First international school in Duqm to open on Sep 15

Complementing the rapid growth of the city of Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate, the first international school will open its doors to the local populace on September 15.

A’soud Global School, which offers Cambridge international curriculum, will intake 200 pupils from kindergarten level to grade 5 in the first phase for the academic year 2019-2020 and will continue to add upper preparatory and senior school for preparing children for the IGCSE in the coming years.

“We thank the SEZAD to have allowed us to open the first international school in Duqm,’ Lysa Murphy, head of primary section, said.

Located at the Rock Garden of Duqm, the state-of-the art facilities include spacious classrooms, outdoor multi-games courts, swimming and splash pools, football ground, indoor multipurpose hall, library, ICT room and laboratories.

“We have custom made the curriculum to suit the local needs and AGS Duqm will be able to cater to the needs of all nationalities,” Francis Murphy, principal, said.

The academic and non-academic teams of the school consist of British, international and Arabic teaching staff who will ensure a distinctive independent school style that reflects the values and dynamic culture and tradition of the Sultanate, according to the promoters of the school.

AGS is one of the acclaimed international schools in the Sultanate under the management of English Education Management Company LLC, the flagship educational facility of Al Tamam Holding, a joint venture with Al Najah Education.

Himanshu Mohaptra, Group General Manager, Investment Muscat Overseas Group; and Kishore Das, COO, English Education Management Company LLC, were also present at the announcement ceremony.