Al Dhiya International School Salalah is a Bespoke Curriculum / Cambridge (Primary) / Cambridge (Secondary) / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Salalah, Oman. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $1,864 to $4,290 USD.
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About
Al Dhiya International School Salalah is a private, co-educational day school established in 2006 in the heart of Salalah, Oman, serving students from KG1 through Grade 12. The school delivers the Cambridge International curriculum alongside the Omani National Curriculum, offering qualifications up to Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. It is distinguished by its Football Academy, competitive academic enrichment activities including regional spelling bees and debates, and interactive music and art programs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Al Dhiya blends the Cambridge International curriculum with the Omani National Curriculum. The school has a specialized Football Academy and interactive music and art programs. Students regularly achieve high rankings in regional spelling bees, debates, and science quizzes. The school emphasizes active learning, multidisciplinary projects, and preserving local values while fostering international mindedness.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG 1-2 | OMR 1,864 |
| Grade 7 | OMR 2,993 |
| Grade 8 | OMR 3,214 |
| Grade 9 | OMR 3,700 |
| Grade 10 | OMR 3,812 |
| Grade 11 | OMR 4,290 |
| Grade 12 | OMR 4,290 |
| Grade 1-3 | OMR 2,374 |
| Grade 4-6 | OMR 2,764 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: OMR 717 - 1,650. Application fee: $143.
Admissions Process
- 1Determine age eligibility and appropriate grade placement using published age bands. 2. Prepare required documents: four passport-size photographs, copies of child's and father's passport, birth certificate, vaccination report, health reports, and previous school leaving certificate if available. 3. Submit admission details and contact the school by phone at +968 9588 2848 or +968 23295214. 4. Arrange uniforms through Bamkhalef, opposite the police station, Salalah (Tel: 23295053). 5. Note school timings and plan accordingly. 6. Read and sign the student code and contract, which constitutes an agreement between student, parents, and the school.
School Day
The school runs Sunday to Thursday. KG-1 and KG-2 attend from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Grade 1 to Grade 12 attend from 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Student Life
KG girls wear a white shirt with a black pinafore; KG boys wear a light blue shirt with a black bow and dark trousers. Grade 1–12 uniforms are specified in admissions materials. Uniforms are mandatory and can be purchased through Bamkhalef, opposite the police station, Salalah (Tel: 23295053).
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school provides comprehensive support for students' mental and physical development. The school's vision emphasizes a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment with values such as respect and teamwork. No specific mental health programs or dedicated staff are publicly disclosed.
The school maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment. The Student Code includes explicit anti-harassment commitments and safety expectations, prohibiting sexual harassment, theft, threats, and abusive language, with stated disciplinary actions. No dedicated safeguarding policy or designated safeguarding leads are publicly disclosed.
Student Demographics
School Background
The school is governed by a School Board and led by a CEO, Mr. Zayid Ali.