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The five schools Jordan parents researched most this year, chosen from the 60 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.
The Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a bilingual, co-educational day school located in western Amman. Established in 1981, it holds the distinction of being the first school in the region authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum, including the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes. The curriculum emphasizes bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, ensuring students maintain strong ties to local culture while pursuing international qualifications.
Mayar International Schools is a large, established educational institution located in Western Amman, Jordan, serving over 2,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school operates on a spacious 17,000-square-meter campus equipped with specialized facilities, including dedicated chemistry, physics, and computer laboratories, as well as a gymnasium and outdoor playgrounds. Mayar offers a dual-pathway education, allowing students to choose between the National program and international streams, specifically the American High School Diploma (H.S.D) or the British Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE and AS Levels). The school places a strong emphasis on STEM education and skill development through its systematic club offerings, which include unique options like "Little Engineer," Robotics, and Mental Mathematics alongside traditional arts and sports.
The Islamic Educational College (IEC) Schools in Amman offer multiple curricula across two campuses, serving students from early years through to pre-university levels. IEC runs a National Program aligned to the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Tawjihi) and separate Boys and Girls schools for Grades 5–12, plus specialist programs including the British IGCSE-IAL, American AHSD, and the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) as part of IEC's multi-program model. The college also runs a BTEC program and a thriving range of extra-curriculars, including a broad student clubs program and community-service activities. Kindergarten programs operate at both Jabal Amman and Jubeiha, with KG1–KG2 available, and the schools emphasize project-based and inquiry learning, leadership development, and emphasis on both Islamic and wider educational values. The campuses host a variety of facilities (libraries, laboratories, theatres, mosques) and support university and career guidance through dedicated teams. Substantial student life activities include academic competitions, field trips, and a large and active clubs program (over two decades of activity).
Aqaba International School (AIS) offers a distinctive bilingual education in the heart of Jordan’s coastal city, blending global standards with local heritage. Established in 2005, AIS is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and an accredited center for the Cambridge International curriculum, offering IGCSEs and A-Levels in the secondary stages. This dual-pathway approach ensures students receive a rigorous, internationally recognized qualification while maintaining a strong connection to the Arabic language and culture.
Retaal International Academy (RIA) is a modern, inclusive educational institution located in North Amman, dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and character development. The academy offers a diverse range of pathways to suit individual student needs, including a National program, an American curriculum (AHSD & AP), and a British stream offering Cambridge IGCSE and BTEC qualifications. RIA is distinguished by its strong commitment to inclusive education, holding memorandums of understanding to support students with diverse learning needs. The campus features specialized facilities such as robotics laboratories, a photography studio, and a fully equipped theater, supporting a vibrant extracurricular program. Students actively engage in STEM initiatives, including competitive robotics, and participate in community-focused projects like traffic safety and environmental awareness days. This blend of rigorous international academics and a supportive, values-driven environment prepares students to become responsible global citizens.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 60 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 1,178 students · based on the 40 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 18.7 students · based on the 31 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 42 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in JOD.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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