Jordan, Amman
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Ahliyyah & Mutran began as two single‑gender institutions: the Ahliyyah School for Girls, founded in 1926 by the Christian Missionary Society based in England, and The Bishop's School for Boys, established in 1936. In 1957, the Arab Episcopal Church in Jerusalem took over administrative responsibilities, furthering a mission to empower Jordanian women with knowledge. The two schools merged in 2008 under one Board and one Superintendent to form Ahliyyah & Mutran as a single institution. Ahliyyah & Mutran has been an IB World School since 2001, offering the four IB programs across primary to career-related pathways. The merge also included plans to relocate to a new campus along Airport Road/Na'our area, with the original campuses transforming into Ahliyyah as an Integral Arts and Humanities College and Mutran as an Educational Museum; the first phase of the move was expected in 2023.
The school's community emphasizes design and innovation, hosting events such as Tasmeem – Design Day and participating in Amman Design Week (2019), while incorporating AR and VR into the learning process across grade levels. A broad range of after‑school clubs—ballet, gymnastics, football, basketball, drama, choir, arts, chess, robotics, coding and more—support student development, with some clubs carrying additional fees. Ballroom dancing is part of the school culture, teaching teamwork, etiquette, and expressive movement. Parents are encouraged to engage through an open‑door policy and a formal Parent Council that supports home–school partnership and student well‑being.
Ahliyyah & Mutran operates a Parent Council dedicated to strengthening home–school partnership and facilitating two‑way communication. The Parent Council has an Articles of Association and a formal governance framework, with council members listed to represent different parts of the student body. Members include representatives such as Haya Abu Ghneimah (KG1 & KG2) and Zein Isam Haj Hasan (Grades 1–2), among others, reflecting broad family participation. The Council's purpose is to provide constructive feedback and structured involvement to support student well‑being and learning. The Articles of Association are available in English and Arabic, underscoring the bilingual nature of school governance.
Ahliyyah & Mutran School is an IB World School in Jordan serving students from age 3 to 18. It offers four IB programs across primary to high school: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP), plus a BTEC qualification. In the PYP, instruction is Arabic for grades K–5, with English and French development in grades 1–5. The MYP uses English for most subjects, with Arabic, Physical Education and Religion offered in other languages where appropriate. The DP and CP are available in High School. The school is planning a new green campus to enhance experiential learning and sustainability. AR/VR tools and blended learning are used across curricula, supported by the Cognitive Development program (COGX) and the Al Kashef inclusive education center. Distinctive programs include Tasmeem Design Day, Yalla Shabab, and a performing arts emphasis with international exchange opportunities.