Al-Ibdaa International School

An Omani-owned bilingual school running an American international stream alongside the Ministry curriculum for Arabic and Islamic subjects, with branches in Al Ghubra and Mawalleh.

The original Al Ghubra branch opened in September 2001 and the Mawalleh campus followed in September 2015. English, Maths and Science follow an American international programme; Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies follow the Oman Ministry of Education curriculum. The school enrols around 1,000 students aged 4 to 18. Annual fees are not published widely.

Parent voice online is thin. The handful of available reviews are positive about teacher dedication and the bilingual approach, particularly for Omani and Arab families wanting strong English alongside grounded Arabic and Islamic studies. The school is not aimed at the diplomatic or expat-flagship circuit. Families choosing Al-Ibdaa tend to live in Mawalleh or Al Ghubra and prioritise an Omani-curriculum-blended option over the premium IB or American schools.