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School comparison · Muscat
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Muscat
| Metric | British School Muscat | International School of Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Qualifications | IGCSE and A-Levels | IGCSE and A-Levels |
| Ages served | Ages 3 to 18 | Ages 4 to 18 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $4,240-$10,280 | $2,631-$4,647 |
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| True annual cost? | $9,460 | $5,179 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +30% | +42% |
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| First-year cost? | $10,960 | $6,679 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 55/100 | 55/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 92th | 48th |
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| Students | 1,000 | — |
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| Nationalities | 66 | — |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Accreditations | BSO | — |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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