Alliance Academy Jordan vs Retaal International Academy School

	A Alliance Academy Jordan Amman, Jordan	R Retaal International Academy School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,750 - 5,070	Fees / year JOD 1,365 - 5,045
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Pupils	Pupils 350	Pupils 1,110
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 2011
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 The school is located in Amman, Jordan, at the intersection of Jordan Street and Yajooz Street, beside the Higher Education Bridge. The campus is listed as being on AL-Urdon Street with the Jordan–Yajooz intersection, in central Amman and accessible via main roads. The address places the school in the Jordan Street/Yajooz corridor near the Higher Education area.
Stages	Stages AAJ is organized into four levels: Kindergarten (KG1–KG2), Primary (1–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12).	Stages Retaal International Academy offers education from early childhood through secondary. It runs KG1/FS2 through G12/Y13, and provides daycare services for younger children. The school operates both national and international curricula as part of its programs.
School type	School type AAJ is a co-educational, inclusive international school. It is owned by the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	School type The school is a private day school that serves both male and female students. Listings indicate sectioning for boys and girls, reflecting a gender-diverse student body.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
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 The school provides a dedicated support and remedial education section to assist learners with Additional Learning Needs (SEN). This includes a defined support pathway within the school structure.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation listed for the school. It offers both national and international curricula within Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation AAJ is a Christian school affiliated with the Christian Alliance Church of Jordan.	Religious affiliation No official religious affiliation is listed; however, Qur'an content appears in some programs as part of the curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure The school day typically runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.	School day structure The school day commonly runs from 8:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, with Friday typically closed. Weekend hours vary by source, with Saturday and Sunday showing activity hours in listings.
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 Bus service details are not publicly published. Inquiries should be directed to the school's contact channels for transport arrangements. The school can be reached at +962 791367150 or info@retaalacademy.edu.jo.
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 Annual tuition for International Section - KG1 / FS2: JOD 2,410 - KG2 / Y1: JOD 2,525 - Grade 1 / Y2: JOD 2,575 - Grade 2 / Y3: JOD 2,685 - Grade 3 / Y4: JOD 2,850 - Grade 4 / Y5: JOD 2,960 - Grade 5 / Y6: JOD 3,125 - Grade 6 / Y7: JOD 3,295 - Grade 7 / Y8: JOD 3,455 - Grade 8 / Y9: JOD 3,565 - Grade 9 / Y10 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 3,840 - Grade 10 / Y11 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,010 - Grade 11 / Y12 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,220 - Grade 12 / Y13 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,500 Application / one-time enrolment fees - No separately published application fee, joining fee, or registration fee is available in the public fee listings found for the school. The school's public profile lists only the annual tuition figures above. Per-term fees and billing schedule - A per-term fee schedule is not published in the available fee listings. Only annual tuition by year group is published; per-term amounts and the school's billing frequency or term breakdown are not provided in the publicly listed material. (Annual figures above can be used to calculate per-term amounts if you know the number of billed terms used by the school, but an official per-term billing schedule is not published.) Boarding fees - No boarding or hostel fees are published. The school is presented as serving KG1 through Grade 12 without any published reference to boarding facilities; boarding fees therefore do not appear to be applicable based on available public information (inference from the school listing and school profile). Other costs and additional fees (uniforms, transport, activities, exams, insurance, deposits, etc.) - No separate uniform, transport, activity, exam, insurance, deposit, or other recurring additional-fee amounts are published in the public fee listings that list annual tuition. These costs are not specified in the available public fee information. Refund information - No published refund policy or details about refunds for fees (for withdrawal, early departure, term prorations, or administrative cancellations) are available in the public fee listings. Refund terms are not published in the materials reviewed. Fee payment options and accepted payment methods - No published details on accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment portal, or cash) are present in the public fee listings reviewed. Payment method information is not provided in the publicly listed material. Notes on published currency and conversions - The tuition figures above are published in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Some third‑party listings show converted values (for example converted monthly or USD figures), but the school's publicly listed, native currency fee items are JOD amounts as shown above.
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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 Retaal International Academy School offers two curriculum streams: the National (Jordanian) program and an International program comprising IGCSE, AHSD (American High School Diploma), and a BTEC Jordan Project. It serves students from kindergarten through secondary, with registration open for all levels. The International track provides IGCSE qualifications in the secondary years, with AHSD or BTEC Jordan Project pathways in upper years; the BTEC Jordan Project includes specializations in Business Administration and Information Technology. The National stream follows the Jordanian national curriculum for its grade progression. The school is located in Amman, Jordan.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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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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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Complete the Online Registration Form. The form is labeled Registration Form and requests details including the Student's Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Grade Applying For, and the Academic Year (2025/2026 or 2026/2027). It also asks for the Parent's Full Name (in English), Relationship to Student, Phone Number, and Email Address. The online registration submission is an application only and does not constitute a contract. 2. In-Person Contract Signing is required to complete registration. The online form is not a contract. You must visit the school location to sign the registration contract to complete the registration requirements. 3. For assistance with the process or to coordinate the next steps, contact the school. Phone: +962 791367150. Location: Amman, Jordan.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships There is no published information about scholarships on the site. No scholarships are described in the admissions materials.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool information. The admissions materials do not describe any waitlist process or pool system.
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