Commonly known as ABA or ABA Oman International School, the American-British Academy is a coeducational school in Muscat’s Madinat Al Irfan that welcomes students from early years through senior school. It distinguishes itself as an established International Baccalaureate World School delivering the complete IB continuum, seamlessly integrating the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This unified, all-through IB framework offers a coherent, inquiry-driven pathway that makes it a standout option for families seeking an internationally benchmarked education in Oman.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Top-tier reputation and IB curriculum: Widely praised by teachers and parents as one of Muscat's premier schools, offering an authentic and well-established IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
- Modern purpose-built campus: The Madinat Al Irfan location provides expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for athletics, arts, and classroom learning.
- Positive workplace and diverse community: Teachers report competitive packages, manageable workloads, and a warm, inclusive multicultural environment.
Negatives
- High tuition costs: Parents frequently note that fees are among the highest in Oman, making enrollment challenging without corporate or embassy tuition allowances.
- Mixed sentiment regarding MYP: Some parents express skepticism about the rigor and structure of the IB Middle Years Programme compared to traditional IGCSE pathways.
- Address
- Building 231 Way number 503 Block 305 Madinat Al IrfanMuscat, 115Oman
- Website
- https://www.abaoman.org/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Oman (+968) +968 2495-5800
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 938
- Faculty
- 83
- Students
- Coeducational
