ABA Oman International School

Name

ABA Oman International School

Legal name

American British Academy (Beneficiary name for bank transfers) / ABA Oman International School

Website

https://abaoman.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 international school
• IB continuum programmes
• University preparatory education
• Expatriate schooling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ABA operates as a not-for-profit school with tuition fees paid per semester. Fees range from 1,895 OMR per semester for Family Class to 5,105 OMR per semester for Grades 11-12. Fees go directly toward school operations, faculty salaries, and capital projects.
2. Enrollment Fee: One-time non-refundable enrollment fee of 3,500 OMR (paid in full or installments) or 4,000 OMR (paid in four annual installments). Sibling rebates and transfer student discounts available.
3. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of 75 OMR required upon submission of each application

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ABA Oman International School is a not-for-profit K-12 international school in Muscat, Oman, delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum from Early Childhood through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves over 920 students from more than 70 nationalities, supported by English as Additional Language (EAL) services, learning support, university and career counselling, and enrichment programmes in athletics, arts, and aquatics. ABA also offers the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD), being the first school in the Middle East authorized to do so.

Product overview

ABA Oman International School is a not-for-profit K-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School offering the full IB programme from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The school provides three levels of IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Childhood to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. Beyond the core IB curriculum, the school offers the Global Citizen Diploma (the first authorized in the Middle East), the ABA High School Diploma (accredited by the Middle States Association), English as Additional Language support, Learning Support services, University and Career Pathways counselling, and enrichment programmes including Athletics, Arts, Aquatics, Experiential Learning, and Sustainability Education. The school serves over 920 students from more than 70 nationalities at its Al Irfan Campus opened in March 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) Inquiry-based framework for students from Early Childhood through Grade 5, focused on developing young learners as active, caring, and internationally minded individuals through transdisciplinary themes.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) Challenging academic framework for Grades 6-10 that encourages students to make practical connections between studies and the real world through inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) Gold-standard university preparation programme for Grades 11-12, including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, with Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS requirements.
• ABA High School Diploma Accredited diploma awarded to all graduating students by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, providing an internationally recognized qualification for university applications.
• Global Citizen Diploma (GCD) Recognition of student growth beyond traditional academic achievement, part of a global consortium empowering students to reflect on values and personal growth. ABA is the first school in the Middle East authorized to offer the GCD.
• Early Childhood Programme Play-based programme for children aged 3-6 years using a Reggio-inspired approach within the IB PYP framework, featuring mixed-age Family Classes that nurture social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development.
• English as Additional Language (EAL) Programme Support service for students in Grades 1-10 with English as an additional language, developing language skills, cultural awareness, and learning strategies for academic success.
• University and Career Pathways Counselling Personalized guidance from a University and Careers Counsellor on university selection, applications, scholarships, athletic recruitment, portfolios, and specialized pathways, with individual counseling and campus visit opportunities.
• ABA Athletics Programme Athletics programme including MESAC sports competitions, Varsity teams (volleyball, soccer, track and field), and the Vipers Swim Team competing in MSSL and MESAC leagues.
• ABA Arts Programme Comprehensive arts programme including theatre productions, music (band, choir, strings), visual arts, and performing arts with facilities in the Performing Arts Center.
• ABA Aquatics Programme Swimming instruction and competitive aquatics offered through the Athletics Center, with the Vipers Swim Team competing in inter-school leagues.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 perfect IB scores (45/45) achieved by Classes of 2020 and 2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Citizen Diploma ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA became part of the Global Citizen Diploma Consortium, becoming the first school in the Middle East authorized to offer the GCD. The GCD recognizes student growth beyond traditional academic achievement, fostering collaboration, cultural exchange, and social impact through an international network. Consortium includes schools worldwide.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA is authorized as an IB World School offering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) since 2004. The IB is a globally respected educational framework rooted in inquiry-based and experiential learning.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA High School Diploma is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, providing international validity and recognition for university applications.
• IACAC (International Association for College Admission Counseling)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA is affiliated with IACAC for university and college counseling support, participating in regional meetings and MENA college fairs.
• CIS (Council of International Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA is affiliated with CIS for university guidance and school accreditation purposes.
• Oman Botanic GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership with Oman Botanic Garden for promoting native biodiversity, including tree planting and outdoor classroom projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• British School Muscat (BSM): BSM is a K-12 international school in Muscat offering a British curriculum with IGCSE and A-Levels. It targets the same expatriate and internationally-minded Omani families as ABA, competing on curriculum pathway and university placement outcomes.
• Muscat International School: Muscat International School is another K-12 private school in Muscat offering international curricula. It competes with ABA in the same geography for both expatriate and local families seeking English-medium international education.
• The Sultan's School: The Sultan's School is a prominent private K-12 school in Muscat serving Omani families with strong local positioning. It is a direct competitor for the Omani-family segment that ABA also targets with its international curriculum offering.
• The American International School of Muscat (TAISM): TAISM is a fellow K-12 international school in Muscat serving expatriate and Omani families with an American-style curriculum. It is the most direct competitive peer to ABA in the same city, segment, and price tier.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Nord Anglia operates premium international schools worldwide, including across the Middle East. It is a broad incumbent comparable to ABA in premium positioning, IB or international curriculum delivery, and global university preparation focus.
• Wellington College International: Wellington College International operates premium British-curriculum schools across the Middle East and Asia. It is comparable to ABA in the premium international school tier, with a similar expatriate-family focus and university-preparation emphasis.
• Cognita Schools: Cognita is a global K-12 school group with premium international campuses in the GCC. It is comparable to ABA as a multi-school operator serving expatriate communities with internationally recognized curricula.
• GEMS Education: GEMS Education is one of the largest K-12 private school operators globally with a strong presence across the GCC. It is a broad incumbent whose international curricula and premium schools compete for the same regional expatriate and affluent local families as ABA.

Regional players

• American School of Dubai: The American School of Dubai is a leading K-12 American/IB international school serving Dubai's expatriate community. It is a regional peer comparable in curriculum mix, fee tier, and university placement outcomes to ABA's positioning in Muscat.
• Doha College: Doha College is a leading British-curriculum international school in Qatar serving a similar expatriate and internationally-minded family base. It is a regional peer in the GCC premium international school segment, providing useful cross-market comparability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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