Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS) vs Retaal International Academy School

	R Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS) Amman, Jordan	R Retaal International Academy School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 0 - 7,350	Fees / year JOD 1,365 - 5,045
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 1,110
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1989	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location RAMS is located at 676 Khalda, Amman 11821, Jordan. It sits in the Khalda district of western Amman, an area with residential and commercial amenities. The campus is accessible by main roads and local bus routes in Amman.	Location The school is located in Amman, Jordan, at the intersection of Jordan Street and Yajooz Street, beside the Higher Education Bridge. The campus is listed as being on AL-Urdon Street with the Jordan–Yajooz intersection, in central Amman and accessible via main roads. The address places the school in the Jordan Street/Yajooz corridor near the Higher Education area.
Stages	Stages RAMS is organized into multiple schools and departments: KG Department, International Primary School, National Primary School, Secondary School, IGCSE Department, Special Needs Department, Counseling Centre, and Administration. The arrangements cover early years through secondary levels, including IGCSE offerings.	Stages Retaal International Academy offers education from early childhood through secondary. It runs KG1/FS2 through G12/Y13, and provides daycare services for younger children. The school operates both national and international curricula as part of its programs.
School type	School type RAMS is a co-educational school and operates as a day school. It also provides on-site boarding through on-campus Residence Halls for students in boarding arrangements.	School type The school is a private day school that serves both male and female students. Listings indicate sectioning for boys and girls, reflecting a gender-diverse student body.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support RAMS has a Special Needs Department. Diagnostic exams are used to identify learning difficulties and special needs, informing appropriate support.	Additional learning support The school provides a dedicated support and remedial education section to assist learners with Additional Learning Needs (SEN). This includes a defined support pathway within the school structure.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation RAMS does not have a formal country affiliation. It functions as a Jordanian private school that offers international programs. It follows Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements and also offers international curricula such as IGCSE and SAT.	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation listed for the school. It offers both national and international curricula within Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated for RAMS. Religion is taught as a school subject within the curriculum when relevant.	Religious affiliation No official religious affiliation is listed; however, Qur'an content appears in some programs as part of the curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure A typical RAMS day runs from about 07:30 to 15:00, with variations by grade level and program.	School day structure The school day commonly runs from 8:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, with Friday typically closed. Weekend hours vary by source, with Saturday and Sunday showing activity hours in listings.
Bus service details	Bus service details RAMS operates a Transportation Department with 40 modern buses. Buses are driven by qualified drivers, with diploma-holding escorts on each bus and hydraulic doors. A maintenance team supports operations with spare parts.	Bus service details Bus service details are not publicly published. Inquiries should be directed to the school's contact channels for transport arrangements. The school can be reached at +962 791367150 or info@retaalacademy.edu.jo.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Annual tuition for International Section - KG1 / FS2: JOD 2,410 - KG2 / Y1: JOD 2,525 - Grade 1 / Y2: JOD 2,575 - Grade 2 / Y3: JOD 2,685 - Grade 3 / Y4: JOD 2,850 - Grade 4 / Y5: JOD 2,960 - Grade 5 / Y6: JOD 3,125 - Grade 6 / Y7: JOD 3,295 - Grade 7 / Y8: JOD 3,455 - Grade 8 / Y9: JOD 3,565 - Grade 9 / Y10 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 3,840 - Grade 10 / Y11 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,010 - Grade 11 / Y12 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,220 - Grade 12 / Y13 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,500 Application / one-time enrolment fees - No separately published application fee, joining fee, or registration fee is available in the public fee listings found for the school. The school's public profile lists only the annual tuition figures above. Per-term fees and billing schedule - A per-term fee schedule is not published in the available fee listings. Only annual tuition by year group is published; per-term amounts and the school's billing frequency or term breakdown are not provided in the publicly listed material. (Annual figures above can be used to calculate per-term amounts if you know the number of billed terms used by the school, but an official per-term billing schedule is not published.) Boarding fees - No boarding or hostel fees are published. The school is presented as serving KG1 through Grade 12 without any published reference to boarding facilities; boarding fees therefore do not appear to be applicable based on available public information (inference from the school listing and school profile). Other costs and additional fees (uniforms, transport, activities, exams, insurance, deposits, etc.) - No separate uniform, transport, activity, exam, insurance, deposit, or other recurring additional-fee amounts are published in the public fee listings that list annual tuition. These costs are not specified in the available public fee information. Refund information - No published refund policy or details about refunds for fees (for withdrawal, early departure, term prorations, or administrative cancellations) are available in the public fee listings. Refund terms are not published in the materials reviewed. Fee payment options and accepted payment methods - No published details on accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment portal, or cash) are present in the public fee listings reviewed. Payment method information is not provided in the publicly listed material. Notes on published currency and conversions - The tuition figures above are published in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Some third‑party listings show converted values (for example converted monthly or USD figures), but the school's publicly listed, native currency fee items are JOD amounts as shown above.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details RAMS combines the Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements with an international program, offering a holistically rigorous liberal arts curriculum and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and technology.	Curriculum details Retaal International Academy School offers two curriculum streams: the National (Jordanian) program and an International program comprising IGCSE, AHSD (American High School Diploma), and a BTEC Jordan Project. It serves students from kindergarten through secondary, with registration open for all levels. The International track provides IGCSE qualifications in the secondary years, with AHSD or BTEC Jordan Project pathways in upper years; the BTEC Jordan Project includes specializations in Business Administration and Information Technology. The National stream follows the Jordanian national curriculum for its grade progression. The school is located in Amman, Jordan.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application submission: Start the process by submitting the online admission application through the Addmission Application form. The form asks for detailed Student Information (including Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Religion, Nationality), Father and Mother details, Last School, Residence information, and Brothers and Sisters information. It also requires an Agreement indicating that the parent has read and agrees to the school regulations, with an I Agree checkbox that must be ticked. After submission, a confirmation message appears indicating that the inquiry was submitted successfully. 2. Required assessments and interviews: The admission criteria include personal interviews and exams in English language, mathematics, and science, along with diagnostic exams for students with learning difficulties or special needs. These assessments form the basis for evaluating eligibility for RAMS. Parents should prepare their child for English, math, and science content as part of the process. 3. Admissions window and scheduling: Admission starts each year during the second semester and continues until the end of the summer vacation, in accordance with RAMS' admission rules. This window is when families complete the assessments and submit any remaining documents required for consideration. The timing is governed by the school's published admission rules. 4. Admission decision and next steps: Admission decisions are made based on the criteria described above (interviews and subject exams). If admitted, families move to the Enrollment phase through the Admission & Registration options, which include access to Scholarships and the Admission Application. Public timelines for notification are not published, so families should expect direct communication from RAMS with the outcome and next steps. 5. Enrollment and registration: Following a positive admission decision, enrollment proceeds via the Admission & Registration area. RAMS provides links to Scholarship information, the Students Admission page, and the Addmission Application as part of the enrollment workflow. Families should prepare to supply documentation and complete any registration steps required by RAMS during this phase. 6. Scholarships: RAMS offers scholarships for students who excel academically and who excel in particular sports. Scholarships are also awarded to brothers of the same family and to certain pioneer institutions in the community. Scholarships are available to students across all classes and stages.	Admissions 1. Complete the Online Registration Form. The form is labeled Registration Form and requests details including the Student's Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Grade Applying For, and the Academic Year (2025/2026 or 2026/2027). It also asks for the Parent's Full Name (in English), Relationship to Student, Phone Number, and Email Address. The online registration submission is an application only and does not constitute a contract. 2. In-Person Contract Signing is required to complete registration. The online form is not a contract. You must visit the school location to sign the registration contract to complete the registration requirements. 3. For assistance with the process or to coordinate the next steps, contact the school. Phone: +962 791367150. Location: Amman, Jordan.
Scholarships	Scholarships RAMS grants scholarships to students who excel academically and in sports. Scholarships are also available to brothers of the same family and to some pioneer institutions in the community, and they are offered to students across all classes and stages.	Scholarships There is no published information about scholarships on the site. No scholarships are described in the admissions materials.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool information. The admissions materials do not describe any waitlist process or pool system.
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