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Al-Bayan School

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Al-Bayan School is a co-educational K-12 in Amman on Raed Khawaldeh Street, Marj Al-Hamam. It offers two curricula: the national Tawjihi program and the British IGCSE/A-level pathway, plus the American program in Senior School. In Junior School, students follow the Ministry of Education curriculum with English taught through a British track and Math and Science taught in English. Middle School provides two streams: National Stream continues the national curriculum with an English-language program; International Stream delivers all subjects in English and prepares pupils for IGCSE, alongside Arabic, Religion and Civics. Grade 6–8 is the preparatory stage. Senior School offers Tawjihi via National Stream and enables O- and A-level study through the International Stream, with Tawjihi equivalency possible. The school emphasizes religious and national values, and provides laboratories, interactive boards, and field trips to support learning. Distinctive features include women's football, Al-Bayan Musical Festival, and community service and leadership opportunities.

Raed Khawaldeh Street, Marj Al-Hamam, Amman, Jordan

The Essentials

Al-Bayan School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
The school is located on Raed Khawaldeh Street in Marj Al-Hamam, Amman, Jordan. It is in the Marj Al-Hamam area of Amman. The address is Raed Khawaldeh Street, Marj Al-Hamam, Amman, Jordan, with Tel: +962 65716963 / +962 65711292 and email: info@albayanschool.edu.jo.

Stages
Kindergarten, Junior School, Middle School, Senior School, Learning Support

Type
co-educational (Kindergarten to Grade 12)

Additional learning support
Learning Support is provided by a dedicated department established in 1988, offering individual teaching outside the classroom with an educational plan for each student and supportive teaching inside the classroom.

Country affiliation
Jordan
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. The uniform is available for purchase at the Book Store.

Food Options
There is a canteen where students can buy food and beverages.
Fees
Enrollment & application fees
- New-student enrollment (one-time, non‑refundable): JD 100.
- Seat reservation fee for the next academic year (deducted from tuition): JD 100, payable by April 1.
- Bus seat reservation fee (deducted from tuition): JD 50, payable by April 30.

Tuition fees by year group
- The school publishes a detailed tuition schedule by year group. The most recently available published schedule is labelled for the 2025–2026 academic year; the per‑grade numeric amounts appear in that published schedule. The schedule itself contains the full per‑grade and per‑term figures.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment method: parents submit post‑dated cheques for four installments to the registration/finance department. Cheques must be submitted by August 1 with dates on the cheques of August 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1.
- Registration and enrolment for the new year require that all outstanding fees from the previous year are settled.
- Discounts: sibling discounts apply to younger siblings (2nd sibling 5%; 3rd sibling 10%; 4th sibling 15%). A 5% discount is applied for parents who settle full tuition payment early (payment window in August). Late or missed payments may forfeit discounts.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not provided as part of the school's published offerings; no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees
- Books and uniform are made available through the school stores; the school announces availability about two weeks before the start of the school year. Specific prices for books and uniform are not shown in the published text.
- Transportation: in addition to the bus seat reservation fee (JD 50), transportation fees are charged separately; bus fees are non‑refundable if the student withdraws from transport.
- Other potential charges commonly applied by schools (external examination fees, field trips, special courses, insurance or activity fees) are not itemised in the published text accessible on the school's admissions/fees pages.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- The seat‑reservation and bus reservation fees are non‑refundable. Paid tuition and transport fees are not reimbursed if a student transfers to another school after June 30. Withdrawal from school or transport after June 30 results in forfeiture of those paid fees.

Fee payment options
- The published payment mechanism is submission of post‑dated cheques on the four instalment dates (see Billing schedule). No other payment methods (credit card or bank transfer details) are specified in the published admissions/fees text. For registration, parents are required to provide the post‑dated cheques at the start of the academic year.

Availability note (brief summary of limits of the published text)
- A complete numeric breakdown of tuition amounts per year group and per term is published in the school's detailed tuition schedule (labelled for 2025–2026). That detailed schedule is presented as the school's tuition schedule graphic/document; the numeric figures in that graphic could not be extracted as text here. The other fee rules, deadlines, discounts, and non‑refund terms listed above are published in the school's admissions/fees pages.
Academics

Al-Bayan School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Al-Bayan School offers two parallel curricula: the national Tawjihi program and the British IGCSE program. In Junior School, students learn the Ministry of Education curriculum, with the English language taught through a British curriculum track chosen by the school, and Math and Science taught in English. In Middle School, there are two streams: the National Stream continues the national curriculum with an English-language program chosen by the school; the International Stream teaches all subjects in English and prepares students to sit for the International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE), alongside Arabic, Religion and Civics; Grade 6-8 is the preparatory stage. In Senior School, the National Stream prepares students for Tawjihi; the International Stream enables study toward O-levels and A-levels for university admission, with equivalency to Tawjihi possible. The school stresses religious values across the academic stages and concentrates on strengthening national values.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a counselling service. The counsellor is responsible for giving students age-appropriate lectures, solving student issues individually and in groups, and guiding students when needs arrive. The school supports social-emotional development within a safe and cooperative learning environment described in the Mission and Vision. The environment fosters well-being and personal growth through pastoral support. The school also runs a Community Service Program for students in grades 8 through 11 to develop social responsibility. The Disciplinary Booklet defines the rights and duties of the student to maintain a safe and effective educational process.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support was established in 1988 and is run by a specialized teacher who supervises students who need the support to acquire the required skills. Two methods are used: (1) Individual teaching outside the classroom with an educational and individual plan for each student; (2) Supportive Teaching inside the classroom that allows students to perform in parallel with their classmates. This demonstrates the school's commitment to inclusive education by providing tailored assistance within and outside the classroom.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling provides mental wellbeing support. The counsellor delivers age-appropriate lectures, addresses student issues individually and in groups, and guides students when needs arise. The service supports students in managing personal and social challenges and promotes resilience within a safe and cooperative school environment. The school complements wellbeing efforts with on-site health supervision provided by a resident nurse, including regular medical check-ups and emergency handling.

Safeguarding
The school aims to provide a safe and cooperative learning environment. The Disciplinary Booklet outlines safety-related rules and the rights and duties of students to maintain safety and discipline. Clinic and health supervision are provided by a resident nurse with regular medical checks and emergency care. Full-time maintenance, safety, and security staff are employed on campus. Counselling supports student welfare and protection by offering guidance and support as needed. The overall mission emphasizes safeguarding within a secure educational setting.
Parent Experience

History
Al-Bayan School is a co-educational school from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Community
Al-Bayan hosts community events such as the Al-Bayan 15th Musical Festival opened under the patronage of Mr. Fathi Al-Dmour, with certificates distributed to participants from invited schools. The school celebrated 35 academic years with an Alumni Reception. The site features testimonials from graduates and families as part of its community feedback.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Student Council is elected annually, with a representative from each class; it organizes student activities and serves as the students' voice to the administration. Mothers' Council is formed by volunteers from Kindergarten and Primary levels to assist and participate in activities offered by those stages. Parents' Council elects parent representatives; it discusses student-related matters, proposes ideas to the school, and organizes activities for parents and charitable work in the school's name.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Computer laboratories and science laboratories support practical learning. Classrooms are equipped with interactive boards to facilitate the Learning through Fun approach. Kindergarten includes cooking and baking classes, musical and drama activities, and field trips. The Junior School includes computer laboratories, science laboratories, and music and drama classes, with field trips integrated into the units. English-language instruction is delivered through the International Stream, with Middle School offering an International Stream that uses English for all subjects alongside Arabic, Religion and Civics, and Senior School offering international programs in American and British formats.

Academic Facilities
Computer laboratories and science laboratories support hands-on learning. Classrooms are equipped with interactive boards. The International Stream delivers English-language instruction across subjects, with Middle School preparing students for the International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Senior School offers American and British programs, with O-level exams administered by the British Council in appropriate grade levels and the Tawjihi program available through the national stream.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music and drama classes are offered across levels. Kindergarten includes cooking and baking classes, musical and drama activities, and field trips. Field trips are part of the curriculum in various stages. The school hosts and participates in events such as the Al-Bayan Musical Festival.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school invites professionals from various sectors to speak to grades 9-11 about careers, the nature of work, and job-market requirements to help students choose a career path. Field trips enrich the academic journey and broaden students' knowledge. Each grade has an annual excursion to explore areas across Jordan and learn to appreciate its beauty.

Arts & Creative
The school has a choir that participates in many events, including the Music & Poetry Festival, graduation ceremonies, and school assemblies. Music and poetry festivals have been organized for 28 years, alternating annually and inviting other schools to participate, with each school performing on a theme-based program. The Drama department produces one school play each year with different age groups.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers various clubs for students from grade 6 to 10, and students can choose the club they want to join. Clubs include Environment, Health, Journalism & Media, Art, and Book clubs. These clubs provide opportunities for social interaction and informal interest-based activities.

Community & Service
This program is offered for students from grade 8 through 11 and provides opportunities to experience social community service at various levels. Grade 8 helps with in-school chores such as assisting teachers in the KG and primary school, maintaining green spaces, helping in the library and computer labs. Grade 9 volunteers to organize and run extra-curricular activities. Grades 10 and 11 assist outside the community, and by the end of Grade 11 students complete 120 hours of community service.

Leadership & Professional
Every year, professionals from various sectors are invited on Career Day to speak to students in grades 9-11 about careers and the job market. The PTA, Mothers' Committee, and the Student Council are active in school life. The Student Council aims to develop democracy and leadership skills, organizing activities and discussing student issues; elections are held annually. The PTA and Mothers' Committee engage parents in programs and celebrations and support teachers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
All grades have one or two weekly physical education classes and daily team sports during recess. The school trains teams to compete in hosted or other schools' tournaments. After-school clinics are offered for primary students in football, basketball, volleyball, track, taekwondo, and gymnastics. Al-Bayan was among the first schools in Jordan to introduce women's football, organizing the first private-school championship.
Languages

Language Provision
The International Stream uses English for all subjects; Arabic, Religion and Civics are taught as separate subjects. The school uses a British curriculum for English language instruction in the Junior School, with Math and Science taught in English. In the Middle School International Stream, all subjects are taught in English, with Arabic, Religion and Civics taught alongside. The National Stream follows the MOE curriculum with an English-language component provided through a British curriculum chosen by the school, and Math and Science taught in English.

Bilingual Teaching
The International Section offers two international programs: the American Program and the British Program. In the International Stream, all subjects are taught in English, with Arabic, Religion and Civics taught as additional subjects. In the Junior School, the English language is taught using a British curriculum chosen by the school, with Math and Science taught in English. The National Stream follows the Ministry of Education curriculum, with the English language taught under a British curriculum chosen by the school, and Math and Science taught in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school requires that parents fill an application form with detailed information about the student. 2. Students applying for the secondary stage (grade 7+), sit for an entrance exam in math, Arabic and English language, followed by an interview. 3. A certificate of good conduct is required to be submitted, along with two references. 4. Once accepted, the student is required to bring his school file from the transferred school.

Scholarships
The school offers academic scholarships to outstanding students from the school itself as well as for students from other schools who have to sit for an exam to determine eligibility. These scholarships are offered to students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The school also offers incentives to students who excel in their classes and in various activities, such as physical education, music and drama.
School Events
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