Ahliyyah & Mutran School vs Cambridge High School

	A Ahliyyah & Mutran School Amman, Jordan	C Cambridge High School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 2,890 - 9,150	Fees / year JOD 2,750 - 9,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,950	Pupils 1,018
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 1926	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Ahliyyah & Mutran is located in Amman, Jordan, operating from two campuses in the city. Campus 1 is on Ali Reda Al Rakabi Street and Campus 2 is on Abdul Aziz Jawish Street (Mutran); both campuses are within Amman 11181. The campuses are well connected to major roads and public transport in central Amman. The school is overseen by the Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council.	Location Cambridge High School is located in the Al Rabia area of west Amman, on Abdel Kareem Al Dabbas Street, Amman 11185, Jordan. It sits in a central, accessible part of the city with good transport links to surrounding neighbourhoods. The area is served by bus routes and local transit connections, making commuting feasible from various parts of Amman. The school is described as being in the heart of west Amman.
Stages	Stages The school provides a continuum of IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) across its K–12 model.	Stages The school serves students aged approximately 3–18, spanning Kindergarten, Primary, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB programmes run alongside a multi-stage education system that includes KG, primary, and secondary levels.
School type	School type The school operates on a co-educational basis and is a day school. It has two campuses; there are no boarding facilities.	School type Co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Enrollment is around 1,000–1,200 students aged 3–18, representing approximately 30 nationalities. The school's materials do not publicly publish the most common nationality or the exact local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Al-Kashef Center delivers inclusive education with early identification and intervention for learning challenges. It offers screening and diagnosis services (including Irlen syndrome), language/speech support, and the presence of dedicated support teachers in the Primary and Middle Years sections to work alongside main teachers. A team of specialists and diagnosticians supports students from KG to Grade 10.	Additional learning support The school operates an Inclusion Department to support Additional Learning Needs (SEN). An Inclusion Department fee of JD 350 per subject per semester applies for eligible subjects.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Jordan.	Country affiliation The school is located in Jordan and functions as an IB World School; there is no formal country-specific affiliation beyond its Jordan location.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council (Christian).	Religious affiliation No formal religious affiliation is publicly indicated for the school.
School day structure	School day structure The school day times are not publicly published; however, the school uses staggered breaks to minimize gatherings and delivers meals to classrooms to reduce crowding. The well-being and health guides emphasize a structured daily routine and safety practices for the school day.	School day structure The published start time for the first semester is 8:00 am for Grades 1–10 and KG2. Daily end times and the exact break/lunch schedules are not publicly published.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available. Buses are sanitized multiple times daily; drivers and bus attendants have their temperatures checked before work; students have their temperatures checked before riding; masks are required on buses; windows are kept open for ventilation; seating is organized to support distancing.	Bus service details A school bus service operates within Amman. Transportation inside Amman costs JD 750 per year; the Airport Road route costs JD 800 per year. Each bus has an assistant to ensure child safety.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one‑time fees - Application (application form) fee for new students: JOD 50 (non‑refundable). - Registration fee for newly admitted students (one‑time): JOD 500 (non‑refundable). - Insurance deposit for new students: JOD 100 (refundable when the student graduates or formally leaves the school). Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts and calculated per‑term splits) The school publishes annual tuition per grade group. Where a per‑term figure is required below, the per‑term amount is calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three (equal three‑term split) — this per‑term number is a simple calculation based on the published annual fee. Annual and per‑term amounts are shown as: JOD [Annual] — Per term: JOD [Amount]. - KG1 – KG2: JOD 2,890 — Per term (calculated): JOD 963.33. - Grade 1 – Grade 3: JOD 4,200 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,400.00. - Grade 4 – Grade 6: JOD 4,515 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,505.00. - Grade 7 – Grade 8: JOD 5,180 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,726.67. - Grade 9 – Grade 10: JOD 5,280 — Per term (calculated): JOD 1,760.00. - Grade 11 – Grade 12: JOD 9,150 — Per term (calculated): JOD 3,050.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school lists fees as annual amounts. Registration windows published on the admissions information: KG registration runs from September through December; registration for Grades 1–12 runs from November through the end of May. The school publishes annual fees; a detailed published term‑by‑term billing schedule or a formal multi‑installment payment plan is not provided in the public fee document. (Per‑term splits shown above are calculated by dividing the annual fee by three.) Bus / transport fees - Annual bus fee (non‑refundable) for the listed routes/zones: JOD 800. (Bus fees are listed as annual and non‑refundable.) Additional recurring or program fees and other costs - Kindergarten — Food & beverages (school meals; kindergarten): JOD 300 (annual). - Kindergarten — Additional academic / activities fees (stationery, technology, supplies, local trips): JOD 350 (annual). - IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) — Additional academic fees (educational resources, technology, local field trips): JOD 360 (annual). - IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) — Additional academic fees (technology, resources, CAS program where applicable, local field trips): JOD 380 (annual). - IB Diploma Programme / Career‑related Programme (IBDP / CP) — Additional academic fees (stationery, technology, textbooks, local field trips): JOD 460 (annual). - Grade 12 — International Baccalaureate examination costs and related charges (published as separate fees): Grade 12 examination fees JOD 850 (annual / one‑off for the year); Grade 12 graduation fee JOD 115 (one‑off). Refunds and non‑refundables - Application fee and registration fee are published as non‑refundable. Annual bus fees and many additional academic/activity fees are listed as non‑refundable. The insurance deposit paid at admission is refundable when the student graduates or formally leaves the school. Boarding - Boarding is not listed as an offered service; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school. Fee payment options - The school operates a cashless payments system called “A&M Pay” (iOS and Android), which parents use to top up student cards/bracelets and manage school payments. The school's published parents' payment tools reference that platform. - The school's public fee documents list amounts and indicate use of the school's cashless payment infrastructure; specific accepted payment instruments (for example, which card brands or bank transfer details) are managed through the school's payment service and parent portals. The public pages reference the A&M Pay / Gate‑to‑Pay cashless service for parents. Summary of what is published and what required inference was made - The school's public fee document publishes annual tuition by grade group, one‑time admission/registration charges, bus fees by zone, and a set of additional academic and program fees; it specifies which of those are refundable or non‑refundable. - The per‑term figures presented above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three (equal three‑term split). The school's publicly available fee document gives annual amounts but does not publish a detailed public per‑term billing table or a formal published installment schedule; the per‑term numbers shown are therefore an arithmetic split for convenience and not a separately published school figure. If you need this presented in a different currency or formatted differently for database import, the published amounts above can be converted or reformatted; the amounts and categorizations above are taken from the school's published fee document and admissions information.	Fee details Application / joining fees - New students in Grades 2–12 (IB): JOD 400 (one-time, non-refundable). - New students in Kindergarten, KG1, KG2 and Grade 1: JOD 200 (one-time, non-refundable). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; full-year tuition) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): JOD 2,750. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): JOD 3,695. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): JOD 3,810. - Grade 1 (age 6): JOD 4,370. - Grade 2 (age 7): JOD 4,790. - Grade 3 (age 8): JOD 5,020. - Grade 4 (age 9): JOD 5,190. - Grade 5 (age 10): JOD 5,330. - Grade 6 (age 11): JOD 5,500. - Grade 7 (age 12): JOD 5,730. - Grade 8 (age 13): JOD 5,930. - Grade 9 (age 14): JOD 6,265. - Grade 10 (age 15): JOD 6,565. - Grade 11 (age 16): JOD 8,700. - Grade 12 (age 17): JOD 9,000. Per-term detail and billing frequency - Tuition is published and billed as an annual amount; seats are reserved on a yearly basis and the school treats fees as payable for the full year. A per-term fee schedule is not published in the school's public fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Seats are reserved by paying the required reservation/first payment by the published reservation date for the coming academic year; accounts must be settled in full before school documents are released. Fees are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if a student transfers during the year. - An early-payment discount is offered when tuition is paid in full by the published early-payment date (example: a 5% discount was specified for full payment made before 01/08/2024 in prior published material). Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no full or weekly boarding fees are listed. Other costs and recurring / optional fees - Visual Arts fee for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year. - Inclusion Department fee (special educational support): JOD 350 per subject, per semester. - Kindergarten additional supervision (one hour before and after school): JOD 300 per year. - Transportation (yearly, round trip): Inside Amman routes approximately JOD 750 per year; Airport Road route approximately JOD 800 per year. Each bus is accompanied by an assistant. - CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) educational charge for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year (due on the published due date). - Extended Essay fee for Diploma students (Grade 11): JOD 300 (published due date applied). - Graduation fee for Grade 12: JOD 300. - Intensive language lessons (where offered as an extra): examples previously published include Arabic or English intensive lessons charged at JOD 1,000 per year for the specified grades (charged on published due dates). These are optional extras and are billed separately from tuition. - Textbooks, copybooks, examination fees, graduation fees, uniform, transportation and field trips are generally excluded from the published tuition figures (Ministry of Education textbooks and on-campus accident insurance are included). Specific exclusions and inclusions follow the school's fee listing. - Sibling discount: first sibling pays full tuition; second sibling receives 10% discount; third and subsequent siblings receive 15% discount. Refund and transfer policy - Fees paid are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if the student transfers out during the year. Accounts must be settled in full before official documents are released and student files are removed by the published cut-off date at the end of the academic year. Fee payment options - Public fee materials and the published fee pages do not present a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or post-dated cheques are not specified in the public fee notices). Parents should use the school's finance office contact channels for the available payment methods for the relevant academic year.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Cambridge High School operates as a day school; there are no on-site boarding facilities. The school does not offer full, weekly, or flexi-boarding. Transportation is provided by bus within West Amman where available.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school uniform is worn at all times and the PE uniform is to be worn on PE days only.
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Ahliyyah & Mutran is an IB World School in Amman, Jordan offering the IB continuum: PYP for K–5, MYP for grades 6–10 (ages 11–16), and the DP for grades 11–12 (ages 16–19).	Curriculum details Cambridge High School in Amman, Jordan, is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP was implemented in 2016 and CHS was authorized as an MYP World School on December 13, 2018; the programme maps Year 0 to Grade 5, Year 1 to Grade 6, Year 2 to Grade 7, and Year 3 to Grade 8, with eight subject groups including Language & Literature, Mathematics, Arabic language acquisition, Sciences, Individuals & Societies, Design, Arts, Religions, and Physical & Health Education. The Diploma Programme is offered in the final two years of secondary and includes core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS; CHS describes science and arts streams and a six-subject structure with language and mathematics at SL/HL and a minimum total score aligned to 21/42. The language of instruction is English, with KG and some programmes featuring bilingual Arabic-English components; university counseling begins in Grade 10 to support higher-education planning. The CHS CAS program follows the Creativity, Activity, and Service framework integral to the DP.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school maintains a dedicated well-being department focused on the social, emotional, and physical wellness of students and staff, using a two-pronged approach of data-driven prevention and intervention. Prevention strategies develop intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness, foster positive relationships among students and teachers, and cultivate a sense of belonging within the school community across the K-10 continuum. The program is delivered with clear policies and procedures and the wellbeing department coordinates well-being activities across departments. A team of qualified professional counselors provides intervention, offering individual counseling using cognitive, behavioral, and/or solution-focused approaches, with screening tools to identify students in need. Counseling services adhere to up-to-date international standards, maintain confidentiality, and may refer families to external professionals when needed. The school also hosts conferences, workshops, and motivational speakers, and often invites parents to benefit from these sessions.	Social & emotional learning Cambridge High School supports SEL through its CAS Programme and a University Counseling team that focuses on student growth, social and emotional intelligence, and the development of decision-making and time-management skills.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Inclusion Policy is publicly accessible in the Document Center, indicating formal attention to inclusive education. The policy is published under the Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council (Ahliyyah & Mutran). Explicit details on specific SEN provisions, types of SEN supported, or whether the school operates a dedicated SEN unit are not publicly listed. The school's inclusion approach aligns with its holistic IB model and emphasis on student well-being. For definitive information on SEN services, inquiries should be directed to the school.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support; however, it notes that students who do not fit the school's profile are helped by its support staff, counsellors and student affairs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The Primary Years Program page describes multilingualism and notes that the language of instruction in K-5 is Arabic, with English and French taught as additional languages in Grades 1-5. The PYP experience page indicates teachers include English language specialists as part of the co-teaching team. Public IB information lists English and Arabic as the languages of instruction for the school. This framework indicates EAL development is supported through English language development and additional language offerings rather than a separate EAL department in publicly available materials.	English as an additional language EAL and language support are evidenced by bilingual Kindergarten (two hours of English daily and one hour of Arabic) and by English-language instruction with Arabic and French offered in the Primary section.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of the school's broader social and emotional wellbeing (SEL) initiatives through the Wellbeing department. Prevention strategies cultivate intrapersonal and interpersonal awareness, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging across the K-10 continuum. A team of professional counselors provides intervention with screening tools and individual counseling using cognitive, behavioral, and/or solution-focused approaches. Counseling services maintain confidentiality and may refer families to external professionals when needed. The school also organizes conferences, workshops, and motivational speakers, often inviting parents to support mental wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the University Counseling program, which aims to foster social and emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-management during the university admissions process.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Inclusion Policy is publicly available in the Document Center, indicating safeguarding and inclusion measures. The policy is published under the Arab Evangelical Episcopal Church Council (Ahliyyah & Mutran). The wellbeing program's prevention and intervention components support safeguarding by addressing students' welfare. The wellbeing department coordinates safeguarding-related activities across departments through clear policies and procedures. Counselors provide confidential support and can refer to external professionals when needed, reinforcing safeguarding practices.	Safeguarding Safeguarding is addressed through the school's policies, which note that counsellors and support staff assist students and that the IB learner profile informs behavior and guidance.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is an IB World School serving K-12 with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IBDP), and Career-related Programme (IBCP). The two historic schools merged in 2017 to form a single coeducational institution that emphasizes engagement, empowerment, innovation, and enlightenment. A planned move to a new green campus in 2022 was mentioned as part of the school's experiential education model. The Al-Kashef Center for inclusive education has operated since 1995, offering free services and inclusive learning support. A cognitive development program with COGx began in 2016, with grades 6–10 participating in four COGx classes per week delivered one-on-one by a certified professional.	Facilities overview Cambridge High School's Amman campus offers facilities across academics, sports and creative arts. The library is available to students through a Follett Destiny online catalog. The campus includes a gymnasium and a swimming facility for physical education and competitive activities. Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities, with programs in visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography. The KG section features interactive classrooms and dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, reflecting hands-on learning across the early years. These facilities support a holistic, internationally oriented education across multiple levels.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Facilities for sports include a gymnasium suitable for physical education and indoor activities. The school provides swimming facilities for water-based lessons. The site lists football and basketball teams as part of the sports program and mentions badminton and general fitness activities. These facilities support a broad program of physical education and team sports.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school offers four IB programs across the K-12 range: PYP, MYP, DP, and IBCP. It pursues a design-based approach that integrates design thinking and the design process into its academic offerings. AR and VR content is integrated into different grade levels' curricula as part of blended learning. The school has maintained its status as an IB World School since 2001.	Academic facilities Academic facilities include a library with Follett Destiny online catalog access. Interactive Classrooms indicate technology-enabled spaces integrated into daily teaching. The KG section highlights interactive learning environments, underscoring the school's emphasis on modern, collaborative learning. The site references library access and interactive classrooms as key academic resources.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Tasmeem – Design Day is an annual design exhibition. Yalla Shabab is the school's annual Learning & Innovation Conference with speakers from various design-based industries. Ballroom Dancing is offered to teach teamwork, etiquette, and expressive movement. The school participated in Amman Design Week 2019 with the Endless Horizons theme, reflecting design-focused engagement beyond the classroom. AR and VR experiences are used to transform spaces into learning opportunities as part of the school's blended learning approach.	Extra curricular facilities Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities. Programs span visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography, reflecting a strong arts and media focus.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Ahliyyah & Mutran began as two single‑gender institutions: the Ahliyyah School for Girls, founded in 1926 by the Christian Missionary Society based in England, and The Bishop's School for Boys, established in 1936. In 1957, the Arab Episcopal Church in Jerusalem took over administrative responsibilities, furthering a mission to empower Jordanian women with knowledge. The two schools merged in 2008 under one Board and one Superintendent to form Ahliyyah & Mutran as a single institution. Ahliyyah & Mutran has been an IB World School since 2001, offering the four IB programs across primary to career-related pathways. The merge also included plans to relocate to a new campus along Airport Road/Na'our area, with the original campuses transforming into Ahliyyah as an Integral Arts and Humanities College and Mutran as an Educational Museum; the first phase of the move was expected in 2023.	History Cambridge High School has been an IB World School since March 2004, with authorization for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In 2008, the school obtained authorization for the Middle Years Programme, reflecting ongoing expansion of its IB offerings. The school reports enrollment of around 1000–1200 students aged 3–18, and the student body comprises learners from roughly 30 countries, indicating a multinational community. The school is located in Rabia, in western Amman, and emphasizes hard work, discipline, respect and enjoyment as core elements of its approach.
Community	Community The school's community emphasizes design and innovation, hosting events such as Tasmeem – Design Day and participating in Amman Design Week (2019), while incorporating AR and VR into the learning process across grade levels. A broad range of after‑school clubs—ballet, gymnastics, football, basketball, drama, choir, arts, chess, robotics, coding and more—support student development, with some clubs carrying additional fees. Ballroom dancing is part of the school culture, teaching teamwork, etiquette, and expressive movement. Parents are encouraged to engage through an open‑door policy and a formal Parent Council that supports home–school partnership and student well‑being.	Community The Cambridge High School community is multinational, with students from about 30 countries. The school emphasizes service initiatives and extracurricular activities as part of its educational approach to develop well-rounded, internationally minded learners. The school shares updates about its activities and events via social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Publicly listed events illustrate a busy calendar of school-wide and community activities, such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and a Christmas Bazar (KG-12).
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Ahliyyah & Mutran operates a Parent Council dedicated to strengthening home–school partnership and facilitating two‑way communication. The Parent Council has an Articles of Association and a formal governance framework, with council members listed to represent different parts of the student body. Members include representatives such as Haya Abu Ghneimah (KG1 & KG2) and Zein Isam Haj Hasan (Grades 1–2), among others, reflecting broad family participation. The Council's purpose is to provide constructive feedback and structured involvement to support student well‑being and learning. The Articles of Association are available in English and Arabic, underscoring the bilingual nature of school governance.	Parent teacher association Public information publicly available about Cambridge High School in Amman does not list a separate Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) page or officers. The school's mission and activities emphasize service initiatives and a broad range of extracurriculars, which involve families and the wider school community through events. The events calendar includes family-oriented or community activities such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and the Christmas Bazar, indicating active engagement with families through school-organized programs. Other events, like Grade 5 assemblies and science exhibits, show a robust schedule of student showcases that involve the broader school community. The school provides a visible social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) to share updates and events, which aids parental and community involvement. If there is a formal PTA, it is not publicly documented on the site, and direct contact with the school would be needed to confirm any official parent-teacher collaboration structure.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers four IB programs: Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), Diploma (DP), and Career-related (CP). It has been an IB World School since 2001, and in 2017 the two founding schools merged into a single coeducational institution. PYP (K–5) emphasizes inquiry-based, concept-driven learning across six transdisciplinary themes. MYP (grades 6–10) uses English as the language of instruction for most subjects, with Arabic, Physical and Health Education, and Religion taught in Arabic, and it includes nine subject groups, interdisciplinary learning, and community service. DP is offered as part of the IB continuum, with DP authorized since 2001, and CP authorized since 2016; DP covers six subject groups and core components (CAS, EE, TOK), while CP blends DP courses with career-related studies and four core components including service learning, personal and professional skills, language development, and a reflective project.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts education spans Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. The Music, Drama and Visual Arts offerings are integrated across the PYP and MYP, with Performing Arts featured in middle school life and school productions. Dancing Classrooms is offered for Grade 5 to teach teamwork, etiquette and self-confidence. The annual School Play and Art Exhibition showcase student creativity, and events such as Tasmeem (Design Day) and ongoing design- and arts-focused activities connect students with Jordanian designers and the broader community.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Soul & Spirit define the school culture, anchored in love, empathy, openness, dedication and commitment, with a strong emphasis on Arab identity and cultural heritage. The school seeks to cultivate globally engaged, humane citizens rooted in local values. Multilingualism is emphasized: the language of instruction in the Primary Years is Arabic (with English and French taught as additional languages); languages of instruction in other levels include English and Arabic. The school supports exchange programs with sister schools to promote global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school clubs for K–5 include ballet, gymnastics, football, basketball, track and field, French, drama, choir, band, art, chess, robotics, coding, and Dancing Classrooms. Yalla Shabab is the annual Learning & Innovation Conference with speakers from design-based industries. Tasmeem, the Design Day event, and the School Play and other arts activities foster social development and teamwork.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Community service and service learning are integral to the program, with a focus on applying classroom learning to the community. The school runs exchange programs with sister schools to promote cultural exchange and global perspectives. Environmental initiatives, such as Environmental Day and the Organic Garden, engage students in sustainability projects and related activities.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The CP program blends three DP courses with career-related studies and four core components: service learning, personal and professional skills, language development, and a reflective project, aimed at developing career-ready skills. The program places emphasis on student leadership, collaboration and real-world application through organized visits and industry partnerships. The school also hosts events like Yalla Shabab and Tasmeem to connect students with leaders and professionals in various fields.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The wellbeing department focuses on social, emotional and physical wellness using prevention and intervention strategies. A team of counselors provides individual support and uses confidential, standards-based practices, with referrals to external professionals when needed. The school aims to maintain a safe, supportive environment and promote positive energy and healthy lifestyle choices.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Arabic is the language of instruction in the Primary Years (K–5). English is the language of instruction in the Middle Years (Grades 6–10) for most subjects, with Arabic taught in Arabic for Arabic, Physical and Health Education, and Religion. A third language is offered in the Middle Years (French or German, and Chinese). In the Primary Years, the school teaches English and French as additional languages (French available in Grades 1–5).	Language provision The school teaches in English and Arabic. In the MYP, Language & Literature is offered in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school uses Arabic as the language of instruction in the Primary Years (K–5) and English as the language of instruction in the Middle Years (Grades 6–10) for most subjects. Arabic is used for Arabic, Physical and Health Education, and Religion in the middle years, while English is used for other subjects. A third language is offered in the Middle Years (French or German, and Chinese). In the Primary Years, English and French are taught as additional languages (French available in Grades 1–5).	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education in English and Arabic. Language & Literature is taught in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit online application and documents. Parents fill in the online application form and complete the required checklist by submitting the necessary documents. The application process is organized through an online portal with separate registration paths for KG and Grades 1-12. The school has been an IB World School since 2001 and offers all four IB programs. 2. Interview and assessment. A first interview is arranged within one week of completing all requirements, preferably with both parents. The interview evaluates readiness and fit with the school's programs, and an entrance exam may be conducted when applicable. 3. Waitlist and notification. All applications are placed on a waiting list subject to space availability. Offers are issued as spaces become available, and decisions may depend on space and program capacity. 4. Registration windows and fees. KG registrations run from September through December; Grades 1-12 registrations run from November through May. Tuition fees for the 2025/2026 scholastic year are published and downloadable in the fees section. 5. Contact and support. For assistance, families can reach the school through the provided contact channels.	Admissions 1. Enrolment at Cambridge High School is conducted on a yearly basis. Attendance is not automatically renewed, and at the end of each academic year the school reviews every student's record to determine renewal. Parents are expected to stay informed through the school's communications and to engage with policies to support their child's continued enrollment. 2. The admissions process includes a seat reservation step. A seat reservation fee must be paid by the deadline (for the coming academic year: 1/4/2024). If seats are not reserved by that date, they are offered to students on the waiting list. 3. New students pay joining fees to begin enrollment. Joining fees are 400 JD for Grades 2–12IB and 200 JD for K, KG1, KG2, and Grade 1; these fees are non-refundable and are separate from tuition. 4. Tuition terms and what they cover are defined at enrollment. Tuition excludes textbooks, copybooks, exams, graduation, uniform, transportation, and field trips, but includes Ministry of Education textbooks and insurance for accidents on school premises. Discounts for siblings apply: first sibling pays full tuition, second sibling receives 10% off, and third and subsequent siblings receive 15% off. Early payment discounts may also apply when tuition is paid in full by the stated deadline (e.g., 1/8/2024). 5. Additional fees may apply depending on program and services. Visual Arts fees are 150 JD per year for Grades 11–12, and Inclusion Department fees are 350 JD per subject per semester. Transportation is available inside Amman (750 JD) and Airport Road (800 JD) with an accompanying bus assistant for child safety. 6. After enrollment, the school maintains ongoing governance of student progress. The school's Parent's Guide emphasizes a commitment to the IB learner profile and related policies, and notes that parents are informed whenever school support is required. Registration for the next year occurs on a yearly basis, and student records are reviewed at the end of each year to determine continued placement.
Scholarships	Scholarships Students at Ahliyyah & Mutran have earned scholarships totaling over $1.6 million across various disciplines and universities. The school highlights strong outcomes for graduates, including university acceptances.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Applications are placed on a waiting list due to space limits. Offers are issued as spaces become available, and entrance exams are used when applicable. The school communicates admissions decisions to families as spaces open up.	Waitlist The school manages a waitlist for admissions. A seat reservation deadline exists, and seats not reserved by the deadline are offered to students on the waiting list.
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