Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
700 at present and 1400 when the phase 2 build is complete |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
Most common nationality |
Omani and British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
40% International
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Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have a large EAL department who will support children in their English language proficiency. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Arabic, English |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We enable children to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information. We also focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in an effective way. We want children to know more, remember more and understand more in computing so that they leave school fully computer literate. Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners and it is our intention that children have every opportunity available to allow them to achieve this. We have built a computing curriculum that develops pupil’s learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge of the world around them that ensures all pupils can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems. We implement a computing curriculum that prepares pupils to live safely in an increasingly digital society where pupils can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. |
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) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our local pupils take Islamic Studies lessons as per local Ministry of Education requirements.
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External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A-Level |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We aim for 100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes we have a school councillor and a dedicated pastoral team. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We do in classroom assessments for KG to Grade 4 and CAT4 tests for Grade 5 and above |
Waiting list |
Not currently |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept enrollments throughout the year |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, subject to Ministry of Education regulations |
School start time |
7.30am |
School finish time |
3:00pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes but it is not compulsory |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
All sports, yoga, arts, karate, robotics, cultural |
Sports activities included |
Tennis, swimming, rugby, football, netball, basketball and athletics |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Art, Science and Design Technology labs, library, ICT suites, theatre (opening Aug 2024) |
Sports facilities at the school |
Double size indoor sports hall, junior football pitch, swimming pools (25m 6 lane race pool) and learner pool, dance studio, fitness gym. Outdoor facilities comprise of two full size football pitches, cricket square (only school to have one in Oman), tennis, basket ball, netball courts and padel courts (opening June 2024) |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Cheltenham Muscat is more than just a school; it is a community in which your children can establish their dreams and fulfil their potential. We are Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, to be founded by one of the UK’s finest schools, Cheltenham College.
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