Cheltenham Muscat is a British Curriculum / Cambridge Primary Programme / Cambridge International Primary Programme / Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels / Omani GED school in Muscat, Oman. Founded in 2021. Annual tuition ranges from $10,137 to $21,089 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are awarded in academics, sports, the arts, and leadership. Scholars receive mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and resources. Bursaries provide financial assistance to families in need. The application process involves an application, interviews with senior leaders, evaluation of previous school reports and achievements, and awards in the student's field of expertise.
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About
Cheltenham Muscat is a co-educational British international day school located in Al Bandar, Muscat, Oman, founded in 2021 as part of the Cognita and Cheltenham College Family of Schools networks. The school serves approximately 700 students aged 3–18 from around 50–60 nationalities across Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form stages, following the British curriculum through Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels or the Omani GED. It offers EAL and SEN learning support, a six-pillars wellbeing programme via the Cognita Be Well Charter, and scholarships in academics, sports, arts, and leadership.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Cheltenham Muscat combines the heritage of Cheltenham College UK with the Cambridge International Curriculum in a co-educational British international day school in Oman. The school is set on a 45,000 square metre campus within the Al Bandar Masterplan, serves approximately 700 students from 50–60 nationalities, and offers a progression from early years through Sixth Form (A Levels or Omani GED). It is part of the Cognita and Cheltenham College Family of Schools networks, with access to Cheltenham College UK colleagues for university and career guidance.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG 1 | OMR 10,137 |
| KG 2 | OMR 11,586 |
| Grade 1 | OMR 13,034 |
| Grade 2 | OMR 13,034 |
| Grade 3 | OMR 13,034 |
| Grade 4 | OMR 14,344 |
| Grade 5 | OMR 14,482 |
| Grade 6 | OMR 15,722 |
| Grade 7 | OMR 15,928 |
| Grade 8 | OMR 17,157 |
| Grade 9 | OMR 17,714 |
| Grade 10 | OMR 17,714 |
| Grade 11 | OMR 21,089 |
| Grade 12 | OMR 21,089 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: OMR 3,899 - 8,111. Application fee: $390.
Admissions Process
- 1Make an enquiry with the Admissions Team. 2) Visit Cheltenham Muscat for a personalised campus tour and to meet the Leadership Team. 3) Submit the online application form with required supporting documents. 4) Attend an assessment (remote assessment available for overseas applicants); results provided within a few days. 5) Accept the enrolment offer, submit required documents, and pay the enrolment fee within the specified timeframe.
Admissions Details
School Day
KG1–Grade 2 start at 7:15am with 7:30am registration; collection is at 2:00pm, with after-school activities or paid academy options. Grades 3–12 start at 7:15am with 7:30am registration; collection is at 3:45pm, with optional after-school activities from 4:00pm onward.
Student Life
Uniform items are supplied through a specialist school uniform provider; uniform costs are separate from tuition and purchased directly from the supplier.
Healthy food choices are promoted as part of the Cognita Be Well Charter.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Cheltenham Muscat follows Cognita's Be Well Charter, a six-step framework for lifelong physical and mental wellbeing embedded in daily school life. Digital wellbeing is addressed through Be Well Digital resources. A Voice of the Student Survey captures student wellbeing perceptions. The Sparkle Foundation partnership broadens wellbeing through community service and volunteering. Global Be Well Day is observed within the Cognita network.
Cheltenham Muscat follows Cognita safeguarding principles across all schools, promoting the welfare of every child. Staff are trained to recognise abuse and act in the best interests of the child. The safeguarding framework requires that every adult working with pupils is safe to do so and upholds universal safeguarding standards. The Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team develops and implements policies across the network.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the Cognita family of Schools and the Cheltenham College Family of Schools network.