Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and ISO Schools are both in Amman, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and BTEC Qualification programmes. Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools also offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, American and Advanced Placement (AP), and ISO Schools also offers IB and British. Published annual fees are close, at JOD 1,785 - 5,170 for Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools and JOD 2,000 - 5,500 for ISO Schools. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Curriculum
IB (PYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Opened
Opened
2019
Opened
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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, Khalda, behind Al-Khawarizmi College.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten; The First Three Grades Section; The Girl's Section; The Boy's Section; The International Section
Stages
Primary and secondary. The primary program follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
School type
School type
Private school
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
Diverse mix of local and international students
Pupil nationality mix
Students come from a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Arabic language support are provided. Learning Support is available with differentiated instruction and access arrangements to remove barriers to learning.
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
School days run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday to Thursday.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Transportation is provided with bus routes serving multiple zones in Amman (Regions 1–4 and ISO5) across two daily tours.
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
School location and currency - ISO Schools are located in Amman, Jordan (contact/address listed as Amman - Khalda). The currency used for the fee figures below is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
Tuition fees and related charges (by campus and year group) - Note: the school's published fee schedule labels the main tuition column as “القسط”. The amounts below are presented as shown in that schedule and include separate listed charges for books & uniform (كتب وزي) and activities (أنشطة).
- BTEC (vocational) programme annual tuition examples (tuition shown includes supplies where indicated): - Art & Design: Tuition JOD 5,550 (quota shows tuition includes supplies). - Engineering: Tuition JOD 6,000 (tuition includes supplies where noted). - Business: Tuition JOD 5,550. - Information Technology (IT): Tuition JOD 5,550.
- The above grade-by-grade tuition and the separate Books & Uniform and Activities entries are published in the school's fee schedule as shown.
Application / registration fees - No separate application or non-refundable registration fee is published in the school's publicly displayed fee schedule. The published schedule shows tuition (القسط), Books & Uniform, and Activities charges but does not itemize a distinct application fee.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee schedule lists amounts under the heading “القسط” but does not publish a detailed billing schedule (number of instalments, instalment due dates) or formal payment terms/late-payment penalties in the publicly available admissions/fees pages. Parents should therefore treat the amounts shown as the listed tuition and ancillary charges; no instalment timetable or payment deadline details are provided in the published material.
Boarding / residential provision and fees - No boarding or residential programme or boarding fees are published in the school's facilities or fees pages. The school's facilities listing describes classrooms, labs, libraries and clinics but does not list residential accommodation or boarding charges.
Other costs or routine additional fees - Books & uniform: Separate Book & uniform charges are published per grade (examples above; amounts range from JOD 100 to JOD 280 depending on grade and programme). - Activities: A separate Activities fee is published per grade (examples above; typically JOD 100, with KG2 showing JOD 150 to include graduation activities). - Uniform policy and appearance rules are published (required items and grooming rules are listed) but itemized retail prices for uniform pieces are not published.
Refund information - No published refund policy, tuition refund schedule, proration policy for mid-term withdrawals, or explicit cancellation/refund terms are present in the school's publicly posted admissions, policies or fees content.
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
The school is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is committed to developing knowledgeable, caring, and internationally minded learners. The educational approach is grounded in inquiry-based learning, student agency, and conceptual understanding, encouraging students to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and take ownership of their learning. The PYP emphasizes the development of the whole child by integrating academic learning with social, emotional, and personal growth. Through transdisciplinary learning, collaborative planning, and authentic assessment practices, the school creates a stimulating and supportive environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong learning mindset. As a PYP candidate school, the school is actively working toward IB authorization and aligns its practices with IB standards and philosophy to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences for all students.
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
The school prepares high school students for higher education through distinctive programs that support admission to global 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. Philosophy and equal opportunity. The admissions policy at ISO Education Amman is grounded in the International Baccalaureate philosophy of holistic education. It accepts applications from all students without discrimination on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, or national origin. The admissions committee, composed of the principal and IB program coordinators, ensures prospective families understand ISO's mission through introductory sessions. Final admission decisions are made by the principal in consultation with the relevant IB program coordinator.
2. Open, year‑round admissions and eligibility. Applications are accepted year‑round and admission is open to students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Space availability and the applicant's ability to benefit from the IB programs and services are considered in the decision. The applicant completes the admissions/registration form with a parent or legal guardian's signature, and all required documents are received and reviewed. The school also assesses its ability to meet the needs of students with special educational needs.
3. Special education needs and final decision. The school meets the needs of students with special educational needs (see Inclusion Policy). A final admission decision is made by the principal and the IB program coordinator after reviewing all relevant documents and considering the student's fit with the IB programs and available school services.
4. Primary Years Programme admissions. The Primary Years Programme is inclusive in design and open to all students from Kindergarten through Grade 5. Interviews are conducted for applicants to Kindergarten and Grade 1, and admission is offered regardless of English language proficiency, provided there are no additional educational needs.
5. Grades 2–5 assessment and support. For Grades 2–5 in the Primary section, students undertake three placement tests in English, Arabic, and Mathematics to identify weaknesses and strengths and to guide support for learners in the Primary Years Programme. For students with special educational needs, see the Inclusion Policy.
6. Policy updates. The admissions policy may be revised at any time during the academic year; changes require approval from the school leadership. The policy is reviewed annually based on feedback collected during the review cycle.
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.
