Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools vs Al Manhal International Schools
Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and Al Manhal International Schools are both in Amman, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE programmes. Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), BTEC Qualification, American and Advanced Placement (AP), and Al Manhal International Schools also offers Bespoke and British. Published annual fees are JOD 1,785 - 5,170 at Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and JOD 1,600 - 4,630 at Al Manhal International Schools, which puts Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools roughly 12% higher. Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Al Manhal International Schools from 0 to 18.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Opened
Opened
2019
Opened
1970
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
Amman, Jordan. The MIS campus is in the Dahiyat Al Rashid area, in Al-Jubeiha (Al-Jame'a district), and the site covers 10 acres.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; The First Three Grades Section; The Girl's Section; The Boy's Section; The International Section
Stages
Nursery; Kindergarten; Primary (mixed from grades 1–4); Secondary (Girls from grades 5–12 and Boys from grades 5–12). IG department; International program (IGCSE).
School type
School type
Private school
School type
Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary are co-educational; Secondary is gender-segregated (Girls' secondary and Boys' secondary).
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
Supportive education program; department of psychological and educational guidance.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Jordan
Country affiliation
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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
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Bus transportation is provided with six zones across Amman. Zone 1 (University Housing / Dahiyat al-Rasheed): two-way 530 JD; one-way 370 JD. Zone 2 (Al-Jubeiheh / Green Belt / Sports City): two-way 630 JD; one-way 435 JD. Zone 3 (Ta'la Al-Ali East & West; Shmeisani; Abu Nseir Housing; Sweileh; Shafa Badran; Arjan; Al Kamiyah; Safout; Al-Hamar): two-way 680 JD; one-way 470 JD. Zone 4 (Jabal al-Luweibdeh; Jabal Hussein; Jabal al-Nuzha; Dahiat al-Aqsa; Abdali; Prince Hassan area; Tabarbour; Hashem al-Shamali; Khalda; Um Sammaq; Abu Alanda; Al Rabia; Um Adineh; Wadi Saqra): two-way 730 JD; one-way 500 JD. Zone 5 (Dabouq; Al Jundewil; Al Bayader; Wadi Sir; Mecca Street; The Medical City; Prince Rashid area; Abdoun; Deir Ghbar; Um Summaq al-Janoubi; Roundabouts 1–8): two-way 780 JD; one-way 535 JD. Zone 6 (Marj Al-Hamam; Al-Fuheis; Al-Saru; Ain Al-Basha): two-way 830 JD; one-way 565 JD. Note: Bus fees are annual and non-refundable if withdrawal from transportation occurs.
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 Fees
- Nursery registration fee: JD 50. - Registration fee for the National program (Grades 1–12): JD 150. - Registration fee for the International/British program (Grades 1–12): JD 150.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term)
- Nursery (age from 2 months): JD 130–180 per month (depending on nursery level/program).
- Advanced nursery: JD 1,600 per year — Estimated per term: JD 533. - KG (البستان): JD 1,650 per year — Estimated per term: JD 550. - Pre‑KG (التمهيدي): JD 1,700 per year — Estimated per term: JD 567.
Primary / Basic years (annual — per term): - Grade 1: JD 1,840 — JD 613 per term. - Grade 2: JD 1,890 — JD 630 per term. - Grade 3: JD 1,950 — JD 650 per term. - Grade 4: JD 2,080 — JD 693 per term. - Grade 5: JD 2,135 — JD 712 per term. - Grade 6: JD 2,180 — JD 727 per term.
Lower secondary / Middle years (annual — per term): - Grade 7: JD 2,240 — JD 747 per term. - Grade 8: JD 2,310 — JD 770 per term. - Grade 9: JD 2,430 — JD 810 per term.
Upper secondary / High school (annual — per term): - Grade 10: JD 2,590 — JD 863 per term. - Grade 11: JD 3,050 — JD 1,017 per term. - Grade 12: JD 3,160 — JD 1,053 per term.
British / International pathway (annual — per term): - Year 1 (British): JD 2,470 — JD 823 per term. - Year 2 (British): JD 2,530 — JD 843 per term. - Year 3 (British): JD 2,580 — JD 860 per term. - Year 4 (British): JD 2,710 — JD 903 per term. - Year 5 (British): JD 2,830 — JD 943 per term. - Year 6 (British): JD 2,930 — JD 977 per term.
IGCSE / GCE years (annual — per term): - IGCSE Year 7: JD 3,050 — JD 1,017 per term. - IGCSE Year 8: JD 3,280 — JD 1,093 per term. - IGCSE Year 9: JD 4,110 — JD 1,370 per term. - IGCSE Year 10: JD 4,160 — JD 1,387 per term. - GCE Year 11: JD 4,510 — JD 1,503 per term. - GCE Year 12: JD 4,630 — JD 1,543 per term.
- Supporting learning program (annual): JD 1,730 — Estimated per term: JD 577.
(Note: per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three to produce a standard three‑term estimate.)
Transportation (annual charges)
- Transportation is charged by geographic category; amounts are annual and the one‑way and round‑trip rates are published per category as follows: - Category 1 (e.g., Iskan Al Jam'a / Dahiet Al Rasheed): Round trip JD 530 — One way JD 370. - Category 2 (e.g., Al Jubaiha / Al Dahieh al khadra' / Al Madinah Al Reyadieh): Round trip JD 630 — One way JD 435. - Category 3 (e.g., Tla' Al Ali East & West / Shmeisani / Sweileh / Arjan / Al Kamaleih / Safot / Al Hommar): Round trip JD 680 — One way JD 470. - Category 4 (e.g., Jabal al Weibdeh / Jabal al Husien / Khalda / Al Abdali / Tabrbour / Al Rabieh): Round trip JD 730 — One way JD 500. - Category 5 (e.g., Dabouq / Al Jandaweel / Al Bayader / Wadi al Seer / Abdoun / Deir Ghbar / First–Eighth Circle): Round trip JD 780 — One way JD 535. - Category 6 (e.g., Marj Al Hamam / Al Fuheis / Al Sero / Ain Al Basha): Round trip JD 830 — One way JD 565. - Category 7 (e.g., As Salt / Na'ur): Round trip JD 870 — One way JD 585. - Category 8 (e.g., Dahiet Al Amira Haya / Alrsyfah): Round trip JD 900 — One way JD 605.
- Transportation is treated as an annual fee and is non‑refundable if a student withdraws from the service.
Other costs and recurring charges
- After‑school program fee (for extended care): JD 250 for the after‑school slot described (hours vary by grade). - Enhancement programs fee: JD 40. - Health/accident insurance fee: JD 15. - Graduation fee for Grade 12: JD 150. - Exam registration fees (Grade 11 / Grade 12 exams): JD 100 (per the published exam registration items). - Books and stationery: Pre‑KG JD 100; KG JD 150 (published as separate book/stationery charges). - Additional supporting services fee (listed as “support services” / electronic services, document copying, etc.): JD 100 (where published). - Uniform fees: the school lists uniform charges as non‑refundable where applied; specific uniform price lines are not published in the fee schedule.
Discounts and sibling concessions
- Sibling discounts: second child 5% (or, as published in some pages, 10% for second and subsequent — published materials show sibling/early‑payment discount schemes; the schedule lists specific percentage discount tiers). - Early/full payment discount: 10% discount when the full annual tuition is paid in advance or fully settled before the end of August. - Additional discounts: targeted discounts for staff (medical assistant / army / police), alumni children, or other approved cases; sports/excellence scholarships are applied subject to conditions.
Refund information
- Registration fees, uniform fees and book fees are non‑refundable if a student withdraws before the start of the school year. - Tuition fees are not refunded for withdrawals during the school year except where the student is leaving the country or other compelling reasons exist; refunds in those cases require an application with supporting documentation and are subject to administrative approval. - Transportation fees are annual and non‑refundable under the published policy. - No refund is issued for any student expelled for violating Ministry or school rules.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the school; the fee schedule covers day‑school tuition, nursery monthly charges and transport.
Billing schedule and payment terms (published items)
- The published schedule treats tuition as an annual charge per grade. The school publishes a 10% discount for full/advanced payment before the end of August. Transportation is billed annually. Specific published pages do not show a detailed multi‑installment billing calendar (dates for term invoices) or an explicit mandatory installment plan on the fee page.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card, cheque) on the fee and transportation pages. Payment method details and bank account/payments procedures are not published on the same fee pages.
Brief note about available published information
The school's published fee pages provide annual tuition by grade, transportation category rates, registration and a list of additional small fees and discounts, and they state the refund rules and that transportation is annual/non‑refundable. The published pages do not list a formal per‑term billing calendar or the school's accepted payment methods; per‑term figures above were calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three to create a standard three‑term estimate.
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
Ministry of Education curriculum with enrichment in Mathematics and Science taught in English and French from Grade 2; British section (IGCSE) offered in the secondary division.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Class sizes do not exceed 20 students per class.
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
The school aims to prepare students to enroll in the best universities.
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
1) Placement tests and interview. The school conducts placement tests in Arabic language, English language, and Maths for new students. A personal interview with the manager is conducted as part of the admission process. The school uses the results of the tests and the interview to determine placement and approve admission. 2) Documentation. New students must submit authenticated and valid copies of the following: birth certificate, family ID notebook, vaccinations record, and four recent photos. For non-Jordanian residents, a passport and residency are required. The Transition Certificate, the Student's file, the annual academic year, and the school certificate for the last academic year must also be provided.
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
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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.
