National Private School
Founded 1982
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IGCSEAccreditations
Languages
English
ArabicEstablished in 1982, National Private Schools is one of the first private schools in Oman, serving over 800 students across its Al-Khuwair and Mabelah branches. It offers a diverse educational experience through general, bilingual, and IGCSE systems.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
The school aims to integrate Omani Arab culture with modern educational methods and technology. It emphasizes the development of the whole student—emotionally, socially, and academically—while fostering values such as good digital citizenship, responsibility, and respect. The pedagogical approach focuses on higher-order thinking, meta-cognitive skills, and problem-solving rather than traditional rote learning.
Programmes
The school offers three educational pathways: a general education system, a bilingual programme, and an IGCSE programme accredited by Cambridge University. The curriculum covers subjects including Islamic studies, Arabic, English, Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology from Grade 7), Social Studies, Information Technology, and Life Skills. Students in the IGCSE programme are nominated based on their Grade 9 performance, while the school also integrates digital learning content through EducationCity.com.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides dedicated rooms for students with learning disabilities. Teachers focus on developing individual student capabilities and personalities, offering support to ensure students meet their academic requirements.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does National Private School offer?
- National Private School offers IGCSE.
- What accreditations does National Private School hold?
- National Private School holds accreditations including Cambridge International.
- Where is National Private School located?
- National Private School is an international school in Muscat, Oman.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admission is open for students from KG to Grade 12. The process requires an online application, submission of documents such as birth and vaccination certificates, and a transfer letter for students entering from Grade 2 onwards. All applicants from Grade 1 to Grade 12 must pass an entrance exam to be admitted.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic year divided into four terms. The school day runs from Sunday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 02:30 pm, with additional administrative hours on Saturdays.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features air-conditioned classrooms, science laboratories, computer rooms with network access, and a modern library. Sports and extracurricular facilities include a covered swimming pool, a multi-purpose hall used for football and basketball, and an art room. The school also utilizes 70-inch smart boards and a learning resources center to support student projects and research.
- Sahar Ishaq Al SiyabiPrincipal
Sahar Ishaq Al Siyabi serves as the Principal of National Private School-Al Khuwair. She emphasizes a 21st-century approach to learning, focusing on meta-cognitive skills, problem-solving, and the development of the whole student.
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