Modern Montessori School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K - US$16K
Curriculum: Montessori · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,650
Location: Khalda, Amman
Updated April 2026
In Brief
MMS suits families who want the Montessori foundation in early years followed by a full IB continuum, and who want a large, established school with a proven alumni network. It is not a boutique option - 1,650 students is a big school - but the Inspired Education Group backing gives it proper resources. Traffic around the Khalda campus at drop-off is the one consistent complaint; budget your morning accordingly.
MMS has been in Khalda since 1985, which makes it one of the oldest IB schools in Jordan - the second school in the country to offer the IB, by their own account. It blends Montessori methodology at kindergarten level with the full PYP, MYP, and Diploma sequence thereafter. The Inspired Education Group acquisition has brought additional investment and an alumni network that now numbers in the thousands; you will meet MMS graduates throughout professional Amman, which means the school's name opens doors locally in ways that newer schools do not.
Class sizes average 20-25, which is slightly large for an IB school but not unusual at this price point. The school has proper sports and arts infrastructure - pool, tennis courts, performing arts, a model UN programme - and the CIS accreditation has been maintained through the transition to Inspired. Families who moved children from other Amman schools to MMS consistently mention the extracurricular depth as the deciding factor, particularly for arts and athletics.
The school sits on a residential street in Khalda, and the parking and drop-off situation around the campus is a known issue. One reviewer described it as a chronic daily problem over two years. If you are not within walking distance or a short bus route, the morning and afternoon commute deserves a realistic assessment before signing up.
What parents value
- –40-year history in Amman; one of the only schools in Jordan with both Montessori early years and a full IB continuum through to Diploma. The pedagogical continuity from age 3 to 18 is genuinely rare at this price.
- –Inspired Education Group membership since 2022 brings global resources and investment - updated technology infrastructure, performing arts, and a recognised alumni programme. The school is not standing still.
- –IB Diploma fees (JOD 11,618) are the lowest of the three IB schools in this guide, making the upper years significantly cheaper than ABS or IAA.
Points of consideration
- –The Khalda campus location creates real congestion at peak drop-off and pick-up times. This is a consistent parent complaint - not a passing issue. Check whether bus routes serve your area before committing.
- –With 1,650 students, individual attention at the middle school level requires more effort from parents to monitor than at a smaller school. Ask specifically about class size in the MYP years and how the school handles students who need additional academic support.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1-3 | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 5 | 10 | NaN |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Grades 11-12 (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 |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (KG-Grade 1, non-refundable) | NaN |
| Enrolment Fee (Grades 2-12, non-refundable) | NaN |
| Entrance and Placement Test (new students) | 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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