The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) pursues academic excellence for students in the international community through an American-based education that develops ethical, responsible, and globally conscious life-long learners.
The following core beliefs are the foundation of TAISM's educational program:
The purpose of education is to enable all students to develop their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical potential to the fullest.
A liberal arts education is best suited to providing students with an understanding of humankind's intellectual traditions and accomplishments, strengthening their powers of thought, judgment, and aesthetic appreciation, and preparing them for responsible citizenship.
All students are capable of achieving academic success. Therefore, within the framework of the school's standards, teachers adapt their educational practices to the needs of students.
A close relationship among students, parents, faculty, and administrators enhances the educational process.
TAISM's location in the Sultanate of Oman offers unique and invaluable learning opportunities for all members of the school community.
TAISM Students Experience Working Life through Job Shadowing Programme
Muscat Daily, April 17, 2013
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Job Shadowing is an activity that enables students to spend time observing a professional in a chosen career field. It provides students with first-hand experience of a career that they...
Techn010gy B1ts: iPads for Learning
Doug Irish, Information Technology Coordinator
TAISM has started its ‘iPads for Learning’ initiative in which all our students will have access to a school-issued iPad. Students in grades 6-12 will be able to take their iPads home to continue using...
SAISA Track and Field Meet in Sri Lanka
Colin Price, Coach & MS Language Arts/ Speech Teacher
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Track and Field is a truly international sport. This is partly due to its place of prominence in the Olympics each year, in which runners, jumpers, and throwers from all over the world compete...
TAISM Students put their Innovative Talent on Show
Times of Oman, March 19, 2013
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Grade seven students at The American International School of Muscat put their hypotheses to the test over the past two months and revealed their results at their annual science fair on Monday.
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The event...
Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament in Nepal
Luther Rauk, Coach & ES P.E. Teacher
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It was an exciting season for the TAISM Boys Basketball team, as we entered into the South Asia Inter-School Association (SAISA) tournament for the first time. It was the focus of all the hard work and...
TAISM Students at Honor Band and Honor Choir in Dubai
Tim Willson, HS Band Director
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Ten students from the American International School of Muscat (TAISM) traveled to Dubai, UAE, to perform in the International Honor Band and Honor Choir on March 13-17. They were chosen last October...
TAISM's International Day Success!
Shana Robisch, Parent Volunteer Coordinator and Events Coordinator
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What an amazing evening of fabulous food from around the world, great performances, camel rides, shopping and amazing Lucky Draw prizes! This year’s...
ES Discover Oman at TAISM
Mike Hoffman, Elementary School Discover Oman Coordinator
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During the past two weeks students from the early childhood program through grade 5 have participated in over 35 different activities related to our beautiful host country, Oman. A majority of the...
Second Graders find Music Everywhere!
Gwen Willson, ES Music Teacher
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Second graders at TAISM had a busy time in music class with Mrs. Willson last month. They created an original home-made instrument out of things they found around the house. The ideas they...
Elementary Students Review Books on the Radio!
Kerry Harder, ES Literacy Coordinator
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Five TAISM Elementary students were selected to record radio broadcasts of book reviews this week on MERGE Radio 104.8 FM. Each student chose their favorite book to review and...
