A World Bank team worked closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE) on the Oman education sector study which was launched in October 2012. The Minister of Education expressed, at different occasions, her appreciation for both the product of this collaboration and its process. This report provides a comprehensive review of the Oman pre-tertiary education and offers policy recommendations in light of international experiences. There are certain key steps in ensuring that the World Bank delivers a quality product and transfers knowledge to partners, including: clear roles and responsibilities for the bank and government teams; close collaboration between the teams; a focus on capacity building; a skillful, dedicated, and cohesive team; and focus on results.