Whitman Academy

Whitman Academy is located in Amman, Jordan, in the West Amman area (Bader Al Jadeedah). The campus sits in a quiet residential neighborhood and is a five‑story building designed for learning. The school is licensed by the Jordan Ministry of Education as a school for foreign students, and its address is Bader Al Jadeedah, Amman, Jordan.

Whitman Academy serves students in grades 1–12. The program is designed for an international student body with an English-language Christian curriculum.

Whitman Academy is a co-educational day school.

Whitman Academy admits students with a wide range of strengths and abilities; admissions decisions consider whether the school can meet the learner's needs. Applicants may need to provide learning support documents (IEP or assessments) if applicable.

Jordan; the school is licensed by the Jordan Ministry of Education as a school for foreign students.

Christian (Evangelical) school.

Exact start times and daily schedule are not published publicly. The school office hours are Sunday 8:00–2:00 and Monday–Thursday 8:00–3:00.

There is no publicly listed school bus service on the site. For transportation arrangements, contact the admissions office; transportation details are not published.

Whitman Academy offers an English-medium international Christian education for grades 1–12, integrating faith, character development, and global citizenship within a small-class setting. The curriculum covers Languages (English literature and composition; foreign languages such as Arabic or Spanish), Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Humanities (History, Geography), and Arts (visual arts, music, drama), with AP and external provider courses available in the secondary years. In grades 9–12, AP courses and external provider classes are offered, with AP exam results showing 95% of graduates scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam in the past four years, and SAT median scores around 675 English / 670 Math in 2021–2025. Bible study and worship are part of the educational program, alongside service, leadership development, and cultural awareness. Co-curricular life includes Student Council (grades 7–12), leadership programs, and a range of service, arts, and sports activities that support college readiness and global opportunities.

AP courses and external provider classes are available in the secondary years. AP exams are strong, with 95% of Whitman graduates scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam in the past four years; SAT medians reported for 2021–2025 are about 675 in English and 670 in Math.

Graduates have enrolled in universities across the USA, South Korea, Europe, and Australia, reflecting the school's focus on college readiness and global opportunities.

Advanced coursework is available through AP and external provider classes.

Whitman Academy supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through structured student leadership, mentoring, and service opportunities that foster social-emotional skills. The school provides a Student Council for students in grades 7–12 to represent peers and lead school activities, and a Student Leadership Program offering training, mentorship, and discipleship for student leaders. Peer Mentoring Programs, along with involvement in athletics, arts, and clubs, contribute to teamwork, resilience, and community engagement as part of SEL. These elements are described under student life and activities on the Whitman Academy site.

Whitman Academy evaluates whether it can meet a student's learning, behavioral, language, and well-being needs as part of the admissions process, and may request learning support documents such as an IEP or assessments if applicable. The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN program. The school's admissions criteria note that enrollment decisions consider the ability to meet the student's needs with available personnel and resources.

Whitman Academy is licensed by the Jordan Ministry as a school for foreign students and provides education in English to English-speaking students. Admissions testing for second language English speakers includes a brief reading, writing, and speaking assessment. The site does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL program or staff; there is no explicit mention of ongoing EAL support beyond the admission testing. The school's public materials emphasize English-language instruction for international students and foreign-language eligibility.

Whitman Academy does not publicly disclose a standalone mental wellbeing program. The Student Life section highlights leadership, service, and wellness opportunities through sports and arts, but does not describe a formal mental health or wellbeing program. Safeguarding and child protection training are described, which support student safety and welfare, but no specific mental health services are detailed. Indirect wellbeing-related activities appear within extracurricular offerings and safeguarding efforts.

Whitman Academy is a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN), with a commitment to protecting students from all forms of abuse or neglect. Staff and volunteers must attend annual child protection training, and suspected incidents must be reported according to CSPN Best Practice Standard. The school partners with Ministry Safe to provide Sexual Abuse Awareness Training for all staff, substitutes, and extracurricular volunteers every two years. These safeguards indicate formal policies and ongoing training to maintain a safe school environment.

1. Inquiry and campus visit. Parents may arrange an appointment with the Admissions Office to discuss questions or take a campus tour. The school emphasizes the importance of whether it can meet a student's learning, behavioral, language, and well‑being needs so the student can thrive.

2. Applications and online submission. Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are currently open. Create an online account, complete the application, upload the required documents, and finalize submission by paying the 15 JD / 25 USD application fee. This fee is collected to complete the submission of the application.

3. Supporting documents. Provide a copy of the student's passport, the latest report card, transcript (for grades 9–12), a teacher recommendation, and any learning support documents (IEP or assessments, if applicable). The Admissions Team uses these documents to assess placement and fit. Additional documents may be requested as part of the review.

4. Entrance testing. Applicants may be required to complete English and/or Math assessments to support placement. Second-language English speakers must take a brief reading, writing and speaking test. Parents will be contacted directly if testing is needed.

5. Interview & review. The Admissions Team reviews each application, considering academics, language and international experience. Interviews may be requested for some applicants as part of the decision process.

6. Admissions criteria and process basics. Whitman Academy admits students from around the world, and a passport from a foreign country is required (per Jordanian law). Applicants must be at least 6 years old by December 31 to be eligible for Grade 1. Admissions priority is given to expat families living outside of their home culture, and all applicants must demonstrate fluency in English (with language assessment arranged if needed). A family interview may be requested before an admission decision.

7. Decision and enrollment steps. Admissions decisions are communicated after review, and a family interview may be requested prior to final decision. If admitted, parents must sign the Statement of Evangelical Faith, the Child Protection Policy, and the Parent Admission Agreement Form. Elementary students may not be admitted to a class more than one year older or younger than their classmates.

There is no published information about scholarships offered by Whitman Academy.

Whitman Academy does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions information. There is no explicit waitlist policy described. For current seat availability and next steps, contact the Admissions Office at registrar@whitmanacademy.edu.jo.