The educational system in Oman is structured around a foundational K-12 framework divided into basic education and post-basic education cycles, monitored closely by the Ministry of Education. The public school curriculum is taught primarily in Arabic, emphasizing Islamic studies, mathematics, science, and national heritage, alongside mandatory English language instruction from early grades. Alongside the public sector, Oman features a thriving network of private and international schools catering to expatriate and local families using British, American, or International Baccalaureate curricula. Higher education is anchored by public institutions like Sultan Qaboos University alongside numerous private colleges and universities.