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National Orthodox School
Multi-track school in Shmeisani offering British (IGCSE/A-Level), IB Diploma, and Jordanian Tawjihi pathways at the higher end of the market.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 6 | JOD 3,350 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | JOD 3,415 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | JOD 3,560 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | JOD 3,715 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | JOD 3,810 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | JOD 3,990 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | JOD 4,255 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | JOD 4,705 |
| Grade 9 (IB) | 14 | JOD 5,190 |
| Grade 10 (IB) | 15 | JOD 5,555 |
| Grade 11 (IB) | 16 | JOD 5,850 |
| Grade 12 (IB) | 17 | JOD 5,915 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 Refundable Deposit | JOD 150 | |
| Registration Fee (Grade 9) | JOD 500 | |
| Registration Fee (Grades 10-12) | JOD 1,000 |
Reviews
An institution in the Amman education landscape: Greek Orthodox heritage, non-profit, and the country's first co-ed school. Large by local standards, about 2,400 pupils across Shmaisani and the smaller Ashrafieh early-years campus, with three exit routes (Tawjihi, IGCSE/A-Level, IB Diploma). Reputation is steady and the parent-teacher community is tight. Where commentary turns sharper, it tends to be about whether fees match perceived service, particularly on the international tracks.
Positives
- Heritage and institutional depth. Founded in 1960 under the Orthodox Educational Society, a national non-profit. Long-tenured leadership under May Goussous, herself part of the first graduating class. The continuity shows in how families talk about the school across generations.
- Curriculum breadth. Three parallel tracks from Grade 9: the Jordanian Tawjihi taught largely in Arabic, Edexcel/Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, and the IB Diploma (an IB World School since 2018). English is the primary language of instruction with Arabic, French, and German alongside.
- Christian, co-ed character. The Greek Orthodox identity sits at the centre of school life without being doctrinaire; the intake is mixed and the family-style register comes up repeatedly in how the school is described.
- Learning support and admissions screening. A dedicated centre runs one-on-one support for students with learning needs and for non-Arabic-speaking families, including expat Arab children needing Arabic catch-up. Entry runs through written tests and interview.
Considerations
- Fees versus perceived value. Arabic-language commentary flags fees as high relative to the experience some families feel they get, particularly on the international tracks where IB tuition runs into the JOD 9,000-10,000 band before books, exams, and activities.
- Scale and class sizes. Around 2,400 pupils with classes averaging 24 and capped at 26. Big enough to carry sport, drama, robotics and MUN; large enough that the experience can feel less personal than at boutique competitors.
Leadership
Ms May Goussous
Ms. May Goussous has been a pivotal figure at the National Orthodox School, having graduated from the first class and returned as a teacher and then principal. Her leadership has been instrumental in the school's growth and adaptation to modern educational standards.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2022 average 90%
- A* / A at A Level 2022 50%
Location