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• The philosophical position of the Ministry of Education was published 1978, in a white paper which tied the educational curriculum to human development, citizenship, and society.

Education was seen as couched in strong cultural traditions and Islamic values were thought to build on the Omani character, a character open to society as a whole, able to deal with the technological advances to modernise society.

It also stressed on the individual to develop holistically, including physically, intellectually, and spiritually. With overemphasis on the Omani identity extending from its Islamic roots and Arab background, education was also thought to modernise society, especially the technological advancement of society.

Four main frames that this philosophy drew upon are: (1) teaching couched within a strong cultural tradition and Islamic values;

(2) education being able to live within a social and natural world;

(3) teaching the individual to learn;

(4) teaching the individual to learn about his identity and citizenship.

• Primary education starts at 6 years for 6 years but it is not compulsory.

• Facts about Nurseries in Oman:

The Ministry of Education in Oman supervises preschool education.

•kindergartens establishes largely by private business sector.

• The majority of children are enrolled within the nurseries of private schools.

•Mainly female teachers in early years.

• The ministry recognised that teacher practice is an important significant element in the overall improvement of schooling.

Montessori training in Oman:

• Montessori Oman:
Offers Montessori early Childhood diploma in both Arabic and English.
Students can do their teaching practice at the accredited nursery.
Accredited by (MEPI) & (MACTE)

•MMI Oman

Top universities in Oman delivering Education degree's:

•Sultan Qaboos University.
•University of Nizwa
•Alsharqiyah University

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Bachelor degree and postgraduate degree in Education delivered in Arabic only.

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A'Sharqiyah University (ASU) is a private institution of higher education located in the north of the A'Sharqiyah Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Ibra 150 km from Muscat, the capital. It was established in 2009 by Ministerial Decision (78/2009) issued by the Ministry of Higher Education.

ASU is fortunate to be a distinguished Higher Education Institution (HEI) for the academic programs it offers and its various services. The University is evolving at a time of unprecedented change and developments in scientific discovery and new educational technology.

ASU started operations in the Fall of 2010, initially with students in three colleges. It has now in excess of 3100 students in five Colleges names:

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A'Sharqiyah University (ASU) is a private institution of higher education located in the north of the A'Sharqiyah Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Ibra 150 km from Muscat, the capital. It was established in 2009 by Ministerial Decision (78/2009) issued by the Ministry of Higher Education.

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Sultan Qaboos University faculty of Education.

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Sultan Qaboos University faculty of Education.

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University of Nizwa, Department of Education and Social Studies.

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University of Nizwa, Department of Education and Social Studies.

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B.Ed. kindergarten

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Programs of College of Arts and Sciences - University of Nizwa

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The University of Nizwa is a non-profit academic institution, which is governed by its faculty. It shall promote positive thinking, preserve the nation's Islamic and cultural heritage and identity, faith in Allah and loyalty to the country and His Majesty.

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Early Childhood Montessori Diploma

To develop a high level of professional competence in teaching and raising children from 2 to 6 years of age. This competence includes:

The educational level is undergraduate; equivalent to 1st year university. Students must have:

- High school Certificate or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), International Baccalaureate (IB), or equivalent O levels

- Good proficiency of spoken and written English (1st year university level)

- Computer Skills

- Good Communication Skills

- 210 hours of contact time with a tutor.

- Eleven modules covering the Syllabus.

- Teaching Practice: Students will be required to train at Montessori Oman or an approved training site by Montessori school for a minimum of 420 hours (equivalent to one full school semester), and complete all the required assignments under the supervision of Montessori Oman Centre.

Montessori Philosophy

Developmental Psychology

The Child Care, Health & Nutrition

Contemporary Issues

Observation & Assessment

Early Years Curriculum:

Activities of Everyday Living

Sensorial Education

Language skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Knowledge and Understanding of the world

Creativity

- Essays (2)

- Short Answer Papers

- Written assignments and Projects (3)

- Observations (3)

- Albums of Montessori apparatus (5)

-Teaching Practice

Outlines of curriculum and assessment procedures are given in the Student Handbook. A schedule of the due dates for course work will be submitted in due course.

Written: 2 Written Papers - Both papers are of three (3) hour duration and candidates are required to answer six (6) of the twelve (12) questions in each paper.

Practical: tests the knowledge on all areas of the Montessori materials based curriculum i.e. Activities of Everyday Living, Sensorial, Literacy, Numeracy and Arithmetic and Knowledge and Understanding of the World.

Examinations are held at the end of the term. Students are prepared for examinations towards the end of the course.

Oman Montessori Centre offers its Early Childhood Program in English and Arabic.

The Centre adheres to an Equal Opportunities Policy. It is committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout its activities and this includes employment policy, publications and student enrolment policy. No one will be discriminated against because of gender, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, disability or religion.

Students are required to attend a minimum of 90% of all lectures. Those students, who miss more than 10% of lectures (ten lectures), will be required to repeat that component of the course. Attendance is set at 210 hours.

The attendance policy also applies to the teaching practice placement; if the required teaching practice hours have not been completed by the end of the academic year, Montessori Oman cannot guarantee a position during the next course. The student will be required to complete the assignments, and attend an academic semester, minimum of 420 hours.

The course fees are RO. 3000 all exclusive. Registration is Ro.100. The full course fees must be paid upon registration. The student reserves the right to withdraw from their studies at any time during the course. In case of deferment, students should apply in writing one month in advance to Montessori Oman stating their reasons for deferment, on condition that course will be completed within 1 year of registration with MACTE, failing which Students will be obliged to re-register. Under no circumstances, however, is the Centre obliged to reimburse partial or full payment of the course.

Course fees include the course modules, textbooks, lectures, teaching practice placement, exam revision and the examination fees.

(15) months, (9) months theory and (6) months of practical training

Students receive certificate of attendance after successfully passing each workshop

Students attain a Diploma certificate qualifying them to work in early childhood settings from MACTE - United States after the completion of all theoretical units as well as the required training teaching practice hours.

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Montessori Oman|| Pre-school || Nursery ||Kindergarten and Reception

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To develop a high level of professional competence in teaching and raising children from 2 to 6 years of age. This competence includes: The educational level is undergraduate; equivalent to 1st year university.

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Course Association: International Montessori Teacher Training Institute.
Course Accreditation:

Recognized and Accredited by the American International Accreditation Organization (AIAO)-USA,

Recognized by the Association for Early Childhood Education & Development (AECED),

Recognized by All India Council of Education (AICE),

Recognized by All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER),

Recognized by the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and by PNMA - USA.

An ISO 9001:2008 certified Montessori Teacher Training

Facilitating Body: MMI Education and Training, Kingdom of Bahrain, Saudi, Oman & UAE.

Course Duration: 6 months

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Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training - MMI Education and Training

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Course Association: International Montessori Teacher Training Institute. Course Accreditation: Recognized and Accredited by the American International Accreditation Organization (AIAO)-USA, Recognized by the Association for Early Childhood Education & Development (AECED), Recognized by All India Council of Education (AICE), Recognized by All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER), Recognized by the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and by PNMA - USA.

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The Ministry of Education is in the process of finalizing the advanced curriculum for the kindergarten level, based on self-learning as a method and centred on the Omani child and on his/her environment, cultural heritage and civilization.

Attendance extends from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the teacher being free to organize this period as she deems appropriate between school learning and artistic and leisure activities.

Main objectives and aims of pre-school education in Oman can be summarized as follows:

•Promoting a balanced intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and moral development of the child’s personality;
•Strengthening the Islamic principles, consolidating the Arabic language and developing the children’s sentiments towards their country and its various symbols and traditions;
•Teaching the child to adopt positive attitudes and behaviour and enhancing the spirit of co-operation among children;
•Developing the child’s attitude towards the arts; •acquainting the children with certain aspects, activities and social events characteristic of the Sultanate of Oman, and giving them the opportunity to participate therein;
•Giving the child the opportunity to exercise intellectual and social skills that are supposed to be developed through the kindergarten curriculum, such as the ability to classify, compare and establish chronology;
•Giving the children the opportunity to exercise the maximum amount of activity and allowing them to express their sentiments, ideas and questions; •preparing children for school.

The present curriculum at the kindergarten level is based on six modules:

•Who am I?
•My Kindergarten
•My health and safety
•People at work
•Communication
•My country Oman.

Each module is linked to a teacher’s guide containing activities appropriate to children’s needs.

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In 1993, there were no government established nursery schools. As Oman's society continues to develop and grow, more women are entering the workplace, thus creating a growing need for government-supported nursery schools. Although there were some nongovernmental schools, the government had not taken steps in that area. Part of this can be explained by Omani culture, which supports children being cared for by their parents or extended family members. However, since more Omani women are continuing their education and pursuing professional roles, added nursery schools will be useful.

Overall, education in Oman is based on a 6-3-3 system, which means six years of primary education, three years of preparatory education, and three years of secondary education. Primary education begins at age six and continues for six years. Primary education is not compulsory, however, despite it not being compulsory, there are a growing number of Omani children who are attending due to a widespread support of education. At the primary level, students learn basic skills. Primary education enrollment was 76 percent of all relevant age-group children in 1997. Once children successfully complete primary education, they are promoted to their first grade of the preparatory level.

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In 1993, there were no government established nursery schools. As Oman's society continues to develop and grow, more women are entering the workplace, thus creating a growing need for government-supported nursery schools. Although there were some nongovernmental schools, the government had not taken steps in that area.