Jordan, Amman
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Amman Academy has 1,470 pupils, typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English, Arabic.
Amman Academy is in Khalda, a western suburb of Amman, Jordan. The campus sits on a five-acre site in Khalda and is easily accessible from west Amman road networks. The full address is Sulayman Abd Al Qadir As Sukkar Street, Amman-Khalda, PO Box 840, Zip Code 11821. Khalda is described as a safe, peaceful neighbourhood in the west of the city.
The school serves ages 3 to 18 and follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from early years through DP. The IB programme blocks are arranged as Kindergarten (Ages 3-5), Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Ages 5-11, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Ages 11-16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Ages 16-18.
Amman Academy is a private, co-educational, bilingual day school in Amman, offering instruction in English and Arabic.
Nationalities represented: 15. The school welcomes students from many countries, with Jordanian students forming the largest local group. The local-to-international student ratio is commonly reported around 10:1.
Wellbeing support and university guidance are emphasized within the school's offerings. Public details on dedicated SEN facilities are not listed; families should discuss individual learning needs with the admissions team to understand available provisions.
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No formal religious affiliation is publicly listed; the school highlights Jordanian heritage and traditions.
The school day typically runs 8:00am–3:00pm from Sunday to Thursday, with a Saturday schedule of 9:00am–2:00pm for admissions and activities.
The school operates its own bus service, which is owned and run by Amman Academy. For transport inquiries, contact the transportation office at +962 (06) 537 4444 extension 544. Bus routes cover areas in and around Amman, with transportation fees published for 2025-2026 (round trip and one-way options). Priority is often given to two-way riders, and advance registration and full fee payment are required.
Annual tuition at Amman Academy ranges from JOD 4,700 to JOD 12,913 for 2026/27.
Amman Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
The school teaches in English and Arabic. It delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 3–18, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The 2025 IB Diploma average was 41.63, above the global average, and every student has completed the Diploma for 15 consecutive years, with some achieving a perfect score (45/45). The school benefits from Nord Anglia Education collaborations with UNICEF, The Juilliard School, and MIT, and provides dedicated university guidance and wellbeing support. Learning is enriched by Global Campus projects and on-site facilities such as VR labs, a 437-seat theatre, modern EdTech, a swimming pool, and a full sports complex. The campus emphasizes bilingualism, Jordanian heritage, and a global outlook through connections with peers in more than 30 countries.
In 2025, the IB Diploma average score was 41.63, higher than the global average. For 15 consecutive years, every IB Diploma candidate has passed. Twenty-eight students achieved a perfect score of 45 points.
Graduates gain admission to leading universities worldwide. The university counselling department provides guidance, and scholarships have been awarded to institutions such as Cambridge, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT.
The school provides wellbeing support and university guidance. The Student Life Office curates after-school clubs, events, and field trips to develop leadership, teamwork, and character. The IB Diploma pathway includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) to foster social responsibility and personal growth. The community emphasizes leadership, service, and cultural engagement through clubs, events, and cultural celebrations. UNICEF collaboration exposes students to global issues and opportunities to engage in global challenges, alongside Model United Nations and Student Council activities that build communication and collaboration skills.
The school teaches in both English and Arabic within a bilingual environment, supporting dual-language fluency.
Wellbeing support is provided, with specialist university guidance to support emotional and social development. The Student Life Office coordinates activities and initiatives that promote mental wellbeing and a balanced school life.
1. Enquire online to begin the admissions journey. Amman Academy accepts children aged 3 to 18 from all nationalities.
2. Join us for an interview. After enquiry, you are invited to an online or in-person interview. Interview slots run 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday–Thursday, and 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Saturdays.
3. Take a tour. Take a campus tour to meet educators and explore facilities. Tours help families understand daily life at Amman Academy.
4. Send us your application. Complete the application form and submit supporting documents. Common documents include birth certificate, national ID number in Arabic, a copy of the family booklet, the father's national ID, two passport photos, and vaccination card. For non-Jordanian nationals, provide a certified copy of the residence permit, the child's passport, and both parents' passports. Current parents re-register for the upcoming academic year by 31 May.
5. Entrance exam. After the form and documents are received, your child will sit an age-appropriate entrance exam.
Prestigious scholarships are offered, and graduates have earned scholarships to top universities such as Cambridge, Yale, Stanford, Princeton and MIT. Since 2014, graduates have received more than USD 32.7 million in prestigious scholarships.
Most age groups have a waiting list; early registration for the upcoming academic year is advised.