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.
Global Issues Network Students Host Eco-Camp
Stacy Crowell, MS/HS ELL Teacher and Global Issues Network Coordinator
The TAISM campus was buzzing with activity on the afternoon of Thursday, May 17. A number of Elementary students participated in an Eco-Camp, which was a one day...
Space Camp Turkey: Eighth Grade Students from TAISM Take Flight
Keith Boniface, MS Principal - Oman Observer, May 5, 2012
The human mind seems to be obsessed with space and travel beyond the confines of our own atmosphere. We’ve learned much about the heavens and logistics of space...
Live Streaming Video of TAISM Events
Douglas Irish, Information Technology Coordinator
Live Streaming of TAISM events is back for the opening of the Bosch Center for Performing Arts. Last year we tested video streaming with limited success due to our Internet bandwidth and the limit...
TAISM finds eco-friendly way to dispose of e-waste
Times of Oman, April 25, 2012
What do you do with an old computer or TV? Some might say simply throw it away, but this can cause a lot of environmental damage, so at The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) e-waste is being sent...
No Strings Attached!
Gwen Willson, ES Music Teacher & Musical Director
“He Did It! They All Did It!” All 58 elementary students who were involved in the recent musical, “No Strings Attached, The Musical Story of Pinocchio” did it in great style too! These students from grades...
DNA key to fight against malaria: Canadian Expert
Times of Oman, April 11, 2012
Malaria is a disease that kills over one million people each year, but a Canadian scientist hopes to soon change that, TAISM students recently found out.
Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis, senior scientific...
TAISM Students go to Paris
Jacqueline Mallais, MS/HS French Teacher
Thirteen high school students received the opportunity of visiting France this spring break. Five days were spent sight-seeing in Paris, but the main attraction was the five-day home-stay in Rennes, Brittany, in north...
TAISM Celebrates its 9th Annual Festival of Choirs
Oman Observer, April 14, 2012
The ninth annual Festival of Choirs was hosted by The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) on March 22-23 at its beautiful campus. The musical event, established at the school in 2004, is inspired...
TAISM Honor Students Perform in Scotland
Tim Willson, MS/HS Instrumental Music Teacher & Band Director
Six musicians from The American International School of Muscat (TAISM), led by Tim Willson, TAISM Band Director, represented the school at a prestigious international Honor Band...
Teen Tech Week Winners
Douglas Irish, Information Technology Coordinator
Teen Tech Week 2012 has been a week of great tips from Ms. Paige Spilles and giveaways for students in the Middle and High Schools. Alexandra Vrampas won first prize in the written review category for her review...
