Abdul Hamid Sharaf School vs Islamic Educational College

	A Abdul Hamid Sharaf School Amman, Jordan	I Islamic Educational College Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 2,365 - 6,240
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 British Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 23
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1947
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 IEC operates two campuses in Amman, Jordan: Jabal Amman and Jubaiha. Both campuses are in central Amman neighborhoods with access to major roads and nearby residential areas. The schools are overseen by the Islamic Cultural Society, which supports their facilities and programs.
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 IEC serves primary and secondary levels across two campuses. The National Program includes Elementary (Grades 1–4) and separate Boys (Grades 5–12) and Girls (Grades 5–12) buildings to support different groups.
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 IEC operates as a co-educational day school.
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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 Public information about dedicated SEN provisions is not published. The school offers Jordanian and international programs, and admissions indicate provisions for non‑Jordanian students; families with learners needing extra support should inquire directly.
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 Islamic; the school is associated with the Islamic Cultural Society and emphasizes Islamic values.
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 The school day typically runs from about 7:30–8:00 a.m. to around 2:00–2:30 p.m., with a midday break; exact times may vary by campus and program.
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 —
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 Application / Registration fees - A non-refundable affiliation/registration fee of JOD 100 applies for any new student registering in the American program. Other programs do not list a separate, one-off affiliation fee in the registration guides. Jabal Amman — Tuition and related fees (per semester and annual) - National program (kindergarten and Grades 1–12): - Kindergarten (KG/Prep): First-semester installment JOD 1,460; Second-semester installment JOD 980; Annual tuition JOD 2,440; Special support fee: none. - Grade 1: First JOD 1,560; Second JOD 1,115; Annual JOD 2,675; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 2: First JOD 1,595; Second JOD 1,135; Annual JOD 2,730; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 3: First JOD 1,650; Second JOD 1,175; Annual JOD 2,825; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 4: First JOD 1,720; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,935; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 5: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 6: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 7: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; (special support fee not listed). - Grade 8: First JOD 1,785; Second JOD 1,255; Annual JOD 3,040. - Grade 9: First JOD 1,880; Second JOD 1,320; Annual JOD 3,200. - Grade 10 (academic): First JOD 1,975; Second JOD 1,380; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11 (academic): First JOD 2,065; Second JOD 1,450; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 12 (academic): First JOD 2,225; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,775. - Technology services charge (additional): JOD 100 applied to Grades 1–12 in the national programs. - All national-program figures above are presented as First-semester installment / Second-semester installment / Annual tuition; where a separate ‘‘special support'' fee appears it is listed as shown. - Technical (BTEC) program — Jabal Amman: - Grade 10 (Business / IT): First JOD 1,955; Second JOD 1,400; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11 (Business / IT): First JOD 2,295; Second JOD 1,635; Annual JOD 3,930. - Grade 12 (Business / IT): First JOD 2,350; Second JOD 1,650; Annual JOD 4,000. - BTEC technology services: additional JOD 150 for BTEC program students. - BTEC Pearson certificate issue fee (where applicable): additional JOD 200 (applies to certain BTEC year groups). - BTEC tuition items are non-refundable and non-transferable. - American program — Jabal Amman: - Grade 1: First JOD 2,205; Second JOD 1,570; Annual JOD 3,775; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 2: First JOD 2,270; Second JOD 1,610; Annual JOD 3,880; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 3: First JOD 2,330; Second JOD 1,655; Annual JOD 3,985; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 4: First JOD 2,425; Second JOD 1,720; Annual JOD 4,145; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 5: First JOD 2,610; Second JOD 1,845; Annual JOD 4,455; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 6: First JOD 2,650; Second JOD 1,860; Annual JOD 4,510; Special support fee JOD 1,500. - Grade 7: First JOD 2,835; Second JOD 1,990; Annual JOD 4,825. - Grade 8: First JOD 2,900; Second JOD 2,030; Annual JOD 4,930. - Grade 9: First JOD 2,990; Second JOD 2,095; Annual JOD 5,085. - Grade 10: First JOD 3,255; Second JOD 2,405; Annual JOD 5,660. - Grade 11: First JOD 3,540; Second JOD 2,595; Annual JOD 6,135. - Grade 12: First JOD 3,600; Second JOD 2,640; Annual JOD 6,240. - New-student American-program affiliation fee (non-refundable): JOD 100 (charged at registration and not counted toward annual tuition). - American-program technology/services fees (additional) and advanced-instruction fees apply by grade band (examples shown in the registration guide: JOD 350 additional technology fee for certain American-program grade bands; JOD 200 advanced-teaching fee for Grades 10–12). - Transport (Jabal Amman): - Transport fees are charged per semester (first-semester and second-semester installments) and listed by distance category. Example annual totals shown: Category 1 annual JOD 675 (First JOD 425 / Second JOD 250); Category 2 annual JOD 750 (First JOD 450 / Second JOD 300); Category 3 annual JOD 850 (First JOD 500 / Second JOD 350). If a student did not subscribe to transport in the first semester but wishes to subscribe in the second semester, the transport fee for the first semester is payable at that time. Transport fees are non-refundable. Jubeiha — Tuition and related fees (per semester and annual) - National program (Grades and kindergarten): - Kindergarten (KG/Prep): First JOD 1,420; Second JOD 945; Annual JOD 2,365; Special support fee: none. - Grade 1: First JOD 1,445; Second JOD 1,020; Annual JOD 2,465; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 2: First JOD 1,510; Second JOD 1,070; Annual JOD 2,580; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 3: First JOD 1,555; Second JOD 1,110; Annual JOD 2,665; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 4: First JOD 1,600; Second JOD 1,140; Annual JOD 2,740; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 5: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 6: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940; Special support fee JOD 1,000. - Grade 7: First JOD 1,725; Second JOD 1,215; Annual JOD 2,940. - Grade 8: First JOD 1,785; Second JOD 1,255; Annual JOD 3,040. - Grade 9: First JOD 1,880; Second JOD 1,320; Annual JOD 3,200. - Grade 10: First JOD 1,975; Second JOD 1,380; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 11: First JOD 2,065; Second JOD 1,450; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 12: First JOD 2,225; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,775. - Technology services charge (additional): JOD 100 for Grades 1–12 in the national programs. All national-program figures are listed as First-semester installment / Second-semester installment / Annual tuition / Special support fee where applicable. - BTEC (Jubeiha): - Grade 10 (Business / IT): First JOD 1,955; Second JOD 1,400; Annual JOD 3,355. - Grade 10 (Electrical Engineering stream): First JOD 2,140; Second JOD 1,530; Annual JOD 3,670. - Grade 11 (various BTEC streams): First JOD 2,295 or JOD 2,480 depending on speciality; second and annual installments shown in the schedule. - BTEC technology services: additional JOD 150. - Pearson certificate issuance fee (applies to certain BTEC year groups): additional JOD 200. - American program (Jubeiha): - Grade 1: First JOD 1,990; Second JOD 1,420; Annual JOD 3,410. - Grade 2: First JOD 2,050; Second JOD 1,465; Annual JOD 3,515. - Grade 3: First JOD 2,110; Second JOD 1,505; Annual JOD 3,615. - Grade 4: First JOD 2,175; Second JOD 1,550; Annual JOD 3,725. - Grade 5: First JOD 2,235; Second JOD 1,590; Annual JOD 3,825. - Grade 6: First JOD 2,460; Second JOD 1,735; Annual JOD 4,195. - Grade 7: First JOD 2,580; Second JOD 1,830; Annual JOD 4,410. - Grade 8: First JOD 2,670; Second JOD 1,890; Annual JOD 4,560. - Grade 9: First JOD 2,835; Second JOD 1,990; Annual JOD 4,825. - Grade 10: First JOD 3,255; Second JOD 2,410; Annual JOD 5,665. - Grade 11: First JOD 3,540; Second JOD 2,595; Annual JOD 6,135. - Grade 12: First JOD 3,600; Second JOD 2,640; Annual JOD 6,240. - New-student American-program affiliation fee (non-refundable): JOD 100. - American-program technology/service charges are shown by grade band in the guide (examples: JOD 380 for Grades 1–6 and JOD 350 for Grades 7–12 in the Jubeiha guide; an advanced-teaching fee of JOD 200 applies to Grades 10–12). - British (IGCSE / IAL) program — Jubeiha: - Fees are listed per grade/band (First-semester / Second-semester / Annual) — example entries include Grade 1 through Grade 12 with annual totals such as JOD 3,615 (Grade 1), up to JOD 5,500 for the upper IAL/AS and A2 years. Technology-service fees are charged by grade band (examples JOD 380 for younger grades, JOD 350 for older grades). Transport fees (Jubeiha) - Transport categories and example annual totals match the published schedule (Category 1 annual JOD 675; Category 2 annual JOD 750; Category 3 annual JOD 850), charged in two semester installments. Fees are non-refundable and subscription rules apply (if you join transport in second semester, the first-semester transport fee is payable). Other costs and recurring/additional charges - Technology / services fees: additional technology service charges are applied per program and grade band (examples: national programs JOD 100; BTEC JOD 150; American and British program bands JOD 350–380 as shown in the guides). These are charged in addition to the tuition installments. - Exam / certification fees: BTEC/Pearson certificate issuance fees and similar exam-related charges are listed as additional items (example JOD 200 for certain BTEC year groups). External exam fees for British and international exam boards may be charged as specified in the program schedules. - Special education / support fees: where shown in the schedule a ‘‘special education/support'' fee is listed per grade (examples JOD 1,000 for several early grades in the national program at each campus). - Uniforms, books and stationery: specific uniform or book-package charges are not itemized in the registration guides; parents should expect separate charges for uniforms, prescribed textbooks and stationery where applicable (the published registration guides do not list a uniform fee line item). Billing schedule, payment terms and discounts - The school bills tuition as two semester installments: a First-semester installment and a Second-semester installment (each program's schedule shows the two instalments and the annual total as the sum). New students enrolling in the second semester are required to pay the first-semester installment only at registration. Payment may be made in the school finance office (in person) or online via eFAWATEERCOM. Fees displayed in the guides are described as non-refundable and non-transferable. - Early/full-payment discount: a discount on annual tuition is published (an example 10% annual-tuition discount is listed where the payment is made prior to the start of term/installment, per the registration guides). - Sibling discounts: the guides list sibling concessions (examples: a percentage concession for the second sibling and for each younger sibling—guidance in the schedule indicates a 15% concession for the second child and for each younger sibling, subject to the school's terms and conditions). All discounts are subject to the school's policies and conditions as set out in the registration guides. Refunds and cancellations - Published policy language in the registration guides states that the fees shown are non-refundable and non-transferable in the circumstances listed; specific scholarship or exemption arrangements are exceptions governed by the school's regulations. The guides also set out conditions for scholarship-related fee adjustments and for reclaiming awarded amounts if a student transfers. Boarding - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the registration guides; boarding services and charges are not applicable. Accepted payment methods - In-person payment at the school Finance Department. - Online payment through eFAWATEERCOM (electronic bill payment service). - The registration guides and the admissions/payment instructions reference these two methods; other payment channels (bank transfer or card) are not itemized in the published guides. Notes: All numeric entries above are shown as published in the school's registration guides for the respective campus programs (amounts are presented in Jordanian dinar, JOD). Where a program or campus applies specific additional service fees (technology, certification, advanced-instruction) or a one-off affiliation fee, those amounts are called out above. All listed tuition and service items are described in the registration guides as non-refundable and non-transferable; discounts and exemptions are conditional and governed by the school's published rules.
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 The school operates under the supervision of the Islamic Cultural Society.
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 IEC Schools in Jabal Amman and Jubaiha offer three main pathways: the National Program leading to the Jordanian Tawjihi, the American Program with AP-based senior years, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Al-Jubeiha campus. The National Program follows the official Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum and is taught mainly in Arabic, with Elementary (Grades 1–4) and separate Boys (Grades 5–12) and Girls (Grades 5–12) campuses, supplementary platforms such as Bravo, Raz-Plus, ALOHA, and Life Skills integrated into learning, and a BTEC National Program option after Grade 9. In the American Program, Grades 10–12 students study a six-subject load plus mandatory Arabic, Islamic Education, and Jordanian History, with options including AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, and AP Psychology. The IB Diploma Programme is offered at Al-Jubeiha with instruction in English and Arabic and includes IB subjects across groups such as Mathematics, Sciences, English, Arabic, Theory of Knowledge, and Digital Tech, under IB authorization since 2018. The Kindergarten programs (KG1–KG2) at Jabal Amman and Jubeiha are bilingual and emphasize early literacy, numeracy, Islamic education, Arabic, and English, using inquiry-based learning.
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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 IEC supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated Counseling Department; the American Program – Jabal Amman has conducted mental health and anger management training for teachers and organized adolescence-awareness sessions for students.
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) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.
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 English as an Additional Language is reflected in IEC's British Programme, with English as a Second Language listed among IGCSE subjects.
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 The Counseling Department provides mental health training for teachers and supports student wellbeing; IEC also runs a University and Career Counseling Department for Grades 10–12.
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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
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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 Islamic Educational College operates across two Amman campuses, Jabal Amman and Jubaiha. The Main Library, opened in 1947, serves as the core library with seven satellite libraries and a collection of over 71,000 volumes, plus 385 CD-ROMs and digital resources. Science facilities include laboratories for physics, chemistry, and biology established in 1987 and regularly updated. The campuses host two theaters (Jabal Amman since 1963 and Jubaiha since 1988) and two German-system gymnasiums with multiple courts and a dedicated strength area. Other notable facilities include a Meteorological Station (since 2015/2016) connected to ArabiaWeather, four medical clinics across campuses, two affiliated mosques, and a clock tower. The Jubaiha campus kindergarten features a dining hall, a music room, a computer lab, a library, a gym, a private swimming pool, and outdoor play yards.
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 Two German-system gymnasiums operate on the Jabal Amman and Jubaiha campuses. They are equipped with portable, fixed, and suspended basketball boards, 3 badminton courts, 3 volleyball courts, 6 table tennis tables, full gymnastics equipment with safety mats, and a dedicated Iron Sports Hall for team training and strength conditioning. These facilities are utilized across all school divisions and programs.
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 The Main Library, established in 1947, anchors the academic library system with seven satellite libraries on two campuses and a combined collection of over 71,000 volumes, including 385 CD-ROMs and access to periodicals. The library provides print and digital resources, internet access, and services such as circulation, reference and research assistance, library instruction, and current awareness. Science laboratories established in 1987 cover physics, chemistry, and biology and are designed for practical, supervised experiments.
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 Theaters host school events, performances, and assemblies. IEC runs extracurricular programs including Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. A Summer Camp operates annually with field trips, activities, and a sleepover experience for participants aged 3-16.
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 Islamic Educational College (IEC) traces its origins to the Islamic Culture Society, founded in Amman in 1944. The first IEC campus opened in Jabal Amman in 1946, marking the school's early expansion. In 1947 the schools were established as a non-profit institution and were opened by His Majesty King Abdullah I, with supervision remaining under the Islamic Cultural Society and licensing by Jordan's Ministry of Education. A Jubaiha campus was added in 1988, broadening IEC's geographic reach. IEC offers multiple programs, including British, American, International Baccalaureate (IB), and BTEC pathways alongside a national program, with a continued emphasis on English and Arabic instruction.
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 IEC operates across two campuses, Jabal Amman and Jubaiha, and maintains affiliated mosques in both locations that serve the school community and nearby residents. The mosques are used for education and worship, with some classes conducted within the mosques for younger students to cover core Islamic foundations. Student life is supported by a Clubs Program, which runs weekly 8‑week sessions as part of the second-semester curriculum. The school fosters community engagement through partnerships with organizations such as Tkiyet Um Ali, Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, The King Hussein Cancer Foundation, The Children's Museum, and Jordanian volunteer platforms, with a graduation requirement of at least 60 hours of community service during Grades 9–12. IEC also participates in inter-school events, such as AP Jordan Community Day in October 2025, where IEC's American Program led four sessions.
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 Public materials do not publish a stand-alone Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for IEC. Parent engagement is supported through IEC's digital communications, notably the IEC App that provides families with news, events, grades, and photos. Parents can contact the school via the general email relation@islamic-ec.edu.jo and by phone for inquiries. The Club Program and other student activities provide avenues for family involvement in extracurricular life, and parent participation can occur in conjunction with IEC's community service initiatives and school‑wide activities. Information and channels for involvement are also accessible through the school's general contact pages and communications, such as the app and official emails.
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 The IEC Clubs Program is a key part of the second-semester curriculum. Clubs run weekly for eight weeks during school hours, providing students with hands-on opportunities to explore hobbies, learn new skills, and connect with peers and teachers outside the traditional classroom. The program supports student talents across a variety of fields, and participants have taken part in inter-school competitions and events organized by the Ministry of Education and private schools.
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 Clubs include Drama, Photography, Short Film, DIY, Crochet, Embroidery, and other arts-oriented activities. These offerings give students avenues to express creativity and develop artistic skills in a structured, extracurricular context.
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 A Spanish club is among the language-focused options, and Arabic language projects have been conducted as part of IEC's language initiatives. The clubs and language work are designed to broaden cultural awareness and language exposure beyond regular classes.
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 Clubs cover a wide range of social and hobby interests, including Soccer, Chess, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Gardening, and Board Games, among others. Participation provides peer interaction and teamwork outside the classroom setting.
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 Community service is a graduation requirement for IEC students, with at least 60 hours of volunteer work during high school (Grades 9–12). Students volunteer through IEC partnerships with organizations such as Tkiyet Um Ali, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, NAHNO, and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, among others, and must log official proof of hours.
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 Clubs Program fosters leadership, relationship-building with teachers and peers, and opportunities to participate in competitions and school events. Activities and portfolios developed through clubs can showcase student initiative and collaboration, supporting personal and professional development.
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 IEC provides extensive physical activity facilities, including two gymnasiums on the Jabal Amman and Jubaiha campuses with basketball boards, badminton courts, volleyball courts, table tennis, and a dedicated strength-conditioning area. The school also runs a summer camp with field trips, on-site activities, and sleepover experiences to support physical, mental, and social development.
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 Languages taught include Arabic and English across IEC programs. In the National Program, instruction is primarily Arabic, with English taught in Science and Math and a dedicated English-conversation component for Grades 1–8 to support non-native speakers. The British Programme includes Arabic as a First Language and English as a Second Language, with English-taught core subjects and a German language department within the American Program. The IB program offers English and Arabic across PYP, MYP, and DP, with Arabic B and English B language acquisition options.
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 IEC offers language provision across multiple programs rather than a single school-wide bilingual program. The National Program is delivered primarily in Arabic, with English integrated in Science and Math and an English-conversation component for Grades 1–8 to bolster spoken English. The British Programme uses Arabic as a First Language and includes English as a Second Language, with English-taught subjects and a German department within the American Program. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program provides instruction in English and Arabic across PYP, MYP, and DP, with language-acquisition options in Arabic and English.
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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 Al Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteer Work Service; Khalifa Award for Education; Prince El Hassan Bin Talal Award for Scientific Excellence; Majesty King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, among others.
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 IEC Schools hold multiple awards and accreditations for educational excellence, as listed on their Awards and Accreditations page.
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 Online enrollment and initial registration. Guardians access the IEC enrollment portal at iec-school.com and complete the online form for the selected scholastic year, program, and site. The form collects student details, guardian contact information, and program preferences (National Program, British Programme, American Program, International Baccalaureate, or BTEC) and indicates the intended semester. Initial document requirements differ by grade: KG1 and KG2 require two Jordanian birth certificates with the national number, vaccination card, a passport photo with the child's full name on the back, a personal interview with the child, the Jordanian Family Book, and the guardian's ID; Grades 2–12 require a transfer certificate (validated by the Directorate of Private Education), last school results, two copies of the birth certificate, the student's academic record, a passport photo, prior school reports, the guardian ID, and the Jordanian Family Book, plus a valid residence permit for foreigners. Admissions for the scholastic year 2025/2026 specify KG1 for births in 2021, KG2 for births in 2020, and Grade 1 for births in 2019. All documents should be prepared before the start of the academic year.
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 No scholarships are advertised on IEC's public pages.
Waitlist	Waitlist There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system described for Abdul Hamid Sharaf School in its admissions information.	Waitlist —
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