Philippine School Sultanate of Oman

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Philippine School Sultanate of Oman
Location
Map
Muscat

Oman
Coordinates23°35′09″N 58°26′44″E / 23.585746°N 58.4456348°E / 23.585746; 58.4456348
Information
TypePrivate
Established1989
School boardBoard of Trustees of the Philippine School in Oman
School districtAl-Khuwair
ChairmanMr.Luisito B. Layon [1]
PrincipalMr. Michael B. Joves [2]
GradesPreschool-Grade 6 (1990–1993),
Preschool-fourth year high school
(1994–2015),
K-12 (2012-onwards; full transition in 2017)
Color(s)Yellow and Navy Blue    
SongHail PS, Hail
Team namePatriots
NewspaperThe PaceSetter
Websitepso.edu.om

The Philippine School Sultanate of Oman (also known as Philippine School Muscat), established in 1989, is a private school in the Persian Gulf region.[3] Located in the city of Muscat, Oman, the school caters to the Filipino community as well as foreigners.

History[edit]

The institution was founded in 1989 as the Philippine Community School by Filipino Overseas Workers in Oman, in cooperation with the Philippine government agencies Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), with support of the Philippine Honorary Consul General his Excellency Essa bin Mohammed Al Zedjali. It opened in 1990 at the Al Wattayah district with 38 students. In 1991, it installed a separate preschool and elementary level, before opening its secondary level in 1992

Throughout the 1990s, the school was relocated three times: al-Khuwair in 1992, Ruwi from 1993 to 1995, and Madinat Qaboos from 1995 to 1996. During its first relocation, a graduation song was composed by the graduating sixth graders of the academic year 1992-1993, wherein it would become the school's alma mater song in 1994.

The school returned to al-Khuwair in 1997, where a decision was made to permanently settle in the said district in 1999. A growing student population later necessitated the opening of an annex campus at al-Kuleiah Street in the year 2000. Later in 2001, the school moved to Al-Khuwair 33, occupying two separate bigger and more presentable villas in al-Janubbayah Street.

In 2005, the institution acquired a large hectare of land in Al-Khuwair Heights, where its current building was built. The new site opened at the start of school year 2007-2008. With the implementation of the K-12 program, an annex building located at the same site was built to cater to the senior high school department.

Since then, the school had evolved from a simple academic institution into a highly-structured organization, growing in terms of enrollment and size. As of 2022, the school has an enrollment of more than 800 students, 31 highly qualified and committed teaching staff, and nine (9) hardworking personnel. It also boasts a covered basketball court with bleachers, two libraries, two computer labs, and more modern facilities.

In April 2, 2024, after much campaigning and with the help and cooperation of the Philippine Embassy-Muscat, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the school was awarded its own land at the al-Mabelah village of Seeb and Barka, where it will build its new campus.

The School's Curriculum[edit]

PSSO used the 1945-2017 basic education curriculum from 1990 until 2015, which consisted of levels from kindergarten to fourth year high school. Starting in 2012–2013 onward, PSSO applied the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013" or the K–12 law, which took full effect and shape at the start of academic year 2017-2018. This helps the student have an easier transition when he/she needs to return home. The following are the subjects that the school offers.

  • English
  • Filipino
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
  • MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health)
  • HELE (In High School known as TLE. Home Economics and Livelihood Education or Technology and Livelihood Education)
  • History (Civics and Culture for elementary, Social Studies for high school)
  • Values Education

In addition, the school introduced Arabic subjects in 2007 to comply with the standards in the host country.

For the Senior High School, PSSO first offered the General Academic Strand (GAS) track with electives related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) track for school year 2016-2017. Since 2022, PSSO has been offering all Senior High School strands.

The School offers interest clubs to support the core subjects that the school is offering.

School Facilities and Services[edit]

The Philippine School offers a variety of facilities that the students can use. However, it should be only used for educational purposes. All facilities are listed below.

  • TLE Lab
  • ICT Lab
  • Covered Court
  • Playground
  • Music Room
  • Arts Room
  • Science Laboratory
  • Resource Room
  • Guidance Office
  • School Clinic

Notable alumni[edit]

  • Jason Dhakal - singer-songwriter, studied from Kindergarten 2005-2006 until Junior High School graduation at the end of 2016-2017.
  • Ty'Sontae Roark - rapper, singer-songwriter
  • MultiJames95 - YouTube personality, studied from Kindergarten 2000-2001 until graduation from the old high school curriculum at the end of 2011-2012.
  • Faisal Al-Maamari - Oman National Tennis Team player

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Philippine Ambassador in Oman welcomes the newly-elected Board of Trustees of the Philippine School in Oman". muscatpe.dfa.gov.ph. Republic of the Philippines. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Administration – PHILIPPINE SCHOOL". philippineschool.edu.om. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. ^ Nebres, Anna. "Philippine School-Oman". cfo-pso.org.ph. Philippine Schools Overseas. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
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