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Mashrek International School
The first fully authorised IB World School in Jordan, established in 1992 in Dabouq by educators Bassam Malhas and Dr. Hana Al Nasser Malhas. Bilingual English-Arabic IB continuum (PYP, MYP, Diploma) serving around 1,500 students from 26+ nationalities, accredited by…
In brief
An IB Continuum school in Dabouq, founded in 1992 and led for decades by Dr Hana Al-Nasser Malhas. Bilingual Arabic and English from the start.
PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma all run end to end, which still makes it one of the more committed full-IB options in Amman. CIS accredited, around 1,500 students from over 25 nationalities, and a campus on the western edge of the city most diplomatic and corporate families can reach without trouble.
The intake is mostly Jordanian and Jordanian diaspora rather than transient expat. Families who want their children fluent in Arabic alongside an internationally portable diploma tend to pick Mashrek over the more expat-heavy ICS or ACS. Academic reputation is solid and university outcomes are credible. Less of a fit for short-posting families looking for a ready-made expat community. Fees run JOD 4,000 to 10,000.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG2 | 4 | Annual | JOD 4,047 |
| KG3 | 5 | Annual | JOD 4,178 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | Annual | JOD 5,092 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | Annual | JOD 5,335 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | Annual | JOD 5,577 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | Annual | JOD 5,818 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | JOD 6,236 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | Annual | JOD 6,479 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | Annual | JOD 6,840 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | Annual | JOD 7,083 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | Annual | JOD 7,996 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | Annual | JOD 8,116 |
| Grade 11 (IB Year 1) | 16 | Annual | JOD 10,052 |
| Grade 12 (IB Year 2) | 17 | Annual | JOD 10,052 |
Reviews
- IB World school in Dabouq, on the western edge of Amman, established 1992. Around 1,800 students.
- Reviews are polarised. Some parents and students describe a safe, welcoming environment with caring teachers; one parent on edarabia wrote that the boys 'go with a smile and leave with a smile'.
- The negative pole is concrete and recurring: bullying handled poorly by management, a culture that prioritises reputation, and academics described by some as too easy with no consequences for students. Multiple meetings raised about bullying without resolution were specifically reported.
- Reddit places Mashrek a tier below the top Amman schools (IAA, King's, ACS, ABS) with limited foreign teaching staff. Tuition discussed as 9-30k JOD depending on grade.
- Glassdoor employer-side reviews exist but are inaccessible from this network.
Head of school
Dr. Hana Al-Nasser Malhas
Dr. Hana Al-Nasser Malhas is the School Principal and Co-founder of Mashrek International School. She is dedicated to nurturing every learner in a supportive environment, ensuring that students grow academically and personally. Her leadership reflects a commitment to inquiry-based learning and a strong Arabic identity, preparing students for a globalized world.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- Highest IBDP Score 45