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Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Introduction
Located in Amman, The Ahliyyah School for Girls and The Bishop's School Amman for Boys merged in 2017 into co-educational institution serving the K–12 IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP). The school delivers Arabic as the language of instruction in the early years, with English development and French (and other options) in higher grades, supporting multilingual learning across the IB framework. The curriculum is inquiry-based and tied to IB assessment, shaping learners to become inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring citizens. The Arts hold a central place, with structured programs in Music, Drama, and Visual Arts, annual school plays, choir performances, and art exhibitions. After-school offerings include dance and theatre, plus a wide range of clubs and activities. Community Service and Service Learning underpin the school's mission. Signature initiatives include Tasmeem, a Design Exhibition connecting students with Jordanian designers, and exchange programs within the sister schools network, alongside wellbeing and outdoor learning programs.
Application / registration and insurance fees - A non‑zero application / registration charge is required for new students. - A student insurance deposit is required for new students; this insurance amount is refundable when the student graduates or leaves the school. .
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented as an annual school fee and is shown as non‑refundable. - Registration/insurance are treated separately; the insurance payment is refundable on exit or graduation. - Specific billing dates, available installment plans or early‑payment discounts are set by the school's finance office and are applied according to the school's published fee schedule and invoice terms. .
Boarding fees - The Bishop's School for Boys operates as a boys' day school; there are no boarding fees applicable. .
Other costs and typical additional fees - Annual bus/transport fees (zone‑based charges). - Food and beverage / meal plan charges (the school provides daily meals for applicable year groups). - Additional academic fees that may include technology fees, educational resources, stationery and local field trips (fees for trips outside Greater Amman are usually charged separately). - IB examination/assessment fees for Diploma/Career‑related candidates (Grade 12). - Graduation fees for Grade 12. - Textbooks, school uniform, personal stationery and optional extra‑curricular or external activity costs. .
Refund information - Annual tuition amounts are shown as non‑refundable. - The student insurance deposit is refundable when the student officially graduates from or withdraws from the school, subject to the school's exit procedures. .
Fee payment options (how families typically pay) - The school uses an electronic payment system (A&M Pay) to reduce the use of cash. - Additional payment channels (finance office arrangements) are available for tuition and ancillary fees; families may use the school's accepted payment channels (school banking/payment arrangements, electronic payment portal or in‑office settlement) as arranged with the finance office. .
Practical notes for parents (concise) - The amounts above are the school's published annual tuition figures for the applicable fee schedule. - Registration windows and admissions deadlines follow the school's published admissions calendar (KG and other grade registration periods are defined in the school's admissions information). .
FAQs
General information: Where is The Bishop's School for Boys located and what ages does it serve?
The Bishop's School for Boys is in Amman, Jordan. It forms a co-educational K–12 IB continuum with its sister school, offering IB programs from primary through to the Diploma/Career-related programs, and Arabic instruction in the early years with English and French developing in higher grades.
General information: What IB programs does the school offer across the grades?
The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, and CP across the K–12 spectrum, with an inquiry-based approach and IB assessment guiding learning.
General information: Is the school still a single-sex institution?
No. In 2017, The Ahliyyah School for Girls and The Bishop's School Amman for Boys merged into a single co-educational school serving both boys and girls within the IB framework.
Fees and admissions: What is the tuition range by grade?
Tuition is published per year and ranges from 3,000 JOD for KG1–KG2 up to 9,500 JOD for Grades 11–12, with intermediate grades in between. Note that annual tuition is non-refundable.
Fees and admissions: Are there any additional charges beyond tuition?
Yes. New students pay a separate application/registration fee and a refundable student insurance deposit. There are also transport and meal plan fees, plus potential charges for technology, trips, textbooks, and IB exam or graduation fees.
Fees and admissions: How is tuition paid and are there refunds?
Tuition is billed as an annual, non-refundable fee. Registration and insurance are separate, with the insurance deposit refundable on exit or graduation. Payments can be made electronically (A&M Pay) or through other finance office channels.
Academics: Which IB programs are available and how is the curriculum delivered?
The school offers PYP, MYP, DP, and CP across the K–12 spectrum. The curriculum is inquiry-based and aligned with IB assessment, supporting multilingual learning across Arabic, English, and French.
Academics: What languages are taught and how early do language programs start?
Arabic is the language of instruction in the early years; English development begins early, with French and other language options available in higher grades to support multilingual learning.
Academics: Are there any IB-related fees for Grade 12?
Yes. Diploma/Career-related program candidates incur IB examination/assessment fees, and there are graduation fees for Grade 12.
Facilities: What arts facilities or opportunities does the school offer?
Arts are central to the school, with structured programs in Music, Drama, and Visual Arts, plus annual school plays, choir performances, and art exhibitions. There are also after-school arts activities like dance and theatre.
Facilities: Are there facilities beyond the classroom that support arts and wellbeing?
Yes. A strong performing and visual arts program runs alongside wellbeing and outdoor learning initiatives, with events such as Art Exhibitions and school plays, and signature initiatives like Tasmeem.
Facilities: What about sports or other campus features?
The data lists a broad range of after-school clubs (e.g., ballet, gymnastics, football, basketball, track and field) but does not specify dedicated sports facilities.
Beyond the classroom: What clubs and activities can students join?
Students can participate in clubs such as ballet, gymnastics, football, basketball, track and field, French, drama, choir, band, art, chess, robotics, coding, and Dancing Classrooms, among other activities.
Beyond the classroom: Are there leadership or exchange opportunities?
Yes. Tasmeem, the annual Design Exhibition, connects students with Jordanian designers, and there are exchange programs within the sister-schools network.
Beyond the classroom: Is community service part of the program?
Community Service and Service Learning are central to the school's mission and are integrated with IB learning to develop leadership and civic responsibility.
Wellbeing and support: What wellbeing resources are available?
There is a dedicated Wellbeing department focused on social, emotional, and physical wellness through prevention and intervention strategies across K–10, supported by policies and staff training.
Wellbeing and support: How does the school address safeguarding and safety?
Specific safeguarding program details aren't provided, but wellbeing approaches and policies guide student safety and welfare across the school.
Wellbeing and support: Is there mental health or SEL support?
The Wellbeing department covers social and emotional wellbeing and related support, though further details about dedicated mental health or SEL programs aren't specified in the available information.
School culture: Is it a day school, boarding, or both?
The Bishop's School for Boys operates as a boys' day school; there are no boarding provisions or boarding fees.
School culture: What about meals and uniforms?
The school provides daily meals for applicable year groups. Details about uniforms aren't specified in the information provided.
