Alliance Academy Jordan vs Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch
Alliance Academy Jordan and Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch are both in Amman, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer American, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Alliance Academy Jordan also offers British and Cambridge A Levels, and Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch also offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Published annual fees are JOD 1,750 - 5,070 at Alliance Academy Jordan and JOD 2,465 - 6,790 at Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch, which puts Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch roughly 36% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. Alliance Academy Jordan is the larger school, with around 350 pupils to Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch's 23.
Alliance Academy Jordan is located in the Yadoudeh area on the southern outskirts of Amman, off the Airport Road. The campus operates in a modern facility with spacious classrooms and advanced technology. The school is owned by the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.
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Stages
Stages
AAJ is organized into four levels: Kindergarten (KG1–KG2), Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12).
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School type
School type
AAJ is a co-educational, inclusive international school. It is owned by the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
AAJ provides inclusive education and accommodates students with disabilities and varied learning or developmental needs. The Counseling Department offers awareness programs, therapeutic counseling, individual and group psychological counseling, extracurricular activities, crisis intervention, academic guidance, and career counseling.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
AAJ is a Christian school affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
The school day typically runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
AAJ offers a school bus service with published routes and fees. Bus routes include Al-Yadoudeh/Khrebt Al-Souq with One Round 375 JD and Two Rounds 560 JD; Marj Al-Hamam/Al-Nakheel Village/Al-Mokabalen/Al-Yasmeen/Al-Lubban/Naour/Um Al-Amad/Madaba with 460 JD (One Round) or 690 JD (Two Rounds); Al-Bnayat/Al-Jandaweel/Jabal Amman 4th–8th Circle/Um-Uthaina/Jaber Complex/Abdoun/Al-Sweifiyeh with 510 JD / 770 JD; and Al-Fuhais/Um-Al Sumaq/Khalda/Dabouq with 570 JD / 860 JD. Siblings discounts apply (Second sibling 1%, Third 10%, Fourth 15%).
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees - Non-refundable entrance / assessment fee: JOD 50 per student. - Non-refundable registration fee (for new students): JOD 200 per student. - Seat reservation / deposit: JOD 500 per student (non-refundable; deducted from the total yearly tuition).
Tuition fees (Academic year 2025–2026) — yearly and instalment breakdown (Jordanian Dinar, JOD)
Billing schedule and payment terms (dates and rules) - Instalment due dates for the 2025–2026 academic year: Deposit (seat reservation) — 1 April 2025; 1st payment — 1 August 2025; 2nd payment — 30 October 2025; 3rd payment — 31 January 2026. The deposit amount (JOD 500) is non-refundable and is deducted from the total tuition. - Full tuition for the new academic year must be paid in cash or by scheduled postdated cheques by 1 August 2025. - A further cash discount of 5% is granted when all fees are paid in full before 26 July 2025. Sibling discounts apply: 2nd sibling 5%, 3rd sibling 10%, 4th sibling 15%.
Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for the school; the school operates as a day school.
Other costs and recurring fees (examples and per-student amounts) - In-school accident insurance: JOD 40 per student (KG1–Grade 12). - Activities fees: JOD 50 per student (Grade 1–12); Preschool/KG activity amounts listed separately (KG1 JOD 125; KG2 activities and graduation JOD 160). - Graduation / verification / equivalency fees for Grade 12: Graduation fee JOD 280; Verifications & equivalency fees (male) JOD 100, (female) JOD 90. - Support and specialist services: therapy session JOD 15; academic support fee JOD 400 per subject per academic year; learning aid tuition JOD 5,200 per student with disabilities. - Bus fees (annual) vary by area; examples for 2025/2026: - Al‑Yadoudeh / Khrebt Al‑Souq: One round JOD 380 — Two rounds JOD 570. - Marj Al‑Hamam / Al‑Nakheel / Al‑Mokabalen / Al‑Yasmeen / Al‑Lubban / Naour / Um Al‑Amad / Madaba: One round JOD 470 — Two rounds JOD 700. - Al‑Bnayat / Al‑Jandaweel / Jabal Amman (4th–8th Circle) / Um‑Uthaina / Jaber Complex / Abdoun / Al‑Sweifiyeh: One round JOD 520 — Two rounds JOD 780. - Al‑Fuhais / Um‑Al Sumaq / Khalda / Dabouq: One round JOD 580 — Two rounds JOD 880. - Above tuition fees do not include the cost of books, uniforms, or club activities unless otherwise stated.
Refund information and withdrawal policy - All tuition fees are non-refundable. In the event of a student's withdrawal during the school year, all paid and scheduled tuition payments are non-refundable. The seat reservation deposit (JOD 500) is non-refundable.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: full cash payment (eligible for cash discount if paid by the cash-discount deadline), postdated bank cheques, credit card, and CliQ (merchant code: AAJSCHOOL). Many banks in the area offer 0% interest instalment plans via bank cards; parents are advised to check with their bank if they wish to use such services.
Notes and conditions - Yearly tuition fees for the listed 2025–2026 schedule may increase by up to 5%, subject to Ministry of Education approval. All figures above are expressed in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Re-registration deadlines and late registration penalties apply as stated in the school's registration policy.
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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
Alliance Academy Jordan offers a four-stage K–12 curriculum (Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School, High School) delivered in a bilingual English–Arabic environment, with Cambridge International and Pearson program components indicated by the school's logos. Kindergarten uses bilingual English–Arabic instruction with play-based, hands-on learning and a focus on reading, music, sports, and art, supported by small classes and early intervention. Primary (Grades 1–5) provides a comprehensive program covering Science, Math, Arabic, English and Social Studies, enriched with Physical Education, Art, Robotics, ICT, Religion, Music, Chinese, and Library, plus clubs and a Zones of Regulation program. Middle School (Grades 6–8) blends a Cambridge-aligned English, Mathematics and Science curriculum with Arabic aligned to the Jordan MOE framework, and includes ICT, Robotics, Global Perspective, Art, Music, PE, Chinese, Social Studies, and Religion, reinforced by Weekly Values to Grow. High School (Grades 9–12) offers two pathways: The British Program (IGCSE in 9–10, then A-Levels in 11–12) and the American Program (American High School Diploma with Common Core and AP options), both supported by college and career counseling.
