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Jordan, Amman
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The school is an IB continuum world school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. In PYP, Arabic is the main language of instruction, with English taught as a first language. In MYP, English is the main language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic studies integrated into the curriculum. In the Diploma College, students experience the IB core, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and the Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) programme.
Visual Arts is offered as a Diploma Programme subject. Music is referenced as part of a Diploma Programme experience in student testimonials. These references indicate an arts-friendly orientation within the IB curriculum at Ibn Rushd.
The school uses Arabic as the main language of instruction in the PYP and English as the main language in the MYP. In MYP, Arabic and English are offered as Group 1 Language and Literature courses. The Middle School program includes Arabic language and Islamic studies. The UNESCO-related language education content on the site discusses mother tongue-based bilingual or multilingual education within IB programmes.
The Diploma Programme includes the CAS programme as part of the core. No detailed information about specific community service opportunities or outreach activities is published on the site.
Ibn Rushd National Academy (IRNA) is a co-educational International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Naur, Jordan. It distinguishes itself as the first school globally authorized to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Arabic as the primary medium of instruction, ensuring students maintain a strong cultural identity while transitioning to English-medium instruction in the Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes. IRNA offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) without alternative certificate options, reflecting a commitment to a unified, rigorous academic standard. Beyond academics, the school integrates community service and the arts into student life, fostering a learning environment where personal growth and social responsibility are prioritized alongside intellectual development.
