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Jordan, Amman
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Arabic and English are the core languages taught across the IB programmes. In PYP, Arabic is the main language of instruction and English is taught as a first language. In MYP, English is the main language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic studies; Arabic and English are offered as Group 1 Language and Literature courses. In DP, English and Arabic are the languages of instruction.
The school uses a bilingual approach across the IB continuum, with Arabic and English both used as languages of instruction at different stages. In the Primary Years Programme (K-5), Arabic is the main language of instruction, with English taught as a first language. In Middle Years (grades 6-10), English is the main language of instruction, with Arabic and Islamic studies; Arabic and English are offered as Group 1 Language and Literature courses. In the Diploma Programme (grades 11-12), the Diploma College uses English and Arabic as languages of instruction.
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.
