Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
562 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
56 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learners |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8 AM entry and 8:30 start |
| School finish time |
3:30 the academic day ends, followed by plenty of after school activities |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TAISM offers many clubs and activities. Performing arts, music, visual arts, board games, sports and physical fitness, dance, robotics, lego, community service, STEM, etc. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming is included + plenty of other sports like soccer, volleyball and track and field |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Three libraries, two playgrounds, IT lab, pottery studio |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Sports fields: TAISM has two full-size, competition grass soccer fields. Each field has flood lights for evening events and covered seating along one side of the field. Two smaller grassed areas are adjacent to the large fields for warm-up, small practices, and elementary school games. - Gymnasiums: Two competition-size gymnasiums (sports halls) are known to the students by their colors: the “Blue Gym” and “Green Gym”. Besides being utilized for physical education classes at all levels, both gyms are capable of hosting volleyball and basketball games, and can be used either for single full court games or side-by-side games. The Blue Gym can be set up with three badminton courts, while the Green Gym can have two. Each gym is equipped with electronic scoreboards and sound systems, and the Blue Gym also features retractable bleacher seating for 350 spectators and a divider curtain for facilitating separate classes or events. - Fitness Room: The Fitness Room features 120 square meters of space for strength training equipment and exercise. There are three treadmills, two stationary bikes, two elliptical machines, a large selection of free weights, and weight lifting systems and benches. Additional equipment is available for TRX training, CrossFit, yoga, and step aerobics. Multiple walls are covered with full-length mirrors for optimal viewing of posture and form. A sound and projector system is installed for video demonstrations, workout programs, and music. - Outdoor Courts: In addition to indoor gyms, there is one full-size basketball/volleyball court that can be used for single games or side-by-side games. On either side of the court are the elementary playgrounds. Small, movable bleachers are available for outdoor events. - Swimming Pool: TAISM has a six-lane, 25 meter competition swimming pool, complete with championship starting blocks and a new electronic timing system. In addition, TAISM has a teaching pool, ready for all of its Learn-to-Swim participants and their instructors. Physical education classes have access to the pool during the swimming units of study, and a competitive swimming program occupies the facilities after school. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American International School of Muscat is a learning community that is dedicated to providing students exceptional opportunities for developing their intellectual, emotional, social and physical potential. TAISM was founded in 1998 to serve American and international families living in Muscat. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
TAISM pursues academic excellence for students in the international community through an American-based education that develops ethical, responsible, and globally conscious life-long learners. |