Downe House Muscat
International School in Muscat
Quick answer
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $9,025–$19,506/yr published in OMR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Muscat international school.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 7.30am.
- Accreditations: CIE listed accreditations.
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Downe House Muscat
Downe House Muscat is the one and only, all girls, British school in Muscat. For over 100 years, Downe House has nurtured girls from young children, through their teenage years and into adulthood. Our spectacular, new school in Muscat harnesses that heritage by offering girls a tailored education that combines the best of British with the tradition of and respect for Arabic culture. Our all-female faculty preserves traditional values and provides a safe, nurturing environment for young girls between the ages of 6 and 18. The Downe House DNA embraces and develops children through the core values of – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication and being Outward Looking. We give our girls every opportunity to develop these important skills and characteristics through all aspects of life at Downe House Muscat. In the classroom, on the playing field, on stage and everywhere in between, these core values are the hope, aim and challenge for every girl. With t
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,025–$19,506 |
| Annual tuition (OMR) | ﷼ 3470-﷼ 7500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,466(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,966 |
| Cost position in Muscat | 84th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE and A Level
N/A
Spanish, Arabic, French
We have a dedicated learning support department which enures all children are able to access the curriculum.
Yes
Yes. We provide a comprehensive EAL programme and our ambition is for pupils to become bilingual
7.30am – 4.30pm
Yes, we have a full canteen offering hot and cold food. Our food is high quality and served for a healthy balanced diet.
Yes
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At a Glance
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