Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman vs Retaal International Academy School

	A Al Ittihad International Kindergarten - Amman Amman, Jordan	R Retaal International Academy School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 200 - 5,815	Fees / year JOD 1,365 - 5,045
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification, American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,110
Typical class size	Typical class size 19	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1995	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Sports City area, Amman, Jordan. Al Ittihad International School and Kindergarten address: Aws bin Hajar Street, opposite Princess Tharwat College, Sports City Area, Amman, Jordan. Al Ittihad School for Boys and Al Ittihad Kindergarten address: Sports City area, Amman, Jordan. Bus service is available.	Location The school is located in Amman, Jordan, at the intersection of Jordan Street and Yajooz Street, beside the Higher Education Bridge. The campus is listed as being on AL-Urdon Street with the Jordan–Yajooz intersection, in central Amman and accessible via main roads. The address places the school in the Jordan Street/Yajooz corridor near the Higher Education area.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (International Programme). The Cambridge framework is implemented for KG students, with curriculum including religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art, music and reading; Arabic aligns with the Jordanian Ministry of Education benchmarks for Early Learning.	Stages Retaal International Academy offers education from early childhood through secondary. It runs KG1/FS2 through G12/Y13, and provides daycare services for younger children. The school operates both national and international curricula as part of its programs.
School type	School type Kindergarten (International Programme)	School type The school is a private day school that serves both male and female students. Listings indicate sectioning for boys and girls, reflecting a gender-diverse student body.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides a dedicated support and remedial education section to assist learners with Additional Learning Needs (SEN). This includes a defined support pathway within the school structure.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Jordan	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation listed for the school. It offers both national and international curricula within Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No official religious affiliation is listed; however, Qur'an content appears in some programs as part of the curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure The KG day starts at 7:45am and ends at 12:45pm (Thursdays: 1:00pm). Arrival and dismissal through KG Gate No. 9. The first bus round departs around 12:45pm; a second round departs around 2:00pm.	School day structure The school day commonly runs from 8:00 to 15:00 on weekdays, with Friday typically closed. Weekend hours vary by source, with Saturday and Sunday showing activity hours in listings.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service provided with two rounds; first around 12:45pm and second around 2:00pm; drop-off/pick-up through KG Gate No. 9; bus escort to class.	Bus service details Bus service details are not publicly published. Inquiries should be directed to the school's contact channels for transport arrangements. The school can be reached at +962 791367150 or info@retaalacademy.edu.jo.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fee - JD 200 — one-time registration fee for all new KG1–Grade 12 students. This fee is non-refundable. Tuition fees (annual) — International Programme (JD) - KG 1: JD 2,635. - KG 2: JD 2,745. - Grade 1: JD 3,080. - Grade 2: JD 3,195. - Grade 3: JD 3,305. - Grade 4: JD 3,420. - Grade 5: JD 3,590. - Grade 6: JD 3,700. - Grade 7: JD 3,815. - Grade 8: JD 3,925. - Grade 9: IG: JD 4,150; AHSD: JD 4,620. - Grade 10: IG: JD 4,485; AHSD: JD 5,190. - Grade 11: IG: JD 4,880; AHSD: JD 5,655. - Grade 12: IG: JD 5,215; AHSD: JD 5,815. BTEC programme (annual) — selected streams (JD) - Grade 10 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,000; Information Technology JD 5,800; Business JD 5,500. - Grade 11 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,100; Information Technology JD 5,900; Business JD 5,650. - Grade 12 BTEC: Engineering JD 6,200; Information Technology JD 6,000; Business JD 5,750. - A discount (35%) is offered on BTEC registrations completed before 30 June 2026 (promotion noted on the published fee schedule). Per-term amounts / presentation of fees - Fees are published as annual amounts in Jordanian Dinar (JD). Per-term (or per-installment) amounts are not published on the official international programme fee schedule; therefore no per-term breakdown is provided here. The registration fee is charged once at registration. Billing schedule and payment terms - The JD 200 registration fee is payable once at registration and is non-refundable. - Cash-payment discounts on annual tuition and transportation are applied as published: a 10% cash discount is applied when the full annual tuition and transportation fees are paid in cash before 31 July; a 6% cash discount is applied when the full annual tuition and transportation fees are paid in cash from 1 August until the start of the school year. - Siblings' discounts on school tuition are applied as published: the eldest sibling receives no sibling discount; the second sibling receives 10% off school tuition; the third sibling 15%; the fourth and subsequent siblings 25% (discount rules are applied to tuition only). - Transportation sibling discounts are published separately: the first sibling pays the full transportation fee; the second sibling receives 20% off the transportation fee; the third sibling receives 30% off the transportation fee. Transportation fees (annual) — zones (JD) - Zone One: Two-way JD 570; One-way JD 460. (covers Sports City, Arajan, Dahiat Al Aqsa, Jabal Al Hussain, Alkhazneh to Queen Alia Hospital, Dahiat Al Ameer Hasan, Dahiat Al Estiqlal). - Zone Two: Two-way JD 620; One-way JD 510. (covers Al Shmaisani, Dahiat Al Hussain, Al Rabia, Gardens, Dahiat Al Rasheed, Jubiha, Hai Almansour – Jordan St., Al Nuzha, Alhashmi Alshamali, Tabarboor). - Zone Three: Two-way JD 670; One-way JD 560. (covers Tla'a Al Ali, Khalda, Um Al Sumaq, Al Madina Al Monawwara St, Um Uthaina, Abu Nusair, Shafa Badran, up to Applied Science University, Hai Nazzal, Al Thira'a, Jabal Al Akhdar, Alkom). - Zone Four: Two-way JD 720; One-way JD 610. (covers Swaifieh, Jabber Complex, Macca St, Abdulla Ghosheh St., 7th Circle, Abdoun, Dair Ghbar, Dahiat Al Yasmeen). - Zone Five: Two-way JD 820; One-way JD 710. (covers Marj al Hammam, Dabouq, Al Kursy, Al Jandaweel, 8th Circle, Marj Alfaras, Tab Kra'a, Dahiat Al Ameer Rashed). Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a service for the international kindergarten/school. The kindergarten and school operate on a day schedule (daily opening and bus departures are published), and no boarding fees are published. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable. Other costs and additional charges - External examination fees (for example IGCSE, GCE, AHSD/other external assessment fees) are not included in the tuition and are charged separately; these examination fees are payable a few months before each exam session. - School uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees and other incidental costs are not itemised as fixed fee amounts in the published international programme fee brochure. Where such costs apply they are billed separately or noted in general student guidance rather than as line-item published fees. Refund information - The JD 200 registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. No general tuition-refund schedule or detailed refund policy for term withdrawals or mid-year departures is published on the fee schedule documents; specific refund terms are not itemised in the international programme fee brochure. Fee payment options - The published fee documents and registration guide provide deadlines and discounts for cash payment but do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment platforms) in the public fee brochure. Accepted payment methods are not itemised in the published international programme fee schedule. Contact the admissions or finance office for the school's accepted payment channels.	Fee details Annual tuition for International Section - KG1 / FS2: JOD 2,410 - KG2 / Y1: JOD 2,525 - Grade 1 / Y2: JOD 2,575 - Grade 2 / Y3: JOD 2,685 - Grade 3 / Y4: JOD 2,850 - Grade 4 / Y5: JOD 2,960 - Grade 5 / Y6: JOD 3,125 - Grade 6 / Y7: JOD 3,295 - Grade 7 / Y8: JOD 3,455 - Grade 8 / Y9: JOD 3,565 - Grade 9 / Y10 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 3,840 - Grade 10 / Y11 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,010 - Grade 11 / Y12 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,220 - Grade 12 / Y13 (IG+A.H.S.D): JOD 4,500 Application / one-time enrolment fees - No separately published application fee, joining fee, or registration fee is available in the public fee listings found for the school. The school's public profile lists only the annual tuition figures above. Per-term fees and billing schedule - A per-term fee schedule is not published in the available fee listings. Only annual tuition by year group is published; per-term amounts and the school's billing frequency or term breakdown are not provided in the publicly listed material. (Annual figures above can be used to calculate per-term amounts if you know the number of billed terms used by the school, but an official per-term billing schedule is not published.) Boarding fees - No boarding or hostel fees are published. The school is presented as serving KG1 through Grade 12 without any published reference to boarding facilities; boarding fees therefore do not appear to be applicable based on available public information (inference from the school listing and school profile). Other costs and additional fees (uniforms, transport, activities, exams, insurance, deposits, etc.) - No separate uniform, transport, activity, exam, insurance, deposit, or other recurring additional-fee amounts are published in the public fee listings that list annual tuition. These costs are not specified in the available public fee information. Refund information - No published refund policy or details about refunds for fees (for withdrawal, early departure, term prorations, or administrative cancellations) are available in the public fee listings. Refund terms are not published in the materials reviewed. Fee payment options and accepted payment methods - No published details on accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, online payment portal, or cash) are present in the public fee listings reviewed. Payment method information is not provided in the publicly listed material. Notes on published currency and conversions - The tuition figures above are published in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Some third‑party listings show converted values (for example converted monthly or USD figures), but the school's publicly listed, native currency fee items are JOD amounts as shown above.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Part of the Al-Ittihad Schools group.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Cambridge framework is implemented for KG students. The curriculum includes religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art, music, reading and more. It is based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage system and the British National Curriculum, with Arabic aligned to the Jordanian Ministry of Education benchmarks for Early Learning. English development emphasizes phonetic recognition, writing, word building, reading simple sentences and early mathematics. The program delivers an easy transition to Primary school.	Curriculum details Retaal International Academy School offers two curriculum streams: the National (Jordanian) program and an International program comprising IGCSE, AHSD (American High School Diploma), and a BTEC Jordan Project. It serves students from kindergarten through secondary, with registration open for all levels. The International track provides IGCSE qualifications in the secondary years, with AHSD or BTEC Jordan Project pathways in upper years; the BTEC Jordan Project includes specializations in Business Administration and Information Technology. The National stream follows the Jordanian national curriculum for its grade progression. The school is located in Amman, Jordan.
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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 KG has a comprehensive programme covering educational, social, emotional and physical growth, a positive self-image and a love of learning.	Social & emotional learning The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The site lists general features such as Online Virtual Learning and collaboration with parents but does not describe any SEL curriculum, staff, or initiatives. There are no published SEL policies or program descriptions in publicly accessible materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEL provision, staff responsible for SEL, or related initiatives. Based on publicly accessible sources, no verifiable SEL program is described for the school.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. Public materials do not specify any SEN department, specialist SEN provision, or individualized SEN support. There are no published SEN policies or formal access arrangements available on the site. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. No verifiable SEN support details can be confirmed from public sources.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. Public materials do not specify EAL programs, staffing, or language support strategies. There are no published EAL policies or procedures available in publicly accessible materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision or staff. No verifiable EAL support details can be confirmed from public sources.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The clinic provides medical and mental services through the school nurse, and offers health information topics such as dental and personal hygiene and good nutrition.	Mental wellbeing The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision. Public materials do not describe wellbeing services such as counselling, mental health programmes, or staff roles in student wellbeing. There are no published mental wellbeing policies on the site's publicly accessible materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision or programmes. No verifiable mental wellbeing details can be confirmed from public sources.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The KG provides a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection. Public materials do not include safeguarding policies or procedures, or designated safeguarding staff. There are no published safeguarding policies on the site's publicly accessible materials. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding provision or policies. No verifiable safeguarding details can be confirmed from public sources.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a large Multipurpose Room for music, drama, physical education (gym), and year-end celebrations. There is a Clinic with a school nurse who provides medical and mental health services and health information on topics such as dental and personal hygiene and nutrition. A Sand Area supports creative play and fine motor development in a safe environment. A Playground Area supports physical development, with emphasis on free spontaneous play. The KG department has its own Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, independent from other sections.	Facilities overview The school offers daycare services and online virtual learning. It is located in Amman, Jordan.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school offers a large multipurpose room used for physical education (gym) activities. The KG has an indoor heated swimming pool within its own unit, enabling swimming as part of the program. There is a sand area and playground that support outdoor and recreational activities.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The curriculum includes religion, Arabic, English, mathematics, science, art, music, and reading. The Cambridge framework is implemented for KG, with the British Early Years Foundation Stage and the British National Curriculum; Arabic instruction is aligned with the Jordanian Ministry of Education for Early Learning. These elements support a smooth transition to Primary school.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Getting your child involved in extracurricular activities teaches time management and prioritization, which helps life and stress management. Exploring new interests helps children develop passions, self-esteem, and confidence. Studies show that children involved in extracurricular activities tend to have better academics than peers who spend free time on electronics.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al-Ittihad Schools Shareholding Company was established on 8 May 2000 as the merger of Al-Ittihad Schools Limited Liability Company (founded in 1993) with Fajr Al-Sabah Schools Limited Liability. A distinguished board of directors contributed to the school's distinction and provided facilities to support its aims. Al-Ittihad International Kindergarten – Amman is part of the Al-Ittihad Schools network and is located in the Sports City area of Amman. Al-Ittihad Bilingual Kindergarten was established in 1995, offering an integrated curriculum in Arabic and English and preparing students to enter either international or national schools. The kindergarten emphasizes love, respect, safety and self-esteem as foundations for development and aims to foster independence, self-reliance and cooperation, using modern educational methods to develop linguistic fluency, logical thinking and problem solving, along with religious and social concepts.	History Retaal International Academy School was established in 2011 in Amman, Jordan. It is governed by a Directing Board, with Prof. Omar Shdaifat serving as Chairman. The school serves students from KG1 through Grade 12 and operates as a mixed-gender, co-educational institution. The leadership emphasizes staff development and governance through the Directing Board, including training initiatives and ongoing efforts to align educational practices with community needs. The school notes collaboration with parents and civil organizations as part of its educational approach.
Community	Community —	Community The school states a shared goal with parents, indicating active parental involvement in its educational mission. Public postings show community events and cultural programming, including Ramadan-themed activities and certificates of appreciation for students. Online learning and digital resources support community engagement and continuity of learning.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association There is no publicly published information confirming a formal Parent-Teacher Association at Retaal International Academy School. Parent involvement is described in general terms as a shared goal with parents rather than through a named PTA. School governance materials describe collaboration with parents and civil organizations as part of its educational activities. No PTA committees, meetings, or parent volunteer groups are listed on the official pages or common directories. If you want, I can help verify PTA-related details by contacting the school directly.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The KG uses the Cambridge framework for KG, implemented within the British Early Years Foundation Stage and the British National Curriculum, to develop knowledge, understanding and skills for the next educational stage. The curriculum includes religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art, music, reading and more. The program emphasizes phonetic recognition, writing and early mathematics. Cooperation between parents, teachers and students supports the goal and helps KG children flourish in joy and happiness.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Kindergarten Multipurpose Room provides a safe space where children can freely perform music and drama, and it also supports Physical Education (Gym) and preparation for end-of-year celebrations. Art and music are integrated into the KG curriculum. End-of-year performances and celebrations are prepared in this flexible space.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Curriculum includes religion, Arabic, English, math, science, art and reading. Cambridge framework is implemented for KG, supported by the British Early Years Foundation Stage and the British National Curriculum. Arabic language instruction is based on the Jordanian Ministry of Education benchmarks for Early Learning.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extra-curricular activities are offered once a week for all ages and are facilitated by professionals. Team sports such as volleyball, basketball and football are available, with opportunities to participate in competitions. Students participate in educational field trips to connect the outdoors with school subjects. Studies show that extracurricular activities help with academics, time management, and social development.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Kindergarten includes an indoor heated swimming pool as a dedicated space for water activities. The Multipurpose Room hosts music, drama and physical education, supporting celebrations and performances. A school nurse provides medical and mental health services and shares health information on topics such as dental hygiene and nutrition. A sand area and a playground encourage outdoor play and physical development.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are Arabic and English. Cambridge framework is implemented for KG, based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage system and the British National Curriculum, with Arabic content aligned to the Jordanian MOE benchmarks for Early Learning. Arabic language subjects include Arabic language, mathematics, Islamic education and Islamic values, and the Holy Quran. English language subjects include English language, mathematics, science and computer science.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Bilingual Kindergarten is bilingual in Arabic and English. It uses an integrated curriculum that covers Arabic language subjects and English language subjects.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission procedure at Al Ittihad Schools requires an interview for applicants at the National Schools. Enrolment documents include: a birth certificate copy certified by the Civil Registration Department; a vaccination card copy (for KG1, KG2 & G1); three passport-size photographs; a Family Book copy for Jordanian students with the National Number; a resident permit copy for non-Jordanian students (to be submitted yearly); a health certificate; a transfer certificate certified by the Ministry of Education / Private Education Department in Jabal Al Hussein; certified end-of-year marks from previous schools; if transferring from a foreign country, documents must be certified by the Ministry of Education in the home country, the Jordanian Embassy in that country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that country, the home country's Embassy in Jordan, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education for equalization in Jordan, and the Private Education Department; or the Embassy of the home country in Jordan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jordan, the Ministry of Education in Jordan for equalization, and the Private Education Department. The school is committed to implementing all instructions and regulations issued by the Ministry of Education for private and public schools.	Admissions 1. Complete the Online Registration Form. The form is labeled Registration Form and requests details including the Student's Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Grade Applying For, and the Academic Year (2025/2026 or 2026/2027). It also asks for the Parent's Full Name (in English), Relationship to Student, Phone Number, and Email Address. The online registration submission is an application only and does not constitute a contract. 2. In-Person Contract Signing is required to complete registration. The online form is not a contract. You must visit the school location to sign the registration contract to complete the registration requirements. 3. For assistance with the process or to coordinate the next steps, contact the school. Phone: +962 791367150. Location: Amman, Jordan.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships: Academic scholarships (Full and Partial). The scholarship exam is conducted from grade 8 to grade 9 and from grade 11 to grade 12 for both literary and scientific streams. High Achievers / merits Scholarships are awarded based on total average with percentages by rank: First 100%, Second 90%, Third 80%, Fourth 70%, Fifth 60%, Sixth 50%, Seventh 40%, Eighth 30%, Ninth 20%, Tenth 10%. The Holy Quran Scholarship is awarded based on the number of parts memorized. Secondary School Awards and Rewards include 4000 JDs for the rank 1 student, 2500 JDs for rank 2, and 1500 JDs for ranks 3–10. Discounts include: Siblings' Discount (second sibling 10%, third 15%, fourth and beyond 25%; the highest-grade sibling does not receive a discount); a 20% discount for children of employees and affiliates (listed groups); Cash Discount (10% if tuition is paid in full before July 31; 6% if paid in cash from August 1 until the start of the school year). Notes: Discounts and scholarships apply to school fees only and do not include transportation or registration fees; High Achiever Scholarships do not apply to KG up to grade 5; dual discounts are not permitted except for the cash discount.	Scholarships There is no published information about scholarships on the site. No scholarships are described in the admissions materials.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or enrollment pool information. The admissions materials do not describe any waitlist process or pool system.
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