The Primary School at Muscat International School by Amity builds strong academic foundations while nurturing curiosity, independence and confidence. We follow the National Curriculum for England, enhanced to reflect our Omani context and supported by the Cambridge programme of study.
Our Primary curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded learners who are prepared academically, socially and emotionally for the next stages of their education.
In Key Stage 1, students build upon the skills developed in the Early Years through engaging and structured learning experiences. A strong focus is placed on literacy and numeracy, supported by the See, Say, Write phonics programme, with targeted phonics instruction provided through streamed groupings where appropriate.
Class teachers play a central role in both academic and pastoral care, delivering a broad curriculum that includes core subjects alongside specialist teaching in Computing, Music, Physical Education, Arabic (A and B), Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) and Arabic Social Studies.
In Key Stage 2, the curriculum becomes increasingly challenging and enriched through subject-specialist teaching. Students continue to receive specialist instruction across a wide range of subjects, with French introduced as a Modern Foreign Language in Years 5 and 6.
A more in-depth Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme supports students’ personal development, helping them build resilience, confidence and social awareness alongside strong academic progress.
Assessment in the Primary School is continuous and varied, including classroom participation, written work, topic-based assessments and more formal examinations conducted during designated assessment weeks.
To support a holistic understanding of each child’s progress and well-being, the school also uses a range of external standardised assessments, including:
CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) to identify learning potential and provide predictive indicators
NGRT (New Group Reading Test) to assess reading progress against age-related expectations
PASS Survey to understand students’ attitudes to learning, school and well-being
GL Assessments at the end of the academic year to benchmark attainment in core subjects
Together, these assessments allow us to ensure that every child is supported, challenged and progressing appropriately.