Muscat: More than 854,000 students will return to classrooms across Oman tomorrow as the new 2025/2026 academic year begins in 1,303 schools spread across the Sultanate’s governorates.
According to the Ministry of Education, the student body includes 430,461 male students and 424,079 female students, highlighting near gender parity in enrollment across public schools.
Teaching and Administrative Staff
For the current academic year, the total number of teaching staff in public schools has reached 66,386, comprising 20,788 male teachers and 45,598 female teachers. In addition, there are 11,287 administrative and technical staff supporting school operations.
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Special education schools will be staffed by 223 teachers and 62 administrative employees, reflecting the ministry’s continued focus on inclusive education.
Focus on Vision 2040
Her Excellency Dr. [Name], Minister of Education, emphasized that the ministry’s ongoing efforts to achieve qualitative advancements in education have had a significant impact on improving both access and quality. She noted that these achievements align with the national goals of Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to build a comprehensive education system, foster sustainable learning, and prepare a knowledge-based society with competitive national capabilities.
The new academic year marks another step in strengthening Oman’s education sector, with the ministry reiterating its commitment to providing students with opportunities that match international standards while preserving the country’s cultural values.
