Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch vs New English School

	I Islamic Educational College - Jabal Amman Branch Amman, Jordan	N New English School Amman, Jordan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year JOD 2,465 - 6,790	Fees / year JOD 3,650 - 11,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 23	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1947	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The New English School is located in Khalda, a western Amman suburb in Jordan. The campus sits on Amer Bin Malek Street, with the mailing address P.O. Box 154, Amman 11821. The Khalda area is part of West Amman and is accessible by the city's road network.
Stages	Stages —	Stages NES caters to nursery (Pre1) and FS1 (Pre2) and upwards. The school is organized into four main divisions: Early Years, Primary School, Lower Secondary School and Upper Secondary School, with the Challengers Department providing additional support.
School type	School type —	School type NES is a private, coeducational school. There are no boarding facilities offered by the school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The school reports a student body representing 39 nationalities, indicating a substantial international presence. The most common nationalities are not specified, and a local-to-international ratio is not published.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Challengers Department offers counselling, guidance, special education and support for students with learning difficulties or language needs. The department has a dedicated wing with sensory paths and a range of therapies, including ABA, DIR, art therapy, swimming therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. The ratio of teachers to students in Challengers is 3:1, with two full-time counsellors.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation stated; the school is anchored in Jordan and serves the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school promotes equality regardless of religion.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The exact start and end times of the regular school day are not published. The school week runs Sunday through Thursday. The office hours are Sunday–Thursday 08:30–15:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:30.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school operates a fleet of 24 buses owned and operated by the school to transport students to and from campus. A bus escort accompanies students to ensure safe pickup and drop-off.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Interview and Entrance Examination Fee: JD 100 (non-refundable). - New Student Registration and Enrolment Fee (one-time): JD 600 (non-refundable). Tuition Fees — annual and per-term (three equal instalments) (Annual tuition shown first, followed by the per-term amount = Annual ÷ 3) - Early Years Department - Pre1 / Nursery / Foundation Stage: JD 3,650 — per term JD 1,216.67. - Pre2 / FS1 / Foundation Stage: JD 3,650 — per term JD 1,216.67. - KG1 / FS2 / Foundation Stage: JD 4,200 — per term JD 1,400.00. - KG2 / Year 1 / Foundation Stage: JD 4,200 — per term JD 1,400.00. - Grade 1 / Year 2 / Key Stage 1: JD 4,400 — per term JD 1,466.67. - Primary Department - Grade 2 / Year 3 / Key Stage 2: JD 4,850 — per term JD 1,616.67. - Grade 3 / Year 4 / Key Stage 2: JD 4,950 — per term JD 1,650.00. - Grade 4 / Year 5 / Key Stage 2: JD 5,200 — per term JD 1,733.33. - Grade 5 / Year 6 / Key Stage 2: JD 5,400 — per term JD 1,800.00. - Lower Secondary Department - Grade 6 / Year 7 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,500 — per term JD 1,833.33. - Grade 7 / Year 8 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,600 — per term JD 1,866.67. - Grade 8 / Year 9 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,700 — per term JD 1,900.00. - Upper Secondary Department - Grade 9 / Year 10 / Key Stage 4 (IGCSE & AP): JD 8,850 — per term JD 2,950.00. - Grade 10 / Year 11 / Key Stage 4 (IGCSE & AP): JD 8,850 — per term JD 2,950.00. - Grade 11 / Year 12 / Key Stage 5 (AS/A2) & Advanced Placement: JD 11,900 — per term JD 3,966.67. - Grade 12 / Year 13 / Key Stage 5 (AS/A2) & Advanced Placement: JD 11,900 — per term JD 3,966.67. Discounts (applied to tuition only) - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 10% for the third and every subsequent sibling. - Alumni & diplomatic staff discount: 20% for children of NES alumni and diplomats. - Early full-payment discount: 7% for those who pay the full tuition amount by 30/5/2025. Other compulsory and commonly charged fees - Supplies (textbooks, copybooks, yearbook): - Nursery–Year 1: JD 550. - Years 2–9: JD 650. - Year 10 & Year 12 (IGCSE): JD 650. - Grades 9–12 (AP): JD 750. - Year 11 & Year 13 (IGCSE): JD 450. - Advanced Computer & Information Technology fee (all years): JD 250. - International assessment programmes (Years 2–9): Cambridge Checkpoint / CEM / CAT4 / Progression Test: JD 650. - Challengers Department (where applicable): - Years 2–9: JD 3,800. - Years 10–13: JD 4,000. - Special support (per-subject) — British System / AP / BTEC: - Years 3–9: JD 1,300 per subject. - Years 10–13: JD 1,600 per subject. - Transportation fees: - Zone one (round trip): JD 800. - Zone two (round trip): JD 850. - Zone one (one way): JD 500. - Zone two (one way): JD 550. - Accidents insurance and medical services (annual): JD 100 (coverage up to JD 1,000 each year per student). - Note: Fees for school uniform, food, trips, extracurricular activities and school camps are charged separately. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed on the published tuition and fees information; boarding is not shown as an available fee category. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment instalments: three equal instalments are required. Instalment due dates listed are: - 1 April 2025; 1 August 2025; 1 December 2025. - Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Cheques or Credit Card. Post-dated cheques should be submitted together on the registration dates. - Late payment and returned cheque policy: Interest will be added in case of delay in payment or returned cheques. The school reserves the right to withhold records of withdrawing students until all outstanding payments are settled and to place students from the waiting list if payments in full are not received by the due date. Refunds and non-refundability - Interview/entrance examination fee and new student registration/enrolment fee are non-refundable. - Charges paid and/or outstanding are not refundable in case of absence, dismissal or withdrawal. Payment options - Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheques and Credit Card. Post-dated cheques are required to be submitted at registration for instalment plans. (Details above are taken from the school's published tuition and fees information for NES.)
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory and must be worn with pride. The uniform details are provided in a Code of Conduct booklet. Uniform compliance is recognised in the NES house system and contributes to House Points.
Food options	Food options —	Food options NES operates an on-site cafeteria with food handling supervised by the school's medical team. There is an emphasis on healthy lunch boxes, and the policy discourages fizzy drinks, crisps and chocolates.
House system	House system —	House system NES has four houses: Aqaba, Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Students are assigned to a house on entry, with families and siblings placed in the same house. House Points are awarded for positive behaviour and participation, including for uniform and language use, and a range of house events throughout the year.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership NES is governed by a Board of Governors, which is the highest authority in the school's organisation. The board has 10 members and oversees progress and strategy; it meets three to four times a year and delegates day-to-day work to four subcommittees. The school is described as a private, coeducational institute.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The New English School uses a British, Cambridge-based curriculum across four main stages: Early Years, Primary (Years 2–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary (Years 10–13), with an English-only stream offered alongside a bilingual Arabic–English program.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning NES provides a safe and supportive learning environment and a whole-school approach that prioritizes students' mental and emotional health; concerns about health and well-being can be directed to the Safeguarding Team for assistance.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Challengers Department offers counselling, guidance, special education and support for individual students with learning difficulties, educational gaps or language acquisition issues, including an ABA specialist, Flowtime DIR, art therapy specialist, swimming therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, a 3:1 teacher-to-student ratio, and two full-time counsellors.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school provides an English Only Stream introduced about ten years ago as an alternative to traditional bilingual education; a dedicated EAL department is not publicly described.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing NES has a whole-school approach to mental and emotional health, making it a priority and enabling students to seek support from the Safeguarding Team.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding A Child Welfare Subcommittee of the Board of Governors exists to implement pastoral care, and the school has a formal Child Welfare and Safety policy and procedures documented in the Staff Handbook.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The New English School's campus combines comprehensive academic, athletic and creative facilities. Laboratories support science and technology learning with up-to-date equipment. The library can accommodate up to 15,000 books and provides computers for student research. The arts area includes a fully equipped theatre with seating for more than 300 and dedicated drama, dance and music studios. For sport and wellbeing, there are two football fields (one reserved for primary-year students), three indoor PE courts, three outdoor basketball courts and two indoor swimming pools, complemented by on-site health services and a large transport fleet.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school's sports facilities include two football fields (one reserved for primary-year students), three indoor PE courts, three outdoor basketball courts, and two indoor swimming pools for year-round use. The NES Sports Club offers courses in football, basketball, jiu-jitsu, swimming and gymnastics, with private classes available if needed.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The school provides dedicated laboratories for science disciplines (physics, chemistry and biology) equipped with modern tools to support hands-on experimentation. Computer labs and other technology resources support digital learning and research activities. The library is a focal point for study, housing up to 15,000 books and publications and offering dedicated study bays alongside student-accessible computers. Additional academic spaces include assembly and performance areas integrated with the theatre spaces for presentations and events.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Creative facilities include a theatre with seating for 300+ and well-appointed drama, dance and music studios, enabling performance arts activities. The library hosts learning games, movie nights and debates as part of after-school enrichment. In addition to arts and library activities, the NES Sports Club offers structured programs in football, basketball, jiu-jitsu, swimming and gymnastics, supporting a broad range of extracurricular interests.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The New English School was founded in 1986 as a private, coeducational institution in the West Amman suburb of Khalda, offering the British Curriculum. The campus spans 26,000 square meters of built area on 19,000 square meters of land, and the student body exceeds 1,500 students representing 39 nationalities. Approximately ten years after its founding, NES introduced an English Only Stream to provide an English medium option alongside traditional bilingual education. Since 1991 NES has been a recognized Teaching Institution and Examinations Centre accredited by Edexcel (London) and Cambridge International Examination Authorities, and it also offers the American High School Diploma through Accreditation International. NES is a member of ECIS and CIS.
Community	Community —	Community The New English School has a diverse student body drawn from 39 nationalities. Community life is supported by a broad program of cultural and extracurricular activities, and communications are published via the Yearbook and Newsletter. Annual events such as the Christmas holiday are highlighted on the school's events calendar. Facilities including a theatre, indoor swimming pool, laboratories and libraries support a rich, engaging campus life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association A formal Parent Teacher Association is not described in publicly available NES materials. Parent input, where present, is channeled through the Board of Governors, and inquiries can be addressed to the chairman. Parental engagement is also reflected in school communications and events such as the Christmas holiday, the Yearbook and the Newsletter. The school recognizes staff and student achievements through a monthly Chairman's Award. Admissions information shows parent-facing processes and discounts, indicating ongoing parental involvement in school life. Where no PTA is listed, NES maintains parent engagement through governance channels and year-round school activities.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual NES follows the Cambridge international curriculum, including Checkpoints, IGCSE and AS/A-levels. The Cambridge Primary Programme is used in the Primary years, and the English National Curriculum with the Cambridge framework is adopted in the Early Years (Years 1–2) with English as the language of instruction. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, with skills such as analysing, reasoning, evaluating, problem solving and decision making, and uses learning through play to support development in the early years. The school also incorporates the Finnish Education System as a complementary element in the Early Years.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school places emphasis on arts education, with programs in art, music and drama. A fully equipped theatre seats more than 300 and includes drama, dance and music studios to support performances and productions. The arts are visible across the school's curricular and co-curricular activities. The theatre and arts facilities are designed to support assemblies, performances and creative projects.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language NES has a diverse student body with 39 nationalities. The language of instruction is English, with English being the main language in the Early Years while Arabic is taught as part of the curriculum; the Early Years also follows a bilingual approach. An English Only Stream was introduced to accommodate the foreign community. The Finnish Education System is integrated into the Early Years as a complementary framework.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies NES offers multiple sports clubs, including Football, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming and Jiu-jitsu. The school supports student leadership through the Students Council, Model United Nations and a Houses system. The Yearbook and PTA are active components of student life, providing additional extracurricular opportunities. Sports facilities, clubs and student activities are part of the overall school experience.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community service and volunteering are integrated into the high school program, including service hours and career-related training. The program supports personal growth, career readiness and civic engagement as part of the high school experience.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Leadership development is fostered through the Students Council, MUN and the school houses system. Careers & University Counselling supports student planning and university preparation. The Upper Secondary curriculum includes IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A-level courses in Years 12–13, with a range of options including AP and Pre-AP courses. The American High School Diploma (AHSD) offers a four-year path (Grades 9–12) aligned with U.S. standards and Jordanian requirements.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides on-site Health Services with a medical team and periodic dental visits. The Challengers Department offers extensive therapies and support, including ABA, Flowtime DIR, an art therapy specialist, a swimming therapist and speech-language therapy, with a 3:1 teacher-to-student ratio and two full-time counsellors. The Social and Emotional Well-being focus is embedded in the school culture, emphasizing mindfulness and holistic development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English is used for instruction in the English Only Stream. In Lower Secondary, Arabic language subjects (Arabic language, Religion and Arabic Social Studies) are taught using the Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum. The school uses English-language curricula for international programs, including the British-based pre-IGCSE programme (based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales), the Cambridge International Primary Programme (endorsed since 2010/2011), and the American High School Diploma program under Accreditation International.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers an English Only Stream as an alternative to traditional bilingual education. The English Only Stream began in Early Years.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The New English School is a private, coeducational institution located in the West Amman suburb of Khalda, Jordan, serving nursery (Pre1) and FS1 (Pre2) students upwards. The school has a diverse community with over 1,500 students and 39 nationalities. The school offers an English-language instruction model with an English-Only Stream introduced about a decade ago, alongside a broader bilingual framework in younger years.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Step 1: Applications for admission can be obtained from the Admissions Office or by filling out the online form. The application should be submitted along with the previous year's school record and other official documents. The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt and provide guidance on the next steps. Step 2: The school uses a placement test and CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) as part of the admission process, with CAT4 able to be administered online for students transferring from outside Jordan. Step 3: Applicants will be interviewed by the relevant department as part of the assessment. Step 4: Admission decisions are communicated to families, and tuition arrangements follow with the published tuition structure and potential discounts.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Discounts and financial awards include: siblings discounts, and 20% discounts for children of NES alumni and for children of the diplomatic corps. The top three ranking students for the academic year in each grade across all sections receive 40%, 30% and 20% discounts on the following year's tuition fees, respectively. A monthly Chairman's Award is given to a teacher, an admin staff member and a student for special accomplishment.
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