.
- Parents sign a financial contract (guarantee form) and pay the required portion of annual fees at the accounts office as part of the registration process.
- Instalment amounts for each grade are listed above; books, uniform and lunch are charged in addition to the tuition instalments.
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Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; boarding is not included in the published fee schedule.
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Other costs and optional charges
- Books, uniform and school lunch are additional to the tuition amounts and are charged separately.
- Transportation (school bus) is charged in addition and varies by location.
- Accelerated Learning Classes (charged per term): Grade 2 OMR 350; Grade 3 to Grade 4 OMR 400; Grade 5 to Grade 6 OMR 500.
- Any additional activities, exam fees or optional services are charged separately if applicable; those items are not detailed in the published fee schedule.
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Refund information
- No refund policy or refund amounts are specified in the published fee schedule.
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Fee payment options and contacts
- The school requires payment through its accounts office as part of the registration/acceptance process; specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, cheque or card) are not specified in the published fee materials.
- School contact for accounts and admissions: Tel +968 22455400; Email officemanager@isooman.com.
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Academics

Curriculum

The International School of Oman offers a staged curriculum from early years to upper secondary, with Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9–10 and Cambridge International AS and A Levels for Grades 11–12, alongside the Oman Bilingual GDE (Thanawiyah Amma). The early years feature KG1 with Jolly Phonics for literacy, while KG2 through Grade 6 cover core subjects including Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Grade 7–8 comprises subject blocks including Math, English and Global Perspective, Science and Computing, Arabic, Social Studies & Islamic, and Art & Design. Grades 9–10 adopt the Cambridge IGCSE framework with compulsory subjects English, Mathematics, and Arabic or French; Omani nationals also study Islamic and Arabic Social Studies, with five elective subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Management, Business Studies, Economics, History, ICT, Art & Design, and Physical Education, with examinations held at the end of Grade 10. Grades 11–12 provide Cambridge International AS and A Levels alongside the Oman bilingual GDE (Thanawiyah Amma). The school also offers other programs including sports, learning support, pastoral care and safeguarding.

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Admissions

The International School of Oman (ISO) opened in 2008. In September 2021 ISO relocated to a brand-new campus in Bawsher. The address is Bosher, Al Maha Street, Way No. 257, Building No. 1-21.

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FAQs

Where is the International School of Oman located and how do families get there?

ISO is located in Muscat, in the Bawsher district on Bosher, Al Maha Street, Way No. 257, Building No. 1-21, having moved to the new campus in September 2021. The school serves families across the Muscat Governorate and is accessible by road within the metropolitan area.

What age range and year levels does ISO teach?

ISO offers a full K–12 programme for ages 4 to 18, comprising KG1 and KG2, Grades 1–6, Grades 7–8, Grades 9–10 (Cambridge IGCSE) and Grades 11–12 (Cambridge International AS/A Level and the Oman Bilingual GDE).

What type of school is ISO and which curricula are taught?

ISO is an international day school that teaches a staged curriculum from early years to upper secondary, including Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10, Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Grades 11–12, and the Oman Bilingual General Education Diploma (Thanawiyah Amma).

How do I apply and are there one-time registration charges?

As part of registration parents pay one-time charges including a New student registration fee of OMR 100.000, New student consumables fee of OMR 150.000 and New student development fee of OMR 150.000; returning students incur consumables and development fees of OMR 150.000 each. Parents sign a financial contract and pay required portions of fees at the accounts office during registration.

When are tuition instalments billed and what are the due dates?

Tuition is billed in four instalments with due dates before April 9, 2026; before June 4, 2026; before August 27, 2026; and before December 3, 2026. For accounts and admissions you can contact the school at Tel +968 22455400 or Email officemanager@isooman.com.

Are there additional costs beyond the tuition instalments I should budget for?

Yes—books, uniform and school lunch are charged in addition to tuition instalments, transportation (school bus) is an extra charge that varies by location, and Accelerated Learning Classes are charged per term at Grade 2 OMR 350, Grade 3 to Grade 4 OMR 400, and Grade 5 to Grade 6 OMR 500. Any additional activities or exam fees are charged separately if applicable.

Which curricula and external exams does the school follow for secondary students?

Grades 9–10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE framework with external examinations at the end of Grade 10, while Grades 11–12 offer Cambridge International AS and A Levels alongside the Oman Bilingual GDE (Thanawiyah Amma).

How is early-years literacy taught at ISO?

KG1 uses Jolly Phonics as the basis for early literacy, while KG2 through Grade 6 follow a core curriculum that includes Reading, Mathematics and Science.

When do students take IGCSE exams and what subjects are compulsory?

Cambridge IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of Grade 10; compulsory subjects include English and Mathematics plus Arabic or French, and Omani nationals also study Islamic and Arabic Social Studies alongside elective choices.

What sports facilities does the campus have?

The campus has a full sports complex including a full-size gymnasium, an outdoor football field, basketball and volleyball courts, and two temperature-controlled swimming pools.

What academic and specialist facilities are available at the new Bawsher campus?

The campus features modern, well-lit classrooms equipped with interactive smart boards, science and ICT labs, a large library, a 250-seat auditorium, a cafeteria and a clinic to support student health needs.

Does ISO have arts and music spaces for performances and practice?

Yes, ISO has dedicated arts and music spaces and a 250-seat auditorium that supports performances, rehearsals and school events.

What extracurricular clubs and after-school activities are offered?

After-school clubs run from Grades 1 to 12 and include drama, choir, chess, taekwondo, coding and creative writing, as well as sports and other activity programmes.

How does the school foster student leadership and voice?

Student leadership is supported through the Student Society and Student Life Organization, with student presidents, vice presidents and prefects leading committees that cover academics, discipline, events and social responsibility.

Does the school run community or cultural events for families?

ISO organizes community and cultural events such as Winter Concerts and Science Fairs, and parent communications list upcoming events and milestones through the school's parent portal.

What learning support and additional help are available for students with gaps or language needs?

ISO provides Learning Support including remedial instruction, Accelerated Learning classes and differentiation within regular classes to assist learners with gaps or English language needs, with English proficiency and placement assessments used during admissions.

Is there a dedicated EAL department for non-native English speakers?

English-language needs are addressed within the school's Learning Support provision rather than as a separate, stand-alone EAL department, with targeted support and remediation offered as required.

What pastoral care and mental wellbeing support does the school provide?

Pastoral care is an established part of the welfare provisions, supported by the Student Life framework and access to a school psychologist, with programmes that emphasise social-emotional learning and student wellbeing.

How does ISO manage safeguarding and student protection?

ISO has a formal safeguarding framework that monitors students at risk, provides mechanisms for raising concerns and works alongside pastoral care to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Is there a school uniform and are there any special clothing rules?

All students must wear the official school uniform which is sold at the school shop, official school sportswear and sports shoes are mandatory for PE, and boys in Grade 5 and above may wear a dishdasha.

What are the tuition fees at International School of Oman?

Annual tuition at International School of Oman ranges from OMR 2,631 to OMR 4,647 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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