Jordanian International Schools

The Jordanian International Schools campus is located in Amman, Jordan, on Osama Bin Munqidh Street in the Adress area. The official address is Adress: Tlaa Al-Ali, Osama Bin Munqidh St., Amman–Jordan. It sits in an urban part of Amman with access to major roads and nearby amenities.

JIS operates a K–12 structure. It offers Kindergarten, a National Program for primary (Grades 1–6) and secondary (Grades 7–12) aligned with the Jordanian MOE, an International Program, and a BTEC Program. The National Program, International Program, and BTEC Program are described among the school's educational offerings.

The school is co-educational and functions as a day school.

Learning Support is available with ESL, Arabic as a Second Language (ASL), and Special Education Needs; services are described as limited in scope.

No single country affiliation is stated. JIS offers the Jordanian National Program alongside British and American programs, with MOE licensing and international program options.

Religious education is included in the National Program, with Islamic Education described as a core subject across all stages. The school itself does not publish a formal religious affiliation.

The school day runs from 07:30 to 15:00 Sunday–Thursday; Saturdays operate 09:00 to 14:00.

The school operates its own bus service with multiple routes across Amman to provide door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Areas served span several zones, with routes described on the Transportation pages.

Jordanian International Schools (JIS) offers three main K–12 pathways: the National Program aligned to the Jordanian MOE; the International Program, which includes the American High School Diploma and the British National Curriculum (with AP options); and the BTEC Program in Business or IT, available in both International and National divisions. The National Program (Grades 1–6 primary; 7–12 secondary) follows MOE standards with Arabic as the primary language, English introduced from early grades, and French from Kindergarten, with secondary students prepared for the Tawjihi. The International Primary Program (Grades 1–3) and International Middle School Program (Grades 4–8) provide English-language instruction with multilingual elements and inquiry-based learning, offering subjects such as Languages and Literature, Humanities, Mathematics, General Science, Arts, and Physical Education. The International High School (Grades 9–12) offers a dual track: the American High School Diploma (AHSD) with AP courses and the British Program for university preparation worldwide. The BTEC Program offers streams in Business and IT with coursework-based assessment and Pearson certificates at Level, applicable in both International and National divisions. JIS Kindergarten follows the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, is Cambridge-accredited, and operates in a tri-lingual environment (Arabic, English, French).

Step 1 – Registration and documents: Complete all registration procedures and submit the required documents. Local students provide a transfer letter from the previous school and the latest Ministry report card. Students coming from outside Jordan must have their last report card certified by the Ministry of Education / Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin, or by the Jordanian Embassy / Cultural Attaché in the country of origin; UK transcripts must be certified by the British Council in Amman, and US transcripts by AMIDEAST in Amman. Completing an application is not a guarantee of acceptance.

Step 2 – Entry tests and interviews: Admission is based on successful completion of entry tests and an interview with the Admissions Committee, division principals, and head of student affairs. The Admissions Committee also evaluates English and Arabic language proficiency, Learning Support needs, Disciplinary Records, and Availability of Seats. Completing the tests and interview does not guarantee acceptance. The assessments inform placement decisions and may influence the level of courses or electives.

Step 3 – Placement meetings: All candidates meet with the Admissions department, Division Principal, Academic Advisor, and/or Program Coordinators to guide the selection of appropriate course levels and electives. They consider prerequisites, course prerequisites, equivalency, and graduation requirements to ensure alignment with the chosen program (National, British, American, or BTEC) and language readiness. Staff communicate next steps and decisions after these meetings.

Step 4 – Language criteria and Learning Support: English is the primary language of instruction in the international programs. Students not proficient in English may be admitted if they can develop sufficient English proficiency to enter the American High School Diploma Program or the British National Curriculum. The Learning Support program provides English as a Second Language (ESL), Arabic as a Second Language (ASL), and Special Education Needs services. Parents must submit complete reports; admissions evaluations determine whether the school can meet the student's needs.

High Achievers Scholarship Program supports academic excellence through merit-based awards, financial assistance, tuition discounts, and incentives for outstanding performance. Scholarships are available for both National and International Programs and apply to Grades 9–12, with awards granted annually. The program emphasizes recognizing high achievement and reducing barriers to quality education. Scholarships are described as merit-based awards, financial support, and academic discounts.

A full academic scholarship is available in the Secondary Section from Grade 9 through Grade 12 for four consecutive years. Eligibility requires an average of 97% or above for the past two academic years, successful completion of admission exams in English, Arabic, and Mathematics, and a successful personal interview.