Inspections & Awards

It is wonderful for our whole school community, not least our amazing students, to see our progress validated with prestigious awards and outstanding inspection reports.

"British School Muscat (BSM) is characterised by its culture, promoting a sense of wellbeing and academic purpose across the campus. It provides the highest quality of education and care for students.

Standards and attainment across the school are exemplary. Results... are amongst the best in the British international sector."

 

Please see our inspection reports below to read more.

BSM takes an unique approach to ensuring the highest academic standards and wellbeing for students and staff.

BSO Inspection 2023

Inspection Reports

February 2023

 

February 2020

 

February and April 2017

 

February 2014

The innovative and highly successful approach places happiness and confidence firmly at the centre of school life.



Students’ behaviour is exemplary – they develop strong friendships, show empathy for others and actively ensure that no-one gets left out.

BSO Inspection 2023

AWARD WINNING

British School Muscat has been very proud to win many awards over the past few years. We were delighted to be recognised once again (for the fifth consecutive year) as one of the top 10 school schools in the Middle East, and one of the top 100 schools in the world, in the Spear's Schools Index 2025.

 

Spear's

Awards
won by British School Muscat

Shortlisted: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award - TES Awards 2025

We are absolutely delighted to share that British School Muscat has been shortlisted as a finalist in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award category in the Tes Awards for International Schools. These awards highlight the most outstanding schools and teachers the global education community has to offer.

Persyou Systemic Coaching Culture Award - BSM is the first school in the world to achieve this award

British School Muscat is the first school in the world to achieve the Systemic Coaching Culture Award.

The best private schools in the Middle East 2025: Spear's School Index

BSM is delighted once again to be named as one of the top private schools in the Middle East, for the fifth consecutive year.

“In the Middle East, the demand for world-class education is ever-growing. The region is home to a selection of elite private schools, including prestigious branded names, that offer not only quality academic programmes but also an environment conducive to the development of future leaders.”  (Spears School Index 2025)

Middle East schools

Shortlisted: Principal of the Year - TES Awards 2024

We are absolutely delighted to share that Kai Vacher, Principal of British School Muscat and British School Salalah, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the first ever Tes Awards for International Schools. These awards highlight the most outstanding schools and teachers the global education community has to offer.

The best private schools in the Middle East 2024: Spear's School Index

We were delighted to be recognised (for the fourth consecutive year) as one of the top 10 school schools in the Middle East and one of the top 100 schools in the world, in the Spear’s Schools Index 2024.

The best private schools in the Middle East 2023: The School's Index by Carfax Education

BSM is named as one of the top schools in the Middle East in The School’s Index, by Carfax Education.

The Schools Index is the leading international guide for parents seeking the very best education for their children, regardless of their location around the globe.

Finalist: British International School of the Year - Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022

Independent School Parent

Finalist for FlexEd with British School Salalah

Shortlisted: Digital Technology in Learning - International School Awards (ISC Research) 2022

Runner up for FlexEd with British School Salalah

Finalist: Community Award for Citizenship 2020 - GESS Education Awards

Runner up for our Discovering Oman project.

Winner: International School of the Year 2019 - International School Awards

International School Awards
We are immensely proud to win this award and delighted that the hard work that has gone into setting up our “Award Winning” internship programme has been recognised.

We were also shortlisted for our Learning Ethos.

Finalist: British International School of the Year 2019 - Independent School Parent Awards

Independent School Parent

Runner up for our International Award.

Shortlisted: International School of the Year 2019 - TES

TES independent School Awards

We were delighted to be shortlisted for our Learning Ethos in this competitive category for the second year running.

Winner: British International School of the Year 2018 - Independent School Parent

Independent School Parent
We were over the moon to win this award for our Learning Ethos at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

Shortlisted: International School of the Year 2018 - TES Independent School Awards

Shortlisted: Creativity in Learning - British International School Awards 2018

Accreditation

We are proud to have accreditation from the following organisations