Beaconhouse Private School opened in January 2007 and has developed into a premier institution in Oman. The school has been expanding over recent years which has led to the opening of a second campus in Muscat, in Al Khuwair. The school is part of the Beaconhouse Group, which was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest private school systems in the world. Presently Beaconhouse has a presence in eight countries worldwide. The group prides itself on its 44-year heritage in delivering affordable, quality education at international standards. The school at Qurum is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education of Oman and is considered a Private Omani Bilingual school. It offers co-education classes for Kindergarten. The student body is a diverse mix of local Omani nationals, Asian and European expatriates. All the academic programs and activities at Beaconhouse Private School work towards one purpose “to maximize every student’s learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path and positively contribute to the local and global society.”