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M S B y h W Bringing out the very best in our people is at the heart of what we do. #BestForTheWorld

. . . s t n e d u t S M S B e h t r o f t s e B ? d l r o w BSM has an established history and reputation for delivering an exemplary British education in Oman.

We are driven by the most advanced thinking in the world, using our inspiring facilities and everything that happens within them to allow all our students to flourish. By equipping our students with all they need to grasp global opportunities, we achieve our mission to make our students best for the world.

Here are 9 ways we do this.

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1 “The most important development in education in the 21st Century is our growing understanding of human capability” Professor Deborah Eyre Founder and Chair of High Performance Learning

Growing intelligence is central to our educational philosophy. As a High Performance Learning World Class School we have worked with Professor Deborah Eyre to identify the BSM Learning Ethos and BSM Thinking Skills essential to the educational experience of our students. They are our North Star.

They give us a clear vision for exactly the type of student we want to develop, in the ways they both learn and behave.

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s t n e d u t S 2. Our Our students are magnificent.

Here’s seven reasons why:

They have a flexible mindset to adapt to a rapidly changing world

They are multilingual

They are navigators of learning

They possess a global outlook, experience and connections

They leave BSM with a strong set of qualifications

They are kind, generous and quietly confident

They are happy, healthy, safe and balanced

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We have a global reputation for education and innovation.

No words we say about ourselves matter if we don't deliver.

So we laser focus on this.

This is how others see us: “International School of the Year 2019” International School Awards

“Top 3% of UK schools” Sunday Times League Table - based on GCSE & A Level results

“An outstanding school with exemplary features” British School Overseas Inspection 2017

“COBIS Accredited Member and Training School: one of 12 globally” Council of British International Schools

“British International School of the Year 2018” Independent School Parent Awards

“One of the World Economic Forum’s schools of the future. ” World Economic Forum, January 2020.

“World class programme of outdoor education” Parent Survey 2019

“One of the top five schools in the Gulf Region” Based on 2017-9 GCSE results

“HPL World Class School”

Award winning and innovative primary curriculum”

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British International School Awards 2018

Exam Results

61% 5 6% A Levels (A*-B)

GCSEs - Grade 7+ (A*/A)

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GCSEs - Grade 5+ (A*-C)

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We hire the best and most inspiring teachers and we train them to be even better. They search for and discover natural abilities, and unlock unique talents.

What makes our staff exceptional and very happy • They care about their craft and continue to study for further qualifications, Masters and PhDs • They share with and learn from the best: we have strong partnerships with leading international schools and universities • They apply latest research as a HPL World Class School

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• They exceed expectations: they consistently go the extra mile

Our school leaders work hard to gain a global reputation for excellence

• They stay with us far longer than they thought they would

Our governance is well established and based on strong ethical and moral principles

• They love living in Oman

The result?

Our students are taught by motivated and enthusiastic professionals, making learning positive, active and fun

We focus on impact. We are bold, we keep moving, we are fast and we make things happen

The result? A thriving school with a bright future

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h s i t i r B r u 5. O Curriculum We combine a rigorous, objective-based British curriculum with an open-ended, flexible and childcentred approach to learning where creative thinking is allowed to flourish.

Our students are encouraged to express themselves; to articulate their ideas and feelings and to communicate clearly in a complex, multi disciplinary world. Traditional core learning subjects are combined with creative writing, poetry, dance, music, the visual arts and drama to allow all our students to explore what it is to be truly human. We believe that this approach maximises the value of the learning experience we provide.

Why BSM follows a British Curriculum: • I t’s a tried and tested internationally recognised certification

• It develops deep, specialist thinking skills

• It's the global market leader

• It provides a balance of the arts, sport and strong academic study

• It gives access to the world's leading universities in UK, US, Europe and beyond • It is the language of business

• It is continually evolving and updated • It’s flexible, personalised and offers multiple choices to suit every student

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We encourage every student to get involved in activities at whatever level they can. From the tentative early strokes in our beginners’ swimming pool, to competing internationally, our students can do both. That also applies to drama, sports, clubs, maths, Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, netball, speed stacks, chess, choreography, Lego club, football, maths club, basketball, MUN (Model United Nations), RGS Young Geographers, wind and brass bands, orchestra, choir, breakdancing, library club...

Every day, every child is given the space, time and opportunity to develop their talent in a packed and productive after school programme. They're active and happy, balanced, disciplined and care about others outside of the classroom.

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BSM has been the premier international school in Oman for nearly half a century. We celebrate our love of Oman, the culture and the people, with the diverse nationalities of all of the families that are part of our school. Our global spirit builds cultured, respectful and kind students.

We listen to our families and bring them together for coffee and cake.

We constantly think of ways to help our parents support their children's learning by offering support and workshops in learning technologies, languages and child development.

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Creating social value is important to us. We employ and develop local talent through our own unique training programmes. We are known and respected throughout Oman and the wider region for our welcoming nature and international reach.

Qais Al-Sabahi

Qais Al-Sabahi is a 21 year old Omani studying a bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) at the Modern College of Business and Science.

Qais joined our IT Services team in April 2019 and is working with both teachers and students.

“The best thing is, with the support of BSM, I am enjoying putting the theory from my studies into practice. I am determined to make a positive difference to BSM.”

Our community uses our wonderful world class facilities. From swimming to indoor sports and outdoor games on our pitch; to dance, theatre and scouts, we open our door to the people of Muscat.

Suad Al Busaidi has been at BSM for 15 years and likes to be encouraged to do more, teaching Arabic and also with a role in the Special Educational Needs department.

“I am always being asked to get involved in a wide range of activities and this motivates me to help all our students to learn and grow” she says. “BSM has truly built my career.”

Suad Al Busaidi

d l r o W e h T r 9.#Best Fo Everything we do shows we care. We aim for excellence every day. We attend to the detail. We aim to create the best place to study and learn. From the safety of our students and the environment they experience, to the way they settle and their well-being, to the way we treat each other. We care about where our students and their families go next - and after they’ve left we welcome them back. We listen, smile and say hello.

We are happy. It shows in everything we do.

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k l a t o t e v We lo e r a h s o t e v We lo We have vision, we are creative and we are brave. Come and join us and be part of how we do it.

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In 2019 we were delighted to welcome British School Salalah to our family.

British School Muscat is Oman’s leading British school. Granted a Royal Charter in 1973, we are proud to be the only not-for-profit British School in Oman providing high quality education to children aged 3-18.

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