Al Manhal International Schools and ISO Schools are both in Amman, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Al Manhal International Schools also offers Bespoke, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and ISO Schools also offers IB, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary) and Cambridge (Secondary). Published annual fees are JOD 1,600 - 4,630 at Al Manhal International Schools and JOD 2,000 - 5,500 at ISO Schools, which puts ISO Schools roughly 20% higher. Al Manhal International Schools takes pupils from 0 to 18, and ISO Schools from 3 to 18.
Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
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
20
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Opened
Opened
1970
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Location
Amman, Khalda, behind Al-Khawarizmi College.
Stages
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).
Stages
Primary and secondary. The primary program follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
School type
School type
Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary are co-educational; Secondary is gender-segregated (Girls' secondary and Boys' secondary).
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Students come from a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Supportive education program; department of psychological and educational guidance.
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
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Country affiliation
Jordan
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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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
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.
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 & 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.
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
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.
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
Class sizes do not exceed 20 students per class.
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
The school aims to prepare students to enroll in the best universities.
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) 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.
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.
