MUSCAT : Digital Private School is proud to announce that it has officially become an IB Continuum School, authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and, with the recent approval, the Diploma Programme (DP). This achievement places Digital Private School among the prestigious global network of IB World Schools, committed to providing students with a world-class, inquiry-based education designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and international-mindedness.

By offering all three IB programmes, Digital Private School is now a fully authorized IB Continuum School, providing a seamless, high-quality educational experience for students from early childhood through to pre-university education. This marks a significant milestone in the school’s mission to nurture well-rounded, internationally minded individuals who are prepared to make a positive contribution to a rapidly changing global society.

“We are delighted to become an IB Continuum School, offering the full spectrum of the IB programmes to our students. This recognition underscores our commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, and the development of compassionate, responsible global citizens. The integration of the PYP, MYP, and DP ensures that our students are well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in the future,” said Elisabeth Craig, Principal of the Digital Private School.

Becoming an IB World School involves a rigorous authorization process that includes teacher training, curriculum development, and alignment with the IB’s mission and standards. Digital Private School’s successful authorization is a testament to the commitment and collaboration of its faculty, students, parents, and leadership team.

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for students aged 11-16. The MYP is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) is for students aged 16-19. The programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.

The DP programme (DP) is scheduled to commence in the upcoming school year, starting in September 2025, and will offer students an enriched academic experience that provides a global perspective.
Dr Muneer Al Maskari, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Private School, added:
“This is a proud moment for our entire school community. From the outset, we set out to build a school that prepares students not only for a world-class education, but also for life. With our offerings of GCSEs, A Levels, and now the full suite of IB programmes, we are proud to provide students with a broad and flexible range of academic pathways—each designed to equip them with the skills, values, and global outlook needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.”