Al Manhal International Schools vs ISO Schools

	A Al Manhal International Schools Amman, Jordan	I ISO Schools Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,600 - 4,630	Fees / year JOD 2,000 - 5,500
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Arabic, English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened 1970	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Amman, Jordan. The MIS campus is in the Dahiyat Al Rashid area, in Al-Jubeiha (Al-Jame'a district), and the site covers 10 acres.	Location Amman, Khalda, behind Al-Khawarizmi College.
Stages	Stages Nursery; Kindergarten; Primary (mixed from grades 1–4); Secondary (Girls from grades 5–12 and Boys from grades 5–12). IG department; International program (IGCSE).	Stages Primary and secondary. The primary program follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
School type	School type Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary are co-educational; Secondary is gender-segregated (Girls' secondary and Boys' secondary).	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Students come from a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Supportive education program; department of psychological and educational guidance.	Additional learning support English as a Second Language (ESL) and Arabic language support are provided. Learning Support is available with differentiated instruction and access arrangements to remove barriers to learning.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Jordan
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School days run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday to Thursday.
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus transportation is provided with six zones across Amman. Zone 1 (University Housing / Dahiyat al-Rasheed): two-way 530 JD; one-way 370 JD. Zone 2 (Al-Jubeiheh / Green Belt / Sports City): two-way 630 JD; one-way 435 JD. Zone 3 (Ta'la Al-Ali East & West; Shmeisani; Abu Nseir Housing; Sweileh; Shafa Badran; Arjan; Al Kamiyah; Safout; Al-Hamar): two-way 680 JD; one-way 470 JD. Zone 4 (Jabal al-Luweibdeh; Jabal Hussein; Jabal al-Nuzha; Dahiat al-Aqsa; Abdali; Prince Hassan area; Tabarbour; Hashem al-Shamali; Khalda; Um Sammaq; Abu Alanda; Al Rabia; Um Adineh; Wadi Saqra): two-way 730 JD; one-way 500 JD. Zone 5 (Dabouq; Al Jundewil; Al Bayader; Wadi Sir; Mecca Street; The Medical City; Prince Rashid area; Abdoun; Deir Ghbar; Um Summaq al-Janoubi; Roundabouts 1–8): two-way 780 JD; one-way 535 JD. Zone 6 (Marj Al-Hamam; Al-Fuheis; Al-Saru; Ain Al-Basha): two-way 830 JD; one-way 565 JD. Note: Bus fees are annual and non-refundable if withdrawal from transportation occurs.	Bus service details Transportation is provided with bus routes serving multiple zones in Amman (Regions 1–4 and ISO5) across two daily tours.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Nursery registration fee: JD 50. - Registration fee for the National program (Grades 1–12): JD 150. - Registration fee for the International/British program (Grades 1–12): JD 150. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Nursery (age from 2 months): JD 130–180 per month (depending on nursery level/program). - Advanced nursery: JD 1,600 per year — Estimated per term: JD 533. - KG (البستان): JD 1,650 per year — Estimated per term: JD 550. - Pre‑KG (التمهيدي): JD 1,700 per year — Estimated per term: JD 567. Primary / Basic years (annual — per term): - Grade 1: JD 1,840 — JD 613 per term. - Grade 2: JD 1,890 — JD 630 per term. - Grade 3: JD 1,950 — JD 650 per term. - Grade 4: JD 2,080 — JD 693 per term. - Grade 5: JD 2,135 — JD 712 per term. - Grade 6: JD 2,180 — JD 727 per term. Lower secondary / Middle years (annual — per term): - Grade 7: JD 2,240 — JD 747 per term. - Grade 8: JD 2,310 — JD 770 per term. - Grade 9: JD 2,430 — JD 810 per term. Upper secondary / High school (annual — per term): - Grade 10: JD 2,590 — JD 863 per term. - Grade 11: JD 3,050 — JD 1,017 per term. - Grade 12: JD 3,160 — JD 1,053 per term. British / International pathway (annual — per term): - Year 1 (British): JD 2,470 — JD 823 per term. - Year 2 (British): JD 2,530 — JD 843 per term. - Year 3 (British): JD 2,580 — JD 860 per term. - Year 4 (British): JD 2,710 — JD 903 per term. - Year 5 (British): JD 2,830 — JD 943 per term. - Year 6 (British): JD 2,930 — JD 977 per term. IGCSE / GCE years (annual — per term): - IGCSE Year 7: JD 3,050 — JD 1,017 per term. - IGCSE Year 8: JD 3,280 — JD 1,093 per term. - IGCSE Year 9: JD 4,110 — JD 1,370 per term. - IGCSE Year 10: JD 4,160 — JD 1,387 per term. - GCE Year 11: JD 4,510 — JD 1,503 per term. - GCE Year 12: JD 4,630 — JD 1,543 per term. - Supporting learning program (annual): JD 1,730 — Estimated per term: JD 577. (Note: per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three to produce a standard three‑term estimate.) Transportation (annual charges) - Transportation is charged by geographic category; amounts are annual and the one‑way and round‑trip rates are published per category as follows: - Category 1 (e.g., Iskan Al Jam'a / Dahiet Al Rasheed): Round trip JD 530 — One way JD 370. - Category 2 (e.g., Al Jubaiha / Al Dahieh al khadra' / Al Madinah Al Reyadieh): Round trip JD 630 — One way JD 435. - Category 3 (e.g., Tla' Al Ali East & West / Shmeisani / Sweileh / Arjan / Al Kamaleih / Safot / Al Hommar): Round trip JD 680 — One way JD 470. - Category 4 (e.g., Jabal al Weibdeh / Jabal al Husien / Khalda / Al Abdali / Tabrbour / Al Rabieh): Round trip JD 730 — One way JD 500. - Category 5 (e.g., Dabouq / Al Jandaweel / Al Bayader / Wadi al Seer / Abdoun / Deir Ghbar / First–Eighth Circle): Round trip JD 780 — One way JD 535. - Category 6 (e.g., Marj Al Hamam / Al Fuheis / Al Sero / Ain Al Basha): Round trip JD 830 — One way JD 565. - Category 7 (e.g., As Salt / Na'ur): Round trip JD 870 — One way JD 585. - Category 8 (e.g., Dahiet Al Amira Haya / Alrsyfah): Round trip JD 900 — One way JD 605. - Transportation is treated as an annual fee and is non‑refundable if a student withdraws from the service. Other costs and recurring charges - After‑school program fee (for extended care): JD 250 for the after‑school slot described (hours vary by grade). - Enhancement programs fee: JD 40. - Health/accident insurance fee: JD 15. - Graduation fee for Grade 12: JD 150. - Exam registration fees (Grade 11 / Grade 12 exams): JD 100 (per the published exam registration items). - Books and stationery: Pre‑KG JD 100; KG JD 150 (published as separate book/stationery charges). - Additional supporting services fee (listed as “support services” / electronic services, document copying, etc.): JD 100 (where published). - Uniform fees: the school lists uniform charges as non‑refundable where applied; specific uniform price lines are not published in the fee schedule. Discounts and sibling concessions - Sibling discounts: second child 5% (or, as published in some pages, 10% for second and subsequent — published materials show sibling/early‑payment discount schemes; the schedule lists specific percentage discount tiers). - Early/full payment discount: 10% discount when the full annual tuition is paid in advance or fully settled before the end of August. - Additional discounts: targeted discounts for staff (medical assistant / army / police), alumni children, or other approved cases; sports/excellence scholarships are applied subject to conditions. Refund information - Registration fees, uniform fees and book fees are non‑refundable if a student withdraws before the start of the school year. - Tuition fees are not refunded for withdrawals during the school year except where the student is leaving the country or other compelling reasons exist; refunds in those cases require an application with supporting documentation and are subject to administrative approval. - Transportation fees are annual and non‑refundable under the published policy. - No refund is issued for any student expelled for violating Ministry or school rules. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the school; the fee schedule covers day‑school tuition, nursery monthly charges and transport. Billing schedule and payment terms (published items) - The published schedule treats tuition as an annual charge per grade. The school publishes a 10% discount for full/advanced payment before the end of August. Transportation is billed annually. Specific published pages do not show a detailed multi‑installment billing calendar (dates for term invoices) or an explicit mandatory installment plan on the fee page. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card, cheque) on the fee and transportation pages. Payment method details and bank account/payments procedures are not published on the same fee pages. Brief note about available published information The school's published fee pages provide annual tuition by grade, transportation category rates, registration and a list of additional small fees and discounts, and they state the refund rules and that transportation is annual/non‑refundable. The published pages do not list a formal per‑term billing calendar or the school's accepted payment methods; per‑term figures above were calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three to create a standard three‑term estimate.	Fee details School location and currency - ISO Schools are located in Amman, Jordan (contact/address listed as Amman - Khalda). The currency used for the fee figures below is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Tuition fees and related charges (by campus and year group) - Note: the school's published fee schedule labels the main tuition column as “القسط”. The amounts below are presented as shown in that schedule and include separate listed charges for books & uniform (كتب وزي) and activities (أنشطة). - ISO1 — Kindergarten (bilingual): - Pre School: Tuition (القسط) JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 100; Activities JOD 100. - KG1: Tuition JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - KG2: Tuition JOD 2,000; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 150 (KG2 activities entry includes graduation event). - ISO1 — Primary (National curriculum): - Grade 1: Tuition JOD 2,050; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 2: Tuition JOD 2,100; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 3: Tuition JOD 2,155; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 4: Tuition JOD 2,205; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 5: Tuition JOD 2,250; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - ISO1 — Primary (International / Cambridge): - Grade 1: Tuition JOD 2,550; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 2: Tuition JOD 2,650; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 3: Tuition JOD 2,750; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 4: Tuition JOD 2,850; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 5: Tuition JOD 2,950; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 6: Tuition JOD 3,050; Books & uniform JOD 280; Activities JOD 100. - ISO2 (and listed for ISO4 / ISO5 where applicable) — Middle & Secondary (National and BTEC): - National middle/secondary tuition (examples shown): - Grade 6: Tuition JOD 2,310; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 7: Tuition JOD 2,415; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 8: Tuition JOD 2,525; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 9: Tuition JOD 2,625; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 10: Tuition JOD 2,730; Books & uniform JOD 130; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 11 (Secondary national): Tuition JOD 2,800; Books & uniform JOD 200; Activities JOD 100. - Grade 12 (Secondary national): Tuition JOD 2,900; Books & uniform JOD 200; Activities JOD 100. - BTEC (vocational) programme annual tuition examples (tuition shown includes supplies where indicated): - Art & Design: Tuition JOD 5,550 (quota shows tuition includes supplies). - Engineering: Tuition JOD 6,000 (tuition includes supplies where noted). - Business: Tuition JOD 5,550. - Information Technology (IT): Tuition JOD 5,550. - The above grade-by-grade tuition and the separate Books & Uniform and Activities entries are published in the school's fee schedule as shown. Application / registration fees - No separate application or non-refundable registration fee is published in the school's publicly displayed fee schedule. The published schedule shows tuition (القسط), Books & Uniform, and Activities charges but does not itemize a distinct application fee. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee schedule lists amounts under the heading “القسط” but does not publish a detailed billing schedule (number of instalments, instalment due dates) or formal payment terms/late-payment penalties in the publicly available admissions/fees pages. Parents should therefore treat the amounts shown as the listed tuition and ancillary charges; no instalment timetable or payment deadline details are provided in the published material. Boarding / residential provision and fees - No boarding or residential programme or boarding fees are published in the school's facilities or fees pages. The school's facilities listing describes classrooms, labs, libraries and clinics but does not list residential accommodation or boarding charges. Other costs or routine additional fees - Books & uniform: Separate Book & uniform charges are published per grade (examples above; amounts range from JOD 100 to JOD 280 depending on grade and programme). - Activities: A separate Activities fee is published per grade (examples above; typically JOD 100, with KG2 showing JOD 150 to include graduation activities). - Uniform policy and appearance rules are published (required items and grooming rules are listed) but itemized retail prices for uniform pieces are not published. Refund information - No published refund policy, tuition refund schedule, proration policy for mid-term withdrawals, or explicit cancellation/refund terms are present in the school's publicly posted admissions, policies or fees content.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires a full daily uniform. On days with physical education, students wear the sports uniform with sneakers, regardless of color. Hair must be neat and tied back; jewelry and accessories are restricted; nails must be trimmed.	Uniform requirement Uniform requirement: navy pants, navy hoodie, and polo shirt in red, green, or blue. Shoes must be black leather, flat, closed-toe with laces; white socks. All uniform items must be named; jewelry is limited to small earrings for girls; no colored nail polish or extreme hairstyles or colors.
Food options	Food options The school has a cafeteria in each campus where students can buy food and beverages during breaks; the cafeteria offers hot and cold foods; health and safety conditions apply to the cafeteria.	Food options Food options: Cafeterias provide nutritious daily meals, snacks, beverages, and hot and cold drinks; prepared under strict health and safety standards and offered at affordable prices; a central licensed kitchen supplies all branches. Menus are displayed clearly and nutrition education programs are provided.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Manhal Educational Foundation is supervised by a Board of Directors consisting of five members elected from among the shareholders every four years. A Director General is appointed by the Board to supervise and manage the Foundation in accordance with the policies adopted by the Board, in line with the directives of the Ministry of Education in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.	Governance and ownership Governance: Leadership is organized around a Board of Directors, with a management team including school directors, department heads, and a teachers' council. The governance aims to implement a strategic educational vision focused on innovation and excellence and to ensure educational quality.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Ministry of Education curriculum with enrichment in Mathematics and Science taught in English and French from Grade 2; British section (IGCSE) offered in the secondary division.	Curriculum details The school is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is committed to developing knowledgeable, caring, and internationally minded learners. The educational approach is grounded in inquiry-based learning, student agency, and conceptual understanding, encouraging students to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and take ownership of their learning. The PYP emphasizes the development of the whole child by integrating academic learning with social, emotional, and personal growth. Through transdisciplinary learning, collaborative planning, and authentic assessment practices, the school creates a stimulating and supportive environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong learning mindset. As a PYP candidate school, the school is actively working toward IB authorization and aligns its practices with IB standards and philosophy to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences for all students.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Class sizes do not exceed 20 students per class.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school aims to prepare students to enroll in the best universities.	Higher education progression The school prepares high school students for higher education through distinctive programs that support admission to global universities.
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 Educational Psychological Counseling Department provides psychological, social and educational counseling to students, families and staff. Its mission is to support students' lives across psychological and social dimensions and to help them understand themselves and achieve their goals. It offers individual and group counseling sessions, as well as professional sessions for challenging cases, and it identifies students' weaknesses to provide solutions through collaboration with parents and teachers. The department aims to create a supportive learning atmosphere by fostering cooperative relationships among the school administration, staff, students and parents. It also provides family counseling, informational brochures, and regular home visits to support students' wellbeing and development.	Social & emotional learning The school provides high-quality education through a globally qualified team, with emphasis on teaching additional languages to enhance students' ability to communicate locally and globally. It attends to individual differences among students by encouraging them and guiding their development to achieve the best performance. The programs prepare students for higher education through distinguished curricula that support admission to global universities. The school focuses on developing leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation to support personal growth. It aims to build a global network of acquaintances that enhances cultural and social interaction worldwide, while reinforcing core values and principles. Education opens wide career opportunities by enabling students to apply their skills in local and international labor markets.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides a 'Support education program' for learners with learning difficulties and uses individualized plans (IEP and IIP) for each student. A multidisciplinary team conducts diagnostic evaluations, psychological and educational assessments, and provides therapy and instruction in collaboration with families and staff.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school supports inclusive education so every learner can access learning in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. It provides teaching and assessment arrangements to remove barriers and meet students' needs without lowering expectations. The Special Needs Department uses a four-stage approach for students with additional needs: assessment, planning, implementation, and review, involving the manager, coordinator, supervisor, teachers, and guidance staff. If a student requires additional support during admissions or in learning, the department assesses needs and may obtain external advice or services. An Individual Learning Plan or Individualized Behavior Plan may be developed, and progress is regularly reviewed and communicated with parents.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has a special team known for its ability to teach language to non-native speakers and newcomers from other countries.	English as an additional language English language support is provided as ESL (English as a Second Language) and ASL through dedicated language support teachers. Diagnostic reading and writing assessments in English and Arabic are conducted at the start of each academic year to identify language needs. ESL/ASL teachers work with classroom teachers and language coordinators to plan for individual cases. Language support strategies are implemented via push-in or pull-out settings depending on the student's needs. When progress is evident, the student is withdrawn from support and language progress is recorded in the student portfolio.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Educational Psychological Counseling Department preserves the mental health of students and helps them achieve their goals. It provides psychological, social and educational counseling, offers family counseling, and conducts home visits. It also produces brochures to educate teachers, students and parents about wellbeing and learning strategies.	Mental wellbeing The wellbeing program is designed to develop students' skills and provide opportunities to explore interests and gain extra experiences across sports, arts, sciences and technology, volunteering, personal development, and community responsibility. It fosters creativity, self-expression, innovation, critical thinking, and responsibility. Scientific and technological clubs include experiments, robotics, and programming to boost STEM skills and innovation. Sports clubs provide physical activity and social interaction, while Scouts and student clubs such as cooking and etiquette clubs strengthen social engagement. Volunteering activities such as visiting care homes and fundraising campaigns build social awareness and community involvement.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school provides a safe and respectful learning environment for all learners. It commits to inclusive practices to ensure access and participation and to remove barriers to learning.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is fully equipped with laboratories, computer labs, a library, playgrounds, and a gymnasium, along with creative and innovative activities. The school also provides a health section and cafeterias to support student well-being and nutrition. Transportation is available to assist with commuting. The school uses modern teaching methods and technology to support learning.	Facilities overview ISO Education School provides a range of facilities and services for learning. The campus includes a virtual reality space, computer laboratories, science laboratories, and libraries. It also features business rooms, classrooms, and on-site school clinics. Workshops are available for hands-on activities on campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has playgrounds for outdoor activities and a gymnasium for indoor physical education. These spaces support a range of sports and active learning.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has science laboratories and other laboratories, as well as computer laboratories. The library is available for study and research. The facilities support science and technology education.	Academic facilities The school has virtual reality facilities to support learning. It has computer laboratories for ICT and digital work. It has science laboratories for practical experiments. It has libraries to support study and research.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The IG Department Activities include welcoming events at the start of the year and a variety of scientific and entertainment trips for different stages. The school celebrates religious, national, and cultural occasions. Various voluntary activities are organized to enrich positive values and charity. The school organizes scientific exhibitions to showcase student projects in line with the program's mission.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include workshops and an active educational program. These activities provide opportunities for student engagement beyond routine lessons. Workshop spaces are part of ISO's facilities on campus. Such activities support collaboration and practical learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Community	Community —	Community The ISO schools in Jordan have a diverse student body from multiple nationalities and cultures, and the schools work to bring students together to foster cultural integration. The site includes a section with student testimonials about experiences with teachers and peers. It also features ongoing news and tips reflecting school life and guidance for families, highlighting an inclusive, culturally engaged school community.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Extracurricular activities are activated as a requirement for every student. The school emphasizes developing thinking skills to engage with the curriculum and to foster dialogue with the content of learning. The educational approach centers on meeting the needs of each student. There is ongoing academic and social follow-up of students to support their development.	Academic & intellectual Science and technology clubs include scientific experiments, robotics projects, and programming to boost scientific and technical skills and foster innovation and critical thinking. These clubs are part of a broader wellbeing program aimed at developing students' abilities and exposing them to diverse fields such as sports, arts, science, and technology. Participation encourages exploration of interests and growth in independent thinking and problem-solving.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts such as music, drama, and drawing are integrated into both the curriculum and extracurricular life to make learning engaging and expressive. The school provides spaces for the arts, including a music room. Students participate in arts-related activities that complement classroom learning. The arts program supports creativity across student life.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language is emphasized as a mediator for culture across multiple areas of learning. The school highlights the importance of language in connecting cultures. There is ongoing focus on language to support cultural understanding.	Cultural & language The school emphasizes learning foreign languages to enable communication locally and globally. Students come from a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures, and the school works to bring them closer and integrate them, promoting cross-cultural understanding. The school aims to build a global network of acquaintances and friends to enhance cross-cultural and social interaction globally.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Leisure and academic trips serve curricular purposes. The school honors high achievers in each department. Students participate in basketball matches and reading challenge competitions at school level. The school participates in literary and other cultural events.	Social & hobbies The school offers sports clubs that provide opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. Student clubs include activities such as cooking and etiquette clubs, and students participate in events and projects organized by the school, fostering social engagement and leadership. These activities contribute to building friendships and developing interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Volunteer activities promote social awareness and community responsibility, including visits to care homes, donations, and participation in local awareness campaigns. These experiences cultivate service-mindedness and civic engagement among students.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Leadership development is a focus of the wellbeing program, with emphasis on cultivating leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. The school prepares students for global education by strengthening personal and leadership skills and encouraging proactive thinking. Participation in clubs and volunteering provides opportunities to lead projects and collaborate effectively.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Al-Manhal has a closed gym that supports a range of sports activities and tournaments. Sports are overseen by qualified sports supervisors. The facilities provide spaces designed to support student fitness and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The wellbeing program aims to develop students' skills and provide experiences across sports, arts, science, technology, volunteering, personal development, and community responsibility. It fosters creativity, self-expression, innovation, and responsible thinking. Sports clubs provide physical activity, and scouting offers outdoor learning and practical life skills, while student clubs like cooking and etiquette support social interaction and personal growth.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Ministry of Education curricula are taught. From Grade 2, Mathematics and Science are taught in English and French. The British High School program (IGCSE) is delivered in the secondary department, with IGCSE in Grade 10 and A‑levels in Grades 11–12, aligned with Cambridge and Edexcel. Diagnostic exams in English language, Science and Mathematics are provided for Grades 6 and 8 to assess students' levels.	Language provision Arabic is the language of instruction in the primary years; English is the second language taught to all students from kindergarten through grade 5, with eight hours of English per week. Islamic Education is taught in both languages. The school provides language support through differentiated instruction and individualized language plans to meet diverse language needs.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school runs the British High School program (IGCSE) in the secondary department, starting in grade 9; grade 10 completes the IGCSE, and grades 11–12 follow the A‑level path. The secondary is divided into separate schools for girls and boys, while the elementary stage is co‑educational. From Grade 2, Mathematics and Science are taught in English and French, alongside the Ministry of Education curricula.	Bilingual teaching The school focuses on bilingual language development in Arabic and English. Arabic is the language of instruction in the primary years (kindergarten through grade 5). English is taught as a second language to all students, with eight hours of English per week. Islamic Education is taught in both languages.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1) Placement tests and interview. The school conducts placement tests in Arabic language, English language, and Maths for new students. A personal interview with the manager is conducted as part of the admission process. The school uses the results of the tests and the interview to determine placement and approve admission. 2) Documentation. New students must submit authenticated and valid copies of the following: birth certificate, family ID notebook, vaccinations record, and four recent photos. For non-Jordanian residents, a passport and residency are required. The Transition Certificate, the Student's file, the annual academic year, and the school certificate for the last academic year must also be provided.	Admissions 1. Philosophy and equal opportunity. The admissions policy at ISO Education Amman is grounded in the International Baccalaureate philosophy of holistic education. It accepts applications from all students without discrimination on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, or national origin. The admissions committee, composed of the principal and IB program coordinators, ensures prospective families understand ISO's mission through introductory sessions. Final admission decisions are made by the principal in consultation with the relevant IB program coordinator. 2. Open, year‑round admissions and eligibility. Applications are accepted year‑round and admission is open to students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Space availability and the applicant's ability to benefit from the IB programs and services are considered in the decision. The applicant completes the admissions/registration form with a parent or legal guardian's signature, and all required documents are received and reviewed. The school also assesses its ability to meet the needs of students with special educational needs. 3. Special education needs and final decision. The school meets the needs of students with special educational needs (see Inclusion Policy). A final admission decision is made by the principal and the IB program coordinator after reviewing all relevant documents and considering the student's fit with the IB programs and available school services. 4. Primary Years Programme admissions. The Primary Years Programme is inclusive in design and open to all students from Kindergarten through Grade 5. Interviews are conducted for applicants to Kindergarten and Grade 1, and admission is offered regardless of English language proficiency, provided there are no additional educational needs. 5. Grades 2–5 assessment and support. For Grades 2–5 in the Primary section, students undertake three placement tests in English, Arabic, and Mathematics to identify weaknesses and strengths and to guide support for learners in the Primary Years Programme. For students with special educational needs, see the Inclusion Policy. 6. Policy updates. The admissions policy may be revised at any time during the academic year; changes require approval from the school leadership. The policy is reviewed annually based on feedback collected during the review cycle.
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