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 Participate in Annual SAISA Music Festival in Dhaka
Tim Willson, MS/HS Instrumental Music Teacher
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Seventeen TAISM Band students travelled to Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 1 - 4 to participate in the South Asian International School Association (SAISA) League Music...
TAISM Participates in Global Issues Conference
Sumaiya Al Balushi, grade 11
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On Thursday, February 2, 2012, fifteen students from TAISM’s Global Issues Network attended a conference in Abu Dhabi. The American Community School of Abu Dhabi hosted the conference and students from 17...
TAISM students, staff run for combating cancer scourge
Times of Oman, February 11, 2012
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On Wednesday afternoon students and staff at The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) put on their running shoes to raise money for cancer research in their...
Student's energy saving 'formula'
Times of Oman, February 6, 2012
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A student at The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) has discovered that the school could reduce its energy consumption by almost 20 per cent by turning off some of the air conditioners at night.
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Middle school students at TAISM stage the musical 'Dear Edwina'
Muscat Daily, February 4, 2012
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Edwina is part of a family where everybody is a great success. However, what she likes to do best is dispense advice to everyone that comes her way. And to get things done her way,...
Five Muscat Schools Participate in TAISM's Model United Nations Conference
Robert Jackson, HS Social Studies Teacher
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TAISM hosted its fourth invitational Model United Nations (MUN) conference on January 19-20, 2012. Sixty students from local schools, including the British...
Collecting ring pulls to lend a ring of support to disabled
Times of Oman, January 24, 2012
How many kilograms of ring pulls does it take to build a full-length prosthetic leg? One. A student at The American International School of Muscat (TAISM) hopes to collect 16kg of the little...
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...
