Modern Montessori School

The Modern Montessori School is located in Khalda, Amman, Jordan. The campus sits in the Khalda district, a western suburb of Amman. Directions are supported by a map view on the site, and the listed address is Khalda, Amman. For contact, the school provides +9626-5535190 and +9626-5535831.

The school comprises Modern Montessori Kindergarten (MMKG), Primary School, Middle School, and the IBDP College (Diploma Programme).

Private, co-educational day school.

The school reports a student body of around 1,800 students and emphasizes international-mindedness and cultural diversity. The exact number of nationalities represented, the most common nationality, and the local-to-international ratio are not published.

The school has a Learning Enrichment and Achievement Department (LEAD) on campus. LEAD has staff and resources to provide learning support, including coordination with IB programmes and potential individualized support as needed.

Jordan. MMS operates under the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and follows Jordanian Ministry of Education governance.

No religious affiliation is stated by the school in its guiding statements and program descriptions.

Official start and end times are not published on the site. External listings indicate typical operating hours around 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with variations by program.

Public bus service details are not published on the official site or admissions materials; families arrange transport independently and the school lists no public bus provider or routes.

Modern Montessori School offers an IB continuum from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme: Modern Montessori Kindergarten (Montessori-based, ages about 2 to 6), Primary School with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle School with the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IBDP Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12; instruction is in English, with Arabic used in bilingual primary and KG contexts. The MMKG uses a Montessori curriculum delivered by trained directresses in vertically grouped classrooms, with a focus on practical life, sensorial activities, language and literacy, numeracy, environment and culture. The Primary School delivers the PYP in a bilingual English-Arabic context with a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach that emphasizes student-led projects. The Middle School maintains the MYP accreditation, continuing the IB journey from the PYP, serving ages 11–16 with inquiry-driven, interdisciplinary learning and preparation for the Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) provides a broad range of DP subjects across the Groups of Arts, Core Elements, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics, Sciences, Studies in Language and Literature, and Language Acquisition, designed to develop critical thinking, communication, and global citizenship and to prepare students for university.

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DP graduates typically progress to universities worldwide; MMS describes the DP as preparing students for success at university through a rigorous two-year program.

AHA (Amin Hasan Award) program is mentioned as part of Middle School enrichment; MMS emphasizes enrichment and achievement through the IB framework.

The school's Pastoral Care and Holistic Education Department (PCHE) provides a safe, supportive learning environment and offers a wide range of student support services, including Student Guidance and Counselling, Year Coordinators, and the Pastoral Welfare Office, to develop Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Global Citizens, and Effective Contributors.

The Learning Enrichment and Achievement Department (LEAD) provides SEN support for students from Grade 1–12, with a collaborative model involving classroom teachers, LEAD support staff, a psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, counselors, and the school clinic, delivering in-class inclusion and targeted interventions with accommodations and modifications.

Publicly available information indicates MMS emphasizes bilingual English and Arabic language use, but no dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is described.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the Student Wellbeing framework, with emotional support available via Student Guidance and Counselling and the Pastoral Welfare Office to address issues such as family breakdown, bereavement, and relationship difficulties.

Safeguarding is led by the Pastoral Welfare Office as part of the PCHE, with safeguarding, care and welfare of individual students followed up and intervention in matters of student conduct and behaviour.

1. Applications are accepted year-round. No official decision on an application is given until all relevant documents have been received. With the exception of the Kindergarten program, MMS aims to communicate an acceptance or denial within 72 hours after the application is reviewed.

2. Prepare and submit the required materials. Use the MMS application form appropriate for Nursery–KG2 or Grades 1–12 in English or Arabic, and email the completed form to the admissions office. Include a passport-sized photograph, the applicant statement (Grades 4–12 advised to be in English if possible), school transcripts or reports (in English or Arabic with official translations if needed), and a financial clearance statement from the previous school. Provide copies of identity papers (National ID or Passport) and a medical form, along with the School–Student–Parent contract. For Grades 1–12, include a confidential academic recommendation form from the applicant's current school. Enrollment materials must be organized and submitted with the application.

3. Entrance exam and interview. MMS conducts an entrance exam for candidates applying to the Primary, Middle, and Senior Schools, with the candidate also undergoing a personal interview (in person or via Zoom if needed). The entrance exam covers English, Mathematics, and Arabic, and interviews are scheduled within 72 hours after the exam. Acceptance or denial is communicated by the end of the third day following the exam.

4. Entrance exam fee. A non-refundable entrance exam fee of 50 JOD is required to sit the exam. The fee is paid prior to the examination.

5. Documentation review and decision timeline. Applications for admission are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, which includes an admissions officer and the relevant principal and program coordinator for the grade level. Decisions are communicated to parents/guardians within 3 days after review, with additional follow-up as needed. For DP and MYP, full transcripts for two years are required, while PYP requires one prior year.

6. Grade placement and accommodation. Students are generally placed according to their age on January 1 of their entry year. Exceptions may occur in coordination with parents/guardians, and final decisions rest with the relevant principal. If placement requires adjustments, this is discussed with the family and may occur within the first two months of entry.

7. Special admissions considerations. MMS has a Learning Enrichment and Achievement Department (LEAD) to support learners with special needs. Admission may be possible with appropriate support if resources allow; applicants with special needs must provide relevant reports (IEPs, psychological, speech and language reports). The Admissions Committee may request a psycho-educational evaluation when necessary.

8. Post-review acceptance and registration. If accepted, a formal letter of acceptance along with the Registration Contract is sent to the family. The contract must be completed and returned within two weeks, with enrollment fees paid to officially reserve the seat. Depending on grade level and program, additional subject-choice forms may be required. If the seat is not accepted within the two-week window, it may be offered to another family on the waiting list.

9. Staff children admissions. MMS staff members wishing to enroll their child follow the same application procedure as other applicants. Details are provided in the admissions policy and staff documentation.

10. Orientation and re-registration. Prior to the start of the academic year, new students and families attend an orientation session covering the welcome kit, student–parent manuals, school rules, and conduct expectations. Re-registration occurs in late January with a formal form and deposit to secure seat reservations.

11. Contact for inquiries. For admissions questions, contact MMS Admissions Office via the listed email and phone numbers; the school is located in Khalda, Amman.

Scholarships and discounts are described in MMS Admissions Policy. Types include: Academic Rank (One in class for grades 4–11) 100% discount; Sports scholarships (membership in a recognized national team) 25%; Gold–Silver Olympic Medal in an international competition 25%; World Achievements: Rank One 25%, Rank Two 20%, Rank Three 15%. Alumni discounts amount to 10% off tuition. All discounts and scholarships are calculated on a pro-rata basis relative to tuition. The policy also lists other related terms and conditions.

Waiting lists exist when a student is accepted but no space is immediately available in the appropriate class. The MMS Admissions Policy states that the family will be notified by letter or email about the waitlist placement. When a place becomes available, it is offered first to the student on the waiting list, with priority given to board members' children, former Montessori Amman students, MMS staff children, and considerations of gender and language balance in the class. A seat on the waiting list does not guarantee immediate admission.