For an 8 year old at the British School you're looking at term fees of OMR 1100 per term for the 2008/09 academic year (3 terms). Oman Air will pay you 75% of the fees, or should i say reimburse you 75%, upto a maximum of OMR 2500 per child per year. so you can do the math!! The ABA not too sure about, but the private schools are pretty much similar in their school fees. Oh, and expect to pay a one-off non-refundable entry fee of OMR 1250 per child, which will NOT be reimbursed!
OMR 575 will get you a decent apartment, or a half decent villa near the airport side, but to come nearer into town and in a good location, expect to pay upwards of OMR 800 per month for a decent villa.
Transport is your own responsibility. However while you are in the hotel, as they sort out accomodation for you, you can expect to be picked up and dropped of, but when you get your own place, you're on your own!
