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Located in Aqaba, Jordan, in the Palm Area. The mailing address is P.O. Box 529, 77110 Aqaba. Aqaba is a southern Jordanian port city on the Red Sea, near Ayla Oasis and the Eilat border. In-city transport is typically by private car or taxi, with limited public transport options.
AIS serves students from early years through upper secondary, with an approximate age range of 3 to 18 years. This range reflects the school's advertised scope and external directory listings.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no publicly listed boarding provision.
Public information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions is not published. Prospective families should contact admissions for details about available support services.
No formal country affiliation is listed. The school operates in Jordan.
No religious affiliation is publicly stated.
The school day commonly starts around 7:30–8:00 am and ends around 14:30–15:00, with breaks. Exact times vary by year group.
Tuition Fees (2025/2026)
Annual tuition fees are structured by grade level:
- Nursery: JOD 1200
- Pre-School: JOD 2610
- KG 1 – KG 2: JOD 2870
- Grade 1 – Grade 2: JOD 3248
- Grade 3 – Grade 4: JOD 3650
- Grade 5 – Grade 6: JOD 3816
- Grade 7 – Grade 8: JOD 4216
- Grade 9 – Grade 10: JOD 4314
- Grade 11 – Grade 12: JOD 4743
Application and Registration
New students pay a non-refundable, one-time registration fee of JOD 200. Applicants for Grades 3–10 must sit for an entrance exam costing JOD 50, which is non-refundable regardless of acceptance. A refundable insurance fee of JOD 100 is required upon admission.
Additional Costs
Mandatory international exam fees are JOD 90 for Grade 5 and JOD 135 for Grade 8. Graduation fees are JOD 50 for Pre-school and KG 2, and JOD 150 for Grade 12. A fee of JOD 50 covers resources and technology services. Transportation fees range from JOD 650 to JOD 700, depending on the area. Uniforms and books are sold directly by the school.
Billing and Payment
Fees are payable in five equal installments of 20% on August 31, October 30, December 21, February 26, and April 30. Accepted payment methods include cash, cheques, and notes payable. A 10% discount is available for full cash payments made by May 29.
Refunds
Admission exams, registration fees, and the JOD 100 transportation seat reservation are non-refundable. The insurance fee is refundable when a student transfers from the school.
Aqaba International School (AIS) offers a distinctive bilingual education in the heart of Jordan’s coastal city, blending global standards with local heritage. Established in 2005, AIS is an authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and an accredited center for the Cambridge International curriculum, offering IGCSEs and A-Levels in the secondary stages. This dual-pathway approach ensures students receive a rigorous, internationally recognized qualification while maintaining a strong connection to the Arabic language and culture.
