Jordan, Amman
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Amman National School has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 26.
The Amman National School is in Dabouq, Amman, Jordan, located on Al-Hijaz Street. The campus sits in the Dabouq area and serves families from across Greater Amman, with a street address of Dabouq- Al-Hijaz St., Amman 11814. The school is situated in a residential and business district with easy access along major Amman routes.
The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6), Middle School (Grades 7-9), and High School (Grades 10-12). The program spans early years to pre-university levels.
The Amman National School is a private, co-educational day school. There is no boarding provision noted for any year group.
The student body is predominantly Jordanian, with a diverse international expatriate population. International students come from countries including Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Sweden, Tunisia, and the United States. The school serves around 1,000 students aged 4–18, reflecting a mixed nationalities community.
The school provides dedicated support for Additional Learning Needs through a Special Needs program. Services include language support (Arabic and English), in-class support by a special education teacher, and out-of-class support in a resource-room setting aligned with individual goals. Counseling services (academic and psychosocial) are also available.
There is no formal country affiliation published for ANS. The school follows the Jordanian national program and offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) across secondary years, indicating alignment with Jordan and international standards rather than a specific external country affiliation.
No religious affiliation is publicly stated by the school. Its published materials describe a general, inclusive educational approach without a denomination-specific affiliation.
The school operates on a Sunday-to-Thursday schedule. The 2025-2026 academic calendar confirms key start dates and holidays, but daily start and end times are not published on the site.
A transportation service is available to students across many areas of Greater Amman. Buses are operated by professional drivers and monitored by bus staff; buses have air conditioning and GPS. Routes are revised as needed to serve the student population.
Annual tuition at Amman National School ranges from JOD 3,634 to JOD 9,138 for 2026/27.
Amman National School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
ANS offers a bilingual Arabic–English curriculum with Arabic as the main language of instruction up to grade eight, complemented by a daily English program and subject-level bilingual immersion. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is implemented for grades 6–10, and from Grade 9 students may choose between the Jordanian Tawjihi track or the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The high school offers the Jordanian Tawjihi streams (scientific and literary) alongside the IB Diploma Programme. Core subject areas include Arabic, English, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Sciences, Design Technology, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Music, and Physical Education. Kindergarten follows a play-based emergent approach, while Elementary 1–3 and Upper Elementary 4–6 use a constructional, project-based framework with a strong emphasis on bilingual development and enhanced English instruction.
The Counseling Department offers Academic Counseling and Psychosocial Counselling, focusing on emotional and psychological well-being, and includes four counselors with degrees in psychology or counseling; it also organizes university fairs on campus and a yearly Career Day to support students' academic and career planning.
Amman National School provides a Special Needs program with Language Support in Arabic or English, In-Class Support by a special education teacher, and Out-of-Class Support in a resource room.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through Language Support in Arabic or English within the Special Needs framework.
Mental wellbeing is addressed by Psychosocial Counselling, which focuses on emotional regulation, bullying, time management, and study skills, delivered through individual and group sessions by the Counseling Department.
Safeguarding and campus safety are supported by Safety and Security measures, including three entrances monitored by security officers, mandatory visitor sign-in, and security cameras throughout the premises.
0. Application and fees: Applicants submit an application and pay the application/interview/entrance exam fee. The application/interview/entrance exam fee is 30 JOD. New student enrollment fees vary by grade: KG-9 is 150 JOD; Grade 10-12 with siblings already enrolled is 300 JOD; Grade 10-12 without siblings is 500 JOD. 1. Admission committee evaluation: Admission is determined by a special committee's evaluation based on alignment with the school's vision and philosophy, completion of all admission procedures, and the availability of seats. Class sizes are limited to 28 students for lower elementary and 26 students for all other grade levels. Priority is given to siblings for registration renewal. Admission to resource classes is limited to siblings. Male students cannot be accepted without their sisters, and sisters cannot withdraw without their male brothers. 2. Decision communication: The admission committee conveys its decision to the parent/guardian. Upon acceptance, an acceptance letter is issued along with the required documents to complete the registration within one week from the date of sending the letter. 3. Registration procedures: Complete the student's personal data form and sign the registration contract. Submit the registration fee of 1,000 JOD upon acceptance, which will be deducted from the first tuition installment. The registration fee is non-refundable should the student withdraw. 4. Required documents: Certified birth certificates from the Civil Status and Passport Department (two copies). Doctor's health report confirming the student's health status, including allergies. A recent photograph. Copy of the family book. School certificates for the past two years (for new students). 5. Tuition and payments: Tuition and other fees are published annually. Payments are due on August 1 and can be made by cash, credit card, or the e-fawateercom app. External exam fees for IB and Tawjihi are not included in tuition. Transportation, uniform, and other service fees may apply where offered.