Educational Developments in Oman

Analysis

For the acceleration of the development of educational sector in Oman and in order to raise the quality of the level of education in Oman, there has been a need for the participation of private educational institutions in the Sultanate in this process. A regulatory legal framework was created by the government of Oman to achieve this objective that safeguards the interests of the foreign and local investors.

Before highlighting the regulatory framework aspects of the education in private sector in Oman, below is a brief about three main levels of education in public and private sectors in Oman beside international schools:

• Public Education : Ministry of Education is in charge of formulating the policies of education, administration and management of the education system in Sultanate of Oman;

• Private School Education : This is delivered by private schools licensed by the Ministry of Education which approves its syllabus ; and

• Higher Education : Ministry of Higher Education is the responsible body for regulating the higher education in the Sultanate in public and private universities and colleges as well as recognition of certificates issued by educational institutions abroad.