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The ten schools Muscat parents researched most this year, chosen from the 42 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
Indian School Darsait (ISD) in Muscat is a CBSE-affiliated, co‑educational Indian community school that opened in 1992. The campus sits in Darsait, Muscat, with the postal address P.O. Box 1551, 114 Jibroo, Muscat, Oman. ISD operates from Balvatika (pre‑primary) through Class XII, following CBSE curricula across its Pre Primary, Primary, and Senior Curriculums. The school provides multiple facilities, including a 700-seat auditorium, several science laboratories, three computer laboratories, and two libraries that serve both primary and senior students. English is the language of instruction, with second/third language options such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Arabic available for different classes. Co‑curricular offerings are strong, with clubs like Sparkle Club, Tech Tribe (IT Club), Photography Club, Chess Club and Eco Club featured among ISD's activities. The principal is Amar Srivastava. Admissions are processed via the Board of Directors (BOD). The school emphasizes ICT in learning and has an ecosystem of labs, libraries, and an auditorium to support an all‑round education. The school's CBSE affiliation number is 6130012 and it is NABET accredited, reflecting its compliance with CBSE standards.
Indian School Al Maabela (ISAM) is an English-medium co-educational CBSE school in South Al Maabela, Muscat. The campus covers about 10,000 square meters and offers facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, computer labs, a 3D lab, an innovation lab, robotics/AI training, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and safe transport.
Indian School Bousher opened in 2019 and is located in the Al Ansab hills of Muscat (Plot 365, Al Awabi, Al Ansab). The campus features an air‑conditioned environment with spacious, technology‑driven classrooms and facilities such as a swimming pool for Preparatory–Senior stages and a splash pool for Foundation Stage levels 1 and 2. The school follows the CBSE curriculum for Grades X and XII, with English as the medium of instruction and multiple language options including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, French, Arabic, and Sanskrit (as a third language in some grades). Facilities include a Robotics lab, a 3‑D studio, science and computer laboratories, a well‑stocked library, and dedicated spaces for arts, music, sport, and STEM activities. ISB emphasizes Academic Excellence, qualified faculty, and strong infrastructure, complemented by co‑curricular offerings in arts, languages, and STEM to support holistic development.
ABQ Azzan Bin Qais International School offers Pre-KG through Grade 12 and provides Cambridge International and GED-based curricula. The school teaches in English and Arabic, and operates Cambridge and GED pathways. The campus emphasises technology-enabled learning (including a 1:1 Chromebook programme) and a broad extracurricular programme. The school relocated to a new Al Khuwair campus in 2022/23, and it maintains a strong focus on international standards, accreditation, and a values-led approach to education. The Azzan bin Qais site highlights its international accreditation, language offerings, and a wide range of clubs and programmes, including Arabic language initiatives and 21st-century skills development. The Discovering You Programme (DYP) and other unique programmes support career and personal development, while the school's strong Cambridge/GED framework underpins its assessment and progression.
Philippine School Oman (PSO) is a Philippine-curriculum school in Muscat that serves KG through Senior High School. It was conceived in 1989 by Filipino overseas workers with the support of the Philippine Honorary Consul General and government agencies, and opened to students in February 1990 (inaugurated 2 February 1990; first enrollees on 17 February 1990). The school moved several times and is now located at Al Khuwair Heights, with the current site inaugurated in June 2007. PSO follows the Enhanced K to 12 Curriculum, offering Pre-School (KG1–KG2), Primary (Grades 1–3), Intermediate (Grades 4–6), Junior High (Grades 7–10), and Senior High (Grades 11–12). Age eligibility sets KG1 at least 4 by October 31, KG2 at least 5, Grade 1 at least 6. The campus provides Guidance, Student Affairs, Registrar, Clinic, and Finance services and uses online platforms (E-Class, Google Classroom, E-Learning). Around 900 students attend PSO, supported by a dedicated staff and active clubs including PSO Patriots (Sports) and The Pacesetter (school publication).
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 42 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,121 students · based on the 28 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 21.0 students · based on the 24 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 28 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in OMR.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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