Abdul Hamid Sharaf School vs Al-Saadah College Schools

	A Abdul Hamid Sharaf School Amman, Jordan	A Al-Saadah College Schools Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 1,760 - 3,160
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 379
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 18
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AHSS is located on Shuhadaa Amman Street in the Deir Ghbar neighborhood of West Amman, Amman 11118, Jordan. The campus sits in a residential area of western Amman, near Amman Martyr's Park. The easiest ways to reach AHSS are to exit from the airport highway or come from the Sixth Circle. The school lists a capacity of about 800 students, with typical enrollment around 600–625.	Location The school is located on Al-Istiqlal Street, Amman, Jordan. It has roots in the Lweibdeh district near Luzmila Hospital dating back to 1958, reflecting its long-standing presence in the Jordanian capital. The current address is listed as Al-Istiqlal Street in Amman.
Stages	Stages AHSS is a K-12 school. Kindergarten comprises three sections: Pre-K, KG1 and KG2. Elementary covers Grades 1–7, and High School covers Grades 8–12.	Stages National Program is structured as Lower Primary (1st–4th), Upper Primary (5th–10th), and Secondary (11th–12th), with class sizes not exceeding 25 students per grade. In addition, the school offers International (IGCSE) curricula, Kindergarten, and a Special Needs program.
School type	School type AHSS is a private, coeducational, day school (no boarding facilities are indicated). It operates with two curricula options: an American program (K–12) and a British program (IGCSE, GCE, and A-levels) for the upper grades.	School type Not specified on public pages. The school lists International (IGCSE), National, Kindergarten, and Special Needs programs, but does not publish explicit details on co-education status or boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support AHSS provides Special Education support and a Resource Room on campus. The facilities include dedicated spaces for special education needs and related support services.	Additional learning support Special Needs program follows a national inclusion framework. It includes inclusive education principles, IQ testing for registration, development of individualized educational plans, staff training, remedial services, and classroom resources to support inclusion.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated. The school offers American and British curricula and is accredited accordingly, indicating an international orientation rather than a single country affiliation.	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates as a Jordan-based private institution offering Jordanian national programs alongside international curricula.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated; religious education is offered within the curricula, with options in Islamic Religion and Christian Religion within the American program.	Religious affiliation There is no explicit religious affiliation published. The school emphasizes Jordanian societal values and openness to the outside world without indicating a specific religious alignment.
School day structure	School day structure Public pages do not publish standard daily start/end times. The 2025/2026 academic calendar shows the school year starting on August 31, 2025, with breaks and exams. Ramadan 2024 hours illustrate a day starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 2:00 PM during Ramadan. Regular office hours are from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For exact daily start/end times, contact the school.	School day structure The school day runs Saturday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Bus service details	Bus service details AHSS offers a school bus service. Transportation is available with two-way and one-way options. Fees are per child and depend on the number of children and distance: two-way fees range roughly from 630 JD for one child to 2020 JD for four children; one-way fees range from 395 JD to 1260 JD. Nearby locations have discounts (e.g., very near locations reduce by 100 JD for two-way or 40 JD for one-way).	Bus service details Public bus service information is not published on public pages. Families may need to arrange private transport; inquiries can be directed to the school's contact channel.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Registration deposit: JD 200. This deposit is deductible from fees and is non‑refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per installment by grade) - Kindergarten: JD 1,600 per year — two equal installments of JD 800. - 1st–2nd Grade: JD 1,825 per year — two equal installments of JD 912.50. - 3rd–4th Grade: JD 2,090 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,045. - 5th–6th Grade: JD 2,460 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,230. - 7th–8th Grade: JD 2,775 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,387.50. - 9th–10th Grade: JD 3,475 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,737.50. - 11th–12th British program: JD 4,530 per year — two equal installments of JD 2,265. - 11th–12th American program: JD 4,630 per year — two equal installments of JD 2,315. Transportation (annual) - Two‑way service (annual): 1 child JD 630; 2 children JD 1,100; 3 children JD 1,560; 4 children JD 2,020. - One‑way service (annual): 1 child JD 395; 2 children JD 685; 3 children JD 970; 4 children JD 1,260. - Location adjustments: "Very near" discount JD 100 per family (two‑way) or JD 40 per family (one‑way); "Far" add JD 75 (two‑way) or JD 45 (one‑way); "Very far" add JD 100 (two‑way) or JD 60 (one‑way). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition and related annual fees are billed as annual amounts and are payable in two installments: one in August and one in January. - The registration deposit (JD 200) is deductible from fees and non‑refundable. Sibling discounts - Discounts on tuition by sibling order: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child, 20% for the fourth and fifth children. Other costs and typical additional fees - External examination fees (IGCSE, A‑level, American external exams, etc.) are additional and charged separately. - Textbooks for all classes are available for purchase at the school bookstore; textbook costs are charged separately. - Example additional activities fees: after‑school activity program fees were published at JD 65 for a short activity series; return transport for that program was published at JD 20. These are examples of extra curricular charges that can apply. - Other incidental charges (special trips, optional clubs, replacement ID cards, lab fees, etc.) are not itemized in the fee schedule and are charged separately when applicable. Boarding - The school operates as a K–12 day school; no boarding fees apply. Refunds and cancellations - The published information identifies the registration deposit (JD 200) as non‑refundable. No further public refund schedule or detailed refund/cancellation policy is itemized. Fee payment options and administration contact - Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, cheque) are not itemized in the published fee schedule. For payment processing and accepted payment methods, contact the school finance office. Accountant: Fahed Zyoud (e‑mail: fahed.alzyoud@ahss.edu.jo). General school contact: +962 6 5924 188, ahss@ahss.edu.jo.	Fee details Application fees - No separate, specific application fee amount is published in the available public fee listings. The published tuition figures are presented as annual totals and listings note that first‑year one‑time fees or registration/seat reservation charges may apply but are not itemised in the public breakdowns. Tuition fees — annual and per‑term equivalents (by year group) - Tuition amounts are published as annual totals. The annual amounts below are displayed in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Per‑term equivalents shown are the annual total divided into three equal payments (per‑term amounts are a straightforward division for reference and do not imply the school bills in exactly three equal terms). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual JOD 1,760 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 586.67. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual JOD 1,760 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 586.67. - Grade 1: Annual JOD 2,180 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 726.67. - Grade 2: Annual JOD 2,215 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 738.33. - Grade 3: Annual JOD 2,250 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 750.00. - Grade 4: Annual JOD 2,320 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 773.33. - Grade 5: Annual JOD 2,355 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 785.00. - Grade 6: Annual JOD 2,390 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 796.67. - Grade 7: Annual JOD 2,565 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 855.00. - Grade 8: Annual JOD 2,705 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 901.67. - Grade 9: Annual JOD 2,810 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 936.67. - Grade 10: Annual JOD 2,950 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 983.33. - Grade 11: Annual JOD 3,055 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 1,018.33. - Grade 12: Annual JOD 3,160 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 1,053.33. Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule and formal payment terms (for example number and due dates of installments, early‑payment discounts, or penalties for late payment) are not published in the available fee listings. The published figures are presented as annual totals without an itemised public instalment schedule. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school previously maintained a boarding section historically but that boarding section was closed long ago; the school operates as a day school. No current boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, transport, exam/assessment fees, one‑time charges) - The published tuition totals do not itemise other common school costs such as uniforms, textbooks, transportation, external examination fees or activity/consumables charges. Listings note that first‑year one‑time fees or registration/seat reservation charges may apply, but specific amounts for these items are not publicly itemised in the available fee summaries. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, textbooks, school trips, transport and examination fees because these items are not included in the annual tuition totals as published. Refund information - No detailed refund policy or published schedule of refundable versus non‑refundable fees is included in the available public fee listings. The published materials that provide annual tuition totals do not itemise a refund policy for application, registration, seat reservation or tuition payments. Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, etc.) - Available public listings do not specify which payment methods (for example credit/debit card, bank transfer, cheque or cash) are accepted for tuition and other fees. The accepted payment channels and any banking details for transfers are not published in the fee summaries consulted. Summary of sources and remaining details - Published annual tuition totals by grade are available from independent school directories and appear in the figures above. Those listings present annual totals only and do not provide a full, itemised invoice schedule, specific application/registration fee amounts, the detailed refund policy, or the school's accepted payment channels. For those specific items, no itemised public breakdown was located in the consulted fee listings.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school operates as a day school.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are supplied on campus through the Uniform Store.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options There is an on-site Sandwich & Snack Shop.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned. It is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and accredited by Cognia, with accreditation currently valid through June 30, 2030.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Abdul Hamid Sharaf School runs a dual-curriculum model comprising an American High School Diploma program and a British system (IGCSE and A-levels), both accredited and designed to align with Jordanian Tawjihi for local university entry. The American Program (KG–12) delivers an American-style diploma with subjects including English Literature, Arabic, Spanish, Islamic/Christian Religion, US History, Jordan History, World History, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Algebra I–II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Information Technology; elementary and middle grades also cover core Math, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, English, Religion, plus Computer Technology, Art, Music, Vocational, Physical Education, and Spanish from Grade 5. The British System offers IGCSE in grades 9–10 and A-levels in grades 11–12, with IGCSE subjects such as Classical Arabic, English as a Second Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History, and English Literature, and A-levels including Modern Arabic, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, IT, and Business Studies. Tawjihi equivalence is noted for successful completion of these streams for Jordanian university access. The primary language of instruction for core subjects is English; 8th grade includes Vocational and Art courses, while all students continue Computer Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education.	Curriculum details Al-Saadah College Schools in Amman, Jordan offer two curricula: the Jordanian National Program and the Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE), with Kindergarten included in the school. The National Program is organized into Lower Primary (grades 1–4), Upper Primary (grades 5–10), and Secondary (grades 11–12), with one classroom per grade and a maximum of 25 students; the Secondary provides Scientific and Literary streams. The Cambridge/IGCSE pathway is available at the secondary level and is Cambridge-accredited for IGCSE assessments. Instruction is in English and Arabic, with German taught as a core language across the curriculum, including Kindergarten where Arabic, English, and German are taught. The curriculum is supported by digital reading platforms such as Kutubee and by facilities including science labs, computer labs, an art studio, and a gym.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning AHSS provides social and emotional learning through a dedicated school support system led by the school counselor, Maram Zoubi. The Counselor is listed among staff as the point of contact for student guidance. AHSS publicly engaged in mental health awareness, hosting a Mind Clinic assembly during Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Dunia Salameh. Students were encouraged to seek help from a parent, teacher, guidance counselor, trusted adult, or professional, and the school emphasizes a counseling team to support students across years.	Social & emotional learning The school's public mission states a goal of providing a safe school environment, which underpins student well-being. It does not specify a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program or named SEL staff or initiatives. Public pages do not describe any SEL-specific curricula or activities. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEL provision, staff, or initiatives.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) AHSS provides SEN support through a dedicated Resource Room and a Special Education room. The site does not describe AHSS as a specialist SEN institution. A Counselor is listed among staff to support students. Specific categories of SEN supported are not publicly disclosed.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Programs menu lists Special Needs as a program offered by Al-Saadah College Schools. The school's pages do not specify the types of Special Educational Needs it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. No details about SEN staff or facilities are publicly disclosed. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific SEN provision beyond noting a Special Needs option.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The primary language of instruction for basic subjects is English. Starting in Grade 5, students also start Spanish language courses. The school does not publicly disclose EAL-specific programs. The available information does not describe a dedicated EAL program.	English as an additional language The Programs page lists International (IGCSE), National, Kindergarten, and Special Needs, but there is no explicit EAL program listed. No publicly disclosed information about EAL provision, staff, or initiatives is available. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing AHSS runs Mental Health Awareness Month to promote student wellbeing. A Mind Clinic assembly led by Dr. Dunia Salameh was held to discuss mental health. Students wore green and engaged in discussions about stress, anxiety, and coping strategies. The school emphasizes seeking help from a guidance counselor or trusted adult and supports a school counseling team across years.	Mental wellbeing The mission emphasizes a safe school environment but there is no publicly disclosed information about specific mental wellbeing programs or staff. Public pages do not describe mental health services, counseling schemes, or wellbeing initiatives. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provisions.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AHSS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, or discrimination, and reports are investigated. A Harassment/Bullying Report Form is available on the school site for reporting concerns. The school lists a School Nurse as a safeguarding resource, and a Counselor is part of safeguarding support services. Confidentiality is emphasized in reporting, and reports are reviewed.	Safeguarding The school lists a Child Protection Policy as part of its registration resources. There are no publicly disclosed details about safeguarding procedures beyond the existence of this policy. The school does not publicly disclose further safeguarding staff or processes.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Abdul Hamid Sharaf School provides a broad mix of facilities to support its K-12 program. The campus includes 27 classrooms and dedicated laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, plus two computer labs and a library. Creative and practical learning spaces include an art room, a music room, a woodshop, a home economics room and a robotics room. Additional service facilities cover an auditorium, an ACT Test Center, a bookshop and uniform store, and a greenhouse. Outdoor and recreational spaces include a soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, a KG playground, an enclosed courtyard for rainy days, and a picnic area. The campus also houses a resource room and a special education facility to support diverse learners.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor sports facilities include a soccer field/playground, basketball courts, and a volleyball court. A KG playground and an enclosed courtyard support younger students and rainy-day activities. These spaces support team sports and informal physical activity as part of daily life on campus.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school supports instruction through a library and dedicated science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology. Two computer labs provide classroom technology resources for research, coding and digital learning. The robotics room complements STEM activities, and the resource room and special education facilities support diverse learning needs.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Creative and practical spaces support hands-on learning: an art room, a music room, a robotics room, and a woodshop, along with a home economics room. The auditorium hosts school events and performances, while the greenhouse provides opportunities for plant science activities.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Abdul Hamid Sharaf School was founded in 1980 by Dr. Sue Dahdah and her husband Farid Dahdah. It is named to honor the memory of Jordanian prime minister Sharif Abd Al Hamid Sharaf. The school opened for the 1980/1981 school year with 18 students in a rented villa and gradually expanded to multiple villas before moving to its current premises in the summer of 1991. AHSS benefited from early royal patronage, with Her Majesty Queen Noor and Her Excellency Leila Sharaf supporting the school, including a grant to establish the library. The school is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and is American system accredited and British system certified, offering both streams, with English as the language of instruction and a bilingual/multilingual student body, and a capacity for about 800 students (K-12).	History Al-Saadah College Schools traces its origins to 1958 when Georgette Abu Zaid established a small kindergarten in Amman, the first and only kindergarten in Jordan at that time. It expanded to include primary grades and moved to Al-Abdali, growing into one of the early private schools. In 1968, the founders purchased land near the Ministry of Interior and built the current building; a boarding section for expatriate Gulf students operated until 1970. A second floor was added to accommodate secondary levels, and by 1978 new classes increased enrollment. In 2002, the school was renamed Al-Saadah College Schools, and in 2023 it celebrated its 65th anniversary under principal Dr. Nabil Musa Kharman.
Community	Community The AHSS community is composed of a diverse mix of international and local students, with English as the language of instruction and many students bilingual or multilingual. The school hosts numerous community events and outreach activities, including charity drives that mobilize students, families, and staff. The Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition brings the school together around language arts, with hundreds of Arabic and English entries and annual winner ceremonies. Mental health awareness month activities, bake sales by seniors, and alumni features demonstrate ongoing community engagement.	Community The school participates in the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness since 2005, achieving top placements across the kingdom and earning medals in multiple years. The school has highlighted Cambridge/Oxford program-related recognitions in its news, including accreditation announcements in December 2023. The institution maintains an active alumni network with Names of Graduates and Ceremonies, reflecting ongoing family involvement through graduate ceremonies.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A formal parent teacher association is not publicly described on the AHSS site; parent involvement is evidenced through school run events and communications such as the AHSS Newsletter. The AHSS Charity Drive is a major event that involves the school community in clothing and food donations. The Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition is a recurring cultural event with Arabic and English entries and annual ceremonies announcing winners. The seniors bake sale is a fundraising activity that involves students and the wider community. Mental health awareness month activities and alumni engagement, including alumni spotlights, show ongoing involvement of families and graduates with the school. The AHSS Newsletter provides regular updates and opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year.	Parent teacher association A standalone Parent Teacher Association is not described on the site. Parent involvement is integrated into the school's governance through a philosophy that emphasizes ongoing interaction among students, staff, and parents. Registration materials include Parents Instructions and a Parents Contract to govern parent participation. The school maintains an alumni network with Names of Graduates and Ceremonies, indicating family engagement beyond current students. The Reach Us and Alumni sections provide channels for family participation and updates.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual AHSS supports student-driven clubs that emphasize academic enrichment and intellectual exploration. Clubs include Model UN, photography, art, cooking, and ping pong, all organized with a staff advisor and meeting at least once a month after school. The school also encourages participation in competitions such as the British Council's Your World competition and the Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition, providing opportunities to present climate-change projects and language-arts work. This structure fosters research, collaboration, and presentation skills beyond the regular curriculum.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AHSS provides arts and creative activities as part of its after-school options, including drawing and crafts. Students participate in regional art competitions, such as Terra Santa College's event, where AHSS students won first place. These arts-focused activities are documented in AHSS news coverage, highlighting student achievements in visual arts.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language AHSS runs a Model United Nations club and promotes language and cultural experiences. Students undertake international experiences such as the Summer Spain Trip, which blended travel with language learning in English and Spanish. A student earned the DELE Spanish language certificate, reflecting high-level Spanish language achievement. Beginning in Grade 5, the American Program includes Spanish language courses as part of its curriculum.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies AHSS offers after-school activities for grades 1-8 including football, gymnastics, crafts, drawing, chess, cooking, and table tennis. Ping Pong tournaments are run with matches during P.E. and after-school sessions. Clubs and activities are scheduled after school at least monthly.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service AHSS runs community service initiatives, including charity drives that collect clothing and food for donation. The school also engages in Ramadan outreach, such as Iftar for Orphans organized by AHSS. Student-led fundraising activities, such as bake sales, are part of community engagement.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional AHSS supports leadership development through student-driven clubs, enabling students to form clubs with a staff advisor. Clubs are initiated by students who fill out forms and work with teachers to establish activities. Regular club meetings and project execution build leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing AHSS offers sports and physical activities as part of after-school offerings, including football, gymnastics, crafts, drawing, chess, cooking, and table tennis. AHSS observes Mental Health Awareness Month with programs and assemblies featuring Mind Clinic. The mental health initiatives emphasize awareness, coping strategies, and overall student well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction for core subjects. Arabic Language is taught as a core subject. Spanish Language is offered as an additional language, starting in Grade 5 and continuing through high school.	Language provision The school teaches Arabic, English, and German. The kindergarten learning approach focuses on these three languages in early education.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The language of instruction for core subjects is English. Students are bilingual or trilingual. The exact languages used in the bilingual program and its structure, and the specific age levels targeted beyond the K-12 range, are not specified.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Best Overall Experience in the British Council's Your World Video Competition for 2023-24, awarded to AHSS (the school) with the British Council recognizing the school's entry and presenting the award at the Jordan Partners Leaders' Conference in Amman on August 29, 2023. This is an award to the school for its program's quality and engagement in the Your World competition. Cambridge International Education recognized AHSS for more than 20 years of success with the Cambridge IGSE program, with Cambridge presenting the award to AHSS's IGSE Coordinator at its annual meeting in Amman, marking a formal school-level recognition of long-term Cambridge collaboration.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The Abdul Hamid Sharaf School (AHSS) holds Cognia accreditation for its American Program, current through June 30, 2030, reflecting international standards in the school's American curriculum and diploma recognition. AHSS's accreditation lineage began with the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) in 2003, which was later absorbed into AdvancED (now Cognia). AHSS was subsequently re-accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), a division of AdvancED, in 2009 and again in 2014, with Cognia renewing the accreditation in 2019. Cognia, formed from the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress in 2018, now administers AHSS's current accreditation. This chain of accreditation underpins the international recognition of the AHSS diploma. Cambridge and Pearson syllabi are used in AHSS's British stream, which aligns with Cambridge International Education standards. AHSS is described as British-system certified, indicating formal certification to teach and assess under Cambridge frameworks. Cambridge International Education also recognized AHSS for more than 20 years of collaboration with the Cambridge IGSE program, with the award presented to AHSS's IGSE Coordinator at Cambridge's annual meeting. The school's British program is licensed to teach GCE and IGCSE under Cambridge International Education.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Prepare the required documents. The student's file must include the following papers: a birth certificate (Jordanian births must be certified by the Jordanian Civil Registration Department), a vaccination card for KG1, KG2, and Grade 1, copies of the important passport pages, and a Family Book with the national number if the father is Jordanian. Include a copy of a one-year resident permit if the student is non-Jordanian. Add end-of-year marks and a transfer certificate from the previous school, and for non-Jordanian Grade 1, an original birth certificate or a certified copy from the student's embassy in Amman. Include other pertinent reports or recommendations from the previous schools. The transfer certificate and end-of-year marks should be certified by the Directorate of Private Education located in Jabal Al Hussain. Step 2: Country-specific certification requirements. For transfers from the USA, sealed original certificates must be certified by AMIDEAST, then by the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department in Abdali), and finally by the Directorate of Private Education. For transfers from the United Kingdom, original certificates must be certified by the British Council, then by the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department in Abdali), and then by the Directorate of Private Education. For transfers from another foreign country, papers should be certified by the embassy of the student's country in Jordan, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department, Abdali), and the Directorate of Private Education. Step 3: Submit the documents and have them reviewed. The listed documents form the student's file for the AHSS admissions process, and the Directorate of Private Education certification referenced in Step 2 is required for transfer certificates and end-of-year marks. The admissions team will review the file for completeness and compliance with the authorities, and may request any missing items before moving forward. Prepare to address any additional requests promptly to avoid delays in processing. Step 4: Next steps after submission. The site does not publish further details about testing, interviews, or timelines beyond the document requirements and certification steps. For specifics about the subsequent steps after the documents are in order, contact AHSS admissions to confirm what happens next in your case.	Admissions The school offers International (IGCSE) and National programs, with Kindergarten and Special Needs provisions. It is located on Al-Istiqlal Street, Amman, Jordan. Admissions materials include a Registration Booklet, Fees, and a Parents Contract; additional documents include an Opening Announcement, grade-specific Student Discipline guidelines (1-3, 4-6, 7-12), School Instructions, and a Child Protection Policy.
Scholarships	Scholarships Abdul Hamid Sharaf School does not publish information about scholarship programs on its site. There is no dedicated scholarships page or section in the admissions or fees materials.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system described for Abdul Hamid Sharaf School in its admissions information.	Waitlist —
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