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.
Blended Learning using Moodle
Doug Irish, IT Coordinator
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MOODLE, not Google, Gaggle, Tweeter or any other funny sounding tech word, is the online application that the Middle and High Schools have adopted this year as our online / blended learning platform. Moodle is a complete online...
Learn-to-Swim: A History
Lisa File, TAISM Teacher and Aquatics Director
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Four years ago, in February 2008, TAISM’s Learn-to-Swim program went through a major expansion to incorporate HS students as swim instructors and to increase the number of swim classes offered. During the inaugural...
TAISM middle school students explore new things with mini-courses
Times of Oman, January 21, 2011
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Monday was a school day at The American International School Muscat (TAISM) but it wasn’t a normal one. Instead of studying the usual subjects, the middle school students spent the day...
TAISM Gala Ball, "All that Jazz" - a Magical Evening!
Betina Rasmussen, Events Coordinator
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Thank you to everyone who made this year’s TAISM Gala Ball, held in the beautiful Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt last Thursday, such an enormous success. To all our supporters who helped...
Programs for Co-curricular Activities in TAISM's High School
Nelson File, High School Principal
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One of the hallmarks of an American high school is a rich, vibrant and diverse co-curricular (or “extra-curricular”) program. TAISM supports such a program through its wide range of...
TAISM shows the way to new math, science study
Times of Oman, November 26, 2011
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Elementary school teachers at The American International School Muscat (TAISM) have developed new teaching methods for mathematics and science that are now being used at American schools all over the...
TAISM swimmers set nine records at ISAC meet
Muscat Daily
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Nine meet records were set by The American School of Muscat (TAISM) at the International Schools Athletic Conference (ISAC) Swimming Championships hosted by TAISM for the seven regional schools at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex...
Splashingly Good! Swim Coach Lisa File gives her all!
Gwen Willson, ES Music Teacher
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Take a walk in the TAISM hallways behind the two gyms and you are sure to feel the vitality of TAISM’s physical education program… the team pictures, the colorful posters, the sign-up boards, the...
Why One-to-One?
Keith Boniface, MS Principal
A buzz phrase among educational IT enthusiasts is the ubiquitous term “one-to-one.” It refers to the idea that there should be a one-to-one ratio of computing devices to students in a school. Note the use of the word device – we are no...
TAISM Students excel in Irish Dance
Rachel Franzen, Irish Dance Club Instructor
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On Thursday, November 17, six Irish dancers from TAISM took Irish dance exams. The exams were organized by local Irish dance teacher Rachel Franzen TCRG, and overseen by Mrs. Mary McElroy ADCRG, who flew...
