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Amman Academy
A long established bilingual IB school in Khalda, founded in 1991 and acquired by Nord Anglia Education in September 2022 as their first school in Jordan. Around 1,650 students, full IB continuum.
In brief
A long-established bilingual IB school in Khalda, founded in 1991 and acquired by Nord Anglia Education in September 2022 as their first school in Jordan. Around 1,650 students, full IB continuum.
PYP, MYP and DP delivered bilingually in Arabic and English, KG to grade 12. The intake is overwhelmingly Jordanian, with English-language support that makes it manageable for new arrivals but the day-to-day social language is mixed. Branded a Nord Anglia school since the acquisition, with the operator's curriculum platforms layering onto an established Jordanian institution rather than replacing it.
Fees sit in the upper-mid range for Amman, well below ACS or ICS but firmly private. Families tend to choose it for the bilingual track and the IB Diploma route to regional and Western universities, not for an expat-first environment.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 3 | JOD 4,250 |
| KG1 | 4 | JOD 4,462 |
| KG2 | 5 | JOD 4,640 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | JOD 5,626 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | JOD 6,367 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | JOD 6,623 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | JOD 6,858 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | JOD 7,119 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | JOD 7,533 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | JOD 8,050 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | JOD 8,534 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | JOD 10,451 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | JOD 10,451 |
| IB Diploma Year 1 | 16 | JOD 12,570 |
| IB Diploma Year 2 | 17 | JOD 12,570 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Fee (KG2-Grade 11) | JOD 50 | |
| Joining Fee (non-refundable) | JOD 500 | |
| IT and Other Fees (Pre-KG/KG) | JOD 545 | |
| IT and Other Fees (Grades 1-12) | JOD 600 |
Reviews
A long-established West Amman bilingual school that joined Nord Anglia in 2022 and still sits near the top of the city's IB conversation. Headline academics, broad facilities, and a strong university-placement track record carry most of the praise. The fee curve and the size of the operation are the usual points of friction.
Positives
- Academic outcomes. IB Diploma averages run well above the global mark, and every cohort has cleared the Diploma for fifteen years running. Graduates land scholarship offers from Cambridge, Stanford, Yale and similar destinations with enough regularity that families cite it as a reason to enrol.
- Teaching and pastoral feel. Parents describe staff as engaged and invested in individual progress, particularly in the primary and middle years. Small class groupings and named teachers come up often in positive write-ups.
- Bilingual identity. The English and Arabic dual track is a draw for Jordanian families who want IB outcomes without losing Arabic strength or the Tawjihi option. It is one of the few Amman schools that genuinely holds both lines.
- Facilities and breadth. A purpose-built West Amman campus with science and computer labs, a 437-seat theatre, and sports provision that families flag as a step above most local peers.
Considerations
- Fees and Nord Anglia ownership. Tuition runs from roughly JOD 4,700 in early years up to about JOD 12,900 at Diploma stage, with the usual additions for registration, technology, CAS and external exams. The Nord Anglia link brings group programmes and a more international feel; it also sits at the top of the local price band.
- School size. Around 1,500 to 1,750 students across all sections. The scale supports the facilities and the IB breadth, but families coming from smaller schools talk about the adjustment, and individual attention can feel grade-dependent.
Leadership
Ms. Yasmin Nassif
Yasmin Nassif is the School Principal of Amman Academy for the 2025–2026 academic year. A respected leader with deep ties to the school, she brings extensive International Baccalaureate experience, having previously served as MYP Head of Department, Primary Stage Principal, and an IB DP Economics Examiner. Ms. Nassif holds a Master of Arts from Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg and has completed advanced leadership training at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is dedicated to building future Jordanian leaders by fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and empowerment within the school community.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
- Council of International Schools 02
Academic results
- IB DP Average (2025) 41.6
- Students scoring 40+ 79%