Are public schools in Oman free?

Yes, public schools in Oman are completely free for Omani citizens from Grade 1 through Grade 12. The government covers tuition, textbooks, and in some areas, transportation. Non-Omani students can enroll for a nominal fee of OMR 50 per year.

What curriculum do public schools follow?

Public schools follow the national Omani curriculum set by the Ministry of Education. This curriculum leads to the General Education Diploma (GED) exam in Grade 12. Core subjects include Arabic language, English as a second language, Islamic studies, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Are public schools in Oman co-educational?

Public schools in Oman are generally single-sex. Cycle One schools (Grades 1-4) may be co-educational in smaller communities, but from Cycle Two (Grades 5-10) onwards, boys and girls are educated separately in different schools.

How many public schools are there in Oman?

Oman School Finder lists 1,288 government schools across all 11 governorates, part of the wider public system operated by Oman's Ministry of Education. Our directory is still being expanded to cover them all.

Can expatriates attend public schools in Oman?

Yes, under Oman's School Education Law (2023), non-Omani students can enroll in government schools. They pay a reduced fee of OMR 50 per year. However, instruction is in Arabic and follows the Omani curriculum, which may be challenging for non-Arabic speaking students.

What is the school structure in Oman's public schools?

Oman's public education system consists of basic education (Grades 1-10), divided into Cycle 1 (Grades 1-4) and Cycle 2 (Grades 5-10), followed by post-basic (secondary) education in Grades 11-12. Students take the GED exam at the end of Grade 12.

What is the language of instruction in public schools?

Arabic is the primary language of instruction in public schools for all subjects except foreign language classes. English is taught as a second language starting from early grades and receives increased focus in later grades.

What are the admission requirements for public schools?

For Omani citizens, there is no entrance exam. Children must be 6 years old by a certain date to enter Grade 1. Registration is done through the Ministry or local education directorates. Students are typically assigned to a public school in their locality.

Public Schools in Oman

Free government-funded education following the Omani national curriculum

1288 schools found

Oman School Finder lists 1,288 public schools in Oman, with 76 in Seeb, 73 in Salalah and 59 in Ibri, including 394 boys' schools, 254 girls' schools and 640 mixed schools, with 486 through to Grade 12 and 390 primary-only.

Discover public schools across Oman offering free education to Omani citizens. Public schools follow the Ministry of Education curriculum with Arabic as the primary language of instruction. These schools provide quality education from basic education through post-basic levels, serving communities in all governorates from Muscat to Dhofar.

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Public Schools in Oman

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Al Munjazat School

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Al- Tbyan School

Al-Al-Ullaa School

AL-Ammal School

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Al-Emmam Al-Muhanna Bin Sultan School

AL-Ershad School

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