Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch vs Jubilee School (Jubilee Institute)

	I Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch Amman, Jordan	J Jubilee School (Jubilee Institute) Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 2,465 - 6,790	Fees / year JOD 4,200 - 7,750
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 14 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 23	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 1947	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The Jubilee Institute is located in Amman, Jordan. It serves students from across the country, including distant provinces, and provides on-site boarding for those who cannot commute daily. Boarding is available on campus, and for some governorates (Salt, Madaba, and Zarqa) a bus service is provided to facilitate daily travel to the school. The campus also notes that students may come from outside Jordan.
Stages	Stages —	Stages The Jubilee School operates a four-year secondary program for grades 9–12. It is a co-educational, non-governmental, non-profit boarding school focused on students with high academic ability.
School type	School type —	School type The school is independent and non-profit, with on-site boarding facilities. It is co-educational and affiliated with Jordan as a national program for gifted students.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school targets high-ability learners and offers an integrated program with STEAM and related advanced-cyriculum initiatives. Specific formal SEN services are not listed; the materials emphasize gifted education rather than general SEN supports.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is publicly listed.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The school follows a two-semester system from September to January and February to June. Classes run from 8:00 to 15:30, with a 40-minute period length, and there are 195 school days per year.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus services are provided for the governorates of Salt, Madaba, and Zarqa to enable daily commuting. The school also accommodates students arriving from abroad.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application & testing fees - National-program application / testing fee: JD 35. - IGCSE / International-program application / testing fee: JD 150. Tuition fees — National program (grades 9–12) - Day students (annual tuition): JD 4,200. - Boarding students (annual tuition, includes on‑campus accommodation): JD 7,000. Tuition fees — International / IGCSE / A‑Level program (grades 10–12) - Annual tuition (IGCSE / A‑Level): JD 4,725. - Typical additional annual charges shown for the international program: books & stationery JD 150; uniform JD 140; dormitory supplies JD 50; a further listed student supplies/administration item JD 100. These items are presented as separate line items in the international registration instruction. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed (and collected) on an annual basis. Specific line items such as tuition, books, uniform and dorm supplies are billed as annual amounts. - Payment methods accepted at the institute: cash or installments arranged at the Jubilee Institute cashier. Installment arrangements require a cash down payment plus a set of post‑dated checks: for the National program the down payment is JD 500 with four post‑dated checks; for the International program the down payment is JD 1,000 with four post‑dated checks. The last post‑dated check must not be dated later than the end of December of the specified registration year. All cash and checks are to be submitted to the school cashier. - Testing/application fees can alternatively be paid at Arab Bank (Shmeisani) to the account specified for Jubilee Institute (account number shown in admissions instructions). - Formal registration is completed when the required fees are paid and the student's academic file is submitted through the school's registration process (Edunation). Failure to pay fees by the specified deadlines may result in loss of the admitted seat and any awarded scholarship. Boarding (residential) fees and arrangements - Boarding accommodation is provided on campus in two single‑gender dormitories; boarding students are charged the boarding tuition amount above (boarding tuition is shown as a single annual amount). Dorm rooms are furnished and common supervised areas are provided. Dormitory supplies appear as a separate, small annual charge in the registration instructions. Other costs and recurring charges - Uniform: an annual uniform charge is listed (example: JD 140 for the international program). The uniform specification includes items such as trousers, shirts and blouses; additional uniform items may be available for purchase from the school store. - Books & stationery: an annual charge is listed (example: JD 150 for the international program). For A‑Level students the listed tuition typically covers three science subjects only; books for any additional subjects are paid separately by the student when applicable. - Dormitory supplies / student supplies: a modest annual charge is listed (example: JD 50). - Transportation: bus fees vary by pick‑up area. The registration instructions list route fees by region with example amounts in the range JD 525–675 for standard routes; a lower set of amounts (for a distinct category shown in the instructions) appears in the range JD 250–275. Single‑route registration is charged at 75% of the full route fee per the registration instructions. Registration for transport is subject to seat availability and is not opened after the start of the term except by coordination with the transport office. Refunds and cancellations - No separate, detailed refund schedule is published in the school's registration instructions and admissions guidance. The school's admissions guidance states that formal registration follows payment and completion of the required file, and that failure to pay on the specified dates can cause loss of seat and scholarship; the registration instructions do not set out a public, line‑by‑line refund formula. For any withdrawal, cancellation or refund request, follow the school's registration and admissions office procedures.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Jubilee School provides boarding facilities on campus in two dormitories, one for females and one for males, housing up to 50 students. Boarding accounts for about 10% of the student population, and dorms are open on school days throughout the academic year, with buses provided to Salt, Madaba, and Zarqa governorates. The dormitories include suites for supervisors and on-site service areas such as a kitchenette, laundry, a sitting room with TV, and computers.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Boarding students receive three main meals every day at set times. The meals have good nutritional value and are cooked and served hygienically under direct supervision. At the start of each academic year, a caterer is selected under strict conditions to cook the meals and run the canteen. The Cafeteria sells sandwiches, light foods, and hot and cold drinks; the school is committed to healthy, nutritious foods and to maintaining cleanliness, sterilization, and safety.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The Jubilee School is a co-educational, non-governmental and non-profit boarding secondary school. In 1999, it was annexed to the King Hussein Foundation, after initially being affiliated with the Noor Al Hussein Foundation.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The Jubilee School offers a four-year secondary program for grades 9–12. Students may pursue the Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) or the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) with Cambridge International A-Levels. The curriculum blends a STEAM-focused, blended-learning approach to develop critical thinking, problem solving, and civic responsibility, and includes a Graduation Project as a capstone in which students prototype an innovative solution. A Jubilee Co-Curricula program requires 10 electives from 50+ options (including Artificial Intelligence and Bioethics) and includes enhanced courses to support personal development. University Counseling supports higher education progression, and the school hosts a Scientific Research Unit to foster research and leadership; boarding is available for students from distant regions.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 8:1
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 100% of Jubilee School graduates are admitted to universities and colleges in Jordan and abroad.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression University Counseling helps students plan and apply to higher education; graduates typically proceed to universities domestically and internationally, aided by the school's programs.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Jubilee School is designed for Jordanian gifted students and operates with a selective admissions process based on multiple criteria for entry.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Jubilee School supports Social and Emotional Learning through the Jubilee Personal Development Program, designed to equip students with life skills such as research, leadership, entrepreneurship, project management, productive thinking, and knowledge on human rights.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Jubilee School is a boarding secondary school for high-ability or gifted students; there is no publicly disclosed information about dedicated SEN provisions or specialist SEN facilities.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Public information does not describe a dedicated EAL program; English is used in admissions and there are English admission guides, but explicit EAL support is not documented.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Health Services exist on campus as part of Student Life, and Safety & Security are highlighted, but there is no publicly disclosed detail about formal mental wellbeing programs.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safety and Security are listed as a component of Student Life, but specific safeguarding policies are not publicly described.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Jubilee Institute's Jubilee School campus combines formal learning spaces with on‑site housing and dedicated athletic facilities. The campus houses an Information Resources Center with material devoted to King Hussein and IGCSE resources, plus a video library and a reading area, and a hall for lectures and screenings. A Theater/Auditorium on campus supports lectures, seminars, and performances and was established with external funding in 2010. Boarding is provided on campus in two gender‑segregated dormitories accommodating up to 50 students, with a kitchenette, laundry, and common areas. The campus also features a range of STEM and design facilities, including science labs, robotics, a solar energy lab, a greenhouse, computer labs, and a Design and Technology lab.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Athletic Facilities center on the on‑site Sports Complex, designed to support physical education and team sports. The complex was funded by Abdul Hamid Shoman and opened in 1998, and it remains a cornerstone of student life, with access for school use and for rental to external institutions or companies outside school hours.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities Academic facilities include physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories to support secondary science learning. A Robotics Lab provides hands‑on projects aligned with STEAM, while a Solar Energy Lab and Green House offer practical experiences in sustainable technologies and biology. Computer laboratories house over 80 computers to support information technology and digital literacy, and the Design and Technology Lab contains 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, robotics equipment, and microcontrollers for student projects.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The School Theater serves as a performance and event space for student and guest presentations, lectures, and screenings. The Information Resources Center includes a creativity corner for poetry, stories, and graduation projects, along with a reading area. A Scientific Research Unit coordinates student‑led projects and participation in national and regional STEAM competitions, while Design and Technology facilities support extracurricular projects in design, robotics, and digital fabrication.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The Jubilee School Project was announced in 1977 during the Silver Jubilee celebrations for His Majesty King Hussein and it was affiliated with the Noor Al Hussein Foundation as a major project. In 1984 Queen Noor assumed responsibility for implementing the project to commemorate His Majesty's Silver Jubilee. The Jubilee School opened in 1993/94 as the first institution in the Arab region dedicated to academically gifted and high-achieving students. In 1999 the School was annexed to the King Hussein Foundation, a non-governmental, non-profit institution established by Royal Decree, representing His Majesty's humanitarian heritage. The Jubilee Institute was launched to encompass both the Jubilee School and the Jubilee Center for Excellence in Education (JCEE).
Community	Community —	Community The Jubilee School is a co-educational, non-governmental and non-profit boarding secondary school that draws students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, largely through scholarships and boarding facilities for those from distant regions and other Arab countries. The School operates a two-semester system with an extended day from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., totaling 195 schooldays and 40 periods per week. The community features a Scientific Research Unit, University Counseling, and a boarding program, with about 10% of students living in campus dormitories. The Jubilee Institute promotes STEAM education and co-curricular activities, including national and regional competitions and collaboration with alumni and external partners.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The Jubilee Institute runs a range of academic enrichment and STEM programs. The Compete cluster includes First Lego League, National Robotics Competition, and F1 in Schools, as well as STEAM competitions. The Scientific Research Unit coordinates national and regional competitions and trains teams to participate in global STEAM events such as Formula One in Schools. These activities foster problem solving, teamwork, and engagement with real-world challenges.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Art and Music facilities include dedicated Art and Music halls with weekly lessons from visiting instructors in piano, voice, classical and electric guitar, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and drums. Drama and performance are integral to the program, and the School Theater provides a venue for performances, lectures, and film screenings. These spaces support visual arts, music, and theatre as part of student creativity.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies The Information Resources Center provides a hub for student creativity, including a corner for poetry, stories, research, reports, and graduation projects. It also houses a video library with over 1,000 films and CDs and a reading area for library activities. The on-campus Auditorium and art spaces support performances and creative expression, and the Sports Complex supports athletic activities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service is a graduation requirement: students must complete at least 120 hours of community service over three years. Hours are organized through placements in local institutions such as hospitals, orphanages, and care facilities.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Jubilee Personal Development Program is designed to equip students with life skills to become ethically driven change-makers and humane leaders through interactive lessons and project-based learning, including research, leadership, entrepreneurship, project management, and productive thinking, as well as knowledge of human rights. The Jubilee Joint Curriculum requires students to undertake enhancement courses and select 10 from more than 50 courses, culminating in a Graduation Project. University and Careers Counseling provides guidance on university choices, scholarships, and admissions requirements. The Scientific Research Unit focuses on developing students' academic and leadership capabilities and coordinates national and global competitions.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus features a Sports Complex with athletic facilities supporting physical education and sports. Boarding facilities are available on campus, with two dormitories housing up to 50 students in separate male and female housing. The dining hall serves healthy meals to boarding and day students. On-campus spaces such as the theater, art studios, and greenhouse labs provide cultural and wellness outlets that complement academics.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The Jubilee School offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Levels. An English language test is part of the admissions process, and a personal statement may be written in Arabic or English. Admissions guides are available in English and Arabic.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. The Jubilee School (Jubilee Institute) uses a clearly defined, three-stage admissions path designed for academically strong applicants. First, nominations open in December each year; applications must be submitted electronically by an applicant who is in grade 8 and is either Jordanian or has a valid residency. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and meet the school's multi-criteria standards, which include high averages from the last three semesters, performance on the Jubilee Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT), an Evaluation of Potential Creativity (EPoC), Creative Writing, an English test for 10th grade if applicable, and a personal interview. After submitting the application, families receive instructions by email on how to proceed with the initial application fees so the candidate can advance to testing. 2. Testing is conducted on dates announced by the school. Testing consists of the Jubilee Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT) with 100 questions over about 135 minutes, covering verbal, mathematical and logical sections; the EPoC assessment to gauge creative potential; and an Expressive Writing task (a 150-word paragraph, in Arabic or English). The English 10th-grade language requirement may apply for the national program, and the assessment package concludes with a personal statement and a structured interview. Dates for tests are published on the school's platforms and through the Ministry of Education. 3. The personal interview lasts about 20–30 minutes and is conducted by a committee of teachers and educators. It serves to identify behavioral traits, leadership aspirations, and alignment with the school's program and values. During the interview, applicants learn more about Jubilee School life and have an opportunity to ask questions about programs and campus life. If the candidate meets the admission criteria and performs well in testing and interview, the school proceeds to the next steps. 4. Formal registration follows a successful admission decision. The student is officially registered after fees are paid and the academic file is submitted to the Admission Department. All admitted students must attend a three-week Summer School to prepare for school life and the program; transfer procedures and Summer School dates are communicated via the school's Edunation platform after fee payment and registration completion. If guardians fail to pay by the specified dates, the seat and any scholarship offered may be forfeited. In addition to the core admission steps, there is a boarding option on campus with two gender-segregated dormitories, with supervision and furnished rooms; there is also a preparatory Summer School and a boarding service for provincial students. These components may be relevant to families considering the overall transition process and housing needs.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The Jubilee School offers full or partial scholarships to a number of students in the national program who meet the admission requirements. The value of the scholarship depends on the family's gross income and covers school fees and internal housing for students from the north and south governorates and from outside the Kingdom; it does not cover books, school uniforms, or transportation. Continuation of the scholarship depends on maintaining a specified academic average. Parents may apply for financial aid after the admissions testing results are announced. The scholarship program is described as part of the national program, with details about eligibility and coverage provided in the admission and tuition materials.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist There is no published waitlist or pool system described for Jubilee School admissions.
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