Islamic Educational College vs Modern American School
Islamic Educational College and Modern American School are both in Amman, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer American and IB programmes, and Islamic Educational College also offers British, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and BTEC Qualification. Published annual fees are JOD 2,365 - 6,240 at Islamic Educational College and JOD 4,850 - 13,650 at Modern American School, which puts Modern American School roughly 115% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18. Modern American School is the larger school, with around 1,000 pupils to Islamic Educational College's 23.
British Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary)
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
23
Pupils
1,000
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
23
Instruction language
Instruction language
Arabic, English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1947
Opened
1986
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
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Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
IEC operates two campuses in Amman, Jordan: Jabal Amman and Jubaiha. Both campuses are in central Amman neighborhoods with access to major roads and nearby residential areas. The schools are overseen by the Islamic Cultural Society, which supports their facilities and programs.
Location
The Modern American School is located in West Amman, Jordan. The campus address is 27 Bakhit Al Issa, Amman, Jordan, Airport Road – Building No. 00, Sweifieh. It is described as an elite international private school in West Amman and is associated with the American International Schools Worldwide Network.
Stages
Stages
IEC serves primary and secondary levels across two campuses. The National Program includes Elementary (Grades 1–4) and separate Boys (Grades 5–12) and Girls (Grades 5–12) buildings to support different groups.
Stages
The school serves students aged 3–18 and is organized into four divisions: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School.
School type
School type
IEC operates as a co-educational day school.
School type
The school is co-educational, private, and operates as a day school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Public information about dedicated SEN provisions is not published. The school offers Jordanian and international programs, and admissions indicate provisions for non‑Jordanian students; families with learners needing extra support should inquire directly.
Additional learning support
The school provides language support through ESL (English as a Second Language) and ASL (Arabic as a Second Language) programs, and uses differentiated instruction to support individual learning needs.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Jordan.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation; MAS operates as an international school in Jordan and is connected with the American International Schools Worldwide Network.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Islamic; the school is associated with the Islamic Cultural Society and emphasizes Islamic values.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated; MAS emphasizes inclusive, secular education.
School day structure
School day structure
The school day typically runs from about 7:30–8:00 a.m. to around 2:00–2:30 p.m., with a midday break; exact times may vary by campus and program.
School day structure
Open School Hours for visits are Sunday–Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Fridays and national holidays are closed.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Bus services are available for all MAS students. The buses are well maintained and meet high safety standards; drivers carry cell phones and each bus has an assistant; transportation staff are trained in First Aid.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Registration fees - A non-refundable affiliation/registration fee of JOD 100 applies for any new student registering in the American program. Other programs do not list a separate, one-off affiliation fee in the registration guides.
Jabal Amman — Tuition and related fees (per semester and annual) - National program (kindergarten and Grades 1–12): - Kindergarten (KG/Prep): First-semester installment JOD 1,460; Second-semester installment JOD 980; Annual tuition JOD 2,440; Special support fee: none. - Grade 1: First JOD 1,560; Second JOD 1,115; Annual JOD 2,675; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 2: First JOD 1,595; Second JOD 1,135; Annual JOD 2,730; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 3: First JOD 1,650; Second JOD 1,175; Annual JOD 2,825; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 4: First JOD 1,720; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,935; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 5: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 6: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 7: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; (special support fee not listed). - Grade 8: First JOD 1,785; Second JOD 1,255; Annual JOD 3,040. - Grade 9: First JOD 1,880; Second JOD 1,320; Annual JOD 3,200. - Grade 10 (academic): First JOD 1,975; Second JOD 1,380; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11 (academic): First JOD 2,065; Second JOD 1,450; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 12 (academic): First JOD 2,225; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,775. - Technology services charge (additional): JOD 100 applied to Grades 1–12 in the national programs. - All national-program figures above are presented as First-semester installment / Second-semester installment / Annual tuition; where a separate ‘‘special support'' fee appears it is listed as shown.
- Technical (BTEC) program — Jabal Amman: - Grade 10 (Business / IT): First JOD 1,955; Second JOD 1,400; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11 (Business / IT): First JOD 2,295; Second JOD 1,635; Annual JOD 3,930. - Grade 12 (Business / IT): First JOD 2,350; Second JOD 1,650; Annual JOD 4,000. - BTEC technology services: additional JOD 150 for BTEC program students. - BTEC Pearson certificate issue fee (where applicable): additional JOD 200 (applies to certain BTEC year groups). - BTEC tuition items are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- American program — Jabal Amman: - Grade 1: First JOD 2,205; Second JOD 1,570; Annual JOD 3,775; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 2: First JOD 2,270; Second JOD 1,610; Annual JOD 3,880; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 3: First JOD 2,330; Second JOD 1,655; Annual JOD 3,985; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 4: First JOD 2,425; Second JOD 1,720; Annual JOD 4,145; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 5: First JOD 2,610; Second JOD 1,845; Annual JOD 4,455; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 6: First JOD 2,650; Second JOD 1,860; Annual JOD 4,510; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 7: First JOD 2,835; Second JOD 1,990; Annual JOD 4,825. - Grade 8: First JOD 2,900; Second JOD 2,030; Annual JOD 4,930. - Grade 9: First JOD 2,990; Second JOD 2,095; Annual JOD 5,085. - Grade 10: First JOD 3,255; Second JOD 2,405; Annual JOD 5,660. - Grade 11: First JOD 3,540; Second JOD 2,595; Annual JOD 6,135. - Grade 12: First JOD 3,600; Second JOD 2,640; Annual JOD 6,240. - New-student American-program affiliation fee (non-refundable): JOD 100 (charged at registration and not counted toward annual tuition). - American-program technology/services fees (additional) and advanced-instruction fees apply by grade band (examples shown in the registration guide: JOD 350 additional technology fee for certain American-program grade bands; JOD 200 advanced-teaching fee for Grades 10–12).
- Transport (Jabal Amman): - Transport fees are charged per semester (first-semester and second-semester installments) and listed by distance category. Example annual totals shown: Category 1 annual JOD 675 (First JOD 425 / Second JOD 250); Category 2 annual JOD 750 (First JOD 450 / Second JOD 300); Category 3 annual JOD 850 (First JOD 500 / Second JOD 350). If a student did not subscribe to transport in the first semester but wishes to subscribe in the second semester, the transport fee for the first semester is payable at that time. Transport fees are non-refundable.
Jubeiha — Tuition and related fees (per semester and annual) - National program (Grades and kindergarten): - Kindergarten (KG/Prep): First JOD 1,420; Second JOD 945; Annual JOD 2,365; Special support fee: none. - Grade 1: First JOD 1,445; Second JOD 1,020; Annual JOD 2,465; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 2: First JOD 1,510; Second JOD 1,070; Annual JOD 2,580; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 3: First JOD 1,555; Second JOD 1,110; Annual JOD 2,665; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 4: First JOD 1,600; Second JOD 1,140; Annual JOD 2,740; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 5: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 6: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 7: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940. - Grade 8: First JOD 1,785; Second JOD 1,255; Annual JOD 3,040. - Grade 9: First JOD 1,880; Second JOD 1,320; Annual JOD 3,200. - Grade 10: First JOD 1,975; Second JOD 1,380; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11: First JOD 2,065; Second JOD 1,450; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 12: First JOD 2,225; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,775. - Technology services charge (additional): JOD 100 for Grades 1–12 in the national programs. All national-program figures are listed as First-semester installment / Second-semester installment / Annual tuition / Special support fee where applicable.
- BTEC (Jubeiha): - Grade 10 (Business / IT): First JOD 1,955; Second JOD 1,400; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 10 (Electrical Engineering stream): First JOD 2,140; Second JOD 1,530; Annual JOD 3,670. - Grade 11 (various BTEC streams): First JOD 2,295 or JOD 2,480 depending on speciality; second and annual installments shown in the schedule. - BTEC technology services: additional JOD 150. - Pearson certificate issuance fee (applies to certain BTEC year groups): additional JOD 200.
- American program (Jubeiha): - Grade 1: First JOD 1,990; Second JOD 1,420; Annual JOD 3,410. - Grade 2: First JOD 2,050; Second JOD 1,465; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 3: First JOD 2,110; Second JOD 1,505; Annual JOD 3,615. - Grade 4: First JOD 2,175; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,725. - Grade 5: First JOD 2,235; Second JOD 1,590; Annual JOD 3,825. - Grade 6: First JOD 2,460; Second JOD 1,735; Annual JOD 4,195. - Grade 7: First JOD 2,580; Second JOD 1,830; Annual JOD 4,410. - Grade 8: First JOD 2,670; Second JOD 1,890; Annual JOD 4,560. - Grade 9: First JOD 2,835; Second JOD 1,990; Annual JOD 4,825. - Grade 10: First JOD 3,255; Second JOD 2,410; Annual JOD 5,665. - Grade 11: First JOD 3,540; Second JOD 2,595; Annual JOD 6,135. - Grade 12: First JOD 3,600; Second JOD 2,640; Annual JOD 6,240. - New-student American-program affiliation fee (non-refundable): JOD 100. - American-program technology/service charges are shown by grade band in the guide (examples: JOD 380 for Grades 1–6 and JOD 350 for Grades 7–12 in the Jubeiha guide; an advanced-teaching fee of JOD 200 applies to Grades 10–12).
- British (IGCSE / IAL) program — Jubeiha: - Fees are listed per grade/band (First-semester / Second-semester / Annual) — example entries include Grade 1 through Grade 12 with annual totals such as JOD 3,615 (Grade 1), up to JOD 5,500 for the upper IAL/AS and A2 years. Technology-service fees are charged by grade band (examples JOD 380 for younger grades, JOD 350 for older grades).
Transport fees (Jubeiha) - Transport categories and example annual totals match the published schedule (Category 1 annual JOD 675; Category 2 annual JOD 750; Category 3 annual JOD 850), charged in two semester installments. Fees are non-refundable and subscription rules apply (if you join transport in second semester, the first-semester transport fee is payable).
Other costs and recurring/additional charges - Technology / services fees: additional technology service charges are applied per program and grade band (examples: national programs JOD 100; BTEC JOD 150; American and British program bands JOD 350–380 as shown in the guides). These are charged in addition to the tuition installments. - Exam / certification fees: BTEC/Pearson certificate issuance fees and similar exam-related charges are listed as additional items (example JOD 200 for certain BTEC year groups). External exam fees for British and international exam boards may be charged as specified in the program schedules. - Special education / support fees: where shown in the schedule a ‘‘special education/support'' fee is listed per grade (examples JOD 1,000 for several early grades in the national program at each campus). - Uniforms, books and stationery: specific uniform or book-package charges are not itemized in the registration guides; parents should expect separate charges for uniforms, prescribed textbooks and stationery where applicable (the published registration guides do not list a uniform fee line item).
Billing schedule, payment terms and discounts - The school bills tuition as two semester installments: a First-semester installment and a Second-semester installment (each program's schedule shows the two instalments and the annual total as the sum). New students enrolling in the second semester are required to pay the first-semester installment only at registration. Payment may be made in the school finance office (in person) or online via eFAWATEERCOM. Fees displayed in the guides are described as non-refundable and non-transferable. - Early/full-payment discount: a discount on annual tuition is published (an example 10% annual-tuition discount is listed where the payment is made prior to the start of term/installment, per the registration guides). - Sibling discounts: the guides list sibling concessions (examples: a percentage concession for the second sibling and for each younger sibling—guidance in the schedule indicates a 15% concession for the second child and for each younger sibling, subject to the school's terms and conditions). All discounts are subject to the school's policies and conditions as set out in the registration guides.
Refunds and cancellations - Published policy language in the registration guides states that the fees shown are non-refundable and non-transferable in the circumstances listed; specific scholarship or exemption arrangements are exceptions governed by the school's regulations. The guides also set out conditions for scholarship-related fee adjustments and for reclaiming awarded amounts if a student transfers.
Boarding - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the registration guides; boarding services and charges are not applicable.
Accepted payment methods - In-person payment at the school Finance Department. - Online payment through eFAWATEERCOM (electronic bill payment service). - The registration guides and the admissions/payment instructions reference these two methods; other payment channels (bank transfer or card) are not itemized in the published guides.
Notes: All numeric entries above are shown as published in the school's registration guides for the respective campus programs (amounts are presented in Jordanian dinar, JOD). Where a program or campus applies specific additional service fees (technology, certification, advanced-instruction) or a one-off affiliation fee, those amounts are called out above. All listed tuition and service items are described in the registration guides as non-refundable and non-transferable; discounts and exemptions are conditional and governed by the school's published rules.
Fee details
Fees 2025–2026 — summary and instalments
- Fees are given in Jordanian Dinars (JD) and are shown as three instalments with specific due dates: 1st instalment due 1 March 2025, 2nd instalment due 1 September 2025, 3rd instalment due 1 December 2025. Total annual tuition is the sum of the three instalments listed for each grade.
Application / Admission fees
- Admission fee (one-time, new students, Grades 1–12): JD 500.
Tuition fees by year group (per instalment and annual total)
- Arabic books, supplies and services (Jordanian books, stationery, yearbook, printouts, photocopies): KG: JD 100; Grades 1–12: JD 375. - All English books (KG–Grade 12): available and sold at the school bookstore (costs charged separately). - IB & American curriculum textbooks are sold separately at the MAS Bookstore; external exam fees (IBDP, SAT, AP, ACT) are not included in tuition. - International accreditation / membership fee: JD 500 (Grades 1–12) covering accreditation-related visits and memberships. - Family discount: two siblings receive 10% each; third or more siblings receive 15% each (applies to tuition).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed in three instalments with stated due dates: 1 March 2025 (1st instalment), 1 September 2025 (2nd instalment), and 1 December 2025 (3rd instalment). Each instalment amount is listed by grade; the annual total equals the sum of the three instalments.
Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential fees are listed for this school; the fee schedules and admissions materials available list day-student tuition only.
Uniforms, books, and school store
- Uniforms and English/IB/American curriculum books are sold through the school bookstore; costs for these items are additional to tuition and are charged separately. The school provides on‑site assistance for purchases (store hours and availability announced through school communications).
Refund information
- No public refund policy for tuition or related fees is stated on the school's tuition, student registration, terms of use, or privacy pages. The available fee pages list instalments, admission fee and additional charges but do not publish a refund or cancellation schedule.
Fee payment options
- The published fee materials and admissions/registration pages list instalments, amounts and related charges but do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, credit card acceptance, or cash procedures) in the publicly available pages reviewed.
Notes on scope of published information
- The amounts, instalment dates, the JD currency, admission fee, additional charges (Arabic books, international accreditation fee), and sibling discount have been published as the school's 2025–2026 fee schedule. The school's public tuition and admissions pages do not publish a separate refund policy or the detailed payment-method instructions on the same pages.
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
IEC Schools in Jabal Amman and Jubaiha offer three main pathways: the National Program leading to the Jordanian Tawjihi, the American Program with AP-based senior years, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Al-Jubeiha campus. The National Program follows the official Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum and is taught mainly in Arabic, with Elementary (Grades 1–4) and separate Boys (Grades 5–12) and Girls (Grades 5–12) campuses, supplementary platforms such as Bravo, Raz-Plus, ALOHA, and Life Skills integrated into learning, and a BTEC National Program option after Grade 9. In the American Program, Grades 10–12 students study a six-subject load plus mandatory Arabic, Islamic Education, and Jordanian History, with options including AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, and AP Psychology. The IB Diploma Programme is offered at Al-Jubeiha with instruction in English and Arabic and includes IB subjects across groups such as Mathematics, Sciences, English, Arabic, Theory of Knowledge, and Digital Tech, under IB authorization since 2018. The Kindergarten programs (KG1–KG2) at Jabal Amman and Jubeiha are bilingual and emphasize early literacy, numeracy, Islamic education, Arabic, and English, using inquiry-based learning.
Curriculum details
MAS offers three IB pathways and an American diploma track: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–9, and IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, alongside an American High School Diploma through Cognia (AdvancED). The school is an IB World School authorized to provide PYP, MYP, and DP and holds Cognia accreditation, with students prepared for external exams such as PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, AP, and GCE, and Tawjihi equivalency available for Jordanian university admission. Instruction is in English and Arabic, with two languages required; English, Arabic, and French are offered, and additional languages (Spanish, German, Japanese) may be available by demand, plus ESL and Arabic as a Second Language support. The DP emphasizes inquiry, intercultural understanding and global engagement, complemented by a mandatory community-service component (ACT) requiring a minimum 60 hours to graduate. Across all levels, MAS integrates technology (iPads in PK–6, laptops in Grades 7–12) and provides access to e-books and online learning platforms.
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
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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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
Online enrollment and initial registration. Guardians access the IEC enrollment portal at iec-school.com and complete the online form for the selected scholastic year, program, and site. The form collects student details, guardian contact information, and program preferences (National Program, British Programme, American Program, International Baccalaureate, or BTEC) and indicates the intended semester. Initial document requirements differ by grade: KG1 and KG2 require two Jordanian birth certificates with the national number, vaccination card, a passport photo with the child's full name on the back, a personal interview with the child, the Jordanian Family Book, and the guardian's ID; Grades 2–12 require a transfer certificate (validated by the Directorate of Private Education), last school results, two copies of the birth certificate, the student's academic record, a passport photo, prior school reports, the guardian ID, and the Jordanian Family Book, plus a valid residence permit for foreigners. Admissions for the scholastic year 2025/2026 specify KG1 for births in 2021, KG2 for births in 2020, and Grade 1 for births in 2019. All documents should be prepared before the start of the academic year.
Admissions
1. Meet with our Admissions Officer. The Admissions Officer meets with the parents of potential students, interviews potential students, and works with the Student Affairs Office throughout the registration process. The meeting provides firsthand information about MAS's academic programs, activities, and student support. The Admissions Officer also conducts an interview with the student and their parents that determines the preliminary admissions decision. 2. Take a Comprehensive Guided Tour of MAS. Tours allow parents and students to see the campus and facilities and to ask questions about the school. A Student Affairs officer conducts the tour, and tours typically take about 30 minutes. The tour helps families understand daily routines and the learning environment. 3. Complete a Placement Exam. The placement exam evaluates math and English abilities, with an optional Arabic section. Results determine the appropriate grade level, and high school students may meet with University & Academic Counselors for scheduling. Placement exams take about 1 hour 15 minutes and are graded immediately; language exams (Arabic and French) are used to place language courses after admission, and additional placement exams may be required for students with special educational needs. 4. Complete Application Package & Return it to Student Affairs. Parents receive an application package with forms to fill out at home and return after completion. Registration should occur before each term or school year as grade level sections may fill; if a section is full, applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Admission follows a non-discriminatory policy and depends on program fit; criteria do not include race, nationality, religion, or gender when making final decisions.
Scholarships
Scholarships
No scholarships are advertised on IEC's public pages.
Scholarships
Academic scholarships are offered to new IBDP students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must submit an application form, past academic reports, a personal statement, and a certified birth certificate; eligible candidates are invited to an entrance exam in Math and English and to an interview. Scholarships cover tuition; awards are available to new Grade 11 students and are reviewed annually based on academic performance, with selection based on entrance test scores, past reports, references, and interviews.
Waitlist
Waitlist
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Waitlist
Applicants may be placed on a waiting list if a grade level section is full.
