Abdul Hamid Sharaf School vs International Pioneers Academy

	A Abdul Hamid Sharaf School Amman, Jordan	I International Pioneers Academy Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 1,820 - 5,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AHSS is located on Shuhadaa Amman Street in the Deir Ghbar neighborhood of West Amman, Amman 11118, Jordan. The campus sits in a residential area of western Amman, near Amman Martyr's Park. The easiest ways to reach AHSS are to exit from the airport highway or come from the Sixth Circle. The school lists a capacity of about 800 students, with typical enrollment around 600–625.	Location International Pioneers Academy is located in Amman, Jordan. Public listings place the campus on Adib Awamleh Street in the Jubeiha area, Amman 11910, with coordinates around 32.0335 N, 35.8882 E. Transport links and nearby residential and commercial areas are typical of western Amman locations.
Stages	Stages AHSS is a K-12 school. Kindergarten comprises three sections: Pre-K, KG1 and KG2. Elementary covers Grades 1–7, and High School covers Grades 8–12.	Stages The school is described as offering an international education program for primary and secondary students.
School type	School type AHSS is a private, coeducational, day school (no boarding facilities are indicated). It operates with two curricula options: an American program (K–12) and a British program (IGCSE, GCE, and A-levels) for the upper grades.	School type The school operates as a private, co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support AHSS provides Special Education support and a Resource Room on campus. The facilities include dedicated spaces for special education needs and related support services.	Additional learning support There is no publicly published information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated. The school offers American and British curricula and is accredited accordingly, indicating an international orientation rather than a single country affiliation.	Country affiliation Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated; religious education is offered within the curricula, with options in Islamic Religion and Christian Religion within the American program.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is listed in public directories.
School day structure	School day structure Public pages do not publish standard daily start/end times. The 2025/2026 academic calendar shows the school year starting on August 31, 2025, with breaks and exams. Ramadan 2024 hours illustrate a day starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 2:00 PM during Ramadan. Regular office hours are from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. For exact daily start/end times, contact the school.	School day structure School days are described with morning start times around 7:30–8:00 a.m. and end times around 3:00–3:15 p.m., with variations across listings. Some sources also note Saturday hours or half-day patterns.
Bus service details	Bus service details AHSS offers a school bus service. Transportation is available with two-way and one-way options. Fees are per child and depend on the number of children and distance: two-way fees range roughly from 630 JD for one child to 2020 JD for four children; one-way fees range from 395 JD to 1260 JD. Nearby locations have discounts (e.g., very near locations reduce by 100 JD for two-way or 40 JD for one-way).	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not readily available from public listings.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Registration deposit: JD 200. This deposit is deductible from fees and is non‑refundable. Tuition fees (annual and per installment by grade) - Kindergarten: JD 1,600 per year — two equal installments of JD 800. - 1st–2nd Grade: JD 1,825 per year — two equal installments of JD 912.50. - 3rd–4th Grade: JD 2,090 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,045. - 5th–6th Grade: JD 2,460 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,230. - 7th–8th Grade: JD 2,775 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,387.50. - 9th–10th Grade: JD 3,475 per year — two equal installments of JD 1,737.50. - 11th–12th British program: JD 4,530 per year — two equal installments of JD 2,265. - 11th–12th American program: JD 4,630 per year — two equal installments of JD 2,315. Transportation (annual) - Two‑way service (annual): 1 child JD 630; 2 children JD 1,100; 3 children JD 1,560; 4 children JD 2,020. - One‑way service (annual): 1 child JD 395; 2 children JD 685; 3 children JD 970; 4 children JD 1,260. - Location adjustments: "Very near" discount JD 100 per family (two‑way) or JD 40 per family (one‑way); "Far" add JD 75 (two‑way) or JD 45 (one‑way); "Very far" add JD 100 (two‑way) or JD 60 (one‑way). Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition and related annual fees are billed as annual amounts and are payable in two installments: one in August and one in January. - The registration deposit (JD 200) is deductible from fees and non‑refundable. Sibling discounts - Discounts on tuition by sibling order: 5% for the second child, 10% for the third child, 20% for the fourth and fifth children. Other costs and typical additional fees - External examination fees (IGCSE, A‑level, American external exams, etc.) are additional and charged separately. - Textbooks for all classes are available for purchase at the school bookstore; textbook costs are charged separately. - Example additional activities fees: after‑school activity program fees were published at JD 65 for a short activity series; return transport for that program was published at JD 20. These are examples of extra curricular charges that can apply. - Other incidental charges (special trips, optional clubs, replacement ID cards, lab fees, etc.) are not itemized in the fee schedule and are charged separately when applicable. Boarding - The school operates as a K–12 day school; no boarding fees apply. Refunds and cancellations - The published information identifies the registration deposit (JD 200) as non‑refundable. No further public refund schedule or detailed refund/cancellation policy is itemized. Fee payment options and administration contact - Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, cheque) are not itemized in the published fee schedule. For payment processing and accepted payment methods, contact the school finance office. Accountant: Fahed Zyoud (e‑mail: fahed.alzyoud@ahss.edu.jo). General school contact: +962 6 5924 188, ahss@ahss.edu.jo.	Fee details Registration and Application Fees New Student Fee: A one-time registration fee of JOD 100 applies to new students. Health Insurance: An annual fee of JOD 25 covers health and accident insurance. National Program Annual Tuition Kindergarten: KG1 (Bustan) JOD 1820, KG2 (Tamheedi) JOD 1885. Primary (Grades 1–5): Grade 1 JOD 1935, Grade 2 JOD 2005, Grade 3 JOD 2060, Grade 4 JOD 2180, Grade 5 JOD 2295. Middle School (Grades 6–8): Grade 6 JOD 2415, Grade 7 JOD 2530, Grade 8 JOD 2595. High School (Grades 9–12): Grade 9 JOD 2645, Grade 10 JOD 2775, Grade 11 JOD 3065, Grade 12 JOD 3235. Vocational: Grade 10 BTEC is JOD 3915. International Program Annual Tuition Kindergarten: KG2 JOD 2700. Primary (Grades 1–5): Grade 1 JOD 2980, Grade 2 JOD 3180, Grade 3 JOD 3380, Grade 4 JOD 3595, Grade 5 JOD 3725. Middle School (Grades 6–8): Grade 6 JOD 3860, Grade 7 JOD 4000, Grade 8 JOD 4135. High School (Grades 9–12): Grade 9 JOD 4300, Grade 10 JOD 4475, Grade 11 JOD 4755, Grade 12 JOD 5075. Vocational: Grade 10 BTEC is JOD 5500; Grade 11 BTEC is JOD 4150. Additional Costs and Information Miscellaneous Fees: JOD 100 generally. International students pay JOD 120 (Grades 1–3), JOD 190 (Grade 6), or JOD 230 (Grade 8). Books: National program books range from JOD 15 to JOD 85. International program books range from JOD 165 to JOD 190+, varying by grade and plan. Graduation Fees: KG JOD 60; Grade 12 National JOD 100; Grade 12 International JOD 150. Optional Services: Waiting service (until 3:00 PM for KG–Grade 3) is JOD 160 annually. Exclusions: Fees do not cover uniforms or external international exams. Discounts A 5% discount applies to Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school operates as a day school.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are supplied on campus through the Uniform Store.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options There is an on-site Sandwich & Snack Shop.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned. It is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and accredited by Cognia, with accreditation currently valid through June 30, 2030.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Abdul Hamid Sharaf School runs a dual-curriculum model comprising an American High School Diploma program and a British system (IGCSE and A-levels), both accredited and designed to align with Jordanian Tawjihi for local university entry. The American Program (KG–12) delivers an American-style diploma with subjects including English Literature, Arabic, Spanish, Islamic/Christian Religion, US History, Jordan History, World History, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Algebra I–II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Information Technology; elementary and middle grades also cover core Math, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, English, Religion, plus Computer Technology, Art, Music, Vocational, Physical Education, and Spanish from Grade 5. The British System offers IGCSE in grades 9–10 and A-levels in grades 11–12, with IGCSE subjects such as Classical Arabic, English as a Second Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History, and English Literature, and A-levels including Modern Arabic, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, IT, and Business Studies. Tawjihi equivalence is noted for successful completion of these streams for Jordanian university access. The primary language of instruction for core subjects is English; 8th grade includes Vocational and Art courses, while all students continue Computer Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education.	Curriculum details International Pioneers Academy (IPA) in Amman, Jordan offers two curricula: the National Program aligned to Jordan's national curriculum and the International Program aligned with Cambridge International Examinations. IPA's campuses include Kindergarten, a Girls' School, a Secondary Boys' School, and an International Program division. The International Program follows Cambridge standards and has Cambridge-related achievements, including Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award recognitions. Graduates are tracked separately by program, with distinct International Program Graduates and National Program Graduates listed in IPA's alumni records. The curriculum scope includes enrichment programs, supportive education, and educational technology, with digital learning platforms and e-School integration.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning AHSS provides social and emotional learning through a dedicated school support system led by the school counselor, Maram Zoubi. The Counselor is listed among staff as the point of contact for student guidance. AHSS publicly engaged in mental health awareness, hosting a Mind Clinic assembly during Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Dunia Salameh. Students were encouraged to seek help from a parent, teacher, guidance counselor, trusted adult, or professional, and the school emphasizes a counseling team to support students across years.	Social & emotional learning The International Pioneers Academy describes its environment as a safe educational and ethical nurturing environment, with trained teaching staff and enrichment activities intended to support students' social and emotional development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) AHSS provides SEN support through a dedicated Resource Room and a Special Education room. The site does not describe AHSS as a specialist SEN institution. A Counselor is listed among staff to support students. Specific categories of SEN supported are not publicly disclosed.	Special educational needs (SEN) Support for Special Educational Needs includes a Learning Resources Room for students with learning difficulties in Arabic, Mathematics, and English (Grades 2–6) diagnosed by a specialized team; Remedial Classes for students behind in Arabic, Mathematics, and English; and Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The primary language of instruction for basic subjects is English. Starting in Grade 5, students also start Spanish language courses. The school does not publicly disclose EAL-specific programs. The available information does not describe a dedicated EAL program.	English as an additional language There is no publicly disclosed EAL program; however, there is Arabic-language support for non-native speakers provided by specialized teachers.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing AHSS runs Mental Health Awareness Month to promote student wellbeing. A Mind Clinic assembly led by Dr. Dunia Salameh was held to discuss mental health. Students wore green and engaged in discussions about stress, anxiety, and coping strategies. The school emphasizes seeking help from a guidance counselor or trusted adult and supports a school counseling team across years.	Mental wellbeing Healthcare services include a medical team of three doctors, on-site clinics, emergency care, annual health examinations (including vision and general checks), dental check-ups, vaccination programs, and health protocols to support student wellbeing, with no explicit mental-health program described.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AHSS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, or discrimination, and reports are investigated. A Harassment/Bullying Report Form is available on the school site for reporting concerns. The school lists a School Nurse as a safeguarding resource, and a Counselor is part of safeguarding support services. Confidentiality is emphasized in reporting, and reports are reviewed.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child-protection information is not publicly disclosed on IPA's site.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Abdul Hamid Sharaf School provides a broad mix of facilities to support its K-12 program. The campus includes 27 classrooms and dedicated laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, plus two computer labs and a library. Creative and practical learning spaces include an art room, a music room, a woodshop, a home economics room and a robotics room. Additional service facilities cover an auditorium, an ACT Test Center, a bookshop and uniform store, and a greenhouse. Outdoor and recreational spaces include a soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, a KG playground, an enclosed courtyard for rainy days, and a picnic area. The campus also houses a resource room and a special education facility to support diverse learners.	Facilities overview The school features a semi-Olympic swimming pool and grass playing fields. It supports digital learning through specialized educational platforms and robust educational technology resources. A virtual tour of the campus is available to help families explore the spaces. The IPA environment is described as a safe, value-based setting with trained staff and a range of enrichment activities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Outdoor sports facilities include a soccer field/playground, basketball courts, and a volleyball court. A KG playground and an enclosed courtyard support younger students and rainy-day activities. These spaces support team sports and informal physical activity as part of daily life on campus.	Sports facilities Semi-Olympic size swimming pool and grass playing fields provide spaces for aquatic and outdoor sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school supports instruction through a library and dedicated science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology. Two computer labs provide classroom technology resources for research, coding and digital learning. The robotics room complements STEM activities, and the resource room and special education facilities support diverse learning needs.	Academic facilities Digital learning platforms and educational technology resources support classroom learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Creative and practical spaces support hands-on learning: an art room, a music room, a robotics room, and a woodshop, along with a home economics room. The auditorium hosts school events and performances, while the greenhouse provides opportunities for plant science activities.	Extra curricular facilities The school adopts creative activities and offers enrichment programs, including a locally and regionally accredited scouting team.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Abdul Hamid Sharaf School was founded in 1980 by Dr. Sue Dahdah and her husband Farid Dahdah. It is named to honor the memory of Jordanian prime minister Sharif Abd Al Hamid Sharaf. The school opened for the 1980/1981 school year with 18 students in a rented villa and gradually expanded to multiple villas before moving to its current premises in the summer of 1991. AHSS benefited from early royal patronage, with Her Majesty Queen Noor and Her Excellency Leila Sharaf supporting the school, including a grant to establish the library. The school is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and is American system accredited and British system certified, offering both streams, with English as the language of instruction and a bilingual/multilingual student body, and a capacity for about 800 students (K-12).	History International Pioneers Academy began its journey about 20 years ago to become an educational institution that prepares students to be citizens who are proud of their faith and useful to their homeland and nation, through holistic, balanced education and high-quality modern learning using interactive technologies, guided by distinguished administrative and educational expertise. Excellence has been a hallmark since 2004. The academy offers two programs, the National Program and the International Program, with Cambridge International Examinations, Edexcel GCSEs, and the American High School Diploma as part of the international track. This dual-program structure reflects the school's ongoing development from its founding through continued expansion of its curriculum and accreditation.
Community	Community The AHSS community is composed of a diverse mix of international and local students, with English as the language of instruction and many students bilingual or multilingual. The school hosts numerous community events and outreach activities, including charity drives that mobilize students, families, and staff. The Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition brings the school together around language arts, with hundreds of Arabic and English entries and annual winner ceremonies. Mental health awareness month activities, bake sales by seniors, and alumni features demonstrate ongoing community engagement.	Community The school fosters a values-based, safe educational environment. It features a trained and qualified teaching staff and a culture of diverse creative activities. Facilities include a semi-Olympic pool and turf fields, and the school supports digital learning through dedicated platforms. The school maintains active communications with families through a monthly newsletter and social media channels, providing updates on student achievements and school events. Public announcements and posts highlight a range of community activities and student accomplishments, including robotics and STEM recognitions and Cambridge exam successes.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A formal parent teacher association is not publicly described on the AHSS site; parent involvement is evidenced through school run events and communications such as the AHSS Newsletter. The AHSS Charity Drive is a major event that involves the school community in clothing and food donations. The Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition is a recurring cultural event with Arabic and English entries and annual ceremonies announcing winners. The seniors bake sale is a fundraising activity that involves students and the wider community. Mental health awareness month activities and alumni engagement, including alumni spotlights, show ongoing involvement of families and graduates with the school. The AHSS Newsletter provides regular updates and opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year.	Parent teacher association Publicly available information does not describe a standalone PTA for International Pioneers Academy. However, parent engagement is supported through a dedicated Parents section and through regular communications such as a monthly newsletter and active social media channels. The school publishes news and hosts events that involve alumni and staff, such as the January 15, 2026 partnership and empowerment forum for graduates of the University of Jordan's College of Education, where school leadership and HR participated. An academic agenda and activities schedule is published for both the national and international programs, outlining upcoming events and activities that parents can engage with. The school's communications channels, including social media and newsletters, provide ongoing updates on achievements and school activities, and parent involvement is encouraged through these channels.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual AHSS supports student-driven clubs that emphasize academic enrichment and intellectual exploration. Clubs include Model UN, photography, art, cooking, and ping pong, all organized with a staff advisor and meeting at least once a month after school. The school also encourages participation in competitions such as the British Council's Your World competition and the Ms. Sue Memorial Writing Competition, providing opportunities to present climate-change projects and language-arts work. This structure fosters research, collaboration, and presentation skills beyond the regular curriculum.	Academic & intellectual International Pioneers Academy offers several enrichment and high-ability programs. The Gifted and Talented Program identifies high-potential students and provides them with enrichment opportunities aligned with 21st-century skills such as communication, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and life skills; participants are selected through limited competitions at school and within the Arab world and prepared to compete globally. A Thinking-Based Learning program is integrated into the curriculum to develop creative and critical thinking in line with brain-based learning approaches. The school also provides an Intensive English language program and the ACMAS mental math program to boost language proficiency and mathematical thinking, along with a Quran program, a Digital Learning environment, a STEAM program, Turkish language offerings, bilingual kindergarten, and the Global Values Programme.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AHSS provides arts and creative activities as part of its after-school options, including drawing and crafts. Students participate in regional art competitions, such as Terra Santa College's event, where AHSS students won first place. These arts-focused activities are documented in AHSS news coverage, highlighting student achievements in visual arts.	Arts & creative The STEAM program provides integrative experiences across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, delivered in English in digitally equipped laboratories. The school participates in art-related competitions, including a school-level achievement in drawing and design, reflecting the school's emphasis on creative expression. These enrichment activities are part of the school's broader focus on creative and analytical thinking across disciplines.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language AHSS runs a Model United Nations club and promotes language and cultural experiences. Students undertake international experiences such as the Summer Spain Trip, which blended travel with language learning in English and Spanish. A student earned the DELE Spanish language certificate, reflecting high-level Spanish language achievement. Beginning in Grade 5, the American Program includes Spanish language courses as part of its curriculum.	Cultural & language The curriculum includes a Turkish language enrichment option to broaden linguistic and cultural understanding. The Global Values Programme is integrated with the curriculum to promote global citizenship and international standards. The Quran program guides students in values, ethics, and positive attitudes related to the Qur'an and Sunnah to foster a sense of community and cultural heritage.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies AHSS offers after-school activities for grades 1-8 including football, gymnastics, crafts, drawing, chess, cooking, and table tennis. Ping Pong tournaments are run with matches during P.E. and after-school sessions. Clubs and activities are scheduled after school at least monthly.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service AHSS runs community service initiatives, including charity drives that collect clothing and food for donation. The school also engages in Ramadan outreach, such as Iftar for Orphans organized by AHSS. Student-led fundraising activities, such as bake sales, are part of community engagement.	Community & service International Pioneers Academy engages in community service and outreach through its social responsibility initiatives. Students participate in activities with refugee communities via Ajloun-based Community Support Committees and engagements with Hope Center for Disability, including collaborative events and gift distributions. These efforts illustrate the school's commitment to service and social responsibility within the local community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional AHSS supports leadership development through student-driven clubs, enabling students to form clubs with a staff advisor. Clubs are initiated by students who fill out forms and work with teachers to establish activities. Regular club meetings and project execution build leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.	Leadership & professional The Gifted and Talented Program includes leadership and entrepreneurship components as part of its focus on 21st-century skills, such as communication and life skills. This program and other enrichment offerings support the development of professional capabilities and leadership potential among students.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing AHSS offers sports and physical activities as part of after-school offerings, including football, gymnastics, crafts, drawing, chess, cooking, and table tennis. AHSS observes Mental Health Awareness Month with programs and assemblies featuring Mind Clinic. The mental health initiatives emphasize awareness, coping strategies, and overall student well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction for core subjects. Arabic Language is taught as a core subject. Spanish Language is offered as an additional language, starting in Grade 5 and continuing through high school.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The language of instruction for core subjects is English. Students are bilingual or trilingual. The exact languages used in the bilingual program and its structure, and the specific age levels targeted beyond the K-12 range, are not specified.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Best Overall Experience in the British Council's Your World Video Competition for 2023-24, awarded to AHSS (the school) with the British Council recognizing the school's entry and presenting the award at the Jordan Partners Leaders' Conference in Amman on August 29, 2023. This is an award to the school for its program's quality and engagement in the Your World competition. Cambridge International Education recognized AHSS for more than 20 years of success with the Cambridge IGSE program, with Cambridge presenting the award to AHSS's IGSE Coordinator at its annual meeting in Amman, marking a formal school-level recognition of long-term Cambridge collaboration.	Awards Robot Football Olympics Award (December 9, 2025) – IPA's team won the award for Best Scientific Research in the Robot Football Olympics, recognizing strong work in scientific research and a spirit of innovation. STEM Girls Award (December 9, 2025) – IPA earned the STEM Girls Award with merit and distinction, reflecting recognition of girls' achievements in STEM within the school's programs. The Youth Impact Award during the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 (December 5, 2025) – IPA is listed as receiving the Youth Impact Award during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025, indicating acknowledgement for youth-related impact during the event.
Accreditations	Accreditations The Abdul Hamid Sharaf School (AHSS) holds Cognia accreditation for its American Program, current through June 30, 2030, reflecting international standards in the school's American curriculum and diploma recognition. AHSS's accreditation lineage began with the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) in 2003, which was later absorbed into AdvancED (now Cognia). AHSS was subsequently re-accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), a division of AdvancED, in 2009 and again in 2014, with Cognia renewing the accreditation in 2019. Cognia, formed from the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress in 2018, now administers AHSS's current accreditation. This chain of accreditation underpins the international recognition of the AHSS diploma. Cambridge and Pearson syllabi are used in AHSS's British stream, which aligns with Cambridge International Education standards. AHSS is described as British-system certified, indicating formal certification to teach and assess under Cambridge frameworks. Cambridge International Education also recognized AHSS for more than 20 years of collaboration with the Cambridge IGSE program, with the award presented to AHSS's IGSE Coordinator at Cambridge's annual meeting. The school's British program is licensed to teach GCE and IGCSE under Cambridge International Education.	Accreditations Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) – IPA publicly highlights Cambridge-related achievement in its Our Achievements section (e.g., a student earning an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award), which indicates involvement with Cambridge programs. The school also references Cambridge in its site footer as part of its accreditation/partner ecosystem. This points to Cambridge International Education as part of IPA's international program offerings. Accreditation International – IPA's site footer lists Accreditation International among its accreditation partners, indicating the school has sought or obtained international accreditation through that body. Pearson – The IPA site footer references Pearson (Pearson Edexcel) as part of its accreditation/certification ecosystem, signaling involvement with Pearson's international examination or credentialing framework.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1: Prepare the required documents. The student's file must include the following papers: a birth certificate (Jordanian births must be certified by the Jordanian Civil Registration Department), a vaccination card for KG1, KG2, and Grade 1, copies of the important passport pages, and a Family Book with the national number if the father is Jordanian. Include a copy of a one-year resident permit if the student is non-Jordanian. Add end-of-year marks and a transfer certificate from the previous school, and for non-Jordanian Grade 1, an original birth certificate or a certified copy from the student's embassy in Amman. Include other pertinent reports or recommendations from the previous schools. The transfer certificate and end-of-year marks should be certified by the Directorate of Private Education located in Jabal Al Hussain. Step 2: Country-specific certification requirements. For transfers from the USA, sealed original certificates must be certified by AMIDEAST, then by the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department in Abdali), and finally by the Directorate of Private Education. For transfers from the United Kingdom, original certificates must be certified by the British Council, then by the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department in Abdali), and then by the Directorate of Private Education. For transfers from another foreign country, papers should be certified by the embassy of the student's country in Jordan, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Jordanian Ministry of Education (Examination Department, Abdali), and the Directorate of Private Education. Step 3: Submit the documents and have them reviewed. The listed documents form the student's file for the AHSS admissions process, and the Directorate of Private Education certification referenced in Step 2 is required for transfer certificates and end-of-year marks. The admissions team will review the file for completeness and compliance with the authorities, and may request any missing items before moving forward. Prepare to address any additional requests promptly to avoid delays in processing. Step 4: Next steps after submission. The site does not publish further details about testing, interviews, or timelines beyond the document requirements and certification steps. For specifics about the subsequent steps after the documents are in order, contact AHSS admissions to confirm what happens next in your case.	Admissions 1. Admissions season and initial priority. The admissions season begins annually in April. IPA provides priority registration for current IPA students until the end of June. After June, new applicants from outside IPA and returning IPA students have equal priority, and admission is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual registration bulletin is part of the registration contract for the upcoming school year. 2. New student admissions by grade. For Kindergarten, admission requires a personal interview conducted by the kindergarten administration. For students in Grades 1 through 3, admission requires a personal interview with the school administration. For Grades 4 through 10, admission requires a written test in Arabic, English, and Mathematics, followed by a personal interview with the school administration. For Grades 11–12, there are two tracks: the National Program requires a written test in core subjects and a personal interview; the International Program uses external exam results plus an interview. 3. Enrollment contract and initial steps after admission. After acceptance, the registration contract covers one academic year and is not automatically renewed; parents must review the contract with the admissions office, sign it, and pay the applicable fees to enroll the student for the next year. The contract and the terms are tied to the annual registration bulletin, which is considered part of the contract. 4. Renewal of existing students and ongoing requirements. For renewing existing students, payments must be made according to the official fee schedule and the parent must sign the registration contract for the new academic year after reviewing it. The renewal process is described as part of the contract renewal requirements. 5. Next steps and contact. For additional details, families can contact the admissions team at +962 65 300 888. IPA is located in Amman, Jordan (11910), on Adib Awamleh Street, Jubeihah. These contact points are published for prospective families seeking clarification about admissions timelines, documents, and fees.
Scholarships	Scholarships Abdul Hamid Sharaf School does not publish information about scholarship programs on its site. There is no dedicated scholarships page or section in the admissions or fees materials.	Scholarships IPA maintains a Scholarships, Discounts and Rewards page, and the annual Registration Bulletin includes information about procedures and requirements for registration, including scholarships. Current-year scholarship options and eligibility are not published in accessible pages and must be requested from the admissions office.
Waitlist	Waitlist There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system described for Abdul Hamid Sharaf School in its admissions information.	Waitlist There is no formal waitlist or pool system described in IPA's published admissions policies.
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