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876,117 students begin new academic year across Oman

From Times of Oman · () English

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Newswire Official statement New plan
  • A total of 876,117 students began the 2026/2027 academic year at 1,298 schools across Oman.
  • The enrollment includes 440,899 boys and 435,218 girls.
  • Oman’s education minister said combining education and higher education under one ministry supports an integrated national education system.

A total of 876,117 students began the 2026/2027 academic year at 1,298 schools across Oman.

The figure includes 440,899 male students and 435,218 female students. The education minister said placing education and higher education under one ministry reflects a national vision for an integrated system connecting the pathway from preschool through higher education.

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