The British School - Muscat (Senior)

Learning Support team supports children across four areas of learning: speech and communication, cognition and learning, emotional/behavioural, sensory and physical.

“The highly experienced Learning Support team at BSM supports children in the four areas of learning; speech and communication, cognition and learning, emotional/behavioural, sensory and physical.”

School works with speech therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists in Oman and overseas.

“We work with specialists including speech therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists both in Oman and overseas to provide the best support and assessment for our pupils within our international context.”

Dedicated team of assistants, teachers, counsellors and nurses led by a Well Being Manager provide daily care and specialised support to pupils.

“Our first priority is to ensure that your child is a safe, happy and confident learner. All our staff are trained to offer care and support to our pupils on a daily basis. Our dedicated team of assistants, teachers, counsellors and nurses, led by our Well Being Manager, can also offer specialised support and guidance to pupils when required.”

School frames pastoral support and guidance as essential to students' academic success.

“We see personal and pastoral support and guidance as crucial to academic success.”

School offers an extensive range of international residential trips each year, including destinations like Bahrain, Dubai, Qatar, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Berlin, London, Italy and New York.

“We offer an extensive range of international residential trips each year.”

Over 80% of Year 9 students participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, which runs through Bronze, Silver and Gold levels across Years 9-13.

“We are very proud that over 80% of students in Year 9 choose to take part.”

Inspection quote describes outstanding student behaviour and very positive relationships between adults and students.

“Students’ behaviour is outstanding: they have excellent manners, there are very positive relationships between adults and students, and between the students themselves.”

School states no student should be disadvantaged and aims to provide inclusive, nurturing support for every individual.

“We believe that no student should be disadvantaged in pursuing their education and aim to provide an inclusive system of support that helps nurture and empower every individual, so that our students become confident, happy learners.”

Sixth Form (Year 12-13) is designed for students to study fewer subjects in greater depth and breadth.

“Sixth Form study is designed to allow students to pursue subjects in which they have a particular interest to much greater depth and breadth.”

Entry to Sixth Form (Year 12) requires at least 5 GCSEs A*-C/9-4 including English and maths, plus subject-specific minimum grades for each A Level, a positive reference, possible CAT, and interview.

“At least 5 GCSEs at A\*-C or 9-4 including English and mathematics (a B is required where the student has taken iGCSE English as Second Language)”

The school runs monthly Admissions Mornings where prospective families tour the campus and meet school leadership.

“Our Admissions Mornings take place every month.”

Sixth Form entry requires at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 including English and maths.

“At least 5 GCSEs at A\*-C or 9-4 including English and mathematics”

Careers advice begins in Year 9, helping students and parents make informed GCSE/A Level and university application choices for international futures.

“Careers advice starts in Year 9 and is focused around giving students and parents relevant information to help them make informed and realistic choices regarding GCSE and A Level choices, university applications and careers plans for their international futures.”

In-house careers advisor provides regular guidance to senior students preparing for university and employment

“Every student is encouraged to set their sights high for their future. In order to help them prepare for university and the world of employment, our in-house careers advisor provides regular guidance to senior students.”

2025 Post-16 A Level & BTEC results: 100% A*-E, 72% A*-B, 46% A*-A

“100%A\* - E 72%A\* - B 46%A\* - A”

2025 GCSE & BTEC results: 98% Grade 4+, 51% Grade 7+, 30% Grade 9

“98%Grade 4+ 51%Grade 7+ 30%Grade 9”