In the past, before the blessed   dawn of the Omani Renaissance, Oman relied on traditional methods of educating its children, such as kuttabs (religious schools) and mosque circles, where the verses of the Quran were recited under the shade of trees or in the humble homes of teachers. Children received education in religious studies, the Arabic language, and arithmetic, making these early educational foundations the building blocks that produced scholars and writers who enriched intellectual life in Oman. Although education was limited, and standards were modest, memorizing the Quran was considered the highest criterion for excellence

Among the most notable schools of that time were Al-Khor Mosque School in Muscat, the Bouzina School, which introduced coeducation early on, and the Bayt Al-Wakeel School. In 1930, the first government school, the Sultanate School, was established in Muscat, marking the first step toward modern education under governmental supervision. This was followed by the creation of other schools, such as the Saidiya School in Salalah and Muscat. Despite their humble beginnings, these schools laid the foundations for modern education in Oman

By 1970, the great educational renaissance in Oman began under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos bin Said – may his soul rest in peace – who made education a cornerstone of the modern Omani renaissance. Schools multiplied, curricula diversified, and thus the doors of knowledge were opened for future generations, paving the way for progress and prosperity