Al Batinah International School, commonly known as ABIS, is a coeducational school located in Sohar that educates students from the early years through senior school. The institution is uniquely distinguished in the region by its authorization across the full International Baccalaureate continuum, seamlessly delivering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. This comprehensive and rigorous curriculum pathway makes ABIS an ideal choice for families seeking an internationally recognized, inquiry-driven education in Al Batinah.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Welcoming and collegial community: Staff and parents consistently praise the warm, supportive atmosphere and positive relationships across the school.
- Quality campus facilities: Reviews frequently commend the school's sports and recreational infrastructure, including a well-regarded pool and gymnasium.
- Collaborative teaching environment: Educators appreciate the strong teamwork, open-plan spaces, and engaging inquiry-based IB curriculum.
Negatives
- Quiet and isolated location: Sohar offers limited nightlife and social entertainment, which staff note can feel dull or isolating, particularly for single teachers.
- Budget constraints and management shifts: Teacher feedback cites periodic friction during administrative transitions as well as tightening departmental budgets.
- Address
- Mulaiwah StreetSohar, 321Oman
- Website
- http://www.abisoman.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Oman (+968) +968 2685-0001
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 447
- Faculty
- 45
- Students
- Coeducational
