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Pbacsich: CSV import high-income countries, all but Andorra which was done manually earlier

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			''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Minor update by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

			''For entities in Oman see [[:Category:Oman]]''



	== Partners situated in Oman ==		== Partners situated in Oman ==

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	== Oman ~~education system~~ ==		== Schools in Oman ==

	Before 1970, only three formal schools existed in the whole country with less than 1000 students receiving education in them. Since Sultan Qaboos came to power in 1970, the government has given high priority to education to develop a domestic work force, which the government considers a vital factor in the country's economic and social progress. Today there are over 1000 state schools and about 650,000 students. In 1986, Oman's first university, Sultan Qaboos University, opened. Other post secondary institutions include a law school, technical college, banking institute, teachers training college, and health sciences institute. Some 200 scholarships are awarded each year for study abroad.		Before 1970, only three formal schools existed in the whole country with less than 1000 students receiving education in them. Since Sultan Qaboos came to power in 1970, the government has given high priority to education to develop a domestic work force, which the government considers a vital factor in the country's economic and social progress. Today there are over 1000 state schools and about 650,000 students. In 1986, Oman's first university, Sultan Qaboos University, opened. Other post secondary institutions include a law school, technical college, banking institute, teachers training college, and health sciences institute. Some 200 scholarships are awarded each year for study abroad.
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	Lasts for three years or any time you can graduate.		Lasts for three years or any time you can graduate.


	== Higher education in Oman ==		== Higher education in Oman ==
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	Nine private colleges exist, providing 2-year post secondary diplomas.		Nine private colleges exist, providing 2-year post secondary diplomas.

	== ~~Higher education~~ reform in Oman ==		== Education reform in Oman ==


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	The draft plan and posters can be downloaded. Public feedback on these documents has been sought at a national workshop and through emails and discussions. A final version of the plan is currently being prepared for approval by the OAC Board and the MoHE and will published here once it is available.		The draft plan and posters can be downloaded. Public feedback on these documents has been sought at a national workshop and through emails and discussions. A final version of the plan is currently being prepared for approval by the OAC Board and the MoHE and will published here once it is available.

	== ~~Oman's HEIs in the information~~ society ==		== Information society ==

	=== Towards the information society ===		=== Towards the information society ===
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	Some eOman services presently under development are: Government Convergent Network, Government Nervous System, Government e-Services Gateway (UBAR portal), Institutions Data Bank, People Data Bank (National Registration System), e-Payments Infrastructure (EFT, RTGS etc.), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and E-Mail Services.		Some eOman services presently under development are: Government Convergent Network, Government Nervous System, Government e-Services Gateway (UBAR portal), Institutions Data Bank, People Data Bank (National Registration System), e-Payments Infrastructure (EFT, RTGS etc.), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and E-Mail Services.

	== Virtual initiatives ~~in HE~~ in Oman ==		== Virtual initiatives in Oman ==

	None known that originate from Oman.		None known that originate from Oman.
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	However, the [[Arab Open University]] now has a branch in Oman. See http://www.arabou.org/conoman.htm and		However, the [[Arab Open University]] now has a branch in Oman. See http://www.arabou.org/conoman.htm and
	http://www.aouoman.org.		http://www.aouoman.org.


			== Lessons learnt ==


	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Asia]]		[[Category:Asia]]
	[[Category:Middle East]]		[[Category:Middle East]]
			[[Category:Arab Middle East]]


	[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]		[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]
	[[Category:Countries of interest]]		[[Category:Countries of interest]]

	[[Category:Gulf States]]		[[Category:Gulf States]]

			[[Category:Tier 2]]

	[[Category:VISCED]]		[[Category:VISCED]]


	[[Category:POERUP]]		[[Category:POERUP]]

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Nikos Zygouritsas: /* Oman education system */

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Oman education system

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	The adult illiteracy rate was estimated at 28.1% for the year 2000 (males, 19.6%; females, 38.3%). In 1998, there were 411 primary schools with 313,516 students and 12,052 teachers. Student-to-teacher ratio stood at 26 to 1. In secondary schools in 1998, there were 12,436 teachers and 217,246 students. As of 1999, 65% of primary-school-age children were enrolled in school, while 59% of those eligible attended secondary school. In the same year, public expenditure on education was estimated at3.9% of GDP. In 1993, there were 252 literacy centers and 176 adult education centers. Three teachers' colleges were functioning as of 1986. The Institute of Agriculture at Nazwa became a full college by 1985. Sultan Qaboos University opened in 1986. In 1998, all higher-level institutions had 1,307 teachers and 16,032 students.		The adult illiteracy rate was estimated at 28.1% for the year 2000 (males, 19.6%; females, 38.3%). In 1998, there were 411 primary schools with 313,516 students and 12,052 teachers. Student-to-teacher ratio stood at 26 to 1. In secondary schools in 1998, there were 12,436 teachers and 217,246 students. As of 1999, 65% of primary-school-age children were enrolled in school, while 59% of those eligible attended secondary school. In the same year, public expenditure on education was estimated at3.9% of GDP. In 1993, there were 252 literacy centers and 176 adult education centers. Three teachers' colleges were functioning as of 1986. The Institute of Agriculture at Nazwa became a full college by 1985. Sultan Qaboos University opened in 1986. In 1998, all higher-level institutions had 1,307 teachers and 16,032 students.

			'''Pre-school Education'''

			Pre school education is provided to children less than 10 years old. It is offered by the private sector and some public organizations. Supervision is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Affairs. Nursery enrollment is very limited and estimated to be only 1%. Kindergarten is available mostly in large cities and enrollment is estimated to be 15%.
			Attendance usually extends from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the teacher being free to organize this period as she deems appropriate between school learning and artistic and leisure activities.
			The Ministry of Education is in the process of finalizing the advanced curriculum for the kindergarten level, based on self-learning as a method and centered on the Omani child and on his/her environment, cultural heritage and civilization.
			Some preschools have adopted an international curriculum such as the International Preschool Curriculum or the IB Early Years programme.

			'''Basic Education'''

			In 1997, the ministry began development work on a Basic Education programme to gradually replace the three level General Education system. The aim of the reform is to create a unified system covering the first ten years of schooling. Basic Education is organized into two cycles: the first cycle covers grades 1 to 4 and the second cycle covers grades 5 to 10. These two cycle are followed by two years of post-Basic Education system (secondary education). The first schools started to introduce the new system in the academic year 1998/1999.

			'''Secondary Education'''

			Lasts for three years or any time you can graduate.

	== Higher education in Oman ==		== Higher education in Oman ==

Pbacsich: /* Virtual initiatives in HE in Oman */ added AOU branch

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Virtual initiatives in HE in Oman: added AOU branch

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	== Virtual initiatives in HE in Oman ==		== Virtual initiatives in HE in Oman ==

	None known.		None known that originate from Oman.

			However, the [[Arab Open University]] now has a branch in Oman. See http://www.arabou.org/conoman.htm and
			http://www.aouoman.org.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[Category:Oman\| ]]		[[Category:Oman\| ]]
	~~[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]~~
	[[Category:Asia]]		[[Category:Asia]]
	[[Category:Middle East]]		[[Category:Middle East]]
			[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]
			[[Category:Countries of interest]]

Gertjan: /* Oman in a nutshell */ picture added

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Oman in a nutshell: picture added

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	''Oman'', officially the '''Sultanate of Oman''' (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان), is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the [[United Arab Emirates]] on the northwest, [[Saudi Arabia]] on the west and [[Yemen]] on the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The country also contains Madha, an exclave enclosed by the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam, an exclave also separated by United Arab Emirates territory.		''Oman'', officially the '''Sultanate of Oman''' (Arabic: سلطنة عُمان), is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the [[United Arab Emirates]] on the northwest, [[Saudi Arabia]] on the west and [[Yemen]] on the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The country also contains Madha, an exclave enclosed by the United Arab Emirates, and Musandam, an exclave also separated by United Arab Emirates territory.

			[[Image:Oman.gif\|left\|thumb\|220px]]
	Oman is a very ancient word and appears on very old maps. Little information exists regarding the origin of the word Oman: opinions of Arab geographers and historians differ greatly as to the origin of the name, some sources ascribing it to the Qahtani tribe of Oman and others linking it linguistically to a word meaning "settling" or "staying". Ibn al-Qabi says that Oman means "those who occupy a place", as in the adjective aamen or amoun (settled man), and that the word "Oman" was derived from this.		Oman is a very ancient word and appears on very old maps. Little information exists regarding the origin of the word Oman: opinions of Arab geographers and historians differ greatly as to the origin of the name, some sources ascribing it to the Qahtani tribe of Oman and others linking it linguistically to a word meaning "settling" or "staying". Ibn al-Qabi says that Oman means "those who occupy a place", as in the adjective aamen or amoun (settled man), and that the word "Oman" was derived from this.

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	Of the total population, about 55% are Ibadi Muslims who are related to the early Kharajites. Sunnis account for 35% of the population while Shia Jaffaris are 7%. The remaining 3% of the population are Hindus, Christians and other minorities, most of whom are expatriates.		Of the total population, about 55% are Ibadi Muslims who are related to the early Kharajites. Sunnis account for 35% of the population while Shia Jaffaris are 7%. The remaining 3% of the population are Hindus, Christians and other minorities, most of whom are expatriates.


	== Oman education policy ==		== Oman education policy ==

Pbacsich: /* References */

2009-02-27T21:31:19Z

References

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	> [[Countries]]		> [[Countries]]

	[[Category:Oman]]		[[Category:Oman\| ]]
	[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]		[[Category:Gulf Cooperative Countries]]
	[[Category:Asia]]		[[Category:Asia]]
	[[Category:Middle East]]		[[Category:Middle East]]