Public education within Oman's government-run school system and state universities is primarily funded for Omani nationals and is generally not free for foreign expatriates residing in the country. Expatriate families must enroll their children in private international schools or community-run academies, which require full payment of annual tuition fees. Similarly, foreign students attending higher education institutions in Oman must pay international tuition rates. While some corporate employer packages provide education allowances as part of expatriate employment contracts, the schooling costs are privately borne.