Abdul Hamid Sharaf School vs Modern System Schools

	A Abdul Hamid Sharaf School Amman, Jordan	M Modern System Schools Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 1,200 - 6,800
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 2005
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 The General Administration is in Tla'a Al-Ali, Amman, Jordan, next to Health Insurance. The public contact address lists P.O. Box 963000, Amman 11196, Jordan, with main telephone numbers for the school. The campus location places the school in the Amman metropolitan area.
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 National System pages show a Nursery section (روضة النظم) and separate campuses for Boys (مدرسة البنين) and Girls (مدرسة البنات). An additional entry labeled Program Foreign (البرنامج الأجنبي) indicates an international-stream option within the MSS structure. In short, early years and gender-segregated campuses are part of the school, with an international option available.
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, day-school with separate gender campuses (Nursery + Boys' School and Girls' School). There is no publicly described boarding provision.
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 No explicit Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are published on the MSS pages. The school follows the Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum and emphasizes discipline, values, and preparation for national exams. Parents seeking SEN details should contact the school 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 The MSS is a Jordanian private school that uses the Jordanian MOE curriculum. There is no formal affiliation to a foreign country.
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 There is no formal religious affiliation stated. The mission notes an Arab-Islamic cultural identity as part of its aims, but the MOE curriculum itself is secular.
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 official site does not publish exact daily start/end times. External listings show typical hours around 8:00–14:00, with variations by campus and level. Parents should confirm current times with the school.
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 bus/shuttle arrangements are not described on the MSS pages. For transportation options, contact the Administrative Office to discuss available bus service or partnerships.
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 and registration fees - New student enrolment (one-time): JOD 250. This fee is non-refundable and is not deducted from tuition. - Re-registration (returning students): JOD 350. This amount is deducted from the tuition total and is non‑refundable under any circumstances. Tuition fees — annual amounts by grade and curriculum (JOD) - National curriculum (annual tuition): - Pre-School: JOD 1,200. - KG1: JOD 1,500. - KG2: JOD 1,500. - Grade 1: JOD 1,850. - Grade 2: JOD 1,850. - Grade 3: JOD 1,850. - Grade 4: JOD 1,950. - Grade 5: JOD 2,050. - Grade 6: JOD 2,150. - Grade 7: JOD 2,200. - Grade 8: JOD 2,350. - Grade 9: JOD 2,550. - Grade 10: JOD 2,750. - First secondary (Grade 11): JOD 3,000. - Second secondary (Grade 12): JOD 3,400. - International / American program (annual tuition): - KG1: JOD 2,300. - KG2: JOD 2,300. - Grade 1: JOD 2,750. - Grade 2: JOD 2,750. - Grade 3: JOD 3,000. - Grade 4: JOD 3,100. - Grade 5: JOD 3,300. - Grade 6: JOD 3,400. - Grade 7: JOD 4,000. - Grade 8: JOD 4,500. - Grade 9: JOD 4,900. - Grade 10: JOD 5,500. - First secondary (Grade 11): JOD 6,000. - Second secondary (Grade 12): JOD 6,800. - Note: the figures above are the annual tuition charges listed by grade and by curriculum. Per-term detail and billing schedule - The school treats tuition as an annual charge; full annual tuition must be settled before the first day of school either in cash or by cheques. The school reserves the right to prohibit student attendance if tuition is not paid as required. Arrangements for post‑dated cheques can be made with the finance office. - Occasional early‑payment incentives have been offered (for example, a temporary cash discount in past registration periods). Such discounts have been applied to specific payment windows when announced. Sibling discounts - National program sibling discount: second sibling 10%; third sibling 15%; fourth sibling and subsequent 20%. - American (international) program sibling discount: first child 20%; second child 20%; third child and subsequent 30%. Boarding fees - No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for this school; fees and schedules above apply to day students. Transportation (school bus) charges - Bus fares are charged by route/zone and are quoted as one‑way and two‑way prices (JOD). Example route pricing (one‑way / two‑way): - Tlaa Al-Ali: JOD 410 (one-way) / JOD 550 (two-way). - Khalda / Jubaiha / Shmeisani / Sports City / Sweifieh / Deir Ghayyar / Abdoun / Um Uthaina / Um al‑Summaq / Rabieh / Dabouq / Prince Rashid suburbs / Arjan Al‑Rasheed: JOD 440 / JOD 600. - Al‑Kursi / Al‑Jandawil / Al‑Bayader / Prince Hassan / Northern Hashmi / Shafa Badran / Abu Nseir / Sweileh / Tabarbour / Jordan Street: JOD 480 / JOD 650. - Nazzal neighborhood / Al Jabal Al Akhdar / Al Dhara / Al Yasmin / Marj Al Hamam / Abu Al Sous / Umm Al Summaq Al Janoubi: JOD 520 / JOD 700. - Bus pricing is route‑dependent; the amounts above are the listed examples of route fares. Other costs and typical additional charges - Textbooks and stationery: the school issues a per‑grade book price list and these costs are charged in addition to tuition. Specific book prices are provided by the school by grade. - Uniforms: uniform purchase is an additional, out‑of‑tuition cost for parents; a specific standard uniform requirement is enforced and uniform costs are handled separately from tuition (no fixed school‑wide uniform fee is listed). - Extra‑curricular activities, trips, exams or examination fees, and certain consumables may incur additional charges billed separately. Refund information - The enrolment (JOD 250) and re‑registration (JOD 350) fees are explicitly non‑refundable. No other general tuition refund policy is published in the school's publicly posted registration instructions. Accepted payment methods and payment handling - Confirmed accepted methods: cash and cheques. The finance office arranges and accepts post‑dated cheques to schedule payments as agreed with parents. The school uses a parent/administration electronic system for student records and communications. No public statement listing credit‑card or bank‑transfer acceptance is provided in the posted registration instructions.
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 The official and sports uniforms are available at Hadayana, Seventh Circle branch only.
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 is owned by the Al-Saji Schools Company, which uses the Modern System Schools trade name.
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 Modern System Schools operates two curricular streams: International System Schools and National System Schools. The National System follows the Jordanian Ministry of Education curricula for all grades from KG through Grade 12, with senior students typically taking the Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) in the science and humanities tracks. The International System Schools offer an English‑medium international program distinct from the national curriculum; however, publicly listed specifics on which international qualifications (IGCSE/IB/A‑Levels, etc.) are offered by year are not provided. The schools emphasize a digitally enabled learning environment, including an e‑school portal for students/parents/teachers and a Computerized Materials project to support curriculum delivery.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Public reporting references Tawjihi results for the national stream, including milestone results and overall pass rates for recent years, indicating strong performance in secondary examinations.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Public statements & news coverage note that graduates have pursued higher education locally and internationally, with the school reporting notable performance in secondary exams and university placements.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school's mission and materials emphasize differentiated supports (e.g., learning resources rooms and enrichment for gifted learners) within the Jordanian MOE framework.
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 Modern Systems Schools emphasizes holistic student development, with a clear focus on social and emotional growth. The policy states the school aims to produce well-balanced, distinguished individuals and to foster students' mental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being, including the development of social and behavioral skills. It notes specialized attention to academically gifted students and to those with notable aptitudes in sports, literature, science, music, and the arts.
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 schools indicate they provide specialized attention to academically gifted students and to learners with notable aptitudes in sports, literature, science, music, and the arts. There is explicit reference to gifted-and-talented support, but there is no public description of a formal SEN department or services for other kinds of special educational needs.
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 The schools rely on English-language curricula approved by the Ministry of Education, with mention of carefully selected English-language curricula and teacher training to support learning. While English-language resources and curricula are described, there is no explicit description of a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, staff, or services for non-native speakers. Consequently, public information does not confirm a separate EAL program.
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 Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of the school's holistic development approach. The policy notes the aim to help every student become a balanced and distinguished individual, with attention to mental, social, and emotional well-being, as well as to social communication and behavioral skills. It emphasizes nurturing students' emotional and social development and their overall well-being, including spiritual and physical aspects. The school also references modern pedagogical approaches intended to support these outcomes.
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's publicly accessible pages do not disclose explicit safeguarding or child-protection policies.
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 Modern System Schools operates two programs: International System Schools and National System Schools. The International System Schools provide an electronic school (E-Schools) portal for students, parents, teachers, and employees at eschool.mss.jo. The International page features sections for Students' Achievements, Secondary School Students, Awards and Achievements, News & Events, Calendar, Computerized Materials, Our Distinguished Staff, and Albums, with a Register now option. The National System Schools page presents The Electronic School and related e-services, including Student, Parent, Teacher, and Employee portals, and features such as Achievements, News, Calendar, Computerized Materials, and Staff. The site emphasizes digital resources and online administration across both programs, including a Computerized Materials Project and online registration.
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 —
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 Academic facilities include the Electronic School (eSchool) portals for Students, Parents, Teachers, and Employees. The International page lists features such as Students' Achievements, Secondary School Students, Awards and Achievements, News & Events, Calendar, Computerized Materials, and Staff. It also provides access to the Computerized Materials Project and mentions online registration. The National System Schools page presents a similar Electronic School with e-services and sections for Achievements, News, Calendar, Computerized Materials, and Staff.
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 —
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 Modern Systems Schools is a private Jordanian school network based in Amman, with a preschool and separate boys' and girls' schools located in Tla'a Al-Ali. The schools operate within the Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum and aim to develop citizens who are rooted in their heritage while engaging with the global community, emphasizing discipline, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship. The MSS brand is owned by the Saji company, which held a general assembly in December 2025 to review governance, finances, and strategy for the schools. Public posts show MSS had its 20th graduating class in the 2025-2026 academic year, suggesting a mid-2000s start to operations. The network uses an online e-school system that connects students, parents, teachers, and staff across its programs.
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 runs a broad set of extracurricular activities, including weekly activities, student creations, volunteering, a reading club, and an International Environmental Program. Parent engagement is supported through the e-school platform and parent-focused notices such as Announcements for Parents. The institution has achieved competitive success, including first place in chess at the Ministry of Education level. The school also publicly marks milestones such as its graduating ceremonies, evidenced by the annual graduation events in 2025-2026.
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 —
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 Modern System Schools operates two tracks: International Systems Schools and National Systems Schools. The National track comprises separate Girls' and Boys' schools; the Girls' School serves grades 4–12 and the Boys' School serves grades 6–12. In the Elementary level, grades 1–3 are mixed, while grades 4–5 are gender-separated. The school uses an electronic platform (E-Schools) for students, parents, teachers, and staff, and the curricula are computerized. There is a foreign section (الأجنبي) described on the site, including a link to the Modern Systems Schools-American Program.
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 The school does not publicly publish information on past awards won.
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 Accreditation International (Ai) – American High School Diploma (AHSD) accreditation. Ai is a globally recognized accreditation organization focused on international education. The school received Ai accreditation for its AHSD program, following a site visit on April 1, 2021, for a five-year term. This confirms the school's capacity to offer the American High School Diploma under an international standard.
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 —
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 The school does not publicly publish information regarding any existing scholarships offered.
Waitlist	Waitlist There is no publicly documented waitlist or pool system described for Abdul Hamid Sharaf School in its admissions information.	Waitlist The school does not publicly publish information regarding any existing waitlist or pool system.
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