Abdul Hamid Sharaf School vs Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS)

	A Abdul Hamid Sharaf School Amman, Jordan	R Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS) Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 0 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1980	Opened 1989
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 RAMS is located at 676 Khalda, Amman 11821, Jordan. It sits in the Khalda district of western Amman, an area with residential and commercial amenities. The campus is accessible by main roads and local bus routes in Amman.
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 RAMS is organized into multiple schools and departments: KG Department, International Primary School, National Primary School, Secondary School, IGCSE Department, Special Needs Department, Counseling Centre, and Administration. The arrangements cover early years through secondary levels, including IGCSE offerings.
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 RAMS is a co-educational school and operates as a day school. It also provides on-site boarding through on-campus Residence Halls for students in boarding arrangements.
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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 RAMS has a Special Needs Department. Diagnostic exams are used to identify learning difficulties and special needs, informing appropriate support.
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 RAMS does not have a formal country affiliation. It functions as a Jordanian private school that offers international programs. It follows Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements and also offers international curricula such as IGCSE and SAT.
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 for RAMS. Religion is taught as a school subject within the curriculum when relevant.
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 A typical RAMS day runs from about 07:30 to 15:00, with variations by grade level 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 RAMS operates a Transportation Department with 40 modern buses. Buses are driven by qualified drivers, with diploma-holding escorts on each bus and hydraulic doors. A maintenance team supports operations with spare parts.
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 —
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school operates as a day school.	Boarding arrangements The school has two on-campus residence halls for boarding students. A dry cleaners house provides cleaning and ironing services for boarding students and visiting delegations.
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 There are on-campus dining facilities, including restaurants and cuisine on campus; the kindergarten section notes a breakfast restaurant on site.
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 RAMS combines the Jordanian Ministry of Education requirements with an international program, offering a holistically rigorous liberal arts curriculum and a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and technology.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
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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 RAMS supports social and emotional learning through a dedicated Counseling Centre that provides educational counseling services and coordinates with external trainers and lecturers to support 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) RAMS has a Special Needs Department that provides special education for diagnosed cases, with individual or small-group instruction, curriculum modifications, a one-to-one focus, and a counseling component.
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 RAMS offers a highly developed English language program; English is the language of instruction for Science and Mathematics from the first grade, and French is offered from KG through grade 6.
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 supported via the Counseling Centre, which provides educational counseling and coordinates with trainers inside and outside Jordan to support student welfare.
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 and child protection.
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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 RAMS sits on a 41,000-square-meter campus in Khalda, Amman, with a broad range of facilities to support academic life and student well-being. An indoor, central-heated swimming pool and an Olympic-size pool (12 m by 26 m, depth 4.5 m) support swimming programs. There are 12 Olympic-size outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis, along with a football court. The central library covers about 750 square meters, houses around 40,000 titles, is computerized with a barcode system, and is supported by two full-time librarians and assistants. RAMS provides five advanced science laboratories (two general science labs, physics, chemistry, biology) with a preparation room; a language laboratory and computer labs support ICT, and on campus there are a museum, music and art spaces, vocational workshops, a school clinic, restaurants, and residence halls.
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 RAMS offers extensive sports facilities on a 41,000-square-meter campus, including a football court and 12 Olympic-size courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis. It has a central-heated indoor gym and an indoor swimming pool, plus an Olympic-size pool (12 m x 26 m) with a depth of 4.5 m and separate changing rooms. Outdoor spaces include grass fields and additional arenas for PE and team sport.
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 Five advanced laboratories, each about 160 square meters, include two general science labs and dedicated physics, chemistry, and biology labs with a preparation room. A language laboratory and multiple computer labs support ICT across the curriculum. The library is a central 750-square-meter facility with around 40,000 titles and full barcode cataloging. KG classrooms feature hexagon designs and dedicated spaces to support early 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 Creative facilities include dedicated music and art rooms and a drama space, supported by Fine Arts programs. Vocational workshops and a video presentation room complement creative activities. A museum on campus expands science learning and cultural engagement. The library's reading programs and activities support student engagement.
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 RAMS traces its roots to a Jerusalem school founded in 1896 by Sheikh Mohammed Suleiman Al-Saleh. After his death, his descendants extended the family's educational work, with Naimeh Barakat and her husband Jamil Barakat establishing two model schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In 1989, Barakat family members established RAMS in Amman, Jordan, creating a private educational village for KG through Grade 12. RAMS adopted international programmes from the outset, with the IGCSE and related foreign curricula beginning in 1989 as the Jordan campus developed. The Amman campus spans about 41,000 square meters and hosts multiple schools and departments as part of RAMS.
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 RAMS' community is built through school‑led engagement with families across KG to Grade 12, with an organized plan that divides teachers into committees (Religious, Social, School Broadcast, Volunteer, School Activities, Excellence, and School Discipline) to coordinate activities. The committees coordinate events and activities that involve families as part of school life. Parent engagement is formalized through welcoming parents and students at the start of each semester, monthly renewal of corridor and classroom boards, birthday celebrations, and a ‘one family' culture linking administration, teachers, and parents. The RAMS community includes literacy events such as annual book fairs, and it participates in international recognitions like the Queen Rania UK Learning Awards. RAMS also runs community events including Run For Life to engage the broader community.
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 RAMS organizes parent involvement through school‑led committees that coordinate activities. The committees include Religious, Social, School Broadcast, Volunteer, School Activities, Excellence, and School Discipline, which organize events and activities with family participation. Parent engagement is formalized through welcoming parents and students at the start of each semester, with monthly renewal of corridor and classroom boards to maintain a shared environment. Students' birthdays are celebrated weekly with department support, and students are encouraged to participate in the school broadcasts to build confidence and public speaking. RAMS emphasizes community service and vocational education as core elements of its program, including Vocational skills, University Orientation, and Community Service. The Run For Life initiative demonstrates RAMS' engagement with families and the wider Jordanian community.
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 RAMS offers a holistically rigorous academic program that combines Jordanian MOE requirements with elements of an international curriculum. English is the language of instruction for Science and Math from the first grade, supported by a strong English language program. French is offered from kindergarten through grade 6, and ICT classes begin in KG and continue through the upper grades. The program also includes University Orientation and Community Service, with Special Education Needs support; explicit STEM, robotics, debate, or math-competition clubs are not listed on RAMS's program pages.
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 RAMS provides arts and creative activities through Fine Arts classes, including music, art, and drama. The school has dedicated spaces for the arts, including three music halls and four ateliers to present student works. RAMS also supports performing arts, with a ballet/dance program and a dedicated dance space. Overall, arts are integrated across the curriculum to develop creativity and expression.
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 RAMS emphasizes language development, with English as the language of instruction for Science and Math and French offered from KG through grade 6. The school community includes students from 33 nationalities, reflecting a diverse cultural environment. Library activities include reading initiatives and author visits; English language offerings include Oxford English and additional French study as part of the program. The RAMS site notes language and cultural programming as part of its curriculum.
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 RAMS runs a Scouting and Guiding Squad to foster adventure, discipline, and teamwork. Regular physical education classes and access to extensive sports facilities support student well-being. Library activities and reading-related events provide intellectual enrichment outside class hours. The arts and performing arts offerings also contribute to social and creative engagement.
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 core component of RAMS's educational program. Students participate in volunteering and social responsibility initiatives as part of their learning. The school has hosted outreach activities such as Run For Life in partnership with community organizations. These programs connect academic study with service learning.
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 University Orientation is provided to support post-secondary planning. Vocational skills are included as part of the educational program, highlighting practical and career-ready elements. The RAMS site does not list explicit student leadership programs or entrepreneurship clubs on its program pages. Leadership development appears to be embedded in the overall program rather than as separate named clubs.
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 RAMS offers extensive sports facilities, including a football court, 12 basketball/volleyball/tennis courts, a central indoor pool, and a large multi-use gym. A dedicated swimming pool and indoor gymnasium support physical education and competitive teams. Primary-level programs include two weekly physical education sessions and use of the school's comprehensive athletic facilities. The school also supports outdoor and fitness activities as part of its wellbeing approach.
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 English is the language of instruction for Science and Math from Grade 1, supported by a highly developed English language program. French is offered from KG through Grade 6. Arabic is taught as a core language; in the IGCSE program all subjects are taught in English except for Arabic, Religion and Social Studies; for non-Arabic speakers, Religion and Social Studies are taught in English and intensive Arabic classes are provided as needed. In Kindergarten, English and Arabic are taught bilingually, with French available as a second language.
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 Bilingual teaching is implemented in the Kindergarten Department (KG I and KG II). Each KG class has two homeroom teachers for English and Arabic, delivering bilingual instruction in the language of instruction. French is offered as a second language in kindergarten.
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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 —
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 —
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. Application submission: Start the process by submitting the online admission application through the Addmission Application form. The form asks for detailed Student Information (including Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Religion, Nationality), Father and Mother details, Last School, Residence information, and Brothers and Sisters information. It also requires an Agreement indicating that the parent has read and agrees to the school regulations, with an I Agree checkbox that must be ticked. After submission, a confirmation message appears indicating that the inquiry was submitted successfully. 2. Required assessments and interviews: The admission criteria include personal interviews and exams in English language, mathematics, and science, along with diagnostic exams for students with learning difficulties or special needs. These assessments form the basis for evaluating eligibility for RAMS. Parents should prepare their child for English, math, and science content as part of the process. 3. Admissions window and scheduling: Admission starts each year during the second semester and continues until the end of the summer vacation, in accordance with RAMS' admission rules. This window is when families complete the assessments and submit any remaining documents required for consideration. The timing is governed by the school's published admission rules. 4. Admission decision and next steps: Admission decisions are made based on the criteria described above (interviews and subject exams). If admitted, families move to the Enrollment phase through the Admission & Registration options, which include access to Scholarships and the Admission Application. Public timelines for notification are not published, so families should expect direct communication from RAMS with the outcome and next steps. 5. Enrollment and registration: Following a positive admission decision, enrollment proceeds via the Admission & Registration area. RAMS provides links to Scholarship information, the Students Admission page, and the Addmission Application as part of the enrollment workflow. Families should prepare to supply documentation and complete any registration steps required by RAMS during this phase. 6. Scholarships: RAMS offers scholarships for students who excel academically and who excel in particular sports. Scholarships are also awarded to brothers of the same family and to certain pioneer institutions in the community. Scholarships are available to students across all classes and stages.
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 RAMS grants scholarships to students who excel academically and in sports. Scholarships are also available to brothers of the same family and to some pioneer institutions in the community, and they are offered to students across all classes and stages.
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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