ABA Oman International School
International School in Muscat
Quick answer
ABA Oman International School, established 1987 in Muscat, is the leading K-12 IB World School in Oman, offering the full IB continuum from Early Childhood to the Diploma Programme. ABA enrols 1,000 students representing 70 nationalities and emphasises diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. Accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $4,900-$9,910 per year — exceptional value for an established IB Continuum school in the GCC.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at ABA Oman International School.
- Tuition: $4,900–$9,910/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Muscat international school · 1,000 students total.
- 72 nationalities top: British, Australian, Canadian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
1,000
72 (British, Australian, Canadian, American, Colombian, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Lebanese, Pakistani, Egyptian)
20 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, MSA-CESS
About ABA Oman International School
We are a diverse and inclusive environment of globally minded leaders and learners committed to shaping a better world.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,900 – $9,910 |
| Annual tuition (local) | ﷼ 4900-﷼ 9910 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $9,205(+24%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $10,705 |
| Cost position in Muscat | 96th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
ABA is a non-selective school. On top of two perfect scores on the IB Diploma Programme, the class average surpassing the worldwide average by over 3 points and 34% of the graduating class (23 students) scoring 40 or more points putting them in the top 9% of global IB DP graduates, the Class of 2021 have capped their learning at ABA with such successful scholarship results. Over a third of students enrolling in undergraduate university programs, received a combination of full and partial scholarships.
Arabic, French, Spanish, German
One-to-one support
Yes, we have a Student Support team focusing on learning needs and English as an Additional Language.
English as an Additional Language
7:30 – 2:!0
Not at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Not at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Muscat
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British, Australian, Canadian, American, Colombian, Spanish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Lebanese, Pakistani, Egyptian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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