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American Community School Amman

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees JOD 7,030 - 19,463
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Typical class size 22
Introduction

American Community School Amman is an independent, co‑educational day school in Amman, Jordan, providing an American curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12 for students aged 4 to 18. The school follows U.S. standards—including Common Core, NGSS and ACTFL—delivered in English as the medium of instruction, with Arabic taught in native and non‑native streams from Kindergarten and French and Spanish offered in middle and high school. Secondary students may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the school partners with Global Online Academy for additional course options. Facilities on the campus include a 25‑metre swimming pool, a 500‑seat theatre, two indoor gyms, multiple learning commons and maker spaces, science laboratories, a fitness centre and outdoor play and garden areas. ACS Amman is recognised by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools and is engaged in an action‑research cycle for continuous school improvement.

16 Abdel Rahman Khalifah Dahiat Al Amir Rashed Rawabi, Jordan

The Essentials

American Community School Amman has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
ACS Amman is located in Amman, Jordan. The postal address is P.O. Box 310, Amman 11831, Jordan. It is an independent, coeducational day school offering an American education.

Stages
ACS Amman provides a continuous PreK through Grade 12 program. The school is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions.

Type
Independent, coeducational day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body includes students from over 45 nationalities. The school does not publish a single most represented nationality, and public data do not provide a disclosed local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support
Learning Support (LS) is available for mild to moderate learning needs and uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports English language learners from Early Years through Grade 10, with classroom immersion in elementary and designated instruction in middle/high.

Country affiliation
ACS Amman follows an American curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), with re-accreditation through December 2027.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and does not publish religious instruction.

School day structure
School starts at 8:00 am. Early Years runs 8:00 am–1:30 pm and KG–12 runs 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Office hours are 7:40 am–4:00 pm.

Bus service
Bus service is available within about 10 km from campus. Availability is not guaranteed for all students and depends on location and mid-year enrollment. A round-trip bus fee of US$1,910 is listed for the 2025–2026 year.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school operates as an independent, coeducational day school; no boarding is offered.

Food Options
The Learning Commons on campus includes a cafe that provides food and beverages for students and staff.

Governance and Ownership
ACS is a non-profit school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is appointed by the American Community Organization (ACO) and comprises seven elected voting members plus a US Ambassador's Representative.
Fees

Annual tuition at American Community School Amman ranges from JOD 7,030 to JOD 19,463 for 2026/27.

Tuition (2025–2026 academic year)
- Early Years Program — USD 9,915 / JD 7,040 per year.
- Kindergarten — USD 13,985 / JD 9,930 per year.
- Grades 1–5 — USD 17,420 / JD 12,370 per year.
- Grades 6–8 — USD 21,950 / JD 15,585 per year.
- Grades 9–12 — USD 27,450 / JD 19,490 per year.

Note on per-term and installment amounts (calculated from the published annual tuition): ACS operates on a two-semester system, and a three-installment tuition plan is available under the school's payment terms. The semester figures below are the annual tuition divided by two; the three-installment figures are the annual tuition divided by three (shown in USD and rounded to two decimals). These are calculated values based on the published annual tuition and the school's billing structure.

- Early Years Program: Semester USD 4,957.50; Three-installment approx. USD 3,305.00. JD semester 3,520.00; JD three-installment approx. 2,346.67.
- Kindergarten: Semester USD 6,992.50; Three-installment approx. USD 4,661.67. JD semester 4,965.00; JD three-installment approx. 3,310.00.
- Grades 1–5: Semester USD 8,710.00; Three-installment approx. USD 5,806.67. JD semester 6,185.00; JD three-installment approx. 4,123.33.
- Grades 6–8: Semester USD 10,975.00; Three-installment approx. USD 7,316.67. JD semester 7,792.50; JD three-installment approx. 5,195.00.
- Grades 9–12: Semester USD 13,725.00; Three-installment approx. USD 9,150.00. JD semester 9,745.00; JD three-installment approx. 6,496.67.

Application, registration, capital and transportation fees
- Application fee: USD 150 (paid at time of online application).
- Registration (re-enrolment) fee: USD 3,600 per child or USD 5,700 per family; the registration fee is credited toward tuition.
- Capital Fund Assessment (CFA): USD 12,000 one-time (K–12 applicants). The CFA is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Bus (round-trip) transportation: USD 1,910 (charged as a round-trip fee even if only one-way service is used).

Capital Fund Assessment (CFA) payment options
- CFA payment in full.
- CFA over 2 years: USD 4,500 first year and USD 7,500 second year.
- CFA over 3 years: USD 4,500 first year, USD 3,750 second year, USD 3,750 third year.
- CFA over 4 years: USD 4,500 first year, USD 2,500 second year, USD 2,500 third year, USD 2,500 fourth year. The CFA must be paid in full by the student's graduation year or prior to withdrawal; late CFA payments incur the school's late-payment penalty.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic structure: Two-semester system (Fall and Spring).
- Due dates: Tuition, CFA, and transportation fees are due on or before the student's first day of school. Returning families may choose a three-installment payment plan with scheduled due dates of April 15, September 1, and February 1 (all payments due within 15 days of the date). The three-installment tuition option is available to eligible applicants (see payment deadlines). Tuition three-installment plans for the following academic year are available only for applications submitted before May 15.
- Late payment: A compounded interest penalty of 1% per month applies to late payments, calculated from the student's first day of school; students with unpaid fees may face suspension. If a student attends any portion of a semester, the full semester's tuition and fees are due. The registration fee is deducted from the first installment.

Refund information
- Capital Fund Assessment and Registration fees: non-refundable and non-transferable (with limited conditions for re-enrolment refunds described for returning students and wait-pooled seats).
- Tuition refunds: First-semester tuition payments are refundable if withdrawal notification is received before the first day of classes. Second-semester payments are refundable if withdrawal notification is received before the last day of the first semester. No refunds are provided for absences, withdrawals, suspensions, or expulsions that occur during a semester. Installment-plan payers remain responsible for any required installments unless the school is properly notified by the deadlines stated in the payment policy. In the event of long-term school closure, the Board of Trustees determines refund policies.

Boarding
- ACS Amman is an independent coeducational day school (Preschool through Grade 12); boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and important notes
- The published additional/ancillary fees shown by the school are the Application Fee (USD 150), Registration Fee (USD 3,600 per child / USD 5,700 per family), Capital Fund Assessment (USD 12,000), and Bus (USD 1,910 round trip). The registration fee is credited against tuition at enrolment; the bus fee is charged as a round-trip fee even if one-way service only is used. The Application Fee, Registration Fee, and CFA are identified as non-refundable and non-transferable. No separate, published uniform fee or other mandatory ancillary charges are listed in the school's published tuition-and-fees schedule.

Fee payment process and assistance
- Application payments and other fee payments are processed through the school's online payment portal as part of the admissions/payment workflow; parents are directed to that portal at application/acceptance. For assistance with payments and documentation, contact the school's Business Office. Specific payment-channel options (for example, particular credit-card processors or bank transfer instructions) are provided through the school's payment portal and Business Office at the time of payment.

If you need exact per-semester or per-installment figures in another currency or rounded differently, use the annual figures above together with the billing structure noted.
Academics

American Community School Amman teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
ACS Amman offers an American curriculum anchored in U.S. standards with instruction in English. Core standards include Common Core Math and Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), National Core Arts Standards (NCAS), SHAPE standards, ACTFL standards for languages, and the C3 Framework for Social Studies. In Elementary School, instruction follows Common Core for English and math, NGSS for science, C3 for social studies, and NCAS for the arts, with the Early Years Program introducing Arabic and native/non-native tracks from Kindergarten. In Middle and High School, students can study Arabic, French, and Spanish, with placement and progression guided by prior experience and placement tests, and in High School language study proceeds from Level 1 to International Advanced Level. The High School program offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma (AP Seminar and AP Research) for 11th-12th grade, Tawjihi equivalency for Jordanian recognition, and Graduation Requirements and College Acceptances documented in the High School materials; the Global Online Academy is also available for online coursework.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning at ACS Amman is delivered through a Counseling program across Elementary, Middle, and High School, with Elementary students supported by Second Step and Harmony programs and counselors providing individual and group guidance to support academic and personal development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ACS Amman provides a Learning Support (LS) program for mild to moderate learning needs within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) detailing the supports, and the program is integrated into the mainstream curriculum rather than described as a separate specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ACS Amman offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students from the Early Years through Grade 10, with classroom-based support in elementary and a designated English language development program in middle and high school.

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling at ACS Amman provides academic, social, emotional, and transitional support across grade levels, with individual and group sessions and a focus on fostering emotional intelligence and well-being.

Safeguarding
ACS Amman follows a Community Safeguarding approach aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with every staff member mandated to report suspected abuse or neglect and safeguarding responsibilities extending to embassies, child protection agencies, and local authorities.
Parent Experience

History
ACS Amman was founded in 1955 when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their living room to provide an American education for local and international families. The inaugural class consisted of 12 students in a single classroom. It grew into an independent, non-profit day school and expanded beyond the Parker residence as demand increased. Today the campus features about 75 classrooms and serves more than 800 students from more than 45 nationalities, all within an English-medium U.S. curriculum.

Community
ACS Amman is a vibrant, multicultural community with students and families from more than 45 nationalities. The school's culture emphasizes international collaboration and cultural exchange through diverse programs and events. Students regularly participate in international competitions, sports events, arts performances, and service initiatives that connect ACS to a broader global community. The community is anchored by active partnerships among students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher Group (PTG) at ACS serves as the cornerstone of the school's community. Dedicated volunteer parents promote open communication and collaboration among parents, teachers, and administrators. This collaboration creates a strong support network and a positive, collaborative school culture. The PTG organizes a range of events and initiatives throughout the academic year, including workshops, informational sessions, and social events. All funds raised by PTG events are reinvested directly into the school to subsidize activities and procure items that enhance the student experience. The PTG also serves as a formal channel for parent involvement in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ACS Amman is located in the heart of Amman and offers a campus designed to support both academics and student life. The facility highlights include a 25-meter swimming pool, a 500-seat theatre, two learning commons, two indoor gyms, a fitness center, and three maker spaces. Elementary facilities include playgrounds, an early years program, a learning commons, a community garden, music and art classrooms, and a sensory room, with technology-enabled, flexible classrooms. In the secondary school, students have dedicated maker spaces, a collaborative learning commons, and state-of-the-art science labs. Outdoor spaces and adaptable learning environments are integrated across the campus to accommodate a range of activities.

Sports Facilities
ACS Amman provides a 25-meter swimming pool for aquatic programs. There are two indoor gyms for physical education and indoor activities. A fitness center supports conditioning and personal workouts. These spaces support regular PE classes and a range of extracurricular athletic activities.

Academic Facilities
ACS Amman provides two learning commons that function as collaborative libraries and study spaces. Middle and high school learners have dedicated maker spaces and state-of-the-art science laboratories for hands-on inquiry. The school supports technology-enhanced instruction through purpose-built classrooms with flexible seating and integrated technology in the elementary program. The elementary facilities include a learning commons, music and art classrooms, and a sensory room to support diverse learning needs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Maker spaces (three in total) support student design, engineering, and hands-on projects across divisions. The campus features a 500-seat theatre used for performances and presentations. Music and art classrooms provide dedicated spaces for creative practice, while two learning commons offer collaborative environments for projects and research. An elementary sensory room supports therapy and sensory input, complementing inclusive learning. Outdoor spaces include playgrounds and a community garden that enhance experiential learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an English-medium U.S. curriculum from PreK through Grade 12. The standards include Common Core Math and Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards, National Core Arts Standards, SHAPE standards, ACTFL standards, and the C3 Framework for social studies. AP courses are offered, with 23 AP courses available. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), with re-accreditation through December 2027.

Cultural & Language
Arabic is taught in elementary school, and middle and high school students can choose from Arabic, French, and Spanish. The language program aligns with ACTFL standards. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students with varying levels of English.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and athletics. Middle School Scorpion Council and High School Student Council provide leadership experiences. Travel opportunities enable programs for sports, arts, academics, and service, including Beyond the Classroom, SAISA, International School Theatre Association, and Model United Nations.

Community & Service
Service Learning engages students from kindergarten through 12th grade in meaningful community engagement, with at least one Service Learning experience each year. Beyond the Classroom includes international community service opportunities. The Service Learning program aligns with ACS's mission to create global advocates.

Leadership & Professional
Middle School Scorpion Council and High School Student Council provide leadership opportunities and civic engagement experiences. Student leaders plan assemblies, events, and service activities that involve the broader ACS community. Travel opportunities offer leadership experiences through international programs and partnerships.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Learning Commons is a central hub for collaboration, with spaces for quiet study and a cafe. Learning Support (LS) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) services support students' academic and language needs. The school uses 1:1 technology devices and maintains small class sizes. After-school Exploration Program and travel opportunities support student wellness and balanced development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the medium of instruction and follows a U.S.-based curriculum. Arabic is taught in the Elementary School with native and non-native Arabic classes from Kindergarten. In Middle School and High School, students can study French, Spanish, and Arabic, with levels from Level 1 to International Advanced Level. English as an Additional Language support is provided for students from the Early Years Program through Grade 10, with specialized instruction in middle and high school for English Language Learners.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is recognized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). The current re-accreditation cycle was completed in the 2019-2020 academic year and extends through December 2027.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Rolling admissions and timing. ACS has rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year for the current and next academic year. Applications begin October for the next academic year, and the Admissions Committee reviews completed checklists starting in January. Families are notified of decisions from February onward. Applications for the current academic year are reviewed within one week of the checklist being completed. 2. Review process. The Admissions Committee follows a three-step process: Preliminary Review—the submitted application, documents, and recommendations are reviewed; Admission Test—if the applicant meets the ACS admissions criteria, applicants based in Jordan may be invited for screening, and online interviews or screenings may be requested for families outside Jordan; Final Review—decisions are communicated to parents based on the application and screening results. 3. Admission criteria. There are two fundamental questions: will the applicant be successful at ACS, and can ACS adequately and appropriately support any needs the applicant may have? A comprehensive profile may include the current school's profile, reports from schools attended, online recommendations, MAP testing results (or other standardized assessments), a writing sample, language proficiency, an interview, Student Support screening, the applicant's age, and credits to meet graduation requirements (high school only). ACS also considers gender and nationalities to ensure a balanced and welcoming community. 4. Application materials and eligibility. Age cut-off dates are: Early Years 4 years old before September 1; Kindergarten 5 years old before September 1; Grade 1 6 years old before September 1; As of Grade 2, the cut-off date does not apply unless a significant discrepancy exists. The application fee is USD 150, non-refundable and non-transferable. Required documents include: latest school report from the current school year (when applicable); all reports for the 2023-2024 school year in one PDF file; all reports for the 2022-2023 school year in one PDF file; student photo (headshot); copy of passport to verify nationality and age; online recommendations for applicants of Kindergarten through Grade 12; all documents must be in English (non-English documents must be translated). OpenApply is used for online applications and a OpenApply mobile app is available for families.
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