International School of Choueifat -, Amman
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$17K
Curriculum: SABIS
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~2,500
Location: Wadi Essir, Amman
Updated April 2026
In Brief
ISC suits families who value a highly structured, academically intensive programme, a large modern campus in Wadi Essir, and fees that sit below the IB schools at similar grade levels. The SABIS system is not for everyone - it is rigorous and prescriptive - but families who want proven exam results and a school that runs like clockwork tend to stay for the long term.
ISC-Amman opened in 1997 on a 90,000 m2 campus in Wadi Essir and runs the SABIS Educational System, a tightly structured proprietary curriculum designed around continuous assessment and regular diagnostic testing. The campus is one of the most physically impressive in Amman - two semi-Olympic pools, an ITL hall with 281 computers for weekly student assessments, professional theatre, and dedicated sports facilities. It is the kind of infrastructure that private schools in the Arab world have built to attract a certain type of family, and it works: ISC is consistently one of the most searched schools in Amman, and the student body of approximately 2,500 makes it one of the largest.
The SABIS model produces strong exam results - the school publishes university acceptances and parents report students arriving at university already having covered most of the material, particularly in maths and sciences. The SABIS Student Life Organisation (SLO) runs peer tutoring and student-led school management, which sounds corporate but in practice means older students develop real organisational skills. Families who have been through other SABIS schools before posting to Amman describe it as a school where children who like structure thrive.
The system is deliberately teacher-directed and textbook-driven. Teachers with IB or inquiry-based backgrounds who have tried to adapt or deviate from SABIS materials have found it difficult. If your child learns best through exploration, open-ended projects, or self-directed study, the mismatch can be significant. The school is predominantly attended by Arab families from Amman's professional classes - the international mix is narrower than at ACS or IAA.
What parents value
- –Campus scale and facilities are exceptional - 90,000 m2, two semi-Olympic pools, 281-computer assessment hall, professional theatre, and full sports infrastructure. Few schools in Amman match this physical offer at this fee level.
- –The SABIS system produces measurable academic results, particularly in maths and sciences. Students consistently arrive at university ahead of their peers in core subjects.
- –Non-selective admissions policy means the school accepts students who are willing to learn, regardless of prior attainment - a practical option for families arriving mid-year from different school systems.
Points of consideration
- –The SABIS curriculum is proprietary and prescriptive. There is limited room for teacher-led adaptation or inquiry-based approaches. If your child has come from a project-based or Reggio Emilia environment, the transition will be significant - verify fit at the admissions tour.
- –The student body is largely local Jordanian families; the school is not positioned as an international-community school in the way ACS or IAA is. Social integration for non-Arabic speakers can take longer than at schools with a wider international mix.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | 3 | NaN |
| KG1 | 4 | NaN |
| KG2 | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 1 | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 2 | 7 | NaN |
| Grade 3 | 8 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 5 | 10 | NaN |
| Grade 6 | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 7 | 12 | NaN |
| Grade 8 | 13 | NaN |
| Grade 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 10 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from JOD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
Amman's international schools draw a mix of Jordanian families, diplomatic households, and families on corporate packages. Contact the school for current enrolment breakdown by nationality.
Leadership
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