Modern American School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$19K
Curriculum: American · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~950
Location: Airport Road, Amman
Updated April 2026
In Brief
MAS is worth considering if you want an American-curriculum school with an IB Diploma option and you are based on or near the Airport Road. The combination of COGNIA, CIS, and British Council accreditation gives it credibility across multiple systems, and university placements including Cornell and Harvard indicate serious college counselling. The Airport Road location rules it out for most families in west Amman.
MAS was founded in 1986 on the Airport Road - geographically the opposite end of Amman from Khalda and Dabouq, which is important context for any family considering it. It runs the American High School Diploma as its primary pathway, with an IB Diploma Programme available in Grades 11-12 as an optional track. Around 950 students are enrolled, making it smaller than most of the schools in this guide, which families who have been there describe as a strength - teachers know students individually across the four school divisions from KG through to Grade 12.
The accreditation list is extensive: COGNIA (formerly AdvancED), CIS, NESA, College Board, British Council, and ISS. That breadth indicates a school that has actively sought external validation across American, international, and British frameworks simultaneously. College counselling is a stated strength - the school publishes acceptances including Ivy League and top-tier US universities, and given the AP and IB Diploma options available, the academic toolkit for competitive US university applications is genuinely in place.
Online discussion about MAS includes mixed commentary from parents. Some threads mention concern that the school was stronger in the past than it is currently; others note that standards are solid. Families with strong Arabic fluency have an easier social integration than those without. The Airport Road address is specific: it is well-placed for families living in that corridor, but for families based in Khalda, Dabouq, or central west Amman, the daily commute in Amman traffic is a real constraint. Confirm bus routes before committing if you are not nearby.
What parents value
- –American and IB Diploma dual pathway in the same school - one of very few schools in Amman where a student can graduate with either or both. COGNIA, CIS, and British Council accreditations cover the main international recognition frameworks.
- –Strong college counselling programme with documented acceptances at Cornell, Harvard, and other competitive universities. The AP and IBDP curriculum gives students the course tools they need for selective US admissions.
- –Smaller student body (around 950) than most Amman international schools. Families describe a setting where each student is visible to teachers and the school community - a meaningful contrast to the 1,500-2,500 student schools elsewhere in this guide.
Points of consideration
- –The Airport Road location puts MAS at the far eastern end of Amman's international school corridor. For families living in Khalda, Deir Ghbar, or Dabouq, the commute in Amman traffic is substantial - check bus routes and travel times before committing.
- –Online parent commentary is mixed, with some accounts suggesting quality was higher in an earlier period. The sample size online is modest, so weight this proportionally. A campus visit and conversation with current parents is more informative than aggregate review scores for a school at this scale.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG / KG1 | 3 | NaN |
| KG2 | 4 | 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 |
| Grades 9-10 (American) | 14 | NaN |
| Grades 11-12 (American or IBDP) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from JOD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (Grades 1-12, non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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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
School leadership
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