Admissions - ABA Oman International School

A World of Possibilities Awaits you

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The best education is one that constantly adds value and ventures outside of the classroom. That’s why our faculty is focused on preparing students, not just for this year’s challenges, but for all of life’s challenges.

At ABA, everything we do is designed to ensure that you see a greater return on your investment than you ever imagined — we enable students to be confident, responsible, caring, life-long learners.

For more than 30 years, parents have trusted ABA to provide an educational experience that helps their children develop academic confidence and a passion for learning. We harness students’ strengths, and we challenge and guide them on their journey of discovery, intellectual development and character-building. We want the very best for your child.

We are delighted that you are considering ABA for your child and the Admissions team is here to help make the process a positive one.

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Our IB Advantage

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Learn more about the IB Program

What do Universities have to say about the IB Program?

Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript.” GPA is not nearly as important a factor in university admission as the IB Diploma. If a student has to choose, choose the Diploma over protecting the GPA.

ARVARD UNIVERSITY, MARILYN MCGRATH LEWIS, ASST. DEAN OF ADMISSIONS

If leaving the IB program, how will my child cope when moving to another type of curriculum?

how will my child cope when moving back home or to another type of curriculum?

We encourage students to become more knowledgeable about the world. Our curriculum is in line with international expectations and catered to meet individual needs. We focus upon conceptual understanding through inquiry in our challenging, relevant and engaging units. We teach the skills to be lifelong learners in all subject areas. Students will develop communication, research, thinking, social and self-management skills. We develop positive attitudes to learning. We encourage students to show the following attitudes: appreciation, commitment, curiosity, confidence, cooperation, creativity, empathy, enthusiasm, independence, integrity, respect and tolerance. We expect students to take positive action to make a positive impact. We expect students to take positive action in their daily lives and we provide opportunities for students to take action to impact the wider community.

Through the process of inquiry-based learning and the application of the transdisciplinary skills and attitudes. Parents can be confident that their children, learning in an IB curriculum will be able to move back to home country’s or new schools with ease and confidence.With their independent academic skills, global understanding and with mature social and emotional abilities, they will be able to academically maintain their maximum potential and they will also have the social skills to enable them to engage and transition into their new community quickly.

A levels vs the IB Diploma

How does the IB compare to...?

How does the IB compare to a country curriculum (e.g. American, British, Australian)?

Country curriculums, are based on a teaching method of providing content of information to students to remember and regurgitate of which a percentage of that content is based on the country of origin.The International Baccalaureate (IB) chooses to define ‘international education’ according to the following criteria.

Developing citizens of the world in relation to culture, language and learning to live together.
Building and reinforcing students’ sense of identity and cultural awareness.
Fostering students’ recognition and development of universal human values.
Stimulating curiosity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning.
Equipping students with the skills to learn and acquire knowledge, individually or collaboratively, and to apply these skills and knowledge accordingly across a broad range of areas.
Providing international content while responding to local requirements and interests
Encouraging diversity and flexibility in teaching methods.
Providing appropriate forms of assessment and international benchmarking.

student support at ABA

How does ABA help children whose first language is not English?

In Early Childhood and Elementary, English language proficiency is not a prerequisite for student acceptance to ABA. We encourage parents to maintain their child’s mother language proficiency, as the strength of a second language is largely determined by first language proficiency.

For admission to Grades 6, English language proficiency is not a prerequisite for student acceptance to ABA, although prior exposure to English language in an academic context is preferable. Entry decisions for Grades 7 - 12 are based on number of years of prior exposure to academic English language, EAL entry assessment data and previous school reports.
Students for whom English is not their first language applying to Grades 6 - 12 will take an English proficiency assessment as part of the application process and / or be interviewed by the ABA English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) teacher. The results of the assessment or interview will help the school make general placement decisions and determine levels of support.

Students for whom English is not their first language are identified either at the time of admission. Subsequent support from the EAL department is determined by individual need and the capacity of the program. There is no EAL support for students in grades 11 and 12. Students applying to the older grades must therefore demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to be enrolled in the school.

English as an additionAL LANGUAGE

The English as Additional Language program (EAL) at ABA – An IB World Continuum School falls under the umbrella of the Student Support Services department. It is a service provided to students in grades 1-10 who have English as an additional language. Our mission is to help students develop English language skills, cultural awareness and learning strategies which will enable them to become successful learners and positive contributors to the wider community in which they live.

can ABA accommodate my child who has extra learning needs?

ABA admits students with learning needs who are able to access and benefit from the educational program in a mainstream environment. To ensure optimum student-teacher ratios and service to a high standard, placement for students requiring Learning Support shall not normally exceed 10% of the enrolment at any grade level. ABA is equipped to provide moderate support for a managed number of students normally not exceeding 5% of the total school enrolment and not more than four students requiring moderate support per grade level.

We require that parents provide any and all formal documentation identifying diagnosed areas of need (strength and challenge) to the school, in order to give their child the best chance of success at ABA.

The Learning Support Program falls under the umbrella of the Student Support Services department. The program provides support to students, teachers and parents. Learning support teachers are available as resources to support in-class interventions, to help identify areas of need and to provide specialised support, including early literacy intervention. ABA is an IB World Continuum School, and as such values and models inclusion. Our collaborative approach to support uses an evidence, data and strengths-based model with a focus on growth, progress and learning. We aim to increase independent access and success for students at ABA.

What is ABA's child protection policy?

ABA seeks to be a safe haven for all our students. Child Protection procedures derived from Child Protection Policy 7.6.3 will be stated in the ABA Child Protection Handbook. This handbook is communicated to all who work with ABA students. All staff employed at ABA must report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect whenever the staff member has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered or is at risk of suffering abuse or neglect. Reporting and follow up of all suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect will be in accordance with Omani Law and the child protection procedures resulting from this policy statement. The ABA administration shall be responsible for ensuring that screening and criminal background checks for staff are provided.

Does ABA have Student Counselling?

As an IB World Continuum School, we believe that counselling students extends beyond academic and emotional support. We aim to develop student achievement incorporating leadership, access to opportunities, collaboration and advocacy. We maintain a culturally sensitive, safe environment for all members of the school community, and ensure that students have someone to turn to if they need help. Our school counsellors assist all students through planning and prevention and are also available for intervention for immediate or unplanned needs.

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