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Affordable International Schools in Amman, Jordan

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About international schools in Amman, Jordan

Affordable international schools in Amman tend to be a mix of international sections inside Jordanian private schools and smaller private campuses that focus on English-medium teaching, often alongside compulsory Arabic lessons. Families will commonly find British (IGCSE/A-level), American (US curriculum/high-school diploma and some AP) and a smaller number of IB programmes across the city, with French or Spanish offered at some campuses. In the affordable band, annual tuition commonly falls roughly between JOD 1,800 and JOD 4,500, with transport, books, exam entries and registration fees typically adding another 10 - 25% to the headline figure. Admissions usually follow the Jordanian academic calendar (main intake for the September school year), require recent school reports and an English assessment, and are busiest from late winter through the summer months.

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At a glance 30 schools · avg fee JOD 3,640
Schools listed
30
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
JOD 3,640
Fee range
JOD 200 – 7,750
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (17 schools)
Average school size
1,218 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Omareyah International School - Amman
Oldest
Islamic Educational College (1947)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for Jordan

What curricula are offered at affordable international schools in Amman?
Affordable international schools most often follow British and American programmes; some offer the IB at specific campuses but IB schools are more frequently found in the mid and higher fee brackets. A handful of schools run bilingual or national - international tracks where national ministry requirements (Arabic, Jordanian history and religion for Muslim students) run alongside the international curriculum.
How much should we budget each year and what extras should we expect?
Tuition in the affordable segment typically ranges from roughly JOD 1,800 to JOD 4,500 per year, but you should budget extra for transport, textbooks, examination fees and registration or assessment charges which commonly add 10 - 25% to the invoice. Many schools also bill incidental costs for uniforms, trips and after-school activities separately.
Is instruction mainly in English and will my child need Arabic?
Most international sections teach primarily in English, but Arabic is taught as a core subject and schools will expect students to study it; for Jordanian nationals Arabic and some national curriculum elements are mandatory. Many schools also offer additional foreign languages such as French or Spanish, and schools typically provide English language support for learners who need it.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
The main admissions cycle is aligned with the September start of the Jordanian school year, with applications and assessments concentrated from late winter through summer, although some schools accept enrolments year-round if places are available. Typical requirements include recent school reports, identification (passport), vaccination records, an English placement test or interview and payment of a non-refundable registration or assessment fee.
What should parents check to judge whether an affordable school is good value?
Look beyond headline fees to class sizes, teacher qualifications and the school’s curriculum authorisations or accreditations, and ask how much support there is for English-language learners and for integration of Arabic curriculum requirements. Also compare what is included in the fee (meals, transport, exams, books) and check practicalities such as school hours, bus routes and proximity to home or work.