Al-Asriyya School vs Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS)

	A Al-Asriyya School Amman, Jordan	R Rawdat Al-Maaref Schools & College (RAMS) Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,500 - 7,120	Fees / year JOD 0 - 7,350
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,620	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 9	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	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 —	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 —	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.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 fees - A registration fee is payable at the time of initial registration or re‑registration; this registration fee is deducted from the school tuition and is non‑refundable if the parent withdraws. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term — amounts in Jordanian Dinar, JOD) - Preschool / FS1: Annual JOD 2,080 — Per term JOD 1,040. - KG1: Annual JOD 2,455 — Per term JOD 1,227.50. - KG2: Annual JOD 2,560 — Per term JOD 1,280. - Grade 1 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 1 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 2 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 2 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 3 (national stream): Annual JOD 2,760 — Per term JOD 1,380. - Grade 3 (international stream): Annual JOD 3,885 — Per term JOD 1,942.50. - Grade 4 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 4 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 5 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 5 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 6 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,070 — Per term JOD 1,535. - Grade 6 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,180 — Per term JOD 2,090. - Grade 7 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,360 — Per term JOD 1,680. - Grade 7 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,360 — Per term JOD 2,180. - Grade 8 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,405 — Per term JOD 1,702.50. - Grade 8 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,360 — Per term JOD 2,180. - Grade 9 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,440 — Per term JOD 1,720. - Grade 9 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,890 — Per term JOD 2,445. - Grade 10 (national stream): Annual JOD 3,545 — Per term JOD 1,772.50. - Grade 10 (international stream): Annual JOD 4,890 — Per term JOD 2,445. - Grade 11 (national / first secondary): Annual JOD 4,000 — Per term JOD 2,000. - Grade 11 (international / first secondary): Annual JOD 6,200 — Per term JOD 3,100. - Grade 12 (national / second secondary): Annual JOD 4,490 — Per term JOD 2,245. - Grade 12 (international / second secondary): Annual JOD 6,420 — Per term JOD 3,210. (Note: the school also publishes a single annual fee schedule in Jordanian Dinar for the school's national/international streams; the site lists a general annual fee range of JOD 1,000–3,765 for the national programme and specific per‑grade figures in the school profile. ) Billing schedule and payment terms - The first tuition installment (first school fee) is due before the start of the scholastic year; the second installment is submitted as a post‑dated check delivered to the school's finance office along with the first installment. - A discount is granted when the full tuition for both scholastic semesters is paid before the start of the year: a 5% discount on the second semester fee when full payment for both semesters is made by the end of the first week of the academic year. All discounts apply to base school fee only. Late payment cancels any discounts. - Sibling discounts apply for additional children: second sibling 5%, third sibling 10%, fourth and subsequent siblings 15% (no discount for the eldest). - A student is considered registered for the full scholastic year on enrollment; the full tuition and other charges remain due even if the student leaves or is dismissed during the year. The school does not refund tuition paid for a student who withdraws during the scholastic year except in extenuating circumstances (for example, the family leaving the country) and only after presentation of official departure documentation and board consideration. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school and publishes transport (bus) fees by route rather than boarding fees. No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Example transport annual rates shown include: Khalda / Umm al‑Summaq / Tla'a al‑Ali — one‑way JOD 600, two‑way JOD 700; other regions shown at one‑way JOD 700, two‑way JOD 800. Other costs and optional fees - Textbooks, stationary, annual school book, computing charges, graduation fees, external exam fees (for British programme subjects) and activity/field‑trip costs are charged in addition to tuition. External exam fees for British programmes are paid by the student to the examining body (e.g., the British Council) at registration for those exams. - Support and remedial services carry fixed additional fees. Published examples include remedial/auxiliary education JOD 2,000; speech therapy service JOD 1,000; support teacher JOD 1,500; Arabic language reinforcement for non‑native speakers JOD 750. Miscellaneous charges include activities, stationery, health insurance and educational visits. - A transport‑seat reservation fee is charged to secure a place on the school bus; annual bus fees depend on route and are charged separately. - Uniforms and school items are charged separately; books and uniform are not released unless required fees are paid and a payment receipt is presented. Refund information - Tuition is generally non‑refundable if a student withdraws or is dismissed during the scholastic year. Refunds may be considered only in documented extenuating circumstances (for example, family departure from the country), and then only at the discretion of the school board on submission of official departure papers. Fee payment options - The school accepts payment of the first installment prior to the scholastic year and requires the second installment as a post‑dated check delivered to the finance office. Payment channels used by the school community include bank/cheque and established Jordanian e‑payment services; electronic bill‑payment platforms used by Jordanian schools (e.g., eFAWATEERcom / bank online payment channels) are commonly listed for this school in public payment‑platform listings. External exam fees are paid directly to the examining body (British Council) by the student when registering for exam subjects. Notes for parents - All amounts above are given in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Some fees vary by curriculum stream (national vs international) and by route for transport; additional optional services and exam fees are charged separately. Receipts or proof of payment are required before books, uniforms or bus places are issued.	Fee details —
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	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 —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	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 —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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 —	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) —	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 —	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 —	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 —	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 The school was founded in 1994. The school is located in Khalda, George Akarsheh Street 6, Amman. The school has British and American International Streams and the National Stream (Tawjihi). The school's identity is Heritage and Future, balancing modern technology with heritage and Arabic identity. The vision is to raise generations proud of their heritage and prepared for the future, and the mission is to instill inherited values by creating a diverse, empathetic school community.	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 school community participates in cultural and academic activities. AsriyyaMUN students have participated in TIMUN in Istanbul. Language achievements are celebrated through top results in the DELF examinations and through spelling bee competitions in French and German. The Asriyya Volleyball Academy is officially accredited by the Jordan Volleyball Federation, and the school hosts chess and other competitions as part of its extracurricular program.	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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 —	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.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	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 —	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.
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