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Muscat International School By Amity
One of Muscat's longest established British curriculum schools, founded in 1989 in Qurum and now operated under the Amity Education brand, taking children from KG to Year 13. MIS pioneered IGCSE and A Level in Oman and still trades on that history.
In brief
One of Muscat's longest-established British-curriculum schools, founded in 1989 in Qurum and now operated under the Amity Education brand, taking children from KG to Year 13.
MIS pioneered IGCSE and A Level in Oman and still trades on that history. The curriculum is the English national curriculum with the standard Omani Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies overlay, and the school is licensed by the Ministry of Education. Fees of roughly OMR 3,680 to 7,500 place it in the affordable tier rather than competing with British School Muscat.
The Amity rebrand is recent and the central Qurum location is a genuine practical advantage for families living in older Muscat neighbourhoods. Parents talk warmly about the supportive atmosphere and the breadth of nationalities the school attracts. The older campus footprint cannot match the newer purpose-built schools on facilities. Families pick MIS for the British pathway, the location, and the price, not for the campus.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 3 | OMR 3,680 |
| FS2 | 4 | OMR 4,200 |
| Year 1 | 5 | OMR 4,750 |
| Year 2 | 6 | OMR 4,750 |
| Year 3 | 7 | OMR 4,750 |
| Year 4 | 8 | OMR 4,750 |
| Year 5 | 9 | OMR 4,750 |
| Year 6 | 10 | OMR 5,250 |
| Year 7 | 11 | OMR 5,250 |
| Year 8 | 12 | OMR 5,250 |
| Year 9 | 13 | OMR 6,300 |
| Year 10 | 14 | OMR 6,300 |
| Year 11 | 15 | OMR 6,300 |
| Year 12 (A-Level) | 16 | OMR 7,500 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | OMR 300 |
Reviews
- Parents and ex-students treat MIS as the affordable end of Muscat's premium-school bracket. Reddit comments place it below TAISM and the British School Muscat on price and offer the IGCSE and A level pathway as the draw.
- One commenter called the school "reasonable" and noted it offers AP and IB programmes; an Edarabia parent praised the IGCSE programme and described staff as dedicated and approachable.
- Negative signal sits with specific departments. One Reddit comment said physics teachers were poor, and a former student described the school under its earlier Muscat Private School identity as a negative experience while still speaking warmly of Oman.
- The school markets its Amity Education Group merger as a quality lift. Parent feedback online doesn't yet engage with the rebrand in detail.
Positives
- Curriculum offer. Pioneered IGCSE and A levels in Oman; recurring positive reference point in parent comments.
Considerations
- Position in the market. Cheaper than TAISM and the British School Muscat but in the same conversation for IGCSE/A level.
- Department-level quality. Physics teaching specifically called out as weak by an ex-student or applicant.
- Older identity. Some long-time Oman residents associate the school with a weaker reputation under its previous Muscat Private School name.
Leadership
Mr David Flint
Mr. David Flint is the Principal of Muscat International School by Amity. He is dedicated to providing a rich curriculum and engaging learning environment that supports students in their academic and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of pastoral care and encourages students to develop independence in their learning.
Accreditations
- OMAN_MOE 01
Location
Al Shati Street, Opposite Qurum Natural Park, Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman