Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
66 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Google Classroom |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
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. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications accepted throughout the school year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
Foundation Stage 1: 12:30
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| School provided lunches |
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 required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
With more than 300 activities to choose from, BSM's Enrichment programme provides pupils with opportunities to pursue and explore their individual talents and interests through a wide range of competitive and recreational sports, performing and creative arts activities and academic extension and support programmes. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Oryx Theatre (seats 300)
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- 3 swimming pools (a 25m x 8 lane pool, a 25m x 4 lane pool and a learner pool)
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
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.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
BSM provides a world-class British education where everyone is valued, respected and inspired to learn.
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