international pioneers school

• Accredited international education: The school has held international licensing since 2015 from the Omani Ministry of Education, and is officially linked to Cambridge Assessment International Education, making its graduates qualified to join any university around the world.
• Multiple nationalities in its classrooms: The school includes more than 22 nationalities, which enhances cultural coexistence.
• Low teacher-to-student ratio: In the primary stage, the teacher-to-student ratio is about 1:12.5 approximately, and 1:6 in secondary, ensuring personalized education and precise follow-up of student abilities.
• Diversity of extracurricular activities and programs: The school organizes a number of events and activities that increase learning outside the classroom, including clubs, workshops, field trips, participation in international competitions in fields such as mathematics, environment, and arts.
• Integrated bilingual educational curricula: IPS offers the Omani Ministry of Education curriculum in parallel with the Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE/AS-Level), which gives students the best future educational pathways.
• Safe and organized school environment: The school adopts clear internal regulations to enhance discipline and respect, building a healthy and safe educational environment for social interaction and effective learning.

You can successfully register at International Pioneers School by completing the following:

• Fill out the registration application form with official documents attached.
• Submit a medical form from a pediatrician or vaccination certificate.
• Six passport photos or student card + copy of parent's passport/card.
• Academic report (transcript) from the previous school, with authentication if the student is from outside Oman.
• Conduct assessment tests for nursery stage (Nursery–KG-1-KG-2) or written test for grades 1-12.
• Personal interview for the student with the administration.
• Parent's signature on school regulations and policies, with the school retaining the right to request academic behavior reports from the student's previous school.

Payment is made in cash or via Visa card only — checks are not allowed. Payments are arranged according to a schedule in the registration contract, and most taxes are paid before the beginning of the academic year.

IPS offers programs from Playgroup stage up to Grade 12. The curriculum aligns with the Omani Ministry of Education in parallel with international curricula (Cambridge IGCSE and AS-Levels). Includes special support programs such as ESL for English language and Core Math for students who need additional support.

Yes, the school is co-educational in all academic stages.

You can view the complete details of tuition fees through the International Pioneers School page on the mdares.ai schools platform.

IPS school pays great attention to enhancing interactive learning and creative and administrative skills among students through diverse activities that suit their interests, most importantly:

Co-Curricular Activities

The school provides a wide range of activities that develop creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, such as:

• English Calligraphy
• Recitation & Storytelling
• Painting, Sand Art
• Clay Modelling
• Digital Painting
• Origami
• Mental games such as Sudoku - Memory Game
• Visual expression such as Poster Making - Collage
• Cleanliness and sustainability competitions such as "Wealth Out of Waste"

Competitions and Events

• IPS students participate in various international competitions such as Kangaroo competition, WWF, and DAWN Spelling Bee.
• Students win awards in fields such as environment, oratory, and mathematics at the global level.

School Events and Celebrations

• Cultural and theatrical performances.
• National and religious days.
• End-of-year celebrations with student and artistic activities.

School Clubs and Teams

• Technical and scientific clubs such as Robotics - ICT.
• Reading, science, and mathematics clubs and perhaps a tourism or environmental club.
• Support for student leadership through student council and career guidance.

Out-of-Class Activities

• Educational field trips.
• Camps and field life that develop challenge and teamwork skills.
• Field participation within activities such as Scouts & Guides programs and STEAM pathways.

International Pioneers School "IPS" adopts two parallel tracks in education:

• The official Omani curriculum for basic subjects.
• The internationally accredited Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE + AS-Levels), which allows graduates to join any university around the world. In addition to ESL support programs and basic mathematics for students who need it.

International Pioneers School is located in North Al-Dhariz area, in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

IPS International Pioneers School provides a private school transportation system equipped with air-conditioned buses. Assistant teachers accompany students on each trip to ensure their comfort and safety throughout the going and returning journey.

• Fully equipped nursing room with a qualified nurse and regular health visits.
• Safe and monitored entry and exit system for all visitors.
• Modern library containing diverse educational resources suitable for different ages and stages.
• Advanced scientific laboratories in physics, chemistry, and biology, fully equipped.
• Advanced computer labs to support digital and technical education.
• Covered gymnasium and halls dedicated to physical, artistic, and musical activities.

• Facilities equipped with CCTV surveillance network covering the entire campus.
• Trained security working around the clock.
• Precisely monitored entry system, so the school cannot be accessed without permission.
• Presence of a specialized nurse and emergency health systems announced in advance.
• Psychological and social counseling services for students in cooperation with parents and teachers.