Yes

Yes. We provide a comprehensive EAL programme and our ambition is for pupils to become bilingual

Spanish, Arabic, French

24

20

Yes

Each classroom is fully digital with virtual learning and online capability. The whole school is fully wifi and each classroom has interactive touchscreen panels. Our library has a blend of print copy books and a complete digital resource.

Yes. Online video direct with teachers and live from our UK sister school. Also provide students and paretns access to a Virtual Learning Environment and Parent Portal via an online login. We are a Microsoft Teams school.

We provide Islamic studies for students required to attend and also for those that wish to attend.

Downe House is a fully inclusive school, welcoming pupils from all over the World. Islamic Studies and Arabic form part of the local curriculum, however, our overall curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum.

IGCSE and A Level

N/A

Yes

Children spend more time at school than most others so that they can complete a full extra curricular programme and much of their homework. We also encourage independent learning at home which increases as children get older and closer to major public examinations.

We aim for 100%, and provide our pupils with all the tools and learning to access the World's top Universities.

Yes

We have a dedicated learning support department which enures all children are able to access the curriculum.

We have a comprehensive scholarship programme which includes recognition for academia, sport, music, art and drama

Yes, we believe student mental health is an important part of successful development.

Yes, we are committed to ensuring that we understand each child before they join us and are able to receive the appropriate level of support.

We use online and small group assessments which are age specific alongside an interview with the Head.

Yes, in certain year groups.

We accept registrations throughout the year, subject to local Ministry regulations.

Yes, subject to local Ministry regulations.

7.30am

4.30pm

Yes

Yes, based on designated pick up locations

Yes, we have a full canteen offering hot and cold food. Our food is high quality and served for a healthy balanced diet.

Yes

Yes

Many sports, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, academic clubs

Football, tennis, basketball, swimming, netball, badminton, athletics, dance and many others

Yes, all ages will take part in team sports and have a wide choice

Library, 450-seat theatre, science labs, outdoor learning spaces, common rooms

Football, tennis, swimming, netball, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, athletics and many others

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 the very best facilities of any girls’ school in Oman, our children flourish, grow in confidence and thrive in a happy, caring community.

We are unique in Muscat by offering specialist teaching throughout the school and crucially for all subjects from Grade 4 upwards.
A comprehensive, personal tutorial system ensures that every child is monitored and supported throughout their time at the school.
One of our key characteristics is that we tailor our approach to each child.