Ahliyyah & Mutran School vs Amman Baccalaureate School

	A Ahliyyah & Mutran School Amman, Jordan	A Amman Baccalaureate School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 2,890 - 9,150	Fees / year JOD 7,252 - 16,913
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Pupils	Pupils 1,950	Pupils 1,179
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 6
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1926	Opened 1981
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ahliyyah & Mutran is located in Amman, Jordan, operating from two campuses in the city. Campus 1 is on Ali Reda Al Rakabi Street and Campus 2 is on Abdul Aziz Jawish Street (Mutran); both campuses are within Amman 11181. The campuses are well connected to major roads and public transport in central Amman. The school is overseen by the Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council.	Location The Amman Baccalaureate School is located on Al Hijaz Street in the Dabouq area of Amman, Jordan. The mailing address is PO Box 441, Sweileh 11910. The campus is in western Amman and is served by ABS's own transportation network for students and staff.
Stages	Stages The school provides a continuum of IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) across its K–12 model.	Stages ABS is organized into three divisions: Primary School (KG–Grade 6) offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle School (Grades 7–10) following the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP); and the IB College (Grades 11–12) which offers the IB Diploma Programme. The IB College is housed in a dedicated facility designed for Grades 11–12, with the middle and primary sections located on campus.
School type	School type The school operates on a co-educational basis and is a day school. It has two campuses; there are no boarding facilities.	School type ABS is a co-educational, private day school. It has no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Al-Kashef Center delivers inclusive education with early identification and intervention for learning challenges. It offers screening and diagnosis services (including Irlen syndrome), language/speech support, and the presence of dedicated support teachers in the Primary and Middle Years sections to work alongside main teachers. A team of specialists and diagnosticians supports students from KG to Grade 10.	Additional learning support ABS provides tailored support for learners with additional educational needs (AEN) through an AEN department and an Access and Inclusion Policy. The school uses a Waves of Intervention model (Wave 1: inclusive quality teaching; Wave 2: targeted support; Wave 3: specialized support) with personalised plans (IEPs) and collaboration with families; in-class support and external referrals are used as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Jordan.	Country affiliation ABS identifies as a Jordanian, non-profit institution.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council (Christian).	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation. ABS is non-denominational. Public descriptions indicate no specific church or faith ownership of the school.
School day structure	School day structure The school day times are not publicly published; however, the school uses staggered breaks to minimize gatherings and delivers meals to classrooms to reduce crowding. The well-being and health guides emphasize a structured daily routine and safety practices for the school day.	School day structure ABS operates a full-day schedule aligned to IB requirements. The school day typically begins around 8:00 am and runs Sunday through Thursday, with periods varying by division (7 periods for primary. 7–8 periods for middle and IB college). After-school supervision and activities are available.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available. Buses are sanitized multiple times daily; drivers and bus attendants have their temperatures checked before work; students have their temperatures checked before riding; masks are required on buses; windows are kept open for ventilation; seating is organized to support distancing.	Bus service details ABS owns 21 modern buses providing transportation for students and staff. Bus service is available depending on area and bus capacity, with options for full-year or semester usage and prioritized seating for pre-paid round trips. Buses are equipped with seat belts, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, onboard cameras, and tracking. A Head Driver oversees operations, with ABS maintaining a dedicated garage and two mechanics for daily maintenance.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one‑time fees - Application (application form) fee for new students: JOD 50 (non‑refundable). - Registration fee for newly admitted students (one‑time): JOD 500 (non‑refundable). - Insurance deposit for new students: JOD 100 (refundable when the student graduates or formally leaves the school). Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts and calculated per‑term splits) The school publishes annual tuition per grade group. Where a per‑term figure is required below, the per‑term amount is calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three (equal three‑term split) — this per‑term number is a simple calculation based on the published annual fee. Annual and per‑term amounts are shown as: JOD [Annual] — Per term: JOD [Amount]. - KG1 – KG2: JOD 2,890 — Per term (calculated): JOD 963.33. - Grade 1 – Grade 3: JOD 4,200 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,400.00. - Grade 4 – Grade 6: JOD 4,515 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,505.00. - Grade 7 – Grade 8: JOD 5,180 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,726.67. - Grade 9 – Grade 10: JOD 5,280 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,760.00. - Grade 11 – Grade 12: JOD 9,150 — Per term (calculated): JOD 3,050.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school lists fees as annual amounts. Registration windows published on the admissions information: KG registration runs from September through December; registration for Grades 1–12 runs from November through the end of May. The school publishes annual fees; a detailed published term‑by‑term billing schedule or a formal multi‑installment payment plan is not provided in the public fee document. (Per‑term splits shown above are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three.) Bus / transport fees - Annual bus fee (non‑refundable) for the listed routes/zones: JOD 800. (Bus fees are listed as annual and non‑refundable.) Additional recurring or program fees and other costs - Kindergarten — Food & beverages (school meals; kindergarten): JOD 300 (annual). - Kindergarten — Additional academic / activities fees (stationery, technology, supplies, local trips): JOD 350 (annual). - IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) — Additional academic fees (educational resources, technology, local field trips): JOD 360 (annual). - IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) — Additional academic fees (technology, resources, CAS program where applicable, local field trips): JOD 380 (annual). - IB Diploma Programme / Career‑related Programme (IBDP / CP) — Additional academic fees (stationery, technology, textbooks, local field trips): JOD 460 (annual). - Grade 12 — International Baccalaureate examination costs and related charges (published as separate fees): Grade 12 examination fees JOD 850 (annual / one‑off for the year); Grade 12 graduation fee JOD 115 (one‑off). Refunds and non‑refundables - Application fee and registration fee are published as non‑refundable. Annual bus fees and many additional academic/activity fees are listed as non‑refundable. The insurance deposit paid at admission is refundable when the student graduates or formally leaves the school. Boarding - Boarding is not listed as an offered service; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school. Fee payment options - The school operates a cashless payments system called “A&M Pay” (iOS and Android), which parents use to top up student cards/bracelets and manage school payments. The school's published parents' payment tools reference that platform. - The school's public fee documents list amounts and indicate use of the school's cashless payment infrastructure; specific accepted payment instruments (for example, which card brands or bank transfer details) are managed through the school's payment service and parent portals. The public pages reference the A&M Pay / Gate‑to‑Pay cashless service for parents. Summary of what is published and what required inference was made - The school's public fee document publishes annual tuition by grade group, one‑time admission/registration charges, bus fees by zone, and a set of additional academic and program fees; it specifies which of those are refundable or non‑refundable. - The per‑term figures presented above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three (equal three‑term split). The school's publicly available fee document gives annual amounts but does not publish a detailed public per‑term billing table or a formal published installment schedule; the per‑term numbers shown are therefore an arithmetic split for convenience and not a separately published school figure. If you need this presented in a different currency or formatted differently for database import, the published amounts above can be converted or reformatted; the amounts and categorizations above are taken from the school's published fee document and admissions information.	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Administration fee: JOD 100 payable at the time of application; non‑refundable. - Enrolment (confirmation) fee: JOD 1,500 payable by all students (KG1–Grade 12) upon confirmation of entry; non‑refundable. - Waiting‑list / registration fees (existing practice for places on waiting list): a previously charged registration fee of JOD 500 is refundable at JOD 450 in certain cases; a new registration fee of JOD 100 is non‑refundable (effective 1 July 2024). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term where a three‑instalment plan is used) - Primary School (KG1): Annual tuition JOD 7,252. Per term (if paid in three equal instalments): JOD 2,417.33 per instalment. - Primary School (KG2): Annual tuition JOD 7,252. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,417.33. - Grade 1: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 2: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 3: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 4: Annual tuition JOD 8,892. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,964.00. - Grade 5: Annual tuition JOD 8,892. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,964.00. - Grade 6: Annual tuition JOD 10,032. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,344.00. - Grade 7: Annual tuition JOD 10,515. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,505.00. - Grade 8: Annual tuition JOD 11,305. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,768.33. - Grade 9: Annual tuition JOD 12,101. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 4,033.67. - Grade 10: Annual tuition JOD 13,227. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 4,409.00. - Grade 11 (IB College): Annual tuition JOD 16,113. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 5,371.00. - Grade 12 (IB College): Annual tuition JOD 16,913. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 5,637.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Seat reservation fee: JOD 1,000 payable by January 31, 2026 by existing students to secure a place for the next academic year; this amount is deductible from the tuition fee. - Timing and instalment options: Total annual tuition may be paid in full in advance, or by three (3) post‑dated cheques in equal amounts dated 31 March 2025, 30 September 2025 and 31 January 2026 (or within one week of acceptance). If payment in full or by post‑dated cheques is not received by the due date, the school reserves the right to admit students from the waiting list in place of existing students. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Transport (bus) fees (all grades): Round‑trip (morning AND afternoon) JOD 935 per year or JOD 495 per semester; One‑way (morning OR afternoon) JOD 580 per year or JOD 315 per semester. Preference in bus allocation is given to students registered for both morning and afternoon for the whole year; the bus fee is non‑refundable except in specified circumstances. - Supervision fees (applies only to Primary School KG1–KG2): Before AND After school JOD 950 per year or JOD 520 per semester; Before OR After school JOD 475 per year or JOD 260 per semester. This supervision fee is non‑refundable unless the student withdraws from the school. - Textbooks and stationery: Ministry textbooks and stationery items are supplied by the school. Costs of other textbooks (including international titles), examination entry fees, field trips, special courses, university entrance fees, co‑curricular activities and Summer School activities are payable separately. - Additional learning / SEN support: If a fully modified curriculum is necessary for a primary student, a supplementary fee of 30% of tuition will be added. Individual assessment fees are: JOD 175 (KG1–KG2), JOD 325 (Grades 1–9), and JOD 75 for assessments related to Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). Refund and withdrawal terms - Administration and enrolment fees are non‑refundable. - Waiting‑list / registration fee refund policy: where the older JOD 500 registration fee was paid, JOD 450 may be refundable in certain cases; a new registration fee of JOD 100 carries no refund (effective 1 July 2024). - Seat reservation fee is non‑refundable if the decision to withdraw is taken after January 31, 2026. - Notice on withdrawal during the academic year: if a student is withdrawn during the academic year after fees have been paid, one month's fee (calculated as 1/9 of the tuition fee) is due for each month or partial month of notice not given, starting from the due date of the first payment. Fee payment options - Payment formats explicitly stated: payment of the total annual fee in advance, or payment by three (3) equal post‑dated cheques (dated as specified above). - In‑person payment: payments can be made at the HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan Welcome Center (school office hours indicated for in‑person payment).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Ahliyyah & Mutran is an IB World School in Amman, Jordan offering the IB continuum: PYP for K–5, MYP for grades 6–10 (ages 11–16), and the DP for grades 11–12 (ages 16–19).	Curriculum details Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) is an IB World School in Amman offering a bilingual Arabic–English education. The Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) is offered for Kindergarten through Grade 6, implemented within an inquiry-based framework centered on the IB learner profile. In Grades 7–10, ABS follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with bilingual instruction and a mix of compulsory and option subjects such as Arabic Language and Literature, English, Mathematics, Arabic/French/Spanish, Sciences, Design and ICT, Arts, Religious Studies, and Physical Education. The Senior School (Grades 11–12) provides the IB Diploma Programme (full DP) or Diploma Courses, and the Career-related Programme (CRP). Full DP requirements include CAS, Theory of Knowledge, and the Extended Essay, and students can pursue Jordanian Tawjihi equivalence by meeting MOE requirements published in the IB College handbook.
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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 —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit online application and documents. Parents fill in the online application form and complete the required checklist by submitting the necessary documents. The application process is organized through an online portal with separate registration paths for KG and Grades 1-12. The school has been an IB World School since 2001 and offers all four IB programs. 2. Interview and assessment. A first interview is arranged within one week of completing all requirements, preferably with both parents. The interview evaluates readiness and fit with the school's programs, and an entrance exam may be conducted when applicable. 3. Waitlist and notification. All applications are placed on a waiting list subject to space availability. Offers are issued as spaces become available, and decisions may depend on space and program capacity. 4. Registration windows and fees. KG registrations run from September through December; Grades 1-12 registrations run from November through May. Tuition fees for the 2025/2026 scholastic year are published and downloadable in the fees section. 5. Contact and support. For assistance, families can reach the school through the provided contact channels.	Admissions Step 1: Initiate the application through ABS's online admissions portal. An Administration Fee of 100 JOD is payable at the time of application and is non-refundable. For Primary applications, payments can also be made at the HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan Welcome Center during Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Admissions team is available to answer questions as you begin the process. Step 2: Complete the required assessments and interviews. Admission tests and interviews assess mathematics skills and proficiency in the languages of instruction (English and Arabic), with a note that International Students starting Grade 6 may have a language accommodation. The school emphasizes a bilingual program and ensures applicants can participate fully in the ABS curriculum. Language proficiency in both English and Arabic is important for the process. Step 3: Expect potential references and verification. ABS reserves the right to contact an applicant's previous schools for confidential references. Assessment results and interview outcomes are the governing factors for admission from KG1 onward. You may be asked to provide prior records to support the application. Step 4: If demand exceeds places, your child will be placed on a waiting list. Applicants are listed in order of date of application, with priority governed by the Admissions Department's policies. The policy aims to manage placement fairly when spaces are limited. Step 5: If a place is offered, proceed with entry enrollment. The Enrollment Fee is 1,500 JOD and is payable upon confirmation of entry (non-refundable). The school also notes that the Enrollment Fee is distinct from other fees and secures entry into ABS. Step 6: For existing ABS families, a seat reservation may be required to secure a seat for the next academic year. The Seat Reservation Fee is 1,000 JOD, due by January 31, 2026, and is deductible from the tuition fee. If the fee is not paid, ABS reserves the right not to guarantee a seat for the next year. Step 7: Arrange tuition payment according to the stated schedule. Total tuition fees are due by March 31, 2025, with options to pay the full annual amount or via three post-dated cheques dated 31 March 2025, 30 September 2025, and 31 January 2026 (or as otherwise accepted). ABS reserves the right to offer seats to waiting list candidates if payments are not received by the due date. Step 8: Be aware of Additional Learning Needs and related fees. If a student requires a fully modified curriculum for Additional Educational Needs, an extra charge of 30% will be added to tuition. Separate Assessment Fees apply (KG1–KG2: 175 JOD; Grades 1–9: 325 JOD; SSS assessments: 75 JOD). These costs cover the necessary supports and specialized services. Step 9: Understand withdrawal terms. If you withdraw after January 31, 2026, the Seat Reservation Fee becomes non-refundable. If withdrawal occurs during the academic year after fees have been paid, one month's fee (calculated as 1/9 of the tuition) is due for each month or partial month of notice not given. This ensures a clear, orderly transition.
Scholarships	Scholarships Students at Ahliyyah & Mutran have earned scholarships totaling over $1.6 million across various disciplines and universities. The school highlights strong outcomes for graduates, including university acceptances.	Scholarships ABS offers academic merit scholarships and financial assistance distinct from general tuition. The Academic Scholarship Programme recognises outstanding results for Grades 7–10 and provides a 20% tuition discount for eligible Year‑to‑Year students; awards are made by the Academic Scholarship Committee at the end of each academic year and are not automatically renewable except that Grade 11 scholarships can roll over to Grade 12 if disciplinary standards are exemplary. Eligibility includes maintaining a minimum overall average (6.7 or higher), strong behavior, and active participation in enrichment programs; there is no formal application process, as the committee selects recipients. Renewal requires maintaining the same academic standard and exemplary conduct, with possible discretionary adjustments in exceptional cases. The scholarship is applied retrospectively at the start of the new academic year. BEF scholarships and the Financial Assistance Programme provide additional support: BEF-funded bursaries and the Financial Assistance Programme are available to attract and retain high‑quality entrants and to support existing families who have been enrolled for at least one year.
Waitlist	Waitlist Applications are placed on a waiting list due to space limits. Offers are issued as spaces become available, and entrance exams are used when applicable. The school communicates admissions decisions to families as spaces open up.	Waitlist ABS uses a waiting list rather than a pool system. When application numbers exceed the number of places available at a grade level, applicants are placed on a waiting list in order of the date of application. Priority is determined by the Admissions Department's policies, which guide how seats are allocated as spaces become available. This means earliest applicants have a higher likelihood of entry as vacancies arise.
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