Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Arab nations |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10 to 1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 to 20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| 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? |
Islam |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Open minded policy and welcoming of all kinds of people |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International |
| Results in these examinations |
Good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
To a certain degree |
| Learning support offered |
IEP students, language support, speech development, ADHD, basic learning challenges |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation and enrichment clubs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Social worker on site, educational psychologist in partnership after we refer a student |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Math, English, science, Arabic |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Pending entrance exam results |
| School start time |
7:30 |
| School finish time |
2:10 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
For KG only |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Canteen open for purchasing |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A large variety |
| Sports activities included |
Cambridge and MOE syllabus |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Labs, pool, ICT, library, art |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 large playing fields |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Oman Private School opened its doors in 1977. As the very first private school in the Sultanate of Oman, OPS has transformed through the ages. The driving force behind the school is the perfect merging of modern education with Islamic traditions. OPS' goal is to motivate, guide and be instruments for students to be leaders in the present and in the future. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
OPS' vision is to inspire students with a passion for education, so they can think critically, build their character, achieve personal success and transform into global citizens. |