Al-Asriyya School vs Cambridge High School

	A Al-Asriyya School Amman, Jordan	C Cambridge High School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,500 - 7,120	Fees / year JOD 2,750 - 9,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,620	Pupils 1,018
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Cambridge High School is located in the Al Rabia area of west Amman, on Abdel Kareem Al Dabbas Street, Amman 11185, Jordan. It sits in a central, accessible part of the city with good transport links to surrounding neighbourhoods. The area is served by bus routes and local transit connections, making commuting feasible from various parts of Amman. The school is described as being in the heart of west Amman.
Stages	Stages —	Stages The school serves students aged approximately 3–18, spanning Kindergarten, Primary, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB programmes run alongside a multi-stage education system that includes KG, primary, and secondary levels.
School type	School type —	School type Co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Enrollment is around 1,000–1,200 students aged 3–18, representing approximately 30 nationalities. The school's materials do not publicly publish the most common nationality or the exact local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school operates an Inclusion Department to support Additional Learning Needs (SEN). An Inclusion Department fee of JD 350 per subject per semester applies for eligible subjects.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The school is located in Jordan and functions as an IB World School; there is no formal country-specific affiliation beyond its Jordan location.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is publicly indicated for the school.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The published start time for the first semester is 8:00 am for Grades 1–10 and KG2. Daily end times and the exact break/lunch schedules are not publicly published.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details A school bus service operates within Amman. Transportation inside Amman costs JD 750 per year; the Airport Road route costs JD 800 per year. Each bus has an assistant to ensure child safety.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - A registration fee is payable at the time of initial registration or re‑registration; this registration fee is deducted from the school tuition and is non‑refundable if the parent withdraws. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term — amounts in Jordanian Dinar, JOD) - Preschool / FS1: Annual JOD 2,080 — Per term JOD 1,040. - KG1: Annual JOD 2,455 — Per term JOD 1,227.50. - KG2: Annual JOD 2,560 — Per term JOD 1,280. - Grade 1 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 1 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 2 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 2 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 3 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 3 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 4 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 4 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 5 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 5 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 6 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 6 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 7 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,360 — Per term JOD 1,680. - Grade 7 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,360 — Per term JOD 2,180. - Grade 8 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,405 — Per term JOD 1,702.50. - Grade 8 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,360 — Per term JOD 2,180. - Grade 9 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,440 — Per term JOD 1,720. - Grade 9 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,890 — Per term JOD 2,445. - Grade 10 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,545 — Per term JOD 1,772.50. - Grade 10 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,890 — Per term JOD 2,445. - Grade 11 (national / first secondary): Annual JOD 4,000 — Per term JOD 2,000. - Grade 11 (international / first secondary): Annual JOD 6,200 — Per term JOD 3,100. - Grade 12 (national / second secondary): Annual JOD 4,490 — Per term JOD 2,245. - Grade 12 (international / second secondary): Annual JOD 6,420 — Per term JOD 3,210. (Note: the school also publishes a single annual fee schedule in Jordanian Dinar for the school's national/international streams; the site lists a general annual fee range of JOD 1,000–3,765 for the national programme and specific per‑grade figures in the school profile. ) Billing schedule and payment terms - The first tuition installment (first school fee) is due before the start of the scholastic year; the second installment is submitted as a post‑dated check delivered to the school's finance office along with the first installment. - A discount is granted when the full tuition for both scholastic semesters is paid before the start of the year: a 5% discount on the second semester fee when full payment for both semesters is made by the end of the first week of the academic year. All discounts apply to base school fee only. Late payment cancels any discounts. - Sibling discounts apply for additional children: second sibling 5%, third sibling 10%, fourth and subsequent siblings 15% (no discount for the eldest). - A student is considered registered for the full scholastic year on enrollment; the full tuition and other charges remain due even if the student leaves or is dismissed during the year. The school does not refund tuition paid for a student who withdraws during the scholastic year except in extenuating circumstances (for example, the family leaving the country) and only after presentation of official departure documentation and board consideration. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school and publishes transport (bus) fees by route rather than boarding fees. No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Example transport annual rates shown include: Khalda / Umm al‑Summaq / Tla'a al‑Ali — one‑way JOD 600, two‑way JOD 700; other regions shown at one‑way JOD 700, two‑way JOD 800. Other costs and optional fees - Textbooks, stationary, annual school book, computing charges, graduation fees, external exam fees (for British programme subjects) and activity/field‑trip costs are charged in addition to tuition. External exam fees for British programmes are paid by the student to the examining body (e.g., the British Council) at registration for those exams. - Support and remedial services carry fixed additional fees. Published examples include remedial/auxiliary education JOD 2,000; speech therapy service JOD 1,000; support teacher JOD 1,500; Arabic language reinforcement for non‑native speakers JOD 750. Miscellaneous charges include activities, stationery, health insurance and educational visits. - A transport‑seat reservation fee is charged to secure a place on the school bus; annual bus fees depend on route and are charged separately. - Uniforms and school items are charged separately; books and uniform are not released unless required fees are paid and a payment receipt is presented. Refund information - Tuition is generally non‑refundable if a student withdraws or is dismissed during the scholastic year. Refunds may be considered only in documented extenuating circumstances (for example, family departure from the country), and then only at the discretion of the school board on submission of official departure papers. Fee payment options - The school accepts payment of the first installment prior to the scholastic year and requires the second installment as a post‑dated check delivered to the finance office. Payment channels used by the school community include bank/cheque and established Jordanian e‑payment services; electronic bill‑payment platforms used by Jordanian schools (e.g., eFAWATEERcom / bank online payment channels) are commonly listed for this school in public payment‑platform listings. External exam fees are paid directly to the examining body (British Council) by the student when registering for exam subjects. Notes for parents - All amounts above are given in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Some fees vary by curriculum stream (national vs international) and by route for transport; additional optional services and exam fees are charged separately. Receipts or proof of payment are required before books, uniforms or bus places are issued.	Fee details Application / joining fees - New students in Grades 2–12 (IB): JOD 400 (one-time, non-refundable). - New students in Kindergarten, KG1, KG2 and Grade 1: JOD 200 (one-time, non-refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; full-year tuition) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): JOD 2,750. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): JOD 3,695. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): JOD 3,810. - Grade 1 (age 6): JOD 4,370. - Grade 2 (age 7): JOD 4,790. - Grade 3 (age 8): JOD 5,020. - Grade 4 (age 9): JOD 5,190. - Grade 5 (age 10): JOD 5,330. - Grade 6 (age 11): JOD 5,500. - Grade 7 (age 12): JOD 5,730. - Grade 8 (age 13): JOD 5,930. - Grade 9 (age 14): JOD 6,265. - Grade 10 (age 15): JOD 6,565. - Grade 11 (age 16): JOD 8,700. - Grade 12 (age 17): JOD 9,000. Per-term detail and billing frequency - Tuition is published and billed as an annual amount; seats are reserved on a yearly basis and the school treats fees as payable for the full year. A per-term fee schedule is not published in the school's public fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Seats are reserved by paying the required reservation/first payment by the published reservation date for the coming academic year; accounts must be settled in full before school documents are released. Fees are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if a student transfers during the year. - An early-payment discount is offered when tuition is paid in full by the published early-payment date (example: a 5% discount was specified for full payment made before 01/08/2024 in prior published material). Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no full or weekly boarding fees are listed. Other costs and recurring / optional fees - Visual Arts fee for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year. - Inclusion Department fee (special educational support): JOD 350 per subject, per semester. - Kindergarten additional supervision (one hour before and after school): JOD 300 per year. - Transportation (yearly, round trip): Inside Amman routes approximately JOD 750 per year; Airport Road route approximately JOD 800 per year. Each bus is accompanied by an assistant. - CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) educational charge for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year (due on the published due date). - Extended Essay fee for Diploma students (Grade 11): JOD 300 (published due date applied). - Graduation fee for Grade 12: JOD 300. - Intensive language lessons (where offered as an extra): examples previously published include Arabic or English intensive lessons charged at JOD 1,000 per year for the specified grades (charged on published due dates). These are optional extras and are billed separately from tuition. - Textbooks, copybooks, examination fees, graduation fees, uniform, transportation and field trips are generally excluded from the published tuition figures (Ministry of Education textbooks and on-campus accident insurance are included). Specific exclusions and inclusions follow the school's fee listing. - Sibling discount: first sibling pays full tuition; second sibling receives 10% discount; third and subsequent siblings receive 15% discount. Refund and transfer policy - Fees paid are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if the student transfers out during the year. Accounts must be settled in full before official documents are released and student files are removed by the published cut-off date at the end of the academic year. Fee payment options - Public fee materials and the published fee pages do not present a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or post-dated cheques are not specified in the public fee notices). Parents should use the school's finance office contact channels for the available payment methods for the relevant academic year.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Cambridge High School operates as a day school; there are no on-site boarding facilities. The school does not offer full, weekly, or flexi-boarding. Transportation is provided by bus within West Amman where available.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school uniform is worn at all times and the PE uniform is to be worn on PE days only.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details Cambridge High School in Amman, Jordan, is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP was implemented in 2016 and CHS was authorized as an MYP World School on December 13, 2018; the programme maps Year 0 to Grade 5, Year 1 to Grade 6, Year 2 to Grade 7, and Year 3 to Grade 8, with eight subject groups including Language & Literature, Mathematics, Arabic language acquisition, Sciences, Individuals & Societies, Design, Arts, Religions, and Physical & Health Education. The Diploma Programme is offered in the final two years of secondary and includes core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS; CHS describes science and arts streams and a six-subject structure with language and mathematics at SL/HL and a minimum total score aligned to 21/42. The language of instruction is English, with KG and some programmes featuring bilingual Arabic-English components; university counseling begins in Grade 10 to support higher-education planning. The CHS CAS program follows the Creativity, Activity, and Service framework integral to the DP.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 —	Social & emotional learning Cambridge High School supports SEL through its CAS Programme and a University Counseling team that focuses on student growth, social and emotional intelligence, and the development of decision-making and time-management skills.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support; however, it notes that students who do not fit the school's profile are helped by its support staff, counsellors and student affairs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language EAL and language support are evidenced by bilingual Kindergarten (two hours of English daily and one hour of Arabic) and by English-language instruction with Arabic and French offered in the Primary section.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the University Counseling program, which aims to foster social and emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-management during the university admissions process.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through the school's policies, which note that counsellors and support staff assist students and that the IB learner profile informs behavior and guidance.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Cambridge High School's Amman campus offers facilities across academics, sports and creative arts. The library is available to students through a Follett Destiny online catalog. The campus includes a gymnasium and a swimming facility for physical education and competitive activities. Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities, with programs in visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography. The KG section features interactive classrooms and dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, reflecting hands-on learning across the early years. These facilities support a holistic, internationally oriented education across multiple levels.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Facilities for sports include a gymnasium suitable for physical education and indoor activities. The school provides swimming facilities for water-based lessons. The site lists football and basketball teams as part of the sports program and mentions badminton and general fitness activities. These facilities support a broad program of physical education and team sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a library with Follett Destiny online catalog access. Interactive Classrooms indicate technology-enabled spaces integrated into daily teaching. The KG section highlights interactive learning environments, underscoring the school's emphasis on modern, collaborative learning. The site references library access and interactive classrooms as key academic resources.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities. Programs span visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography, reflecting a strong arts and media focus.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 1994. The school is located in Khalda, George Akarsheh Street 6, Amman. The school has British and American International Streams and the National Stream (Tawjihi). The school's identity is Heritage and Future, balancing modern technology with heritage and Arabic identity. The vision is to raise generations proud of their heritage and prepared for the future, and the mission is to instill inherited values by creating a diverse, empathetic school community.	History Cambridge High School has been an IB World School since March 2004, with authorization for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In 2008, the school obtained authorization for the Middle Years Programme, reflecting ongoing expansion of its IB offerings. The school reports enrollment of around 1000–1200 students aged 3–18, and the student body comprises learners from roughly 30 countries, indicating a multinational community. The school is located in Rabia, in western Amman, and emphasizes hard work, discipline, respect and enjoyment as core elements of its approach.
Community	Community The school community participates in cultural and academic activities. AsriyyaMUN students have participated in TIMUN in Istanbul. Language achievements are celebrated through top results in the DELF examinations and through spelling bee competitions in French and German. The Asriyya Volleyball Academy is officially accredited by the Jordan Volleyball Federation, and the school hosts chess and other competitions as part of its extracurricular program.	Community The Cambridge High School community is multinational, with students from about 30 countries. The school emphasizes service initiatives and extracurricular activities as part of its educational approach to develop well-rounded, internationally minded learners. The school shares updates about its activities and events via social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Publicly listed events illustrate a busy calendar of school-wide and community activities, such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and a Christmas Bazar (KG-12).
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Public information publicly available about Cambridge High School in Amman does not list a separate Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) page or officers. The school's mission and activities emphasize service initiatives and a broad range of extracurriculars, which involve families and the wider school community through events. The events calendar includes family-oriented or community activities such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and the Christmas Bazar, indicating active engagement with families through school-organized programs. Other events, like Grade 5 assemblies and science exhibits, show a robust schedule of student showcases that involve the broader school community. The school provides a visible social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) to share updates and events, which aids parental and community involvement. If there is a formal PTA, it is not publicly documented on the site, and direct contact with the school would be needed to confirm any official parent-teacher collaboration structure.
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 The school teaches in English and Arabic. In the MYP, Language & Literature is offered in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in English and Arabic. Language & Literature is taught in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Enrolment at Cambridge High School is conducted on a yearly basis. Attendance is not automatically renewed, and at the end of each academic year the school reviews every student's record to determine renewal. Parents are expected to stay informed through the school's communications and to engage with policies to support their child's continued enrollment. 2. The admissions process includes a seat reservation step. A seat reservation fee must be paid by the deadline (for the coming academic year: 1/4/2024). If seats are not reserved by that date, they are offered to students on the waiting list. 3. New students pay joining fees to begin enrollment. Joining fees are 400 JD for Grades 2–12IB and 200 JD for K, KG1, KG2, and Grade 1; these fees are non-refundable and are separate from tuition. 4. Tuition terms and what they cover are defined at enrollment. Tuition excludes textbooks, copybooks, exams, graduation, uniform, transportation, and field trips, but includes Ministry of Education textbooks and insurance for accidents on school premises. Discounts for siblings apply: first sibling pays full tuition, second sibling receives 10% off, and third and subsequent siblings receive 15% off. Early payment discounts may also apply when tuition is paid in full by the stated deadline (e.g., 1/8/2024). 5. Additional fees may apply depending on program and services. Visual Arts fees are 150 JD per year for Grades 11–12, and Inclusion Department fees are 350 JD per subject per semester. Transportation is available inside Amman (750 JD) and Airport Road (800 JD) with an accompanying bus assistant for child safety. 6. After enrollment, the school maintains ongoing governance of student progress. The school's Parent's Guide emphasizes a commitment to the IB learner profile and related policies, and notes that parents are informed whenever school support is required. Registration for the next year occurs on a yearly basis, and student records are reviewed at the end of each year to determine continued placement.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school manages a waitlist for admissions. A seat reservation deadline exists, and seats not reserved by the deadline are offered to students on the waiting list.
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