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The American International School of Muscat

Web: www.taism.com

 

2008-2009

The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program from Early Childhood (three years old) through grade 12 for students of all expatriates living in Oman. The school year comprises two semesters, extending from late August to early June. The school weekend is Thursday and Friday.

Organization: The School is governed by a 10-member educational School Board.

Curriculum: The curriculum is similar to that of U.S. public and private college-preparatory schools. Instruction is in English. French, Arabic, and Spanish are taught as foreign languages, and Arabic is offered as a first language to Arabic speakers. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools.

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 65 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members. Many are recruited from the U.S., including the Director and 3 Principals. The faculty consists of 42 U.S. citizens and 25 third-country nationals, including 10 Canadian citizens. The School also employs 20 classroom assistants.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 620 (EC1–grade 12), including 149 U.S. citizens, 24 host–country nationals, and 447 third–country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 32 were dependents of U.S. government direct–hire and contract employees, 66 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 51 of other private U.S. citizens. Enrollment includes students from 52 nationalities.

Facilities: The School’s new campus opened in August 2000. Additional facilities opened in August 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. The expanded campus includes 70 classrooms, 2 information technology laboratories, 4 visual arts studios, performance hall, drama classroom, 3 music classrooms, 4 science laboratories, Early Childhood Development Center, library/media center, ESL rooms, special needs rooms, cafeteria, 2 indoor gymnasiums, competition swimming pool, outdoor covered sports courts, grass-surfaced sports field, and 4 playgrounds. Co-curricular activities include basketball, drama, band, choir, soccer, swimming, volleyball, track and field, Model United Nations, and publications in the middle and high school, as well as elementary clubs.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 80% of the School’s income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: EC1–2: $7,759; K and-grades 1-5: $12,306; grades 6-8: $15,557; grades 9-12: $17,513. The School also charges a registration fee of $130 and a nonrefundable capital levy fee of $8,420 for grades K–12. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)