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The King's Academy is located near Madaba, Jordan, on the Madaba-Manja area along the Madaba Main Road. The campus is about 30 minutes from Amman and five kilometers from the historic city of Madaba. The 144-acre campus (583 dunums) sits among olive groves and farmland.

The school serves students in grades 7–12, combining middle and high school on a single campus. It operates as a day and boarding school with an American-style curriculum.

The school is private and co-educational, offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is provided in dormitories with single-gender housing.

Around 40–45 nationalities are represented. Jordanian students form the largest local group, with international students from the region and worldwide. Recent figures indicate about 570 students representing roughly 40 countries, with admissions materials noting representation from about 45 countries.

The Learning Center provides support for students who face significant challenges in academics, offering learning strategies and help toward independent learning; it is located in the Academic Building.

No formal country affiliation. The school is located in Jordan.

The campus features a multi-faith spiritual center and supports multiple faiths; there is no single religious affiliation.

The school week runs Sunday to Thursday; the timetable is provided to enrolled families. The Admissions Office hours are 08:00–16:00, Sunday to Thursday.

A school bus service is available; bus fees apply and transportation details are provided during admissions. Some routes and arrangements are published in the tuition and admissions materials.

King's Academy offers boarding for students in grades 7 through 12. Boarding uses single-gender housing, with male and female students living in separate dormitories on campus. Dormitories include on-site faculty apartments as part of the residential setup. Boarders eat in the Hess Family Dining Hall, and weekends include supervised activities and trips.

The school requires a uniform. The uniform consists of a blazer, tie, and sweater, and this uniform is included with tuition.

Meals are served in the Hess Family Dining Hall, a central on-campus dining facility. Dining occurs three times a day in a family-style setting, with round tables that seat eight and a rotating system for who waits on tables. Menus may vary based on ingredient availability.

King's Academy uses a residential house system. Students are assigned to houses, which organize house-based activities and events; house weekends are held for day students, and inter-house competitions are part of the school calendar (e.g., Madaba Games).

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees.

King's Academy, Jordan offers an English-medium, college-preparatory program for grades 7–12 with a strong Advanced Placement track and a Tawjihi equivalency option for Jordanian university entry. Upper School graduation follows a four-year program (24 credits minimum) with pro-rated options for entering students; core credits include CRLA-English 4, CRLA-Arabic 4, STEM-Mathematics 3 (4 recommended), STEM-Physical and Life Sciences 3, History/Religion and Society 2, and a Visual/Performing Arts credit, plus 4.5 elective credits; Islamic Studies is required for Jordanian Muslim students. The AP program includes 24 AP courses (as of 2025-2026) and an AP Capstone Program (Capstone Seminar and Capstone Research), with Global Online Academy options for online coursework. There is a one-year Arabic Year program designed to develop intensive Arabic language skills, with two Arabic sections and integration with English, mathematics and history, and with opportunities to take science courses and electives. The school reports a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of about 13, NEASC accreditation, and affiliations with GOA and Round Square; graduates attend universities in 33 countries.

Student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1, with an average class size of about 13 students.

King's Academy offers AP exams in 24 subjects (2025–2026) and runs the AP Capstone Program (Seminar and Research); GOA options are available for online AP coursework; for Jordanian students, Tawjihi equivalency is an available pathway to Jordanian universities.

Graduates attend prestigious universities in 33 countries around the world.

The school provides a Merit Scholarship Program for high-achieving students.

SEL at King's Academy is supported by on‑campus peer counselors who work with the school counselors to bolster students' emotional health, while residential faculty live on campus and serve as mentors, supervisors, and counselors; student leadership structures such as the Honor Committee, the Disciplinary Committee, and the Student Leadership Council further promote a positive school culture.

The Learning Center provides services for students with diagnosed learning needs, including accommodations, one‑on‑one meetings to develop study skills, time management, note‑taking and test‑taking strategies, and learning profiles shared with teachers; it is not described as a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English is the language of instruction at King's Academy, and English as a Second Language support is offered through the English Foundations Program for learners aged 12 to 17.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a designated school counselor (e.g., Zeena Al Ali, who specializes in social‑emotional learning and mental health support), with peer counselors and residential staff contributing to emotional support.

Safeguarding is implemented through Safety and Security measures including 24/7 protection, controlled campus access, and residential faculty who act as mentors, supervisors, and counselors.

Step 1. Admissions operate in rounds with published deadlines. The rounds are: Round 1 with a deadline of November 10, 2025; Round 2 with a deadline of January 10, 2026; Round 3 with a deadline of February 10, 2026; and Round 4 with a deadline of April 20, 2026. Admissions decisions are issued 2–3 weeks after each deadline, and the contract and deposit are due one week after receipt of an offer. Early submission improves the likelihood of securing a place.

Step 2. To start the process, submit an Admissions Information Request via the online application portal. After submission, set up your account following the email instructions. The portal is used to manage the application checklist and scheduling of campus visits and interviews; access is through the Candidate tab.

Step 3. Step 1 interview and family meeting is scheduled after account setup. For candidates living in Jordan, the campus visit includes a campus tour, a student interview, and a meeting with an admissions counselor, totaling about 90 minutes. Candidates should bring a copy of the candidate's ID, passport, or birth certificate. For candidates outside Jordan, interviews and campus tours can be arranged via Zoom by emailing the Office of Admissions.

Step 4. Step 2 ID documents are required. Submit copies of the passport, birth certificate, and family book (the latter for Jordanians). All documents must be uploaded to the online portal or sent by email to admissions@kingsacademy.edu.jo.

Step 5. Step 3 Complete the admissions application requirements. Provide full information in the online portal, including family details, candidate citizenship, languages spoken, and responses to parent and student questions. Ensure all required fields are completed to consider the application complete; incomplete submissions may delay review.

Step 6. Step 4 register for an admissions test and pay the application fee. The application fee is US$140 or 100 JD; candidates from public schools in Jordan are exempt. Jordan-resident candidates must register and attend one of the King's Academy Admissions Test sessions. International candidates may submit SSAT, MAP, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, or another approved test; if English is not the language of instruction, SSAT plus TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo may be required. A waiver may be possible after interview or after reviewing English-language testing. Merit‑Scholarship contenders must provide a valid SSAT score; the school offers a paper-based SSAT on campus and a computer-based SSAT at Prometric centers (AMIDEAST in Amman is listed). If SSAT results are provided, the dedicated King's Admissions Test may be waived.

Step 7. Step 5 upload transcripts and send recommendations. Submit copies of the current year's grades or progress reports and end-of-year reports from the two prior years. Request math and English teacher recommendation forms, to be completed online through the admissions portal or emailed/delivered in a sealed envelope. Transcripts should be uploaded to the portal or sent by email to admissions@kingsacademy.edu.jo.

Step 8. Optional: Apply for Financial Aid or Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship Program awards merit-based scholarships to select outstanding Grade 7 and Grade 9 applicants; the scholarships are small fixed amounts and an SSAT score is required for entry into the merit track. The Merit Scholarship Intention Form is available to indicate interest. Financial aid is need-based; 40% of the student body receives need-based aid, and $5.3 million in aid was awarded in 2025–2026. Students in need should apply for financial aid through the financial aid process.