Amman Baccalaureate School vs Ibn Rushd National Academy

	A Amman Baccalaureate School Amman, Jordan	I Ibn Rushd National Academy Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 7,252 - 16,913	Fees / year JOD 3,785 - 10,250
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,179	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 6	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 1981	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Amman Baccalaureate School is located on Al Hijaz Street in the Dabouq area of Amman, Jordan. The mailing address is PO Box 441, Sweileh 11910. The campus is in western Amman and is served by ABS's own transportation network for students and staff.	Location Amman, Jordan. The campus is in the Na'ur area on Umm Al-Basateen Street 1, Amman 11194. The address is commonly cited as Na'ur, Umm Al-Basateen Street, Amman. It is accessible via local Amman roads in the city.
Stages	Stages ABS is organized into three divisions: Primary School (KG–Grade 6) offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle School (Grades 7–10) following the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP); and the IB College (Grades 11–12) which offers the IB Diploma Programme. The IB College is housed in a dedicated facility designed for Grades 11–12, with the middle and primary sections located on campus.	Stages Ibn Rushd National Academy offers an IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades K–5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. PYP uses Arabic as the main language of instruction with English as a first language; MYP uses English as the main language with Arabic and Islamic studies included; DP leads to the IB Diploma.
School type	School type ABS is a co-educational, private day school. It has no boarding facilities.	School type Co-educational, day school. Boarding is not offered.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support ABS provides tailored support for learners with additional educational needs (AEN) through an AEN department and an Access and Inclusion Policy. The school uses a Waves of Intervention model (Wave 1: inclusive quality teaching; Wave 2: targeted support; Wave 3: specialized support) with personalised plans (IEPs) and collaboration with families; in-class support and external referrals are used as needed.	Additional learning support The admissions policy describes the school as inclusive and states it welcomes students from all backgrounds and abilities; entry is not generally impeded by special needs, subject to space availability. Specific SEN facilities are not listed publicly.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation ABS identifies as a Jordanian, non-profit institution.	Country affiliation Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation. ABS is non-denominational. Public descriptions indicate no specific church or faith ownership of the school.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure	School day structure ABS operates a full-day schedule aligned to IB requirements. The school day typically begins around 8:00 am and runs Sunday through Thursday, with periods varying by division (7 periods for primary. 7–8 periods for middle and IB college). After-school supervision and activities are available.	School day structure The school day typically runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. Breaks and lunch are included in the timetable.
Bus service details	Bus service details ABS owns 21 modern buses providing transportation for students and staff. Bus service is available depending on area and bus capacity, with options for full-year or semester usage and prioritized seating for pre-paid round trips. Buses are equipped with seat belts, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, onboard cameras, and tracking. A Head Driver oversees operations, with ABS maintaining a dedicated garage and two mechanics for daily maintenance.	Bus service details Bus service exists, but details about providers and routes are not published on the school site. Families should contact the admissions office for arrangements. Telephone: +962 (06) 476 2000; mobile: +962 (0) 79 896 1810.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Administration fee: JOD 100 payable at the time of application; non‑refundable. - Enrolment (confirmation) fee: JOD 1,500 payable by all students (KG1–Grade 12) upon confirmation of entry; non‑refundable. - Waiting‑list / registration fees (existing practice for places on waiting list): a previously charged registration fee of JOD 500 is refundable at JOD 450 in certain cases; a new registration fee of JOD 100 is non‑refundable (effective 1 July 2024). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term where a three‑instalment plan is used) - Primary School (KG1): Annual tuition JOD 7,252. Per term (if paid in three equal instalments): JOD 2,417.33 per instalment. - Primary School (KG2): Annual tuition JOD 7,252. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,417.33. - Grade 1: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 2: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 3: Annual tuition JOD 7,789. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,596.33. - Grade 4: Annual tuition JOD 8,892. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,964.00. - Grade 5: Annual tuition JOD 8,892. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 2,964.00. - Grade 6: Annual tuition JOD 10,032. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,344.00. - Grade 7: Annual tuition JOD 10,515. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,505.00. - Grade 8: Annual tuition JOD 11,305. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 3,768.33. - Grade 9: Annual tuition JOD 12,101. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 4,033.67. - Grade 10: Annual tuition JOD 13,227. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 4,409.00. - Grade 11 (IB College): Annual tuition JOD 16,113. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 5,371.00. - Grade 12 (IB College): Annual tuition JOD 16,913. Per term (3 instalments): JOD 5,637.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Seat reservation fee: JOD 1,000 payable by January 31, 2026 by existing students to secure a place for the next academic year; this amount is deductible from the tuition fee. - Timing and instalment options: Total annual tuition may be paid in full in advance, or by three (3) post‑dated cheques in equal amounts dated 31 March 2025, 30 September 2025 and 31 January 2026 (or within one week of acceptance). If payment in full or by post‑dated cheques is not received by the due date, the school reserves the right to admit students from the waiting list in place of existing students. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school. There are no boarding fees. Other costs and fees - Transport (bus) fees (all grades): Round‑trip (morning AND afternoon) JOD 935 per year or JOD 495 per semester; One‑way (morning OR afternoon) JOD 580 per year or JOD 315 per semester. Preference in bus allocation is given to students registered for both morning and afternoon for the whole year; the bus fee is non‑refundable except in specified circumstances. - Supervision fees (applies only to Primary School KG1–KG2): Before AND After school JOD 950 per year or JOD 520 per semester; Before OR After school JOD 475 per year or JOD 260 per semester. This supervision fee is non‑refundable unless the student withdraws from the school. - Textbooks and stationery: Ministry textbooks and stationery items are supplied by the school. Costs of other textbooks (including international titles), examination entry fees, field trips, special courses, university entrance fees, co‑curricular activities and Summer School activities are payable separately. - Additional learning / SEN support: If a fully modified curriculum is necessary for a primary student, a supplementary fee of 30% of tuition will be added. Individual assessment fees are: JOD 175 (KG1–KG2), JOD 325 (Grades 1–9), and JOD 75 for assessments related to Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). Refund and withdrawal terms - Administration and enrolment fees are non‑refundable. - Waiting‑list / registration fee refund policy: where the older JOD 500 registration fee was paid, JOD 450 may be refundable in certain cases; a new registration fee of JOD 100 carries no refund (effective 1 July 2024). - Seat reservation fee is non‑refundable if the decision to withdraw is taken after January 31, 2026. - Notice on withdrawal during the academic year: if a student is withdrawn during the academic year after fees have been paid, one month's fee (calculated as 1/9 of the tuition fee) is due for each month or partial month of notice not given, starting from the due date of the first payment. Fee payment options - Payment formats explicitly stated: payment of the total annual fee in advance, or payment by three (3) equal post‑dated cheques (dated as specified above). - In‑person payment: payments can be made at the HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan Welcome Center (school office hours indicated for in‑person payment).	Fee details Tuition fees (annual and approximate per-term) - Kindergarten 1 (KG1): JD 3,640 per year. Approximate per-term (if billed in three equal installments): JD 1,213.33. - Kindergarten 2 (KG2): JD 3,640 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,213.33. - PYP 1 / Grade 1: JD 4,410 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,470.00. - PYP 2 / Grade 2: JD 4,410 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,470.00. - PYP 3 / Grade 3: JD 4,620 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,540.00. - PYP 4 / Grade 4: JD 4,620 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,540.00. - PYP 5 / Grade 5: JD 5,145 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,715.00. - MYP 1 / Grade 6: JD 6,090 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,030.00. - MYP 2 / Grade 7: JD 6,405 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,135.00. - MYP 3 / Grade 8: JD 6,825 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,275.00. - MYP 4 / Grade 9: JD 7,035 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,345.00. - MYP 5 / Grade 10: JD 7,875 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,625.00. - DP 1 / Grade 11: JD 9,860 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 3,286.67. - DP 2 / Grade 12: JD 9,860 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 3,286.67. Application and registration fees - Admissions (application/initial assessment) fee: JD 75. - Seat reservation fee: JD 500. This seat reservation fee is non-refundable and is treated as part of the third instalment. Miscellaneous fees and charges - KG waiting fees (until 14:30): JD 250. - Transport: one-way JD 580; two-way JD 830. - Uniform: JD 105. - Textbooks (by programme): PYP 1–3 JD 65; PYP 4–5 JD 85; MYP 1–3 JD 145; MYP 4–5 JD 265; DP 1–2 JD 570. - Learning support: charged individually on a case-by-case basis (no fixed public rate). Discounts and timing for early-payment discounts - Early payment discount for continuing families: 7% if payment is made prior to 01.06; 5% if payment is made prior to 01.08. - Early payment discount for new families: 7% if payment is made within three working days from offer (or as above for continuing families, whichever is latest). - Sibling discounts on tuition only: Child 1 = 5%; Child 2 = 10%; Child 3 = 15%; Child 4+ = 20%. Loyalty/group discounts also listed for larger groups. Sibling discounts do not apply to transport, uniform, books, examinations, or support. Billing schedule and payment terms (publicly available details) - Annual tuition figures are published for each grade level. The published information refers to a “third instalment” in relation to the seat reservation fee, which indicates fees can be collected in multiple instalments; however, a complete public schedule of instalment due dates, the exact number and timing of instalments, and full billing calendar are not published in the school's public fee listing. For purposes of planning, the annual and the approximate per-term (three-installment) splits above are provided as an indicative breakdown only. Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Boarding is not listed as a service or fee in the Academy's publicly-available fee schedule. Refund information - The seat reservation fee (JD 500) is explicitly non-refundable. No other specific refund rules or a comprehensive refund/cancellation policy are published in the public fee listing. Refunds for other fees or deposits are not detailed in the publicly-available fee schedule.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) is an IB World School in Amman offering a bilingual Arabic–English education. The Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) is offered for Kindergarten through Grade 6, implemented within an inquiry-based framework centered on the IB learner profile. In Grades 7–10, ABS follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with bilingual instruction and a mix of compulsory and option subjects such as Arabic Language and Literature, English, Mathematics, Arabic/French/Spanish, Sciences, Design and ICT, Arts, Religious Studies, and Physical Education. The Senior School (Grades 11–12) provides the IB Diploma Programme (full DP) or Diploma Courses, and the Career-related Programme (CRP). Full DP requirements include CAS, Theory of Knowledge, and the Extended Essay, and students can pursue Jordanian Tawjihi equivalence by meeting MOE requirements published in the IB College handbook.	Curriculum details Ibn Rushd National Academy offers an IB continuum from kindergarten through grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is taught in K–5 with Arabic as the main language of instruction alongside English as a first language. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs from grades 6–10, with English as the main language of instruction and an in‑depth Arabic and Islamic studies component; Arabic and English are offered as Group 1 Language and Literature courses. In Grade 10, students undertake external IB assessments and commonly earn the MYP bilingual certificate. The Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12 provides the full IB Diploma, and the Diploma College does not offer the IB Certificate option; the DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS, with subject options across the usual IB groups (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English A Language and Literature, Arabic A Language and Literature) and instruction delivered in English and Arabic.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Initiate the application through ABS's online admissions portal. An Administration Fee of 100 JOD is payable at the time of application and is non-refundable. For Primary applications, payments can also be made at the HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan Welcome Center during Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Admissions team is available to answer questions as you begin the process. Step 2: Complete the required assessments and interviews. Admission tests and interviews assess mathematics skills and proficiency in the languages of instruction (English and Arabic), with a note that International Students starting Grade 6 may have a language accommodation. The school emphasizes a bilingual program and ensures applicants can participate fully in the ABS curriculum. Language proficiency in both English and Arabic is important for the process. Step 3: Expect potential references and verification. ABS reserves the right to contact an applicant's previous schools for confidential references. Assessment results and interview outcomes are the governing factors for admission from KG1 onward. You may be asked to provide prior records to support the application. Step 4: If demand exceeds places, your child will be placed on a waiting list. Applicants are listed in order of date of application, with priority governed by the Admissions Department's policies. The policy aims to manage placement fairly when spaces are limited. Step 5: If a place is offered, proceed with entry enrollment. The Enrollment Fee is 1,500 JOD and is payable upon confirmation of entry (non-refundable). The school also notes that the Enrollment Fee is distinct from other fees and secures entry into ABS. Step 6: For existing ABS families, a seat reservation may be required to secure a seat for the next academic year. The Seat Reservation Fee is 1,000 JOD, due by January 31, 2026, and is deductible from the tuition fee. If the fee is not paid, ABS reserves the right not to guarantee a seat for the next year. Step 7: Arrange tuition payment according to the stated schedule. Total tuition fees are due by March 31, 2025, with options to pay the full annual amount or via three post-dated cheques dated 31 March 2025, 30 September 2025, and 31 January 2026 (or as otherwise accepted). ABS reserves the right to offer seats to waiting list candidates if payments are not received by the due date. Step 8: Be aware of Additional Learning Needs and related fees. If a student requires a fully modified curriculum for Additional Educational Needs, an extra charge of 30% will be added to tuition. Separate Assessment Fees apply (KG1–KG2: 175 JOD; Grades 1–9: 325 JOD; SSS assessments: 75 JOD). These costs cover the necessary supports and specialized services. Step 9: Understand withdrawal terms. If you withdraw after January 31, 2026, the Seat Reservation Fee becomes non-refundable. If withdrawal occurs during the academic year after fees have been paid, one month's fee (calculated as 1/9 of the tuition) is due for each month or partial month of notice not given. This ensures a clear, orderly transition.	Admissions 1. Admissions timing and capacity: Admissions are targeted for the start of the academic year, typically in late August. Enrollment during the year is possible only in very rare circumstances. The main restriction on entry is space availability, and aptitude or special needs do not generally block admission. Admissions to the MYP and Diploma College depend on meeting the programmes' rigorous requirements. 2. How to apply: Parents should complete the online "Interested form" for each child by the end of December of the preceding year. The form is the first step in the process and is submitted online. After submission, the Admissions Department will schedule interviews or entrance assessments, subject to space availability. 3. Interviews and assessments: All Kindergarten applicants must attend a personal interview. All applicants from Grade 1 upwards must attend a personal interview and sit for entrance assessments. The initial entry assessment fee is referenced in the school fees schedule. 4. MoE regulations and intake ages: MoE regulations specify KG1 enters the academic year in which they become four years old. Prospective applicants to Grade 1 enter the academic year in which they become six. 5. Notification and offers: After interviews/assessments, parents will be notified of the admissions decision once all applications have been considered. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer and be asked to complete their registration. 6. Additional notes: The Academy is non-selective and inclusive. The main constraint is space availability. Admissions to the MYP and Diploma College require fulfilling the programmes' rigorous requirements.
Scholarships	Scholarships ABS offers academic merit scholarships and financial assistance distinct from general tuition. The Academic Scholarship Programme recognises outstanding results for Grades 7–10 and provides a 20% tuition discount for eligible Year‑to‑Year students; awards are made by the Academic Scholarship Committee at the end of each academic year and are not automatically renewable except that Grade 11 scholarships can roll over to Grade 12 if disciplinary standards are exemplary. Eligibility includes maintaining a minimum overall average (6.7 or higher), strong behavior, and active participation in enrichment programs; there is no formal application process, as the committee selects recipients. Renewal requires maintaining the same academic standard and exemplary conduct, with possible discretionary adjustments in exceptional cases. The scholarship is applied retrospectively at the start of the new academic year. BEF scholarships and the Financial Assistance Programme provide additional support: BEF-funded bursaries and the Financial Assistance Programme are available to attract and retain high‑quality entrants and to support existing families who have been enrolled for at least one year.	Scholarships The school does not advertise scholarships. Instead, it lists discounts and a limited learning-support option. Tuition discounts include an early payment discount, sibling discounts, and a loyalty programme, with amounts and eligibility described in the fees schedule.
Waitlist	Waitlist ABS uses a waiting list rather than a pool system. When application numbers exceed the number of places available at a grade level, applicants are placed on a waiting list in order of the date of application. Priority is determined by the Admissions Department's policies, which guide how seats are allocated as spaces become available. This means earliest applicants have a higher likelihood of entry as vacancies arise.	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or pool system on public materials.
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