International Pioneers Academy vs Modern System Schools
International Pioneers Academy and Modern System Schools are both in Amman, about 4 km apart. Both schools offer American programmes, and International Pioneers Academy also offers Bespoke, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. Published annual fees are close, at JOD 1,820 - 5,500 for International Pioneers Academy and JOD 1,200 - 6,800 for Modern System Schools. International Pioneers Academy takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Modern System Schools from 4 to 18.
American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
American Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2004
Opened
2005
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
International Pioneers Academy is located in Amman, Jordan. Public listings place the campus on Adib Awamleh Street in the Jubeiha area, Amman 11910, with coordinates around 32.0335 N, 35.8882 E. Transport links and nearby residential and commercial areas are typical of western Amman locations.
Location
The General Administration is in Tla'a Al-Ali, Amman, Jordan, next to Health Insurance. The public contact address lists P.O. Box 963000, Amman 11196, Jordan, with main telephone numbers for the school. The campus location places the school in the Amman metropolitan area.
Stages
Stages
The school is described as offering an international education program for primary and secondary students.
Stages
The National System pages show a Nursery section (روضة النظم) and separate campuses for Boys (مدرسة البنين) and Girls (مدرسة البنات). An additional entry labeled Program Foreign (البرنامج الأجنبي) indicates an international-stream option within the MSS structure. In short, early years and gender-segregated campuses are part of the school, with an international option available.
School type
School type
The school operates as a private, co-educational day school.
School type
The school operates as a private, day-school with separate gender campuses (Nursery + Boys' School and Girls' School). There is no publicly described boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
There is no publicly published information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions.
Additional learning support
No explicit Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are published on the MSS pages. The school follows the Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum and emphasizes discipline, values, and preparation for national exams. Parents seeking SEN details should contact the school directly.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Jordan.
Country affiliation
The MSS is a Jordanian private school that uses the Jordanian MOE curriculum. There is no formal affiliation to a foreign country.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed in public directories.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated. The mission notes an Arab-Islamic cultural identity as part of its aims, but the MOE curriculum itself is secular.
School day structure
School day structure
School days are described with morning start times around 7:30–8:00 a.m. and end times around 3:00–3:15 p.m., with variations across listings. Some sources also note Saturday hours or half-day patterns.
School day structure
The official site does not publish exact daily start/end times. External listings show typical hours around 8:00–14:00, with variations by campus and level. Parents should confirm current times with the school.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Public information about a school bus service is not readily available from public listings.
Bus service details
Public bus/shuttle arrangements are not described on the MSS pages. For transportation options, contact the Administrative Office to discuss available bus service or partnerships.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Registration and Application Fees
New Student Fee: A one-time registration fee of JOD 100 applies to new students.
Health Insurance: An annual fee of JOD 25 covers health and accident insurance.
High School (Grades 9–12): Grade 9 JOD 4300, Grade 10 JOD 4475, Grade 11 JOD 4755, Grade 12 JOD 5075.
Vocational: Grade 10 BTEC is JOD 5500; Grade 11 BTEC is JOD 4150.
Additional Costs and Information
Miscellaneous Fees: JOD 100 generally. International students pay JOD 120 (Grades 1–3), JOD 190 (Grade 6), or JOD 230 (Grade 8).
Books: National program books range from JOD 15 to JOD 85. International program books range from JOD 165 to JOD 190+, varying by grade and plan.
Graduation Fees: KG JOD 60; Grade 12 National JOD 100; Grade 12 International JOD 150.
Optional Services: Waiting service (until 3:00 PM for KG–Grade 3) is JOD 160 annually.
Exclusions: Fees do not cover uniforms or external international exams.
Discounts
A 5% discount applies to Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.
Fee details
Application and registration fees
- New student enrolment (one-time): JOD 250. This fee is non-refundable and is not deducted from tuition. - Re-registration (returning students): JOD 350. This amount is deducted from the tuition total and is non‑refundable under any circumstances.
Tuition fees — annual amounts by grade and curriculum (JOD)
- Note: the figures above are the annual tuition charges listed by grade and by curriculum.
Per-term detail and billing schedule
- The school treats tuition as an annual charge; full annual tuition must be settled before the first day of school either in cash or by cheques. The school reserves the right to prohibit student attendance if tuition is not paid as required. Arrangements for post‑dated cheques can be made with the finance office. - Occasional early‑payment incentives have been offered (for example, a temporary cash discount in past registration periods). Such discounts have been applied to specific payment windows when announced.
Sibling discounts
- National program sibling discount: second sibling 10%; third sibling 15%; fourth sibling and subsequent 20%. - American (international) program sibling discount: first child 20%; second child 20%; third child and subsequent 30%.
Boarding fees
- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for this school; fees and schedules above apply to day students.
Transportation (school bus) charges
- Bus fares are charged by route/zone and are quoted as one‑way and two‑way prices (JOD). Example route pricing (one‑way / two‑way): - Tlaa Al-Ali: JOD 410 (one-way) / JOD 550 (two-way). - Khalda / Jubaiha / Shmeisani / Sports City / Sweifieh / Deir Ghayyar / Abdoun / Um Uthaina / Um al‑Summaq / Rabieh / Dabouq / Prince Rashid suburbs / Arjan Al‑Rasheed: JOD 440 / JOD 600. - Al‑Kursi / Al‑Jandawil / Al‑Bayader / Prince Hassan / Northern Hashmi / Shafa Badran / Abu Nseir / Sweileh / Tabarbour / Jordan Street: JOD 480 / JOD 650. - Nazzal neighborhood / Al Jabal Al Akhdar / Al Dhara / Al Yasmin / Marj Al Hamam / Abu Al Sous / Umm Al Summaq Al Janoubi: JOD 520 / JOD 700. - Bus pricing is route‑dependent; the amounts above are the listed examples of route fares.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Textbooks and stationery: the school issues a per‑grade book price list and these costs are charged in addition to tuition. Specific book prices are provided by the school by grade. - Uniforms: uniform purchase is an additional, out‑of‑tuition cost for parents; a specific standard uniform requirement is enforced and uniform costs are handled separately from tuition (no fixed school‑wide uniform fee is listed). - Extra‑curricular activities, trips, exams or examination fees, and certain consumables may incur additional charges billed separately.
Refund information
- The enrolment (JOD 250) and re‑registration (JOD 350) fees are explicitly non‑refundable. No other general tuition refund policy is published in the school's publicly posted registration instructions.
Accepted payment methods and payment handling
- Confirmed accepted methods: cash and cheques. The finance office arranges and accepts post‑dated cheques to schedule payments as agreed with parents. The school uses a parent/administration electronic system for student records and communications. No public statement listing credit‑card or bank‑transfer acceptance is provided in the posted registration instructions.
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
International Pioneers Academy (IPA) in Amman, Jordan offers two curricula: the National Program aligned to Jordan's national curriculum and the International Program aligned with Cambridge International Examinations. IPA's campuses include Kindergarten, a Girls' School, a Secondary Boys' School, and an International Program division. The International Program follows Cambridge standards and has Cambridge-related achievements, including Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award recognitions. Graduates are tracked separately by program, with distinct International Program Graduates and National Program Graduates listed in IPA's alumni records. The curriculum scope includes enrichment programs, supportive education, and educational technology, with digital learning platforms and e-School integration.
Curriculum details
Modern System Schools operates two curricular streams: International System Schools and National System Schools. The National System follows the Jordanian Ministry of Education curricula for all grades from KG through Grade 12, with senior students typically taking the Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) in the science and humanities tracks. The International System Schools offer an English‑medium international program distinct from the national curriculum; however, publicly listed specifics on which international qualifications (IGCSE/IB/A‑Levels, etc.) are offered by year are not provided. The schools emphasize a digitally enabled learning environment, including an e‑school portal for students/parents/teachers and a Computerized Materials project to support curriculum delivery.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Public reporting references Tawjihi results for the national stream, including milestone results and overall pass rates for recent years, indicating strong performance in secondary examinations.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
Public statements & news coverage note that graduates have pursued higher education locally and internationally, with the school reporting notable performance in secondary exams and university placements.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
The school's mission and materials emphasize differentiated supports (e.g., learning resources rooms and enrichment for gifted learners) within the Jordanian MOE framework.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions season and initial priority. The admissions season begins annually in April. IPA provides priority registration for current IPA students until the end of June. After June, new applicants from outside IPA and returning IPA students have equal priority, and admission is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual registration bulletin is part of the registration contract for the upcoming school year.
2. New student admissions by grade. For Kindergarten, admission requires a personal interview conducted by the kindergarten administration. For students in Grades 1 through 3, admission requires a personal interview with the school administration. For Grades 4 through 10, admission requires a written test in Arabic, English, and Mathematics, followed by a personal interview with the school administration. For Grades 11–12, there are two tracks: the National Program requires a written test in core subjects and a personal interview; the International Program uses external exam results plus an interview.
3. Enrollment contract and initial steps after admission. After acceptance, the registration contract covers one academic year and is not automatically renewed; parents must review the contract with the admissions office, sign it, and pay the applicable fees to enroll the student for the next year. The contract and the terms are tied to the annual registration bulletin, which is considered part of the contract.
4. Renewal of existing students and ongoing requirements. For renewing existing students, payments must be made according to the official fee schedule and the parent must sign the registration contract for the new academic year after reviewing it. The renewal process is described as part of the contract renewal requirements.
5. Next steps and contact. For additional details, families can contact the admissions team at +962 65 300 888. IPA is located in Amman, Jordan (11910), on Adib Awamleh Street, Jubeihah. These contact points are published for prospective families seeking clarification about admissions timelines, documents, and fees.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
IPA maintains a Scholarships, Discounts and Rewards page, and the annual Registration Bulletin includes information about procedures and requirements for registration, including scholarships. Current-year scholarship options and eligibility are not published in accessible pages and must be requested from the admissions office.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly publish information regarding any existing scholarships offered.
Waitlist
Waitlist
There is no formal waitlist or pool system described in IPA's published admissions policies.
Waitlist
The school does not publicly publish information regarding any existing waitlist or pool system.