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Jordan, Amman
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A daily school uniform is required. PE uniforms consist of a red MAS T-shirt and shorts or sweatpants.
Cafeteria serves a healthy, diverse menu with weekly changing options. The Dining Services team supports dietary goals and a Cafeteria Menu is available. Cultural menu items are offered at events throughout the year, including Thanksgiving and International Child Day.
The MAS is governed by a Board of Trustees. Founders Mr. Taysier Zamel and Ms. Omaya Zamel serve as leaders; Head of Trustees is Dr. Jawad Al-Anani. MAS is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education.
Modern American School (MAS) is a private international school in West Amman, Jordan, serving ages 3 to 18 from two adjacent campuses in Sweifieh. It offers the American High School Diploma through Cognia/AdvancED and International Baccalaureate programs (IB PYP, MYP, DP). The curriculum blends an American-based pathway with the IB framework, and students earn credits in core subjects while pursuing electives such as Engineering and Technology. Language study includes Arabic, French and English, with optional Spanish, German and Japanese. MAS is affiliated with the American International Schools Worldwide Network and was founded by Tayseer Zamel, with Omaya Zamel as General Director. Facilities include five IT labs, three science labs, three media centers, three arts and crafts rooms, a 375-seat theater, a multi-purpose hall, two sports fields, two gymnasiums, and four libraries; the high school building has been renovated. Notable programs include MAS MUN, Debate League, and Travel Abroad Program, plus leadership and service initiatives.
