Al Hassad Al Tarbawi Schools vs ISO Schools

	A Al Hassad Al Tarbawi Schools Amman, Jordan	I ISO Schools Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,170 - 4,840	Fees / year JOD 2,000 - 5,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, BTEC Qualification	Curriculum IB (PYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Amman, Jordan. The campus is on Airport Street in the Al-Bunyat area, behind Petra University.	Location Amman, Khalda, behind Al-Khawarizmi College.
Stages	Stages Preschool through Grade 12. Playgroup and Kindergarten (KG1–KG2) for early years; Primary (Grades 1–6); Lower Secondary (Grades 7–9); Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12). BTEC programs are available in Grades 10–12 (First and Second Secondary).	Stages Primary and secondary. The primary program follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
School type	School type Gender-segregated with a girls' secondary school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students come from a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning support is provided.	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 —
School day structure	School day structure —	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 A bus service is provided; transport fees are listed by route area, with one-way fares from 150 to 630 JOD and two-way fares from 210 to 900 JOD.	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 Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term; currency: JOD) - Playgroup (مجموعة اللعب) - National: JOD 1,170 per year — per term JOD 292.50. - Kindergarten KG1 (البستان KG1) - International: JOD 1,985 per year — per term JOD 496.25. - National: JOD 1,270 per year — per term JOD 317.50. - Kindergarten KG2 (البستان KG2) - International: JOD 2,185 per year — per term JOD 546.25. - National: JOD 1,300 per year — per term JOD 325.00. - Grade 1 (الصف الأول) - International: JOD 2,835 per year — per term JOD 708.75. - National: JOD 1,500 per year — per term JOD 375.00. - Grade 2 (الصف الثاني) - International: JOD 2,895 per year — per term JOD 723.75. - National: JOD 1,590 per year — per term JOD 397.50. - Grade 3 (الصف الثالث) - International: JOD 3,025 per year — per term JOD 756.25. - National: JOD 1,665 per year — per term JOD 416.25. - Grade 4 (الصف الرابع) - International: JOD 3,230 per year — per term JOD 807.50. - National: JOD 1,725 per year — per term JOD 431.25. - Grade 5 (الصف الخامس) - International: JOD 3,345 per year — per term JOD 836.25. - National: JOD 1,825 per year — per term JOD 456.25. - Grade 6 (الصف السادس) - International: JOD 3,590 per year — per term JOD 897.50. - National: JOD 1,890 per year — per term JOD 472.50. - Grade 7 (الصف السابع) - International: JOD 3,715 per year — per term JOD 928.75. - National: JOD 2,015 per year — per term JOD 503.75. - Grade 8 (الصف الثامن) - International: JOD 3,885 per year — per term JOD 971.25. - National: JOD 2,130 per year — per term JOD 532.50. - Grade 9 (الصف التاسع) - International: JOD 4,010 per year — per term JOD 1,002.50. - National: JOD 2,245 per year — per term JOD 561.25. - Grade 10 (الصف العاشر) - International: JOD 4,095 per year — per term JOD 1,023.75. - National: JOD 2,405 per year — per term JOD 601.25. - BTEC (Grade 10, where offered): National: JOD 3,500 per year — per term JOD 875.00. - Grade 11 / First secondary (الصف الأول الثانوي) - International: JOD 4,465 per year — per term JOD 1,116.25. - National: JOD 2,965 per year — per term JOD 741.25. - BTEC (Grade 11, where offered): National: JOD 3,810 per year — per term JOD 952.50. - Grade 12 / Second secondary (الصف الثاني الثانوي) - International: JOD 4,840 per year — per term JOD 1,210.00. - National: JOD 3,280 per year — per term JOD 820.00. - BTEC (Grade 12, where offered): National: JOD 4,120 per year — per term JOD 1,030.00. Application / registration fees and related one‑off charges - Seat reservation (registration) fee: JOD 300 — this amount is counted toward the school fees. - Service charge (بدل الخدمات) paid at registration: National program JOD 100; International program JOD 150. This covers items such as workbooks, medical check, electronic devices/tablets allocation, audio labs and pool fees; this service charge is not counted as part of the tuition fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and transport fees are payable in four scheduled installments. The due dates for the 2026/27 schedule are: - 1st installment: 2026-08-01 - 2nd installment: 2026-10-01 - 3rd installment: 2026-12-01 - 4th installment: 2027-02-01. - Cash payment discounts (for payment of school fees and transport in full) are available on an early-payment scale: - 5% discount if paid in cash (fees + transport) by 30‑04‑2026. - 4% discount if paid in cash (fees + transport) by 30‑06‑2026. - 3% discount if paid in cash (fees + transport) by 31‑08‑2026. - 2% discount if paid in cash (fees + transport) by 31‑10‑2026. Transportation (bus) fees — zones and one‑way / two‑way rates (currency: JOD) - Adjacent to the school (nearby streets listed): One‑way JOD 150 \| Two‑way JOD 210. - Banayāt area (other Banayāt zones): One‑way JOD 210 \| Two‑way JOD 300. - Al‑Muqabalīn / Um Qusayr / Al‑Irsal / Hay Al‑Sahaba: One‑way JOD 300 \| Two‑way JOD 425. - Financial housing / Hawayyan / Customs housing / Al‑Yasmin / Everest / Lamenos College / Al‑Nakhil / Al‑Farouk: One‑way JOD 350 \| Two‑way JOD 500. - Several outer suburbs (e.g., Dahiat Al‑Hajj Hasan, Jabal Al‑Zuhur, Al‑Juwayda and others listed): One‑way JOD 385 \| Two‑way JOD 550. - Further routes (e.g., Marj Al‑Hamam / Deir Ghbar / Al‑Marih / Al‑Dabaybeh / Al‑Ashrafiyah / Jabal Al‑Taj / Sh.30 and others): One‑way JOD 410 \| Two‑way JOD 585. - Additional farther routes (examples): One‑way JOD 440 \| Two‑way JOD 630; One‑way JOD 475 \| Two‑way JOD 680; One‑way JOD 510 \| Two‑way JOD 730; One‑way JOD 580 \| Two‑way JOD 830; Madaba: One‑way JOD 630 \| Two‑way JOD 900. Specific area-to-fee mapping is applied as listed by the school. Additional costs and recurring program fees - Remedial / supported learning (programmes): JOD 500 per year for a 4-sessions-per-week package; JOD 100 added per extra weekly session. - Arabic support for non‑native speakers: JOD 500 per year. - Diagnostic assessment (for remedial program): one‑off JOD 25. - Final exam fees for non‑native Arabic speakers: JOD 25 per term. - Uniforms and textbooks: issued through the school supplies department at registration; parents receive and pay for uniforms and books at that point. (Uniforms and book-package costs are handled at the supplies counter during registration.) Refunds and withdrawal charges (refund rules / penalties) - Withdrawal handling and charges: - Fixed withdrawal fee: JOD 100 (applies through 31‑08‑2026 as specified). - If the student attended two months or less in the semester of withdrawal: 25% of the tuition (for that year/term basis as applied) plus the withdrawal fee JOD 100 is charged/retained. - If the student attended more than two months in the semester: the full semester fee is charged. - Withdrawal at the end of the first semester: the full first-semester fee plus JOD 100 withdrawal fee is charged. The same rules apply for the second semester. Boarding (residential) provision and boarding fees - No boarding or residential programme or boarding fees are published for this school; fees presented above apply to day students. Fee payment methods and electronic payments - Payment channels available include the school's secure online payment/parent portal and the electronic bill-payment channel referenced for renewals. Visa and Mastercard payments are supported via the school's electronic payment facilities. Payments and registration actions can be processed through the parent portal / student portal interfaces and the school's electronic payment gateway. Note: All amounts above are in Jordanian Dinar (JOD).	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). - ISO1 — Kindergarten (bilingual): - Pre School: Tuition (القسط) JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 100; Activities JOD 100. - KG1: Tuition JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - KG2: Tuition JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 150 (KG2 activities entry includes graduation event). - ISO1 — Primary (National curriculum): - Grade 1: Tuition JOD 2,050; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 2: Tuition JOD 2,100; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 3: Tuition JOD 2,155; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 4: Tuition JOD 2,205; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 5: Tuition JOD 2,250; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - ISO1 — Primary (International / Cambridge): - Grade 1: Tuition JOD 2,550; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 2: Tuition JOD 2,650; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 3: Tuition JOD 2,750; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 4: Tuition JOD 2,850; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 5: Tuition JOD 2,950; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 6: Tuition JOD 3,050; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - ISO2 (and listed for ISO4 / ISO5 where applicable) — Middle & Secondary (National and BTEC): - National middle/secondary tuition (examples shown): - Grade 6: Tuition JOD 2,310; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 7: Tuition JOD 2,415; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 8: Tuition JOD 2,525; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 9: Tuition JOD 2,625; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 10: Tuition JOD 2,730; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 11 (Secondary national): Tuition JOD 2,800; Books & uniform JOD 200; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 12 (Secondary national): Tuition JOD 2,900; Books & uniform JOD 200; Activities JOD 100. - 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.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers four tracks: International Track, Industrial Track, Literary Track, and Scientific Track. The X10 Project is a school-wide program starting in early childhood; a child as young as 3 begins learning reading and writing, in the kindergarten phase masters letters and numbers and reading, and in the preparatory stage becomes proficient in both Arabic and English and can read and write in both languages.	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.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2019 we were second in the Kingdom in the General Secondary Education results for the Scientific track. We achieved second place in the Arab world among 41,000 Arabic-language schools. The school took first place in the growth of the international IGCSE program this year. It is the only school in Jordan to have received the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence for its ninth cycle.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 X10 Project is the strongest project at the Arab world level, where a student in early years (from age 3 in kindergarten) begins learning reading and writing; in kindergarten the student masters letters and numbers and reading; and in the preparatory stage the student becomes proficient in both Arabic and English and can read and write in both languages.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. From the beginning of March each year, the new student visits the Admissions and Registration Department to obtain a No Objection to Registration form (QF 01-07) and takes it with him to the Admissions Examinations Committee and Interviews Committee to certify the exam and interview results, with those results signed by the authorized committees before returning the form to the Registration Department to begin the registration process. 2. The new student sits for an admission exam and a personal interview according to the procedure described in Supervisory Department Form No. 7. After approval of the admission, the student and the parent review the Registration Department, bringing the No Objection to Registration. 3. The student then completes the admission steps: a school tour and interview with the principal, a review of the admission and registration and obtaining the No Objection form, a review by the supervision section for evaluation and examination and to fix the interview result, and then returning to the Admissions and Registration to complete the required papers and pay the fees. 4. After that, the student proceeds to the Supplies Department to receive the uniform and books. 5. Documents required include: for the Playgroup, Nursery, Pre-K and Grade 1 group — three passport photos, a certified birth certificate, a family book copy, and the original immunization card; for Grades 2 through 12 — a student file containing all required papers; for students coming from outside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan — documents must be certified by the originating country (Ministry of Education in that country, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Jordanian Embassy) and then authenticated in Jordan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Examinations and Tests, or the Directorate of Private Education (the school can complete authentication on behalf of the student). 6. Old students (those renewing) are not automatically registered and must reserve a seat by paying the registration fee; otherwise they have the same registration priority as new students subject to seat availability. 7. General notes include: a school bus system that starts early in the morning; transport to additional zones only with prior coordination; and the right to adjust bus fees if fuel prices rise. 8. The school requires that students and families follow the student code of conduct as part of the registration agreement and, for students in certain stages, that the student signs the conduct code themselves. Bus and uniform procedures, and the sequence of steps for completing the registration are detailed in the admission procedures and related sections. (Source material: Admissions page and subpages.)	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 Tuition discounts and scholarships are offered by the school. Cash payments for tuition and transportation by specific dates qualify for progressive discounts: 5% off if paid in full for tuition and transportation by 30-04-2026; 4% off by 30-06-2026; 3% off by 31-08-2026; 2% off by 31-10-2026. Sibling discounts apply as follows: the fourth child receives 20%, the third 15%, the second 10%; the seventh child or more receives 70%, the sixth 40%, and the fifth 25%. Academic excellence scholarships are awarded in the Basic Education phase: the top student on a class in 6th and 7th grades receives 15%, the top on the grade average receives 25%; for 8th grade the top student across the grade receives 25% and the top in the grade average receives 50%; for 9th and 10th grades the table indicates to apply based on ranking, with additional notes. Cash prizes are awarded for top performers in school activities at the national or directorate level (e.g., 100–200 Jordanian dinars for the top three places). There are separate scholarships and discounts for non-Arabic speakers and for supportive education programs (e.g., 500 JD annually for supportive education, and 500 JD for non-Arabic speakers; 25 JD for diagnostic testing for supportive education and 25 JD per semester for final tests for non-Arabic speakers). The school also provides a cancer care relief program in cooperation with a partner foundation (significant details include potential sponsorship through the Hussein Cancer Center and related terms). A cancer care sponsorship program for eligible families may involve signing an agreement with a sponsor to cover cancer treatment costs while maintaining continued schooling. Parked notes cover where the discounts apply (tuition only, not transportation, except for cash payments) and conditions for applying, along with rules for merit-based and activity-based awards. Program extras include additional services and supports as listed (e.g., annual program fees for supportive services). In addition, there are details about the return conditions, withdrawal policies, and a timetable for payments and transportation charges. (Source material: Admissions/Fees/Discounts/Scholarships sections.)	Scholarships —
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