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Nationalities
| Number of students |
244 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| Most common nationality |
French |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3.9% |
Languages
| Native French speaking teachers |
Most of them. |
| Language support for students not fluent in French |
Yes it does |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Latin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
French baccalaureate
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| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Accommodation plans + support persons in the classroom + inclusion referents |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Sometimes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We test the proficiency in French |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June 30 |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
Primary: 14:30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
LFM offers many clubs and activities.
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| Sports activities included |
Many: gym, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, dance, ping pong, swimming... |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, auditorium, science lab, fab lab, computer rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, 2 gym rooms, an outdoor covered sports hall |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International French School of Muscat serves kindergarten through high school.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
An individualized approach. Each student benefits from a differentiated approach to make sure they grow to achieve their maximum potential.
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