Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman vs Al Manhal International Schools
Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman and Al Manhal International Schools are both in Amman, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE programmes. Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, BTEC Qualification and American, and Al Manhal International Schools also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are close, at JOD 200 - 5,815 for Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman and JOD 1,600 - 4,630 for Al Manhal International Schools. Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman takes pupils from 4 to 18, and Al Manhal International Schools from 0 to 18. Typical class sizes are 19 at Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman and 20 at Al Manhal International Schools.
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum
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
19
Typical class size
20
Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Opened
Opened
1995
Opened
1970
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
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 (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.
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
Kindergarten (International Programme)
School type
Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary are co-educational; Secondary is gender-segregated (Girls' secondary and Boys' secondary).
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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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
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
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.
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 / 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.
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
