Al Sahwa Schools vs Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

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Al Sahwa Schools

IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED
KG1 to Grade 12
  • Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat · Oman
  • Annual fees OMR 2,250 – OMR 4,750 (2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule)

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual
KG1 to Grade 12
  • Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat · Oman
  • Annual fees OMR 1,470 – OMR 3,800 (2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder)

Choosing between Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS)?

This independent side-by-side comparison covers curriculum, grade levels, annual tuition, admissions, contact details and verification status for two published schools both in Shatti Al Qurum, Oman. SchoolFinder does not charge schools commissions — profiles are built from public information and optional school verification.

Al Sahwa Schools offers IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED education for KG1 to Grade 12 with OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750 per year (2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule). Qurum International Private School (QIPS) follows British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual for KG1 to Grade 12 with OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800 per year (2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder). The schools follow different curricula (IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED vs British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual), which is a key factor for relocating families.

Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.

Key differences at a glance

7 areas where Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS) differ — before you dive into the full table.

7 highlighted differences

Curriculum / program

Al Sahwa Schools

IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual

Fees (annual or monthly)

Al Sahwa Schools

OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800

Application / registration fees

Al Sahwa Schools

Registration OMR 200 non-refundable; Verify other one-time fees with school

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Verify registration/acceptance fee with school

Other costs

Al Sahwa Schools

Bilingual Arabic/English; IB Continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP) + Omani GED for Grades 11-12; CIS accredited

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Three pathways: Monolingual, Bilingual, and International (Cambridge IGCSE/A Level); verify fees per pathway

Admission process

Al Sahwa Schools

IB World School and CIS accredited; significant Omani and Arab student body; online admissions portal

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Est. 40+ years; pioneer Cambridge EYFS school in Middle East; three academic pathways on Beach Street campus in Shatti Al Qurum

Source confidence

Al Sahwa Schools

High

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Medium

Fee year

Al Sahwa Schools

2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder

Full comparison

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Al Sahwa Schools

Type
School
Area
Shatti Al Qurum
Curriculum / program
IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED
Grades / ages
KG1 to Grade 12
Fees (annual or monthly)
OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750
Application / registration fees
Registration OMR 200 non-refundable; Verify other one-time fees with school
Other costs
Bilingual Arabic/English; IB Continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP) + Omani GED for Grades 11-12; CIS accredited
Admission process
IB World School and CIS accredited; significant Omani and Arab student body; online admissions portal
Source confidence
High
Fee year
2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule
Admissions URL
Admissions

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Type
School
Area
Shatti Al Qurum
Curriculum / program
British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual
Grades / ages
KG1 to Grade 12
Fees (annual or monthly)
OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800
Application / registration fees
Verify registration/acceptance fee with school
Other costs
Three pathways: Monolingual, Bilingual, and International (Cambridge IGCSE/A Level); verify fees per pathway
Admission process
Est. 40+ years; pioneer Cambridge EYFS school in Middle East; three academic pathways on Beach Street campus in Shatti Al Qurum
Source confidence
Medium
Fee year
2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder
Admissions URL
Admissions

About each school

IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED

Al Sahwa Schools

Shatti Al Qurum, PO Box 43, PC 133, Muscat

Est. 1993; IB Continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP); bilingual Arabic/English; majority Omani student body; affordable IB option. Research status: Verified price, phone, email and website from official school sources.

Grades / ages
KG1 to Grade 12
Annual tuition
OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750
Fee year
2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule
Data confidence
High
Last reviewed
2026-05-22

Application fees: Registration OMR 200 non-refundable; Verify other one-time fees with school

Other costs: Bilingual Arabic/English; IB Continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP) + Omani GED for Grades 11-12; CIS accredited

Admissions: IB World School and CIS accredited; significant Omani and Arab student body; online admissions portal

British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual

Qurum International Private School (QIPS)

Beach Street, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat

Est. 40+ years; one of first Cambridge EYFS schools in Middle East; three pathways: Monolingual, Bilingual, International; Beach Street campus. Research status: Fee range from omanschoolfinder (from OMR 1,470). Verify directly with school.

Grades / ages
KG1 to Grade 12
Annual tuition
OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800
Fee year
2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder
Data confidence
Medium
Last reviewed
2026-05-22

Application fees: Verify registration/acceptance fee with school

Other costs: Three pathways: Monolingual, Bilingual, and International (Cambridge IGCSE/A Level); verify fees per pathway

Admissions: Est. 40+ years; pioneer Cambridge EYFS school in Middle East; three academic pathways on Beach Street campus in Shatti Al Qurum

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS)?
Curriculum / program: Al Sahwa Schools (IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED) vs Qurum International Private School (QIPS) (British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual) Fees (annual or monthly): Al Sahwa Schools (OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750) vs Qurum International Private School (QIPS) (OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800) Application / registration fees: Al Sahwa Schools (Registration OMR 200 non-refundable; Verify other one-time fees with school) vs Qurum International Private School (QIPS) (Verify registration/acceptance fee with school) Other costs: Al Sahwa Schools (Bilingual Arabic/English; IB Continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP) + Omani GED for Grades 11-12; CIS accredited) vs Qurum International Private School (QIPS) (Three pathways: Monolingual, Bilingual, and International (Cambridge IGCSE/A Level); verify fees per pathway)
How much are fees at Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS)?
Al Sahwa Schools: OMR 2,250–OMR 4,750 per year (2025 to 2026, Al Sahwa published fee schedule). Qurum International Private School (QIPS): OMR 1,470–OMR 3,800 per year (2025 to 2026, omanschoolfinder). Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.
What curriculum does each school offer?
Al Sahwa Schools offers IB (PYP, MYP, Diploma), Bilingual GED. Qurum International Private School (QIPS) offers British, Cambridge IGCSE, A Level, Bilingual. Grades or ages: Al Sahwa Schools — KG1 to Grade 12; Qurum International Private School (QIPS) — KG1 to Grade 12.
Where are Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS) located?
Both schools are in Shatti Al Qurum, Oman. Al Sahwa Schools (Shatti Al Qurum, PO Box 43, PC 133, Muscat). Qurum International Private School (QIPS) (Beach Street, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat).
How do I apply to Al Sahwa Schools or Qurum International Private School (QIPS)?
Al Sahwa Schools: IB World School and CIS accredited; significant Omani and Arab student body; online admissions portal Qurum International Private School (QIPS): Est. 40+ years; pioneer Cambridge EYFS school in Middle East; three academic pathways on Beach Street campus in Shatti Al Qurum Use the admissions links in the comparison table or visit each school's full profile on SchoolFinder.
Are Al Sahwa Schools and Qurum International Private School (QIPS) verified on SchoolFinder?
Al Sahwa Schools is not yet verified by the school. Qurum International Private School (QIPS) is not yet verified. Verification means the school confirmed its profile; it is separate from Featured placement.