Jordanian International Schools

JIS provides social and emotional learning (SEL) support through division-specific social counselors who offer confidential sessions addressing resilience, conflict resolution, peer skills, and stress management. SEL is embedded from the early years, with Kindergarten emphasizing Emotional Development as part of its curriculum. The Student Life program includes counseling as well as community service activities to support students' social and emotional growth. Staff-led counseling and wellbeing initiatives operate across year levels to promote holistic development and positive relationships. On-campus health services also support students' mental well-being through medical care and health education when needed.

JIS offers a Learning Support program that provides support for students with learning differences, difficulties or language needs, with in-class or small-group delivery. Services are available for English as a Second Language (ESL), Arabic as a Second Language (ASL), and from the Special Education Needs program. Admissions notes limited services for students with special learning needs, indicating the school is not described as a specialist SEN institution. English is the primary language of instruction in the international programs, and non-English speakers may be admitted if they can reach sufficient proficiency to enter the American High School Diploma Program or the British National Curriculum. Parents/guardians of students with a specific need must submit complete reports during admission, and applicants with learning issues are evaluated to determine if the school can meet their needs.

English as a Second Language (ESL) support is provided within the Learning Support program. ESL is explicitly listed as a service alongside ASL and other SEN provisions. English is the primary language of instruction across the international programs, and students not proficient in English may be admitted if they can develop the necessary proficiency to enter specific pathways. The Learning Support section confirms ESL and ASL availability as part of core student services. Admissions procedures also consider English Language Proficiency as part of the evaluation process.

Social and emotional counseling is available with division-specific counselors providing confidential sessions and support for resilience, conflict resolution, peer skills, and stress management. On-site health services include a clinic staffed by a certified school doctor and nurses, offering immediate care for illnesses and injuries and coordinating care for chronic conditions. Health Awareness & Support covers sick leave, dental checkups, and health education through school channels. The Student Life program reinforces wellbeing through counseling and leadership development, helping students build coping strategies and social skills. The Parents & Teachers Association hosts workshops on topics such as digital safety and mental health to support families' role in student wellbeing.

There is a Safe and Inclusive Environment page on the JIS site indicating an explicit focus on safeguarding and student welfare. The Parents & Teachers Association hosts parent workshops on digital safety and mental health, reflecting ongoing safeguarding efforts beyond the classroom. On-campus health services provide safety-related support, including first aid, chronic illness management, and safety oversight of facilities. The Admissions Learning Support details show inclusive practices for language and SEN needs, contributing to safeguarding of diverse learner groups. Public-facing information describes safeguarding-related topics, but detailed stand-alone safeguarding policies are not published in full on the site.