In the Elementary School, we value each young person in our care as a unique individual, each with particular strengths, passions, ideas, areas of potential and challenges.
Our task is to nurture each child towards achieving their potential in all aspects of their development. Along with a firm foundation in the academics, we strive to equip each child with skills and attitudes that will enable them to thrive in, and contribute to an uncertain, fast-changing world.
ABA Oman International School
is the only IB World Continuum School in Oman
ABA is the first and only school in Muscat to offer three levels of the International Baccalaureate program - the IB Primary Years (PYP), the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programmes (DP) - the gold standard in University preparation.
Discover the Primary Years Programme (PYP)
IB education, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), offers an approach to learning that works. This research-driven learning model, designed for students aged 3 to 12.
The PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects areas, as well as approaches to learning, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.
The most significant and distinctive feature of the IB Primary Years Programme are the six transdisplinary themes
WHO WE ARE
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from local and global perspectives.
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
SHARING THE PLANET
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
A transformative programme!
ABA Programme of Inquiry (POI):
The POI uses the six transdisciplinary themes above to create a coherent, vertically and horizontally aligned framework of units of inquiry that students will experience in their learning journey throughout Early Childhood and Elementary. The framework ensures that students have opportunities for deep inquiry into and growing understanding of the globally significant concepts in each theme.
The POI is an organic document and evolves based on the needs of the learners. It provides an insight into what units of inquiry are planned throughout the year and in which order they will be explored.
View the POI document
The six subject areas of Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Arts, and Physical, Social and Personal Education are weaved into the units of inquiry.
Learn about the IB Primary Years Programme
Two Programmes For Students Ages 3 - 12
Early Years Programme
For Students in Kindergarten 1 to KINDERGARTEN 3
Elementary School Programme
For Students in GradeS 1 - 5
ABA is top-rate. The interactive classes truly engaged my kids and the teachers' ability to adapt to the various kids in the class was outstanding. Additional support was always on offer for their reading, math problems or feelings. As a parent, the teachers' materials and instructions were always organized and communicated promptly so it was easy to know what to do each day. My kids woke up each morning eager to start their learning and chat with their classmates.
- Elementary School parent
Elementary School Programme
The subject areas of mathematics, language, science, social studies, arts and personal, social and physical education are organised under transdisciplinary themes. The themes provide ABA with the opportunity to incorporate local and global issues into the curriculum and effectively allow students to “step up” beyond the confines of learning within subject areas.
In addition to the subject areas - mathematics, language arts, science and social studies - ABA also offers speciality programs with the following classes:
What Student Support Does ABA Have?
- How does ABA help children whose first language is not English?
- can ABA accommodate my child who has extra learning needs?
- What is ABA's child protection policy?
- Does ABA have Student Counselling?
How does ABA help children whose first language is not English?
can ABA accommodate my child who has extra learning needs?
What is ABA's child protection policy?
Does ABA have Student Counselling?
What does the school day look like?
Classroom doors open at 7.15am and the day begins at 7.30am, usually with a community time. Children have opportunities to make choices and organise their learning within a framework developed by the teacher. They engage in collaborative group work as well as independent tasks, and frequently confer with their teacher to reflect on their learning and plan next steps. There are two breaks during the school day, during which children can eat snacks and lunch brought from home or purchased from the cafeteria. They also use these breaks to socialise with their friends, explore the outdoors and engage in fun and games. Each class has an individualised specialist schedule, including music, ICT, Arabic, PE and swimming. The school day ends at 2.10pm.