
Al Dhiya International School
Founded 2006
Updated July 2026
Al Dhiya International School is a private, co-educational day school located in Salalah, Oman, that integrates the Omani national curriculum with internationally recognized programmes. It serves students from Kindergarten through secondary levels, preparing them for admission to universities worldwide.
Term structure
Teaching approach
Al Dhiya International School is founded on the belief that education should foster values, nurture creativity, and prepare students to become influential leaders. The school prioritizes active learning over traditional methods, encouraging students to learn by doing to improve recall and engagement. It aims to blend a balanced national identity with a global perspective within a multicultural environment.
Programmes
The academic model combines the Omani national curriculum—which emphasizes Arabic language, Islamic studies, and social studies—with international curricula including Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel. The Cambridge International Programme is delivered at early, primary, and middle levels with a focus on inquiry-based learning and analytical thinking. For senior students, the Pearson Edexcel pathway offers IGCSE and AS Level qualifications.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a safe, motivating, and respectful environment supported by active collaboration with parents. It provides comprehensive support for students' mental and physical development as part of its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Al Dhiya International School offer?
- Al Dhiya International School offers IGCSE, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary.
- Is Al Dhiya International School a day or boarding school?
- Al Dhiya International School is a day school.
- Is Al Dhiya International School co-educational?
- Al Dhiya International School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Al Dhiya International School located?
- Al Dhiya International School is an international school in Salalah, Oman.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families are required to visit the school in person to submit an application. Required documentation includes four passport-sized photographs, copies of the child’s and father’s passports, a birth certificate, a vaccination report, health records, and any previous school leaving certificates. Specific age requirements for entry are 3.2 to 4.2 years for KG1, 4.2 to 5.2 years for KG2, and 5.2 to 6.5 years for Grade 1.
Calendar
The school operates on a five-day-a-week schedule, Sunday through Thursday, with administrative hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daily instructional hours are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for KG1 and KG2, and 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. for Grades 1 through 12. Fees for each semester are due within the first week of the term.
Co-curriculars
The school provides a wide range of sports, cultural, and values-based activities designed to support the physical and mental development of students. These offerings are integrated into the school's broader educational experience to foster a well-rounded environment.
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