Cambridge High School vs Mashrek International School

	C Cambridge High School Amman, Jordan	M Mashrek International School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 2,750 - 9,000	Fees / year JOD 4,047 - 10,052
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,018	Pupils 1,980
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Cambridge High School is located in the Al Rabia area of west Amman, on Abdel Kareem Al Dabbas Street, Amman 11185, Jordan. It sits in a central, accessible part of the city with good transport links to surrounding neighbourhoods. The area is served by bus routes and local transit connections, making commuting feasible from various parts of Amman. The school is described as being in the heart of west Amman.	Location Mashrek International School is located in the Dabouk (Dabouq) - Al Hashmieh area of Amman, Jordan. The campus sits in the capital's northern suburbs and is accessible via major roads. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1412, Amman 11118, Jordan. Phone: +962 79 9577771.
Stages	Stages The school serves students aged approximately 3–18, spanning Kindergarten, Primary, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB programmes run alongside a multi-stage education system that includes KG, primary, and secondary levels.	Stages The school follows the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) for Grades 6 to 10, and International Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. This aligns with the IB framework and grade groupings published by the school.
School type	School type Co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.	School type Mashrek is a private, bilingual (English and Arabic), coeducational school. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities published by the school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Enrollment is around 1,000–1,200 students aged 3–18, representing approximately 30 nationalities. The school's materials do not publicly publish the most common nationality or the exact local-to-international ratio.	Pupil nationality mix The school represents 25 nationalities. The most common nationality and the local-to-international student ratio are not publicly published.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school operates an Inclusion Department to support Additional Learning Needs (SEN). An Inclusion Department fee of JD 350 per subject per semester applies for eligible subjects.	Additional learning support Mashrek provides inclusion and wellbeing support through the Ethraa Programme and a Well-Being Programme, supported by wellbeing structures and inclusive learning spaces. The school emphasizes wellbeing and inclusion as part of its approach to supporting all learners.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is located in Jordan and functions as an IB World School; there is no formal country-specific affiliation beyond its Jordan location.	Country affiliation Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is publicly indicated for the school.	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is listed; the school emphasizes its Arabic identity and inclusivity.
School day structure	School day structure The published start time for the first semester is 8:00 am for Grades 1–10 and KG2. Daily end times and the exact break/lunch schedules are not publicly published.	School day structure Kindergarten runs 8:30 AM–1:00 PM (Sunday–Thursday) with optional activities 1:00–2:00 PM. Primary and Middle days run 8:30 AM–2:25 PM (with Tuesday until 1:00 PM); Senior School runs 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, with 11th and 12th schedules following their class timetables.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service operates within Amman. Transportation inside Amman costs JD 750 per year; the Airport Road route costs JD 800 per year. Each bus has an assistant to ensure child safety.	Bus service details A school bus service is available. Details about routes or providers are not published publicly; families should contact the school for information.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / joining fees - New students in Grades 2–12 (IB): JOD 400 (one-time, non-refundable). - New students in Kindergarten, KG1, KG2 and Grade 1: JOD 200 (one-time, non-refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; full-year tuition) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): JOD 2,750. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): JOD 3,695. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): JOD 3,810. - Grade 1 (age 6): JOD 4,370. - Grade 2 (age 7): JOD 4,790. - Grade 3 (age 8): JOD 5,020. - Grade 4 (age 9): JOD 5,190. - Grade 5 (age 10): JOD 5,330. - Grade 6 (age 11): JOD 5,500. - Grade 7 (age 12): JOD 5,730. - Grade 8 (age 13): JOD 5,930. - Grade 9 (age 14): JOD 6,265. - Grade 10 (age 15): JOD 6,565. - Grade 11 (age 16): JOD 8,700. - Grade 12 (age 17): JOD 9,000. Per-term detail and billing frequency - Tuition is published and billed as an annual amount; seats are reserved on a yearly basis and the school treats fees as payable for the full year. A per-term fee schedule is not published in the school's public fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Seats are reserved by paying the required reservation/first payment by the published reservation date for the coming academic year; accounts must be settled in full before school documents are released. Fees are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if a student transfers during the year. - An early-payment discount is offered when tuition is paid in full by the published early-payment date (example: a 5% discount was specified for full payment made before 01/08/2024 in prior published material). Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no full or weekly boarding fees are listed. Other costs and recurring / optional fees - Visual Arts fee for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year. - Inclusion Department fee (special educational support): JOD 350 per subject, per semester. - Kindergarten additional supervision (one hour before and after school): JOD 300 per year. - Transportation (yearly, round trip): Inside Amman routes approximately JOD 750 per year; Airport Road route approximately JOD 800 per year. Each bus is accompanied by an assistant. - CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) educational charge for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year (due on the published due date). - Extended Essay fee for Diploma students (Grade 11): JOD 300 (published due date applied). - Graduation fee for Grade 12: JOD 300. - Intensive language lessons (where offered as an extra): examples previously published include Arabic or English intensive lessons charged at JOD 1,000 per year for the specified grades (charged on published due dates). These are optional extras and are billed separately from tuition. - Textbooks, copybooks, examination fees, graduation fees, uniform, transportation and field trips are generally excluded from the published tuition figures (Ministry of Education textbooks and on-campus accident insurance are included). Specific exclusions and inclusions follow the school's fee listing. - Sibling discount: first sibling pays full tuition; second sibling receives 10% discount; third and subsequent siblings receive 15% discount. Refund and transfer policy - Fees paid are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if the student transfers out during the year. Accounts must be settled in full before official documents are released and student files are removed by the published cut-off date at the end of the academic year. Fee payment options - Public fee materials and the published fee pages do not present a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or post-dated cheques are not specified in the public fee notices). Parents should use the school's finance office contact channels for the available payment methods for the relevant academic year.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application (waiting-list) fee: JOD 30, non-refundable and payable when submitting the application form. - Seat reservation / registration fee for newly accepted students: JOD 300, payable within seven days of acceptance to secure the place. The seat-reservation fee may be refunded on graduation or on transfer to another school only if the administration is notified in writing prior to December 31 of the previous scholastic year and the student has completed at least one scholastic year and the whole year's tuition has been paid. Current students' registration payments that are paid to reserve a place for the following scholastic year are not refundable and not transferable. Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts; fees shown in Jordanian Dinars) - Kindergarten 2 (K2): JOD 4,047 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (K3): JOD 4,178 per year. - Grade 1: JOD 5,092 per year. - Grade 2: JOD 5,335 per year. - Grade 3: JOD 5,577 per year. - Grade 4: JOD 5,818 per year. - Grade 5: JOD 6,236 per year. - Grade 6: JOD 6,479 per year. - Grade 7: JOD 6,840 per year. - Grade 8: JOD 7,083 per year. - Grade 9: JOD 7,996 per year. - Grade 10: JOD 8,116 per year. - Grade 11: JOD 10,052 per year. - Grade 12: JOD 10,052 per year. - Note on per-term detail: the school's published fees are presented as annual tuition totals; the school's published materials list the tuition as annual amounts rather than as fixed per-term values. Parents should use the annual figures above when planning fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - Once acceptance is confirmed, parents have seven days to pay the seat-reservation/registration fee at the Accounting Department; failure to pay within that period may result in the seat being released. Current students must pay registration fees before December 31 of the present scholastic year to reserve a place for the following year. - The school's admission policy states that the seat-reservation refund (where applicable) is conditional on the student having completed at least one full scholastic year and the whole year's tuition having been paid. The admission policy also states that, in cases of withdrawal before or during the scholastic year, paid amounts are non-refundable and non-transferable. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Mashrek operates as a day school; published profiles list annual day fees only and show no boarding provision or boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - Sibling discount: published fee summaries list a sibling discount scale (first sibling 10%, second sibling 15%, third sibling 20%, fourth sibling 25%). - The school's published fee breakdowns available through independent school-fee databases report the annual tuition totals above; specific additional charges such as transport, textbooks, examination fees, or uniform costs are not listed as line items in the same published fee summary that provides the annual tuition figures. Parents should expect that extras (transport, textbooks, uniforms, exam fees) may be charged separately in addition to the annual tuition. Refund information - The seat-reservation fee may be refunded on graduation or on transfer under the specific conditions described above (written notification before December 31 of the previous scholastic year, student has completed at least one scholastic year and the whole year's tuition has been paid). Registration payments to reserve a place for the following year (for current students) are not refundable and not transferable. The admission policy also states that, in case of withdrawal before or during the scholastic year, paid amounts are non-refundable and non-transferable. Fee payment options and accounting contact - The school instructs parents to make registration and related payments at the Accounting Department; the school lists Accounting Department contact details for payment queries and invoicing (accounting@mashrek.edu.jo and telephone numbers). For accepted students the registration/seat reservation payment is to be made at the Accounting Department within the stated timeframes. Specific payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, post-dated cheques or online payment portals) are handled by the Accounting Department and are not itemised in the publicly published fee summary. Contact the Accounting Department for the school's accepted payment channels and invoicing procedures.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Cambridge High School operates as a day school; there are no on-site boarding facilities. The school does not offer full, weekly, or flexi-boarding. Transportation is provided by bus within West Amman where available.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school uniform is worn at all times and the PE uniform is to be worn on PE days only.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is a private, bilingual, coeducational IB World School recognized by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools. It was established in 1992.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge High School in Amman, Jordan, is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP was implemented in 2016 and CHS was authorized as an MYP World School on December 13, 2018; the programme maps Year 0 to Grade 5, Year 1 to Grade 6, Year 2 to Grade 7, and Year 3 to Grade 8, with eight subject groups including Language & Literature, Mathematics, Arabic language acquisition, Sciences, Individuals & Societies, Design, Arts, Religions, and Physical & Health Education. The Diploma Programme is offered in the final two years of secondary and includes core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS; CHS describes science and arts streams and a six-subject structure with language and mathematics at SL/HL and a minimum total score aligned to 21/42. The language of instruction is English, with KG and some programmes featuring bilingual Arabic-English components; university counseling begins in Grade 10 to support higher-education planning. The CHS CAS program follows the Creativity, Activity, and Service framework integral to the DP.	Curriculum details Mashrek International School is an IB World School in Amman, privately run, bilingual (English and Arabic) and accredited by the Council of International Schools. It delivers the IB continuum: Primary Years Programme for KG1–Grade 5, Middle Years Programme for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. Instruction is in English within a bilingual framework, with Arabic integrated across the curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, a strong Arabic identity, digital readiness, wellbeing and global citizenship. Class sizes are capped at 25 students, and the school reports an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio; it also runs a University Counselling Office to support higher education planning and university visits. The DP offers a breadth of IB subjects aligned with IB requirements, enabling university recognition worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio; typical class size is up to 25 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The University Counselling Office supports students from grades 9 through 12 with university planning, talks, visits and internships to aid progression to higher education. As an IB World School, the Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for universities worldwide and IB-recognized institutions provide admissions pathways globally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Public materials do not list a separate 'Gifted and Talented' program. The school emphasizes inquiry-based IB learning and enrichment through the IB framework, with additional supports such as the Ethraa Programme and Well-Being Programme to promote student development.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Cambridge High School supports SEL through its CAS Programme and a University Counseling team that focuses on student growth, social and emotional intelligence, and the development of decision-making and time-management skills.	Social & emotional learning Mashrek supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a whole‑school approach to wellbeing that centers students and integrates mindfulness and a wellbeing curriculum to develop emotional intelligence and self‑regulation.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support; however, it notes that students who do not fit the school's profile are helped by its support staff, counsellors and student affairs.	Special educational needs (SEN) Ethraa Department (Special Educational Needs & Support Learning) is an internal department created to challenge gifted and academically delayed individuals, focusing on inclusion and equity and providing an Inclusive Educational Needs Programme to support students with additional learning needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language EAL and language support are evidenced by bilingual Kindergarten (two hours of English daily and one hour of Arabic) and by English-language instruction with Arabic and French offered in the Primary section.	English as an additional language Mashrek is a bilingual school (English and Arabic) and emphasizes multilingual literacy in Arabic and English; a dedicated EAL program is not described on the site.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the University Counseling program, which aims to foster social and emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-management during the university admissions process.	Mental wellbeing Mashrek promotes mental wellbeing through a mindfulness‑centered approach, with daily mindfulness for the youngest students and the Mind‑Up curriculum for Primary students to strengthen focus, self‑regulation, and coping with stress.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through the school's policies, which note that counsellors and support staff assist students and that the IB learner profile informs behavior and guidance.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is described as protecting the safety and welfare of all members of the school community, with a Safeguarding Policy outlining procedures to ensure safety, security, respect, and that students are heard.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Cambridge High School's Amman campus offers facilities across academics, sports and creative arts. The library is available to students through a Follett Destiny online catalog. The campus includes a gymnasium and a swimming facility for physical education and competitive activities. Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities, with programs in visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography. The KG section features interactive classrooms and dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, reflecting hands-on learning across the early years. These facilities support a holistic, internationally oriented education across multiple levels.	Facilities overview Mashrek International School is a private, bilingual, coeducational IB World School located in Dabouq, Amman. The campus covers 37,651 square metres and serves students from 25 nationalities. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 3 to 18. The school maintains an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and staffs around 430 employees with about 265 teachers. It emphasizes a bilingual English–Arabic approach and includes wellbeing and university/career support programs. The highest IBDP score recorded is 43.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Facilities for sports include a gymnasium suitable for physical education and indoor activities. The school provides swimming facilities for water-based lessons. The site lists football and basketball teams as part of the sports program and mentions badminton and general fitness activities. These facilities support a broad program of physical education and team sports.	Sports facilities Mashrek places emphasis on physical education as part of its holistic education. Physical education is integrated into the curriculum as a core component, supporting student health, teamwork, and leadership through regular activity. The program aligns with the IB framework and the school's wellbeing goals. The school maintains a well-regarded physical education programme that contributes to overall student development.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a library with Follett Destiny online catalog access. Interactive Classrooms indicate technology-enabled spaces integrated into daily teaching. The KG section highlights interactive learning environments, underscoring the school's emphasis on modern, collaborative learning. The site references library access and interactive classrooms as key academic resources.	Academic facilities Mashrek offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school uses inquiry-based learning, digital readiness, and a strong bilingual foundation. Innovative spaces support learning and global citizenship and critical thinking. Mashrek is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is recognized by the Jordanian Ministry of Education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities. Programs span visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography, reflecting a strong arts and media focus.	Extra curricular facilities Mashrek offers the Ethraa Programme, Well-Being Programme, and a Universities and Career Center to support student development. The school runs student engagements and events, including the Model United Nations (MMUN) program, with activities such as the MMUN 2025 launch. Engagements and events are part of the school calendar and provide opportunities for leadership and global awareness.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Cambridge High School has been an IB World School since March 2004, with authorization for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In 2008, the school obtained authorization for the Middle Years Programme, reflecting ongoing expansion of its IB offerings. The school reports enrollment of around 1000–1200 students aged 3–18, and the student body comprises learners from roughly 30 countries, indicating a multinational community. The school is located in Rabia, in western Amman, and emphasizes hard work, discipline, respect and enjoyment as core elements of its approach.	History Mashrek International School was established in 1992 as a private, bilingual, co-educational IB World School. It began with 172 students and 28 educators, combining academic distinction with global citizenship while preserving Arab identity. In 2004, the school relocated to a purpose-built Dabouq campus to accommodate rising enrollment, with further expansions in 2007, 2018, and 2021 that added facilities and spaces for open-space learning. The school offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and is governed by an experienced board drawn from diverse fields, with CIS accreditation supporting its international standing. It currently serves around two thousand students representing more than 26 nationalities.
Community	Community The Cambridge High School community is multinational, with students from about 30 countries. The school emphasizes service initiatives and extracurricular activities as part of its educational approach to develop well-rounded, internationally minded learners. The school shares updates about its activities and events via social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Publicly listed events illustrate a busy calendar of school-wide and community activities, such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and a Christmas Bazar (KG-12).	Community Mashrek's school community is diverse, with students representing more than 26 nationalities and a bilingual environment that preserves Arabic culture while teaching in English. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, digital readiness, wellbeing, and global citizenship as core principles. Community engagements and events are a regular feature, including campus programs, parent interactions, and student-led activities. Publicly listed engagements include events such as MMUN 2025 launches and the Rooftop Garden Opening, which accompany ongoing initiatives like the Universities and Career Center to support students beyond the classroom.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Public information publicly available about Cambridge High School in Amman does not list a separate Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) page or officers. The school's mission and activities emphasize service initiatives and a broad range of extracurriculars, which involve families and the wider school community through events. The events calendar includes family-oriented or community activities such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and the Christmas Bazar, indicating active engagement with families through school-organized programs. Other events, like Grade 5 assemblies and science exhibits, show a robust schedule of student showcases that involve the broader school community. The school provides a visible social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) to share updates and events, which aids parental and community involvement. If there is a formal PTA, it is not publicly documented on the site, and direct contact with the school would be needed to confirm any official parent-teacher collaboration structure.	Parent teacher association Mashrek describes a partnership with parents as a central element of its mission and community, focusing on sustained collaboration between families, teachers, and the school. Formal parent-involvement activities are visible in scheduled Parent-Teacher interactions, such as Grades 10 & 11 IBMYP Parent-Teacher Meetings, and in Middle School Student-Led Conferences, which engage parents in evaluating and guiding student progress. The school's strategic plan underscores partnering with parents and meaningful community engagement as a core objective. School events that involve families—such as MMUN launches and other engagements—further illustrate active parent participation in school life. The University and Career Center provides additional support for families navigating post-secondary planning, reflecting a broader framework for parent involvement.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school is a private, bilingual, coeducational IB World School recognized by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and accredited by the Council of International Schools. It was established in 1992. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for grades 11–12, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10, and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG1 to grade 5. The school is located in Dabouk - Al Hashmieh, Amman, Jordan.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school emphasizes a broad intercultural and global outlook within its IB framework, supported by a bilingual environment (English and Arabic).
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The school operates as a bilingual institution with instruction in English and Arabic. It provides the IB curriculum across all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP).
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The school fosters a community that includes multiple nationalities and engagement with IB activities, though specific student clubs or hobby groups are not detailed here.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The school's program context includes a focus on global citizenship and Arabic identity within the IB framework, aligning with community and cultural engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Accreditations and recognition indicate adherence to international standards; the school is governed as part of an IB World School with leadership aligned to CIS accreditation.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Well-being and holistic development are embedded within the IB approach and the school's emphasis on a safe, values-driven environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English and Arabic. In the MYP, Language & Literature is offered in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.	Language provision Mashrek International School uses English and Arabic as languages of instruction within its IB World School framework. The school emphasizes bilingualism, Arabic identity, and global citizenship. The IB programmes offered are the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG1 to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 6 to 10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in English and Arabic. Language & Literature is taught in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.	Bilingual teaching The school is bilingual in English and Arabic.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enrolment at Cambridge High School is conducted on a yearly basis. Attendance is not automatically renewed, and at the end of each academic year the school reviews every student's record to determine renewal. Parents are expected to stay informed through the school's communications and to engage with policies to support their child's continued enrollment. 2. The admissions process includes a seat reservation step. A seat reservation fee must be paid by the deadline (for the coming academic year: 1/4/2024). If seats are not reserved by that date, they are offered to students on the waiting list. 3. New students pay joining fees to begin enrollment. Joining fees are 400 JD for Grades 2–12IB and 200 JD for K, KG1, KG2, and Grade 1; these fees are non-refundable and are separate from tuition. 4. Tuition terms and what they cover are defined at enrollment. Tuition excludes textbooks, copybooks, exams, graduation, uniform, transportation, and field trips, but includes Ministry of Education textbooks and insurance for accidents on school premises. Discounts for siblings apply: first sibling pays full tuition, second sibling receives 10% off, and third and subsequent siblings receive 15% off. Early payment discounts may also apply when tuition is paid in full by the stated deadline (e.g., 1/8/2024). 5. Additional fees may apply depending on program and services. Visual Arts fees are 150 JD per year for Grades 11–12, and Inclusion Department fees are 350 JD per subject per semester. Transportation is available inside Amman (750 JD) and Airport Road (800 JD) with an accompanying bus assistant for child safety. 6. After enrollment, the school maintains ongoing governance of student progress. The school's Parent's Guide emphasizes a commitment to the IB learner profile and related policies, and notes that parents are informed whenever school support is required. Registration for the next year occurs on a yearly basis, and student records are reviewed at the end of each year to determine continued placement.	Admissions 1. Mashrek International School is a coeducational bilingual school with instruction in English and Arabic. The school admits students aged 3 to 18 and offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 10, and the International Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. Each class has a capacity of 25 students. 2. Applications are submitted via the online Admission Form, which, after a non-refundable fee of 30 JD is paid, places the applicant on the waiting list. The form is treated as a registration form only upon acceptance and does not guarantee vacancy or commitment to acceptance. The admissions process uses the waiting list to manage seat availability and decisions are communicated when seats open. 3. Priority for new registration is given to current students who register for the following scholastic year before December 31. Additional priority criteria include having siblings in the school, date of application, and availability of seats in the required grade, along with completion of official registration procedures and requirements. If arriving from the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada, arrangements exist with AMID East, the British Council, or the Canadian Embassy, respectively; the report card should be certified by the relevant authorities to support foreign program enrollment and equivalency. 4. If acceptance is granted, the report card should be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate of Examinations & Tests at the Ministry of Education, and the Private Education Directorate to attain parental/foreign program approval as applicable. The original passport is required during this process. 5. The school is located in Dabouk - Al Hashmieh, Amman.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school manages a waitlist for admissions. A seat reservation deadline exists, and seats not reserved by the deadline are offered to students on the waiting list.	Waitlist Mashrek uses a waiting list for admissions. The online Admission Form adds the applicant to the waiting list after a 30 JD non-refundable fee is paid. The form is not a guarantee of vacancy or acceptance and decisions are made as seats become available.
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