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592, Way No. 3052,
Shatti Al Qurum,
Muscat,
Sultanate of Oman
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The Essentials
Al Sahwa Schools has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Al Sahwa Schools are located in Muscat, Oman, in the Shatti Al Qurum area near the diplomatic district. The campus sits in the Al Sarooj area with access to major roads and local amenities. The postal address is House 592, Way 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Stages
The school provides Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) covers KG to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) covers Grades 6 to 10, and Grades 11–12 combine the Oman General Education Diploma Programme (GED) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Type
The school is co-educational. Instruction is in English and Arabic, and the staff comprises multiple nationalities.
Additional learning support
Support for Learning (SfL) provides inclusive provisions for students with mild to moderate learning and language needs. Support may be delivered in class, in small groups, or one-to-one; English language support (ELL) and Arabic language support are offered for language learners.
Country affiliation
No formal country-specific affiliation is stated. The school operates as an IB World School in Oman.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated. Public materials describe the school in the context of Oman's culture and IB World School status rather than a religious program.
School day structure
Timings vary by program. Kindergarten runs from 7:30 to 12:30, Primary (Grades 1–5) from 7:30 to 14:00, and MYP/GED from 7:30 to 14:10. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) runs from 7:00 to 15:10, with some DP students having additional periods outside the standard day. K-10 typical start is 7:25 with homeroom; DP can start at 7:00 and end at 15:10.
Bus service
Bus transport is provided through a partnership with eMushrif. Buses have trained drivers and supervisors and are equipped with live tracking.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Al Sahwa Schools ranges from OMR 2,250 to OMR 4,750 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and two-term breakdown) - KG1 (Kindergarten 1): OMR 2,250.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,125.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,125.000 (due in February). - KG2 (Kindergarten 2): OMR 2,300.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,150.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,150.000 (due in February). - Grade 1: OMR 3,450.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,725.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,725.000 (due in February). - Grade 2: OMR 3,500.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in February). - Grade 3: OMR 3,500.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,750.000 (due in February). - Grade 4: OMR 3,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in February). - Grade 5: OMR 3,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,875.000 (due in February). - Grade 6: OMR 3,850.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 1,925.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 1,925.500 (due in February). - Grade 7: OMR 4,100.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in February). - Grade 8: OMR 4,100.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,050.500 (due in February). - Grade 9: OMR 4,400.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,200.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,200.000 (due in February). - Grade 10: OMR 4,600.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,300.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,300.000 (due in February). - Grade 11: OMR 4,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in February). - Grade 12: OMR 4,750.000 per year — 1st payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in September); 2nd payment OMR 2,375.000 (due in February).
Application and registration fees - Registration fee (non‑refundable): OMR 200. - Re‑registration fee for the next academic year: OMR 200.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is shown with a two‑installment billing schedule: 1st payment due in September and 2nd payment due in February. Each grade's per‑term amounts are listed above.
Additional costs and program/consumable fees - Breakfast (annual): OMR 200. - Chromebook (issued from Grade 4): OMR 185. - Educational consumables (annual): OMR 70. - IB / programme fees by year group: - PYP Program (KG and Grades 1–5): OMR 35. - MYP Program (Grades 6–9): OMR 50. - MYP5 Program (Grade 10): OMR 205. - DP1 Program (Grade 11): OMR 115. - DP2 Program (Grade 12): OMR 395. - Pamoja (DP1 elective): OMR 525. - Pamoja (DP2 elective): OMR 550.
School transport (bus) fees and provider - School bus service is provided through E‑Mushrif (SAR) company; published contact numbers and the provider website are included in the school's fee documents.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule; no boarding charges are published for the 2025/2026 schedule.
Refund information - The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable (OMR 200). No other refund terms or a broader refund policy are published in the 2025/2026 fee schedule.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) within the 2025/2026 fee document.
(Fees shown are the published amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year.)
Academics
Al Sahwa Schools teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Omani Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Al Sahwa Schools in Muscat, Oman is a bilingual IB World School offering a K-12 IB pathway: Primary Years Programme (PYP) from KG to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grade 6 to 10, and high school options of the Oman General Education Diploma (GED) or the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) uses the IB framework and covers Arabic, Islamic Studies, Omani Social Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Personal, Social and Emotional Education, Physical Education, Visual Art, and Music, guided by a transdisciplinary Programme of Inquiry. In Middle School (Grades 6–10), Al Sahwa follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with eight subject groups: Language and Literature (English and Arabic), Language Acquisition (English), Individuals and Societies (Business Management), Mathematics, Sciences, Arts (Music, Visual Art), Design (Digital Design, Product Design, Coding), and Physical and Health Education; Service Learning and the Personal Project are integrated, and an Interdisciplinary Unit approach is used. In Grades 11–12, students may pursue the GED under Oman's Ministry of Education or the IB Diploma Programme (DP); the GED spans Grades 11–12 with eight subjects (five compulsory and three optional) and external MOE exams in the final year, and the DP requires the DP Core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS) plus a selection from six subject groups. The school operates as a bilingual environment with instruction in English and Arabic across programs. Support for Learning provides inclusive education, including English language support for ELL students and Arabic language support.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Stage 1 – Online Enrolment Form: Complete the Online Enrolment Form and upload documents, including the applicant's passport and the last year's school report if applicable. This step starts the enrolment process and gathers essential information for the applicant. 2. Stage 2 – Entrance Test & Document Collection: Applicants reaching Stage 2 are invited to complete a series of entrance tests. A non-refundable administrative charge of OMR 20 is required to register for these tests. 3. Stage 3 – Offer of Place: Applicants reaching Stage 3 receive an official offer letter. To accept, return the offer letter within two weeks and pay a non-refundable deposit of OMR 200 to the Accounts Office. Bring the following documents: the applicant's father's passport or national ID card, the applicant's mother's passport or national ID card, the applicant's birth certificate, the applicant's medical vaccination card (Red Card), and a recent passport-style photo.
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FAQs
Where exactly is Al Sahwa Schools located in Muscat and how do I find the campus if we relocate here?
Al Sahwa Schools are in Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with the campus situated in the Al Sarooj area near the diplomatic district. The postal address is House 592, Way 3052, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with easy access to major roads and local amenities.
What age range and year groups does Al Sahwa Schools cover?
Al Sahwa Schools educate children from age 4 to 18, providing Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school runs a full PYP, MYP and senior pathway including both the Oman GED and the IB Diploma Programme.
What curriculum options do you offer and is the school bilingual?
Al Sahwa Schools is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from KG–Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 6–10, while Grades 11–12 can follow either the Oman General Education Diploma (GED) or the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is bilingual in English and Arabic across the programmes.
What is the academic structure for primary, middle and high school years?
The PYP covers KG to Grade 5 with a transdisciplinary Programme of Inquiry and core subjects including Arabic, Islamic Studies, Omani Social Studies, English, Mathematics and Science. The MYP (Grades 6–10) uses eight subject groups with interdisciplinary units, service learning and the Personal Project, while Grades 11–12 may follow the Oman GED (with MOE external exams in the final year) or the IB DP (including TOK, Extended Essay and CAS).
Do you offer support for students with additional learning or language needs?
Support for Learning provides inclusive provisions for students with mild to moderate learning and language needs; support is delivered in class, in small groups, or one‑to‑one as required. The school also offers English language support for ELL students and Arabic language support to help learners access the bilingual curriculum.
What specialist academic facilities are available on campus?
The campus has science laboratories, an innovative library area, and dedicated design and technology suites to support practical learning. There are also specialist performing‑arts spaces and a large auditorium for events and performances.
What sports and recreational facilities does the school have?
Al Sahwa Schools includes sports pitches, a gymnasium and a swimming pool to support PE and extracurricular sports. The campus also features shaded communal areas and separate playgrounds for boys and girls.
How many extracurricular activities do you offer and what kinds of activities are available?
The school offers around 75 extracurricular activities covering sports, arts, design and academic clubs. Specialist performing‑arts spaces and design facilities support creative programmes alongside community and service activities.
How is community service and leadership integrated into student life?
Service learning is embedded across the MYP and DP, with CAS in the Diploma Programme providing structured community service and personal development. The DP Core (TOK, Extended Essay and CAS) and careers guidance support leadership, research skills and university pathways.
What wellbeing and pastoral support is available for students, including mental health?
Wellbeing is supported through the school's Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme, school counsellors and pastoral care leads. A safeguarding team and counselling services work with students, families and staff to promote mental wellbeing and a sense of safety and connection.
Is there a school uniform and what does it look like for different ages?
Uniform is compulsory for all students. Kindergarten boys wear grey long trousers with a white shirt and girls a grey pinafore with a white shirt, while from Primary upwards boys wear a white dishdasha and kummah and girls' uniforms transition by year group from navy blue trousers with a blue tunic dress in Primary to short navy dresses in MYP1–MYP4 and a long navy dress in MYP5–Grade 12.
Who runs the school and what is its history and governance?
Al Sahwa Schools were established in 1993 on land donated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and were originally owned by the Royal Office and the Royal Oman Police Pension Funds. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes representatives from the Royal Office, Royal Oman Police and the Ministry of Education.
What is the house system and how does it involve students?
The school operates a four‑house system named after Oman's iconic animals: Eagles (Yellow), Oryx (Blue), Wolves (Green) and Leopards (Red). Students are assigned to a house and take part in cross‑age activities, performances and competitions that build belonging and teamwork.
Is the school accredited and what international programmes is it authorised to deliver?
Al Sahwa Schools is an IB World School authorised for the PYP, MYP and DP and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). The PYP was re‑authorised in 2023 while the MYP and DP are in ongoing review cycles.
How large is the school community and how are new families supported when they arrive?
The school community comprises around 1,100 students and about 200 staff from 31 nationalities. New families are welcomed through planned orientations and a buddy system to support transitions from kindergarten through secondary.
Does the cafeteria provide school meals and can parents opt in or out?
The cafeteria is operated in partnership with Sodexco and provides healthy, balanced meals on a rotating four‑week cycle. Parents can opt in or out of the meal service and fees are adjusted accordingly, with separate menus for Primary/Secondary and for KG.
What are the tuition fees at Al Sahwa Schools?
Annual tuition at Al Sahwa Schools ranges from OMR 2,250 to OMR 4,750 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.