Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools vs Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman
Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman are both in Amman, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification and American programmes. Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools also offers Advanced Placement (AP), and Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman also offers British and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are JOD 1,785 - 5,170 at Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and JOD 200 - 5,815 at Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman, which puts Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools roughly 16% higher. Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman from 4 to 18.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
19
Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Opened
Opened
2019
Opened
1995
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Located in Al-Jubaiha, a quiet area in West Amman. It serves many areas in West Amman.
Location
Sports City area, Amman, Jordan. Al Ittihad International School and Kindergarten address: Aws bin Hajar Street, opposite Princess Tharwat College, Sports City Area, Amman, Jordan. Al Ittihad School for Boys and Al Ittihad Kindergarten address: Sports City area, Amman, Jordan. Bus service is available.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; The First Three Grades Section; The Girl's Section; The Boy's Section; The International Section
Stages
Kindergarten (International Programme). The Cambridge framework is implemented for KG students, with curriculum including religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art, music and reading; Arabic aligns with the Jordanian Ministry of Education benchmarks for Early Learning.
School type
School type
Private school
School type
Kindergarten (International Programme)
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Diverse mix of local and international students
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Jordan
Country affiliation
Jordan
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Islam
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Official timings: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday
School day structure
The KG day starts at 7:45am and ends at 12:45pm (Thursdays: 1:00pm). Arrival and dismissal through KG Gate No. 9. The first bus round departs around 12:45pm; a second round departs around 2:00pm.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Bus service provided with two rounds; first around 12:45pm and second around 2:00pm; drop-off/pick-up through KG Gate No. 9; bus escort to class.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and admission fees - Registration (seat reservation) fee: JOD 150. This registration fee is credited toward the annual tuition balance. - First-time admission fee (one-off): JOD 100. This fee is separate from tuition and is charged when a student is accepted. - Transportation reservation fee (when applicable): JOD 100. This fee is treated as a reservation and is non-refundable under the school's withdrawal rules.
Per-term breakdown and billing schedule - Required deposit / first payment: 50% of the annual tuition is payable upon successful completion of the admission interview and assessments (this payment acts as the first instalment). - Remaining balance: Parents are required to provide a post-dated, non-transferable cheque covering the remaining annual tuition balance dated 2 January 2027; this follows settlement of the first-semester fees. This creates a two-part billing structure in practice: the initial 50% instalment and the remaining balance collected in the second instalment. - Early-payment option: A 5% discount on tuition is applied when the full annual tuition is paid in full before 31 August 2026. - Payment methods accepted: cash, cheque (including post-dated cheques as required), debit card, and eFAWATEERcom (electronic bill payment).
Transportation (bus) fees and billing - Transportation is charged by zone; listed one-way monthly examples (JOD): - Zone 1: JOD 350 (round trip JOD 250 for one-way listing indicates rates for directions are published). - Zone 2: JOD 510 (one-way JOD 350). - Zone 3: JOD 630 (one-way JOD 450). - Zone 4: JOD 690 (one-way JOD 480). - Zone 5: JOD 740 (one-way JOD 530). - Zone 6: JOD 800 (one-way JOD 550). - Zone 7: JOD 850 (one-way JOD 600). - Zone 8: JOD 900 (one-way JOD 640). - Areas not listed are assigned to the nearest zone and fees are decided by the Administration/Transportation Department. For safety reasons buses do not enter narrow or unpaved roads. Transportation fees are billed separately from tuition and are not included in tuition discounts.
Other recurring or optional charges - Student waiting service (kindergarten and Grades 1–3): JOD 20 per month per student; additional children on the same service: JOD 15 per month each. These charges are added to the tuition account and paid with tuition instalments. - Student accident insurance: coverage for accidents on school premises and on school transport is provided free of charge, with a maximum compensation cap stated by the insurer (coverage terms apply). - Textbooks and uniforms: Parents purchase textbooks and uniforms at the start of the year after settling first-semester tuition instalments; specific prices for textbooks and uniforms are handled at point of sale. - Extracurricular activities, field trips, examination or external assessment fees (where applicable) may be charged separately when relevant to particular grades or programmes.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with transportation and day services; there is no published boarding programme or associated boarding fees.
Refund and cancellation rules - The registration fee of JOD 150 and the transportation reservation fee of JOD 100 are non-refundable if withdrawal occurs after 30 June 2026. The registration fee is nevertheless credited toward the tuition balance at enrolment. - Enrollment contracts are issued for a single academic year and are not automatically renewed; required student documentation must be submitted by stated deadlines or the school may decline enrollment even if tuition has been paid. Parents should note these conditions when considering cancellation.
Summary of accepted payment methods and administrative notes - Accepted payment methods: cash, cheque (including post-dated cheques), debit card, and eFAWATEERcom. Post-dated cheques are used to secure the remaining annual balance (example date required by policy: 2 January 2027). - Discounts apply to tuition only (not to transportation). Sibling and merit-based discounts are applied per the school's discounts policy; early full payment earns a 5% tuition discount if completed by 31 August 2026.
Fee details
Application / Registration fee
- JD 200 — one-time registration fee for all new KG1–Grade 12 students. This fee is non-refundable.
Tuition fees (annual) — International Programme (JD)
- Grade 10 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,000; Information Technology JD 5,800; Business JD 5,500. - Grade 11 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,100; Information Technology JD 5,900; Business JD 5,650. - Grade 12 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,200; Information Technology JD 6,000; Business JD 5,750. - A discount (35%) is offered on BTEC registrations completed before 30 June 2026 (promotion noted on the published fee schedule).
Per-term amounts / presentation of fees
- Fees are published as annual amounts in Jordanian Dinar (JD). Per-term (or per-installment) amounts are not published on the official international programme fee schedule; therefore no per-term breakdown is provided here. The registration fee is charged once at registration.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The JD 200 registration fee is payable once at registration and is non-refundable. - Cash-payment discounts on annual tuition and transportation are applied as published: a 10% cash discount is applied when the full annual tuition and transportation fees are paid in cash before 31 July; a 6% cash discount is applied when the full annual tuition and transportation fees are paid in cash from 1 August until the start of the school year. - Siblings' discounts on school tuition are applied as published: the eldest sibling receives no sibling discount; the second sibling receives 10% off school tuition; the third sibling 15%; the fourth and subsequent siblings 25% (discount rules are applied to tuition only). - Transportation sibling discounts are published separately: the first sibling pays the full transportation fee; the second sibling receives 20% off the transportation fee; the third sibling receives 30% off the transportation fee.
Transportation fees (annual) — zones (JD)
- Zone One: Two-way JD 570; One-way JD 460. (covers Sports City, Arajan, Dahiat Al Aqsa, Jabal Al Hussain, Alkhazneh to Queen Alia Hospital, Dahiat Al Ameer Hasan, Dahiat Al Estiqlal). - Zone Two: Two-way JD 620; One-way JD 510. (covers Al Shmaisani, Dahiat Al Hussain, Al Rabia, Gardens, Dahiat Al Rasheed, Jubiha, Hai Almansour – Jordan St., Al Nuzha, Alhashmi Alshamali, Tabarboor). - Zone Three: Two-way JD 670; One-way JD 560. (covers Tla'a Al Ali, Khalda, Um Al Sumaq, Al Madina Al Monawwara St, Um Uthaina, Abu Nusair, Shafa Badran, up to Applied Science University, Hai Nazzal, Al Thira'a, Jabal Al Akhdar, Alkom). - Zone Four: Two-way JD 720; One-way JD 610. (covers Swaifieh, Jabber Complex, Macca St, Abdulla Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, Abdoun, Dair Ghbar, Dahiat Al Yasmeen). - Zone Five: Two-way JD 820; One-way JD 710. (covers Marj al Hammam, Dabouq, Al Kursy, Al Jandaweel, 8th Circle, Marj Alfaras, Tab Kra'a, Dahiat Al Ameer Rashed).
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service for the international kindergarten/school. The kindergarten and school operate on a day schedule (daily opening and bus departures are published), and no boarding fees are published. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.
Other costs and additional charges
- External examination fees (for example IGCSE, GCE, AHSD/other external assessment fees) are not included in the tuition and are charged separately; these examination fees are payable a few months before each exam session. - School uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees and other incidental costs are not itemised as fixed fee amounts in the published international programme fee brochure. Where such costs apply they are billed separately or noted in general student guidance rather than as line-item published fees.
Refund information
- The JD 200 registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. No general tuition-refund schedule or detailed refund policy for term withdrawals or mid-year departures is published on the fee schedule documents; specific refund terms are not itemised in the international programme fee brochure.
Fee payment options
- The published fee documents and registration guide provide deadlines and discounts for cash payment but do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment platforms) in the public fee brochure. Accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published international programme fee schedule. Contact the admissions or finance office for the school's accepted payment channels.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Cambridge Path Accreditation is held, offering Cambridge Primary (K-5), Secondary (6-8), Upper Secondary (IGCSE/O-Level) (9-10), and Cambridge Advanced (A-Level) (11-12). Cognia accreditation for the American pathway is also held, with Cognia delivering the American High School Diploma. Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, the Kindergarten Department is bilingual. The International Section uses the British curriculum through Cambridge, Edexcel, and Oxford AQA, while the American pathway uses Cognia, AP College Board, and EST. The English-language reading program contains 19 levels to develop reading and listening skills, with French added as a third language and Arabic remaining core. A BTEC qualification has been introduced in Grade 10 in both the International Section (Information Technology) and the National Section (Business Administration and Information Technology).
Curriculum details
Cambridge framework is implemented for KG students. The curriculum includes religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art, music, reading and more. It is based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage system and the British National Curriculum, with Arabic aligned to the Jordanian Ministry of Education benchmarks for Early Learning. English development emphasizes phonetic recognition, writing, word building, reading simple sentences and early mathematics. The program delivers an easy transition to Primary school.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1) Age-based eligibility for admission. Admission is organized by grade level and birth year. First Grade is for children born in 2020; Preparatory is for those born in 2021; Nursery (Bustan) is for those born in 2022; Play Class is for those born in 2023. The school reviews applicants to determine alignment with these age requirements.
2) Documents for new entrants in nursery or first grade (Jordanian inside the Kingdom). A certified birth certificate showing the national number. A copy of the family book (father's page, mother's page, and student's page). A copy of the immunization card. Two passport-size photos. The certificate from the previous year for the grades seven, eight, and nine.
3) Documents for non-Jordanians inside the Kingdom. Palestinians: birth certificate and a copy certified by the embassy, the approval from Follow-up and Inspection, and a passport copy for Gaza residents. Syrians: security card, a letter from the Commission, and a certified copy of the birth certificate or a passport copy. Iraqis, Egyptians, and other nationalities: birth certificate copy with the original, a passport copy certified by the respective embassy, and a residence card (except Gulf states without residence).
4) Students from outside the Kingdom. Parents must bring the documents described above or their equivalents certified by authorities from the previous country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassy, and then the Ministry of Education / Private Education Department. The documents must be brought before 30/09/2026.
5) Documents for students in grade 2 and above. The complete student file from the previous school, including the birth certificate and the items described in (2). Certificate of the last grade studied (first and second terms) plus certificates for seventh and eighth grades. Grade results certificate. Student status record. Transfer letter certified by the Directorate of Education / Private Education Department indicating clearance or settlement of financial obligations with the school being transferred from.
6) Grounds for admitting new students. Admission of a new student, if a seat is available, depends on: passing the personal interview with the head of the section (bringing the last year's certificate). The student and guardian must review and sign the Student Code of Conduct. Passing the admission tests in Arabic, English, and Mathematics.
7) Note on missing documents. If the required file and documents are not brought by the scheduled date, the schools reserve the right to refuse admission even if tuition has been paid.
8) After acceptance and enrollment. The student is admitted and registered in the school according to the above steps. After passing the interview and tests, the guardian pays 50% of the tuition. A registration fee of 150 dinars and a transfer fee of 100 dinars apply if withdrawal occurs after 30/06/2026. The guardian may pay tuition in installments. The registration contract is for one academic year and is not automatically renewed.
Admissions
Admission procedure at Al Ittihad Schools requires an interview for applicants at the National Schools. Enrolment documents include: a birth certificate copy certified by the Civil Registration Department; a vaccination card copy (for KG1, KG2 & G1); three passport-size photographs; a Family Book copy for Jordanian students with the National Number; a resident permit copy for non-Jordanian students (to be submitted yearly); a health certificate; a transfer certificate certified by the Ministry of Education / Private Education Department in Jabal Al Hussein; certified end-of-year marks from previous schools; if transferring from a foreign country, documents must be certified by the Ministry of Education in the home country, the Jordanian Embassy in that country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that country, the home country's Embassy in Jordan, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education for equalization in Jordan, and the Private Education Department; or the Embassy of the home country in Jordan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jordan, the Ministry of Education in Jordan for equalization, and the Private Education Department. The school is committed to implementing all instructions and regulations issued by the Ministry of Education for private and public schools.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Sibling discount on tuition totals: second child 5%, third 10%, fourth 15%, fifth 20%, sixth 25%. Quran memorization scholarships apply to tuition: full memorization yields 100% discount; partial memorization yields a proportional discount based on the number of parts memorized; the scholarship lasts one year and begins for eligible students (memorization intake begins 2/7/2026 for students advancing from primary to secondary). For students arriving from outside the schools, a minimum average of 90% is required, and the scholarship is awarded to the top ten evaluations. Academic excellence discounts: for 4th–10th grade (national program) the top student receives 20% and the second top student 10%. For Grade 11 (First Secondary) a 25% discount is awarded to the student with 97–100% average; for Grade 12 a 50% discount is awarded for 95–97%; 100% is awarded for 97.1% and above. Early payment discount: 5% off the tuition if the full amount is paid by 31/8/2026. Union and military discounts: 5% off for qualifying families. Children of employees: 50% discount for two children. Discount rules: all discounts apply to tuition only and do not include transportation; discounts cannot exceed 100% of the tuition; discounts do not stack; when multiple discounts apply, the highest discount is used. The top three students in each section of the primary grades receive a certificate of appreciation and a physical prize.
Scholarships
Scholarships: Academic scholarships (Full and Partial). The scholarship exam is conducted from grade 8 to grade 9 and from grade 11 to grade 12 for both literary and scientific streams. High Achievers / merits Scholarships are awarded based on total average with percentages by rank: First 100%, Second 90%, Third 80%, Fourth 70%, Fifth 60%, Sixth 50%, Seventh 40%, Eighth 30%, Ninth 20%, Tenth 10%. The Holy Quran Scholarship is awarded based on the number of parts memorized. Secondary School Awards and Rewards include 4000 JDs for the rank 1 student, 2500 JDs for rank 2, and 1500 JDs for ranks 3–10. Discounts include: Siblings' Discount (second sibling 10%, third 15%, fourth and beyond 25%; the highest-grade sibling does not receive a discount); a 20% discount for children of employees and affiliates (listed groups); Cash Discount (10% if tuition is paid in full before July 31; 6% if paid in cash from August 1 until the start of the school year). Notes: Discounts and scholarships apply to school fees only and do not include transportation or registration fees; High Achiever Scholarships do not apply to KG up to grade 5; dual discounts are not permitted except for the cash discount.
Waitlist
Waitlist
The waiting service is provided for nursery and the first three grades at 20 dinars per month, and waiting lasts until the third hour of the day; during Ramadan it lasts until the second hour and during final exam periods. If there is more than one child in the waiting service, a monthly fee of 15 dinars is charged for each additional child. Waitlist fees are included in tuition installments and paid with the tuition installments.
