Al Sahwa Schools is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Muscat, Oman. Founded in 1993. Annual tuition ranges from $5,850 to $12,350 USD.
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About
Al Sahwa Schools is a private, coeducational day school in Muscat, Oman, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since June 2013. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with instruction in English and Arabic. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum spanning mathematics, sciences, languages, arts, design, and humanities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Al Sahwa Schools is a bilingual IB World School offering a full K–12 IB pathway (PYP, MYP, and DP) alongside the Oman General Education Diploma. It operates in both English and Arabic, serves a diverse community of approximately 1,100 students and 200 staff representing 31 nationalities, and was established on land donated by Sultan Qaboos with government-linked governance.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | OMR 5,850 |
| KG2 | OMR 5,980 |
| Grade 1 | OMR 8,970 |
| Grade 2 | OMR 9,100 |
| Grade 3 | OMR 9,100 |
| Grade 4 | OMR 9,750 |
| Grade 5 | OMR 9,750 |
| Grade 6 | OMR 10,010 |
| Grade 7 | OMR 10,660 |
| Grade 8 | OMR 10,660 |
| Grade 9 | OMR 11,440 |
| Grade 10 | OMR 11,960 |
| Grade 11 | OMR 12,350 |
| Grade 12 | OMR 12,350 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: OMR 2,250 - 4,750. Application fee: $520.
Admissions Process
- 1Stage 1: Complete the Online Enrolment Form and upload required documents (passport, last school report). Stage 2: Applicants are invited to complete entrance tests; a non-refundable administrative charge of OMR 20 is required to register. Stage 3: Successful applicants receive an offer letter, must return it within two weeks, and pay a non-refundable deposit of OMR 200 along with required documents (parents' passports or national IDs, birth certificate, vaccination card, passport photo).
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School Day
Timings vary by programme. Kindergarten runs from 7:30 to 12:30. Primary (Grades 1–5) runs from 7:30 to 14:00. MYP/GED runs from 7:30 to 14:10. The IB Diploma Programme runs from 7:00 to 15:10, with some DP students having additional periods outside the standard day.
Student Life
Al Sahwa Schools use a four-house system named after Oman's iconic animals: Eagles (Yellow), Oryx (Blue), Wolves (Green), and Leopards (Red). Students are assigned to a house and participate in cross-age activities, performances, and competitions.
Uniform is compulsory for all students. Kindergarten boys wear grey long trousers with a white shirt; girls wear a grey pinafore with a white shirt. From Primary upwards, boys wear white dishdasha and kummah. Girls wear navy blue trousers with a blue tunic dress in Primary; in MYP1–MYP4 a short navy dress; and in MYP5–Grade 12 a long navy dress.
The cafeteria is operated in partnership with Sodexco to provide healthy, balanced meals daily. The menu rotates on a four-week cycle and is reviewed regularly. Parents can opt in or out of the service and fees are adjusted accordingly. Separate menus are provided for Primary/Secondary and for KG.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Personal and Social Education (PSE) programme, counselling sessions, and a dedicated safeguarding team.
A dedicated safeguarding team works with stakeholders to raise awareness, educate, and guide leadership on safeguarding matters.
Student Demographics
School Background
private