School of Excellence Claimed

Our aim is to provide stimulating learning experiences that fully engage individuals to inspire them to reach their full potential and give them the confidence to embrace success. We create realistic and well-resourced pathways through to the end of senior school. Our students leave AGS with academic qualifications that enable them to move effectively forward into adulthood. Academic expectation remains high and reflects the necessary rigour to allow our students to be confident and competitive in their chosen career.
Lower Primary
This consists of Grades 1 and 2 and spans the ages of 5 – 7 years of age. Learning environments are spacious and enhanced by interactive displays that celebrate the children’s work across all curriculum areas. Every classroom and specialist room has an interactive whiteboard/digital screen that is used by both teachers and children to extend learning opportunities. The curriculum offers opportunities to develop skills that are transferable and broad. Emphasis is placed on teaching skills and concepts that challenge children at all levels. Opportunities to enhance first hand experiences are embraced and educational trips are planned to extend learning opportunities. GL assessments in English Mathematics and Science are carried out at the end of each year, benchmarking our students with the best international schools worldwide.
Upper Primary
This consists of Grades 3-5 and spans the ages of 7-10 years of age. Our students study a similar range of subjects to those undertaken in Lower Primary. They learn these to greater depths, including how to apply their skills and knowledge appropriately. This adds to their understanding of the skill requirements of each of the subjects ready for their transition into the Senior School. GL assessments in English Mathematics and Science are carried out at the end of each year, benchmarking our students with the best international schools worldwide.
Arabic Classes
Learning a language is a process that requires considerable time and practice; however it is one of the most rewarding things your child can learn in school. The Arabic language classes at AGS are divided into two sections: Arabic for native Arab speakers (Arabic A) Arabic for non-native speakers (Arabic B) The curriculum for Arabic A follows the Oman Ministry of Education requirements and is enhanced by a range of resources and activities that promote active and purposeful learning. Children are also encouraged to borrow Arabic books from the school library to ensure that they extend their appreciation of Arabic literature.
Islamic Education
Islamic Education is a compulsory subject for Muslim students. It is taught in Arabic for Native Arabic speakers and in English for those students who do not speak Arabic as their first language but require Islamic education. The Islamic Department follows the Ministry of Education curriculum. Learning Islamic concepts are combined with practical learning at AGS and related to real life examples were possible. Our enthusiastic and dedicated teachers explain prescribed Islamic topics that include Hadiths, Aqidah(Faith), and Akhlaq (Manners), Islamic History, Islamic Social Studies together with the appropriate Surahs from the Noble Qur’an. Our Islamic Education programme is also enhanced by extra Qu’ran recitation and memorisation. We believe that an educational partnership between school and home is vital and we strive to ensure that progress and attainment are shared with both students and their parent

Secondary School - Ages 11-18
AGS follows the Cambridge (UK), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) and the prescribed Ministry subjects of Arabic, Islamic studies for Muslim students and Social studies. Our external IGCSE and A level examinations use the Cambridge (UK) syllabuses. We offer a set range of subjects across Grades 6-8 and students can then opt for specific subjects to study at IGCSE in Grade 9 and 10 and A’ level in Grades 11 and 12. We give as wide a range of experiences as we can during Grades 6-8 to ensure that students are confident when making choices about their future studies.The IGCSE and A level qualifications undertaken by our students are recognised throughout the world and students and parents can be confident that passing grades in these examinations will be able to be used in school and University entry across the globe.
Grades 6 to 8 – Key Stage 3
Students in Grade 6-8 experience a wide range of subjects to consolidate their experiences from their Primary education and extend further their skills in preparation for their IGCSE options choices. We offer support to our students with both language and educational needs to ensure they are able to access our curriculum, showcase their skills and become confident learners. The core tenets of the IMYC are used to further the students’ consideration to their values and beliefs of those of others and how they have an important role to play in shaping the future through the Global Goals.
Grades 9 and 10 – Key Stage 4 (IGCSE)
We offer a range of 2 year IGCSE courses in Grades 9 and 10 and whilst some are compulsory (Science, English and Mathematics), students are then able to choose from other subject options to tailor their learning to their skills and interests a little more. We encourage students to keep as broad a selection as possible at this time but we also realise that some students are already thinking of future career paths and wanting to be a little more specialised. Our teachers are all experienced practitioners who will use their skills to support our students in their preparations for their final examinations at the end of Grade 10.
Grades 11 and 12 – Key Stage 5
(A’ Levels)
Our A level program continues on from the IGCSE syllabuses and so there is a cohesive link throughout the school. A’ levels are offered in a variety of subjects and students are able to specialise in preparation for their University course choices. Only Islamic Studies and Social Studies (for our Arabic speaking students) are compulsory and these are taught alongside whichever three or four subjects a student might choose at this level. We also support students with making choices regarding further education and assist with University entries both here in Oman and abroad. The UK A’ level program is world class and recognised by universities across the world as a valuable and challenging qualification.