International schools in Muscat and Oman: British, Cambridge, IB and American curricula, fees and admissions, for families relocating to Oman.
Discover the leading British and international schools in Muscat while our team helps you relocate, invest and settle in Oman with confidence.
For most families, the right school decides everything else: where you live, how you invest and how quickly everyone feels at home. Planning education first turns a move to Oman into a long-term life decision rather than a short stay.
Choosing the school first lets you plan your home, commute and daily routine around it, so the move feels settled from day one.
A stable, well-matched school keeps your children on a consistent academic path and gives the whole family a reason to put down roots.
Quality education protects your most important investment, your children’s future, and sits naturally alongside property and business decisions in Oman.
British, Cambridge, IB and American pathways in Muscat lead to recognised qualifications and to universities in the UK, Europe, North America and the Gulf.
Muscat offers a safe, family-friendly lifestyle with beaches, parks and an international community, an easy environment for children to thrive.
Settling your family is closely tied to property, business and investor-residency options, which our team coordinates end to end.
Oman’s private-education sector is built around internationally recognised curricula, with the British system the most widely offered in Muscat. All licensed schools also teach Arabic, Islamic studies and Omani social studies alongside their main curriculum, as required by the Ministry of Education.
Foundation Stage and kindergarten, play-based learning that settles young children and builds early literacy and numeracy.
The core primary years, where children follow the British, IB or American framework and develop strong academic foundations.
Lower secondary leading to IGCSE or equivalent examinations, the gateway to sixth form and college choices.
A-Levels or the IB Diploma prepare students for universities in the UK, Europe, North America and the Gulf.
Leading Muscat international schools we work with directly. As your family relocates to Oman, our advisors help you shortlist the right school and secure your children’s admission, coordinated with your home, visas and move. Tap any school to visit its official website. Details are indicative and change year to year.
British / Cambridge + Omani GED · Knowledge Oasis Muscat, Rusayl · Early Years to Grade 12 · Indicative annual tuition: From ~OMR 3,500 / year (indicative)
A newly established British-framework school at Knowledge Oasis Muscat, opening for its first academic year and growing through the grades.
British / IGCSE & A-Levels · Madinat as Sultan Qaboos · Ages 3 to 18 (FS1 to Year 13) · Indicative annual tuition: ~OMR 4,240 to 10,280 / year
One of Oman’s longest-established British schools, with a purpose-built campus, sixth form centre and a full English National Curriculum pathway.
British / IGCSE & A-Levels · Al Mouj Muscat · KG1 to Grade 12 · Indicative annual tuition: ~OMR 3,899 to 8,111 / year
A British-curriculum school in the Al Mouj waterfront community, popular with families living in the west of Muscat.
IB / American · Al Ghubra, Muscat · Pre-K to Grade 12 · Indicative annual tuition: ~OMR 3,790 to 10,210 / year
An established international school offering the IB programme with an American-style structure, drawing a diverse expatriate community.
British (Cambridge), girls · Al Bandar, west Muscat · Grade 1 to Grade 12 · Indicative annual tuition: ~OMR 3,470 to 7,500 / year
The Oman campus of a leading British girls’ school, with a modern purpose-built campus and Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways.
British / IGCSE & A-Levels · Qurum, Al Shati · Ages 3 to 18 · Indicative annual tuition: ~OMR 3,680 to 7,500 / year
A long-established British-curriculum school in Qurum, the first in Oman to offer IGCSE and A-Levels, now part of the Amity education group.
International school costs in Oman usually combine one-off application and registration charges with annual tuition that rises by stage. The figures below are indicative ranges across premium and mid-market schools in Muscat for the 2025/26 cycle.
One-off, usually non-refundable, paid when you apply or sit the entrance assessment.
Secures the place once an offer is made, normally credited toward the first term of tuition.
Charged by some premium schools on entry, often with sibling discounts. Many mid-market schools have none.
Held by a few schools and refunded on departure with proper notice and fees cleared.
| Stage / year group | Indicative annual tuition (OMR) |
|---|---|
| Early Years (FS / KG) | 3,000 to 5,400 |
| Primary (Years 1 to 6) | 5,000 to 6,000 |
| Lower secondary (Years 7 to 9) | 6,000 to 8,500 |
| IGCSE (Years 10 to 11) | 6,800 to 9,200 |
| Sixth Form / A-Levels (Years 12 to 13) | 8,100 to 10,300 |
Fees vary annually and should always be confirmed directly with each school. Figures shown are indicative ranges for guidance only.
Most international schools in Oman follow a similar admissions journey. Places in popular year groups fill early, so it is wise to start well before your intended start date. Our team can manage the process on your behalf.
Choosing a school is one part of a bigger move. Irfan Investment supports families end to end, so school, home, business and residency all come together on one timeline.
A tailored shortlist and introductions, matched to your children, curriculum and area.
Homes to buy or rent in family-friendly communities close to your chosen school.
Company formation and licensing in Oman with up to full foreign ownership.
Investor and family residency pathways coordinated alongside your property or business.
Help opening personal and corporate accounts with Omani banks.
Guidance on family visas and the residence cards schools require for enrolment.
Practical help with the logistics of relocating your household to Muscat.
Local know-how on neighbourhoods, healthcare and daily life so you settle quickly.
Muscat has a wide choice of well-regarded international schools, including The British School Muscat, the American British Academy, Cheltenham Muscat and Downe House Muscat, alongside newer schools such as Jabal Al Ma’rifa. The best fit depends on your children’s ages, the curriculum you want and where you plan to live, which is exactly what our advisors help you weigh up.
The British curriculum (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels) is the most widely offered, followed by the International Baccalaureate and American programmes. All licensed schools also teach Arabic, Islamic studies and Omani social studies alongside their main curriculum.
Annual tuition typically ranges from around OMR 3,000 in the early years to roughly OMR 10,000 at sixth form in premium schools, with mid-market schools costing noticeably less. Most schools also charge one-off application and registration fees. Always confirm current figures with the school.
Yes. The British curriculum is the most common international option in Muscat, with several schools offering the full English National Curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels.
Yes. Cambridge (CAIE) is the most widely used examination board in Oman for IGCSE and A-Levels, offered across many British-curriculum schools in Muscat and beyond.
International schools follow a three-term year on the British calendar, with the autumn term starting in late August or early September and the year ending around late June.
Schools can usually begin the application before residency is finalised, but an Oman resident card is normally required before a child starts, in line with Ministry of Education rules. We coordinate residency so it aligns with your school timeline.
Popular year groups fill early, so we recommend applying several months ahead of your intended start, and earlier still for entry points like the start of primary or sixth form.
Family-friendly areas include Al Mouj, Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, Qurum, Shatti Al Qurum, Azaiba and Bausher, each within reach of several international schools. We match your home search to your chosen school and commute.
Yes. We help expat families shortlist and approach schools, then bring home, business, banking and residency together on one timeline so the whole move is handled in one place.
Yes. International schools teach mainly in English, while also delivering Arabic and Islamic studies as required by the Ministry of Education. Many schools support children who are new to English.