Compare International Schools in Aqaba, Jordan

Located in Aqaba, Jordan, in the Palm Area. The mailing address is P.O. Box 529, 77110 Aqaba. Aqaba is a southern Jordanian port city on the Red Sea, near Ayla Oasis and the Eilat border. In-city transport is typically by private car or taxi, with limited public transport options.

AIS serves students from early years through upper secondary, with an approximate age range of 3 to 18 years. This range reflects the school's advertised scope and external directory listings.

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.

Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published. Prospective families should contact admissions for details about available support services.

No formal country affiliation is listed. The school operates in Jordan.

No religious affiliation is publicly stated.

The school day commonly starts around 7:30–8:00 am and ends around 14:30–15:00, with breaks. Exact times vary by year group.

Aqaba International School offers an IB continuum, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11 and 12, with Grade 11 designated as IBDP Year 1 and Grade 12 as IBDP Year 2. The school's approach is built on IB pedagogy, aiming to develop inquirers, knowledgeable and caring learners who are internationally minded. The Academics section confirms coverage of the full IB continuum with separate PYP, MYP, and DP Curriculums. The school also lists a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and presents its IB programs across all stages.

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The Aqaba International School does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provisions, staff, or initiatives.

The Aqaba International School does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, and it is not specified whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

The language of instruction is English and Arabic; there is no public description of dedicated EAL provision.

There is no publicly disclosed information about mental wellbeing programs or staff at the school.

There is no publicly disclosed information about safeguarding policies or child protection procedures.

1. Inquire and arrange a visit. The first step is to contact AIS to ask questions and to schedule a tour of the school. This initial inquiry helps families understand the program offerings, the grade levels served, and how AIS fits their child's needs. Information about how to inquire and book a tour is available through the school's admissions contact options.

2. Submit the online enrollment form. After the inquiry, families are guided to submit AIS's online enrollment form to begin the formal application. The school provides a clear path to Apply Now, and the enrollment form is the gateway to moving the application forward. This step collects essential information to start the processing of the child's candidacy.

3. Complete the admissions process and receive next steps. Following submission, AIS coordinates the remaining steps via the admissions team, who will outline any additional documents required and the timeline for the review. Families are then informed of the status and what comes next, including scheduling any assessments or interviews if applicable. Final decisions and subsequent instructions are communicated by the admissions team as part of the standard process.

4. Enrollment and admissions decision. If the application is successful, families proceed to enrollment, which includes following AIS's guidance on the next steps, such as any remaining paperwork and fee arrangements. The school's public-facing pages indicate that inquiries and online enrollment are the entry points, with further steps provided by the admissions team during the process.

AIS does not publish a formal waitlist or pool policy in public admissions materials.