With a diverse expat community, there are many international schools in Oman. Expats will find that most of these are based in the capital, Muscat, and follow the British, American or International Baccalaureate curriculum, along with the Omani national curriculum.

International schools are a great way for expat children to settle into their new home with a familiar education system and many of these schools offer bilingual learning opportunities. A high price tag comes with these schools, though, so parents must budget wisely.

Below is a list of recommended international schools in Oman.

International schools in Muscat

ABA Oman International School 

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.abaoman.org

Al Batinah International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.abisoman.com

The American International School of Muscat

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.taism.com

British School Muscat

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, GCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.britishschoolmuscat.com

Knowledge Gate International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Oman Bilingual GED, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 19
Website: www.kgis.edu.om

Muscat International School

Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Oman GED, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.mis.edu.om

Further reading

►Learn more about the Sultanate's education system in Education and Schools in Oman

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