Alliance Academy Jordan vs Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS)

	A Alliance Academy Jordan Amman, Jordan	R Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS) Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,750 - 5,070	Fees / year JOD 0 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 350	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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.	Location RAMS is located at 676 Khalda, Amman 11821, Jordan. It sits in the Khalda district of western Amman, an area with residential and commercial amenities. The campus is accessible by main roads and local bus routes in Amman.
Stages	Stages AAJ is organized into four levels: Kindergarten (KG1–KG2), Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12).	Stages RAMS is organized into multiple schools and departments: KG Department, International Primary School, National Primary School, Secondary School, IGCSE Department, Special Needs Department, Counseling Centre, and Administration. The arrangements cover early years through secondary levels, including IGCSE offerings.
School type	School type AAJ is a co-educational, inclusive international school. It is owned by the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	School type RAMS is a co-educational school and operates as a day school. It also provides on-site boarding through on-campus Residence Halls for students in boarding arrangements.
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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 RAMS has a Special Needs Department. Diagnostic exams are used to identify learning difficulties and special needs, informing appropriate support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	Country affiliation RAMS does not have a formal country affiliation. It functions as a Jordanian private school that offers international programs. It follows Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements and also offers international curricula such as IGCSE and SAT.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation AAJ is a Christian school affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated for RAMS. Religion is taught as a school subject within the curriculum when relevant.
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.	School day structure A typical RAMS day runs from about 07:30 to 15:00, with variations by grade level and program.
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%).	Bus service details RAMS operates a Transportation Department with 40 modern buses. Buses are driven by qualified drivers, with diploma-holding escorts on each bus and hydraulic doors. A maintenance team supports operations with spare parts.
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) - Preschool: Yearly tuition JOD 1,750 — Deposit JOD 500 - KG1: Yearly tuition JOD 2,100 — Deposit JOD 500 - KG2: Yearly tuition JOD 2,200 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 1 (CP): Yearly tuition JOD 2,750 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 2 (CP): Yearly tuition JOD 2,870 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 3 (CP): Yearly tuition JOD 3,000 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 4 (CP): Yearly tuition JOD 3,120 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 5 (CP): Yearly tuition JOD 3,280 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 6 (CS): Yearly tuition JOD 3,400 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 7 (CS): Yearly tuition JOD 3,630 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 8 (CS): Yearly tuition JOD 3,980 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 9 (IGCSE / AHSD): Yearly tuition JOD 4,440 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 10 (IGCSE / AHSD): Yearly tuition JOD 4,580 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 11 (AS / AHSD): Yearly tuition JOD 4,770 — Deposit JOD 500 - Grade 12 (A2 / AHSD): Yearly tuition JOD 5,070 — Deposit JOD 500 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.	Fee details —
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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.	Curriculum details RAMS combines the Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements with an international program, offering a holistically rigorous liberal arts curriculum and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and technology.
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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Application submission: Start the process by submitting the online admission application through the Addmission Application form. The form asks for detailed Student Information (including Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Religion, Nationality), Father and Mother details, Last School, Residence information, and Brothers and Sisters information. It also requires an Agreement indicating that the parent has read and agrees to the school regulations, with an I Agree checkbox that must be ticked. After submission, a confirmation message appears indicating that the inquiry was submitted successfully. 2. Required assessments and interviews: The admission criteria include personal interviews and exams in English language, mathematics, and science, along with diagnostic exams for students with learning difficulties or special needs. These assessments form the basis for evaluating eligibility for RAMS. Parents should prepare their child for English, math, and science content as part of the process. 3. Admissions window and scheduling: Admission starts each year during the second semester and continues until the end of the summer vacation, in accordance with RAMS' admission rules. This window is when families complete the assessments and submit any remaining documents required for consideration. The timing is governed by the school's published admission rules. 4. Admission decision and next steps: Admission decisions are made based on the criteria described above (interviews and subject exams). If admitted, families move to the Enrollment phase through the Admission & Registration options, which include access to Scholarships and the Admission Application. Public timelines for notification are not published, so families should expect direct communication from RAMS with the outcome and next steps. 5. Enrollment and registration: Following a positive admission decision, enrollment proceeds via the Admission & Registration area. RAMS provides links to Scholarship information, the Students Admission page, and the Addmission Application as part of the enrollment workflow. Families should prepare to supply documentation and complete any registration steps required by RAMS during this phase. 6. Scholarships: RAMS offers scholarships for students who excel academically and who excel in particular sports. Scholarships are also awarded to brothers of the same family and to certain pioneer institutions in the community. Scholarships are available to students across all classes and stages.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships RAMS grants scholarships to students who excel academically and in sports. Scholarships are also available to brothers of the same family and to some pioneer institutions in the community, and they are offered to students across all classes and stages.
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