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British School Muscat

International School in Muscat

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British School Muscat follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 66 nationalities. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
  • Tuition: $11,027–$26,736/yr published in OMR, US$ equivalent.
  • 66 nationalities top: British.
  • Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30.
  • Accreditations: BSO listed accreditations.
BritishAges 3 to 18English$11,027–$26,736/yr(﷼ 4240-﷼ 10280)
Est. all-in: $21,302/yr(+13%, modeled)Premium in MuscatOpen admissions78% data coverage
Students

1,000

Nationalities

66 (British)

Class Size

24 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

BSO

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculumopen-admissionshighly-diverse

About British School Muscat

British School Muscat is Oman’s leading British school. We are proud to be the only not-for-profit British school in Muscat providing high quality education to children aged 3-18. Our Royal Charter has enabled us to deliver a world class British education for more than 50 years. BSM is a dynamic, thriving and successful school where visitors consistently comment on the relaxed and purposeful atmosphere around the site, our polite and motivated pupils and our friendly, family atmosphere. In our recent British Schools Overseas Inspection (Jan 2020) we were rated as “outstanding" in every category.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • In-house specialist staff listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
  • —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  3. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for British School Muscat
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$11,027–$26,736
Annual tuition (OMR)﷼ 4240-﷼ 10280
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,302(+13%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,802
Cost position in Muscat92th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

IGCSE, A Levels

Exam results

GCSE results place BSM in the top 3 British International Schools in the Middle East and in the top 5% of independent and state schools in the UK. BSM’s growing international reputation for excellence and innovation helps BSM to attract, retain and develop high quality UK trained teachers who are proud to work with BSM's engaged, motivated and high achieving pupils.

Additional languages

Arabic, Spanish, German

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

Yes

School hours

7:30 – Foundation Stage 1: 12:30 Years 1-2: 13:30 Years 3 – 13: 14:00

Lunch

Students should bring a healthy snack and lunch into school each day in a cool box. There is a school Tuck Shop on site.

Uniform requiredYes
Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Muscat

Mid-range
Median
$1,196$11,027–$26,736$29,181

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
British School Muscat

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

66nationalities1,000 students

Very diverse

Common: British

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