British School Muscat vs Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

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British School Muscat

British, GCSE, A Level
FS1 to Year 13
  • Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat · Oman
  • Annual fees OMR 4,240 – OMR 10,280 (2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page)

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

British, GCSE, A Level
FS1 to Year 12
  • Wattaya, Muscat · Oman
  • Annual fees OMR 3,680 – OMR 7,500 (2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page)

Choosing between British School Muscat and Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)?

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

British School Muscat offers British, GCSE, A Level education for FS1 to Year 13 with OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280 per year (2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page). Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) follows British, GCSE, A Level for FS1 to Year 12 with OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500 per year (2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page). Both schools share the British, GCSE, A Level curriculum, so parents often compare fees, location and admissions approach.

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

Key differences at a glance

7 areas where British School Muscat and Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) differ — before you dive into the full table.

7 highlighted differences

Area

British School Muscat

Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Wattaya

Grades / ages

British School Muscat

FS1 to Year 13

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

FS1 to Year 12

Fees (annual or monthly)

British School Muscat

OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500

Application / registration fees

British School Muscat

Assessment OMR 50; Reservation OMR 300 (refunded from T1); Deposit OMR 100 refundable; Infrastructure fee OMR 300/term up to 9 terms (max OMR 2,700)

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Registration OMR 300 non-refundable (new admissions only); transport/uniform/MoE textbooks/external activities extra

Other costs

British School Muscat

5% discount for full annual payment; 5% instalment surcharge; exam fees extra; trips extra

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Sibling reduction: 2nd child OMR 100/year, subsequent OMR 150/year; three-term year

Admission process

British School Muscat

Not-for-profit; waiting lists for some year groups; three-term year; contact admissions for availability

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Amity Education Group; British National Curriculum; FS1 to A Level; rolling admissions

Fee year

British School Muscat

2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page

Full comparison

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British School Muscat

Type
School
Area
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
Curriculum / program
British, GCSE, A Level
Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Fees (annual or monthly)
OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280
Application / registration fees
Assessment OMR 50; Reservation OMR 300 (refunded from T1); Deposit OMR 100 refundable; Infrastructure fee OMR 300/term up to 9 terms (max OMR 2,700)
Other costs
5% discount for full annual payment; 5% instalment surcharge; exam fees extra; trips extra
Admission process
Not-for-profit; waiting lists for some year groups; three-term year; contact admissions for availability
Source confidence
High
Fee year
2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page
Admissions URL
Admissions

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Type
School
Area
Wattaya
Curriculum / program
British, GCSE, A Level
Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 12
Fees (annual or monthly)
OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500
Application / registration fees
Registration OMR 300 non-refundable (new admissions only); transport/uniform/MoE textbooks/external activities extra
Other costs
Sibling reduction: 2nd child OMR 100/year, subsequent OMR 150/year; three-term year
Admission process
Amity Education Group; British National Curriculum; FS1 to A Level; rolling admissions
Source confidence
High
Fee year
2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page
Admissions URL
Admissions

About each school

British, GCSE, A Level

British School Muscat

PO Box 1907, Ruwi 112, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat

Oldest British school in Oman (est. 1971), not-for-profit. 2025 A-Level A*-B 72%; GCSE Grade 4+ 98%. BSO Exemplary 2026. Infrastructure fee adds OMR 2,700 over 9 terms. Research status: Verified price, phone, email and website from official school sources.

Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 13
Annual tuition
OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280
Fee year
2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page
Data confidence
High
Last reviewed
2026-05-22

Application fees: Assessment OMR 50; Reservation OMR 300 (refunded from T1); Deposit OMR 100 refundable; Infrastructure fee OMR 300/term up to 9 terms (max OMR 2,700)

Other costs: 5% discount for full annual payment; 5% instalment surcharge; exam fees extra; trips extra

Admissions: Not-for-profit; waiting lists for some year groups; three-term year; contact admissions for availability

British, GCSE, A Level

Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)

Wattaya, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Amity Education Group; 33 years in Oman; bilingual traditions; Omani values at core. Fees shown are 2026-27; 2025-26 was FS1 OMR 3,500 – Y12 OMR 7,200. Research status: Verified price, phone, email and website from official school sources.

Grades / ages
FS1 to Year 12
Annual tuition
OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500
Fee year
2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page
Data confidence
High
Last reviewed
2026-05-22

Application fees: Registration OMR 300 non-refundable (new admissions only); transport/uniform/MoE textbooks/external activities extra

Other costs: Sibling reduction: 2nd child OMR 100/year, subsequent OMR 150/year; three-term year

Admissions: Amity Education Group; British National Curriculum; FS1 to A Level; rolling admissions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between British School Muscat and Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)?
Area: British School Muscat (Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos) vs Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) (Wattaya) Grades / ages: British School Muscat (FS1 to Year 13) vs Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) (FS1 to Year 12) Fees (annual or monthly): British School Muscat (OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280) vs Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) (OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500) Application / registration fees: British School Muscat (Assessment OMR 50; Reservation OMR 300 (refunded from T1); Deposit OMR 100 refundable; Infrastructure fee OMR 300/term up to 9 terms (max OMR 2,700)) vs Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) (Registration OMR 300 non-refundable (new admissions only); transport/uniform/MoE textbooks/external activities extra)
How much are fees at British School Muscat and Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)?
British School Muscat: OMR 4,240–OMR 10,280 per year (2025 to 2026, official BSM fee page). Muscat International School by Amity (MIS): OMR 3,680–OMR 7,500 per year (2026 to 2027, MIS official fee page). Fees and admissions details may change. Please confirm final information directly with the school.
What curriculum does each school offer?
British School Muscat offers British, GCSE, A Level. Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) offers British, GCSE, A Level. Grades or ages: British School Muscat — FS1 to Year 13; Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) — FS1 to Year 12.
How do I apply to British School Muscat or Muscat International School by Amity (MIS)?
British School Muscat: Not-for-profit; waiting lists for some year groups; three-term year; contact admissions for availability Muscat International School by Amity (MIS): Amity Education Group; British National Curriculum; FS1 to A Level; rolling admissions Use the admissions links in the comparison table or visit each school's full profile on SchoolFinder.
Are British School Muscat and Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) verified on SchoolFinder?
British School Muscat is not yet verified by the school. Muscat International School by Amity (MIS) is not yet verified. Verification means the school confirmed its profile; it is separate from Featured placement.