Al-Saadah College Schools vs Retaal International Academy School

	A Al-Saadah College Schools Amman, Jordan	R Retaal International Academy School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 1,760 - 3,160	Fees / year JOD 1,365 - 5,045
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Pupils	Pupils 379	Pupils 1,110
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located on Al-Istiqlal Street, Amman, Jordan. It has roots in the Lweibdeh district near Luzmila Hospital dating back to 1958, reflecting its long-standing presence in the Jordanian capital. The current address is listed as Al-Istiqlal Street in Amman.	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 National Program is structured as Lower Primary (1st–4th), Upper Primary (5th–10th), and Secondary (11th–12th), with class sizes not exceeding 25 students per grade. In addition, the school offers International (IGCSE) curricula, Kindergarten, and a Special Needs program.	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 Not specified on public pages. The school lists International (IGCSE), National, Kindergarten, and Special Needs programs, but does not publish explicit details on co-education status or boarding facilities.	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 Special Needs program follows a national inclusion framework. It includes inclusive education principles, IQ testing for registration, development of individualized educational plans, staff training, remedial services, and classroom resources to support inclusion.	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 No formal country affiliation is stated; the school operates as a Jordan-based private institution offering Jordanian national programs alongside international curricula.	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 There is no explicit religious affiliation published. The school emphasizes Jordanian societal values and openness to the outside world without indicating a specific religious alignment.	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 school day runs Saturday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.	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 Public bus service information is not published on public pages. Families may need to arrange private transport; inquiries can be directed to the school's contact channel.	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 fees - No separate, specific application fee amount is published in the available public fee listings. The published tuition figures are presented as annual totals and listings note that first‑year one‑time fees or registration/seat reservation charges may apply but are not itemised in the public breakdowns. Tuition fees — annual and per‑term equivalents (by year group) - Tuition amounts are published as annual totals. The annual amounts below are displayed in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Per‑term equivalents shown are the annual total divided into three equal payments (per‑term amounts are a straightforward division for reference and do not imply the school bills in exactly three equal terms). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual JOD 1,760 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 586.67. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual JOD 1,760 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 586.67. - Grade 1: Annual JOD 2,180 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 726.67. - Grade 2: Annual JOD 2,215 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 738.33. - Grade 3: Annual JOD 2,250 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 750.00. - Grade 4: Annual JOD 2,320 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 773.33. - Grade 5: Annual JOD 2,355 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 785.00. - Grade 6: Annual JOD 2,390 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 796.67. - Grade 7: Annual JOD 2,565 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 855.00. - Grade 8: Annual JOD 2,705 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 901.67. - Grade 9: Annual JOD 2,810 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 936.67. - Grade 10: Annual JOD 2,950 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 983.33. - Grade 11: Annual JOD 3,055 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 1,018.33. - Grade 12: Annual JOD 3,160 — Per‑term equivalent JOD 1,053.33. Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule and formal payment terms (for example number and due dates of installments, early‑payment discounts, or penalties for late payment) are not published in the available fee listings. The published figures are presented as annual totals without an itemised public instalment schedule. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school previously maintained a boarding section historically but that boarding section was closed long ago; the school operates as a day school. No current boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, transport, exam/assessment fees, one‑time charges) - The published tuition totals do not itemise other common school costs such as uniforms, textbooks, transportation, external examination fees or activity/consumables charges. Listings note that first‑year one‑time fees or registration/seat reservation charges may apply, but specific amounts for these items are not publicly itemised in the available fee summaries. Parents should budget separately for uniforms, textbooks, school trips, transport and examination fees because these items are not included in the annual tuition totals as published. Refund information - No detailed refund policy or published schedule of refundable versus non‑refundable fees is included in the available public fee listings. The published materials that provide annual tuition totals do not itemise a refund policy for application, registration, seat reservation or tuition payments. Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheques, etc.) - Available public listings do not specify which payment methods (for example credit/debit card, bank transfer, cheque or cash) are accepted for tuition and other fees. The accepted payment channels and any banking details for transfers are not published in the fee summaries consulted. Summary of sources and remaining details - Published annual tuition totals by grade are available from independent school directories and appear in the figures above. Those listings present annual totals only and do not provide a full, itemised invoice schedule, specific application/registration fee amounts, the detailed refund policy, or the school's accepted payment channels. For those specific items, no itemised public breakdown was located in the consulted fee listings.	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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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Al-Saadah College Schools in Amman, Jordan offer two curricula: the Jordanian National Program and the Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE), with Kindergarten included in the school. The National Program is organized into Lower Primary (grades 1–4), Upper Primary (grades 5–10), and Secondary (grades 11–12), with one classroom per grade and a maximum of 25 students; the Secondary provides Scientific and Literary streams. The Cambridge/IGCSE pathway is available at the secondary level and is Cambridge-accredited for IGCSE assessments. Instruction is in English and Arabic, with German taught as a core language across the curriculum, including Kindergarten where Arabic, English, and German are taught. The curriculum is supported by digital reading platforms such as Kutubee and by facilities including science labs, computer labs, an art studio, and a gym.	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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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school's public mission states a goal of providing a safe school environment, which underpins student well-being. It does not specify a formal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program or named SEL staff or initiatives. Public pages do not describe any SEL-specific curricula or activities. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEL provision, staff, or initiatives.	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) The Programs menu lists Special Needs as a program offered by Al-Saadah College Schools. The school's pages do not specify the types of Special Educational Needs it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. No details about SEN staff or facilities are publicly disclosed. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific SEN provision beyond noting a Special Needs option.	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 The Programs page lists International (IGCSE), National, Kindergarten, and Special Needs, but there is no explicit EAL program listed. No publicly disclosed information about EAL provision, staff, or initiatives is available. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL support.	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 mission emphasizes a safe school environment but there is no publicly disclosed information about specific mental wellbeing programs or staff. Public pages do not describe mental health services, counseling schemes, or wellbeing initiatives. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provisions.	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 school lists a Child Protection Policy as part of its registration resources. There are no publicly disclosed details about safeguarding procedures beyond the existence of this policy. The school does not publicly disclose further safeguarding staff or processes.	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.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The school offers daycare services and online virtual learning. It is located in Amman, Jordan.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Al-Saadah College Schools traces its origins to 1958 when Georgette Abu Zaid established a small kindergarten in Amman, the first and only kindergarten in Jordan at that time. It expanded to include primary grades and moved to Al-Abdali, growing into one of the early private schools. In 1968, the founders purchased land near the Ministry of Interior and built the current building; a boarding section for expatriate Gulf students operated until 1970. A second floor was added to accommodate secondary levels, and by 1978 new classes increased enrollment. In 2002, the school was renamed Al-Saadah College Schools, and in 2023 it celebrated its 65th anniversary under principal Dr. Nabil Musa Kharman.	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 The school participates in the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness since 2005, achieving top placements across the kingdom and earning medals in multiple years. The school has highlighted Cambridge/Oxford program-related recognitions in its news, including accreditation announcements in December 2023. The institution maintains an active alumni network with Names of Graduates and Ceremonies, reflecting ongoing family involvement through graduate ceremonies.	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 A standalone Parent Teacher Association is not described on the site. Parent involvement is integrated into the school's governance through a philosophy that emphasizes ongoing interaction among students, staff, and parents. Registration materials include Parents Instructions and a Parents Contract to govern parent participation. The school maintains an alumni network with Names of Graduates and Ceremonies, indicating family engagement beyond current students. The Reach Us and Alumni sections provide channels for family participation and updates.	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 —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches Arabic, English, and German. The kindergarten learning approach focuses on these three languages in early education.	Language provision —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school offers International (IGCSE) and National programs, with Kindergarten and Special Needs provisions. It is located on Al-Istiqlal Street, Amman, Jordan. Admissions materials include a Registration Booklet, Fees, and a Parents Contract; additional documents include an Opening Announcement, grade-specific Student Discipline guidelines (1-3, 4-6, 7-12), School Instructions, and a Child Protection Policy.	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 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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