Al Sahwa Schools
Founded 1993
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
Al Sahwa Schools is a bilingual IB World School in Muscat, Oman, providing an international education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1993, the school is committed to preparing students to contribute to the future of Oman.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Al Sahwa Schools is a bilingual institution that values Omani identity while maintaining an international perspective. It aims to nurture confident, compassionate, and responsible citizens by fostering independent thinking and personal development through a curriculum that honours the heritage of the Sultanate of Oman.
Programmes
The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11 and 12. Additionally, students in Grades 11 and 12 may pursue the Oman General Education Diploma (GED).
Student support
Learning support
The Support for Learning (SfL) department provides inclusive education for students with mild to moderate learning and language needs, offering support in-class, in small groups, or on a limited one-to-one basis. The school provides English Language Learner (ELL) support, including English Language Acquisition classes for Grades 6–9, as well as Arabic language support for students requiring assistance with the Arabic curriculum.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Al Sahwa Schools offer?
- Al Sahwa Schools offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Al Sahwa Schools hold?
- Al Sahwa Schools holds accreditations including IB and CIS.
- Is Al Sahwa Schools co-educational?
- Al Sahwa Schools is a co-ed school.
- Where is Al Sahwa Schools located?
- Al Sahwa Schools is an international school in Muscat, Oman.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school manages an enrolment process for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Prospective families are encouraged to book a tour or attend open days to learn more about the school's offerings.
Calendar
The academic calendar includes key dates such as mid-year examinations, mock examinations, and various school-wide events. Notable events include graduation rehearsals, house-led activities like the Secondary Girls' Iftar, and public holidays such as H.M. Ascension Day, Is’raa and Miraj, and Eid al Fitr.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in the diplomatic district of Al Sarooj, the campus features a dedicated Kindergarten area, shaded communal spaces, and separate playgrounds for boys and girls. Academic and extracurricular facilities include sports pitches, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, science laboratories, an innovative library, design and technology suites, performing arts spaces, and a large auditorium.
- Mr. Dylan HughesSchool Director
- Ms. Nadia JaberSecondary School Co-Principal (Pastoral)
- Mr. Matthew DuffieldSecondary School Principal (Academic)
- Ms. Nicola MoodlyKG & Primary Principal
- Ms. Naima Al BarwaniHead of Administration and Finance
- Ms. Pamela OgegaSecondary Girl’s Deputy Principal (Pastoral)
- Mr. Marlon MckenzieSecondary Boys’ Deputy Principal (Pastoral)
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CIS