Located in Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Al Sahwa Schools (also known simply as Al Sahwa) is a coeducational day school providing a complete International Baccalaureate pathway from early years through senior school. The institution distinguishes itself by bridging global and local perspectives, delivering the full IB continuum—including the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes—while remaining deeply rooted in the Omani national curriculum and cultural heritage.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Bilingual and cultural balance: Parents appreciate the delivery of the IB framework alongside strong Arabic instruction and Omani cultural values.
- Collaborative colleague community: Teachers highlight supportive coworkers, collaborative planning, and regular professional development (CPD) sessions.
- Prime location and packages: Staff and families value the prestigious Shatti Al Qurum location along with competitive tax-free compensation and benefits.
Negatives
- Leadership and morale concerns: Staff reviews frequently cite heavy micromanagement, inconsistent administrative support, and high teacher turnover.
- Student behavior and discipline issues: Teachers report recurring challenges with student disengagement and behavior management, particularly in the boys' school.
- Address
- Al Sarooj, Shatti Al Qurum Way No. 3009, Building 582Muscat, P.C.116Oman
- Website
- https://www.alsahwa.edu.om/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Oman (+968) +968 2460-7620
- System
- IB
- National education system
- Oman
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Faculty
- 133
- Students
- Coeducational
