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IB Curriculum International Schools in Amman, Jordan

Compare 21 IB Curriculum international schools in Amman, Jordan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JOD 6,834), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
21
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
JOD 6,834
Fee range
JOD 2,000 – 16,913
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (PYP) (21 schools)
Average school size
1,231 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The National Orthodox School Shmaisani
Oldest
Ahliyyah & Mutran School (1926)
About international schools in Amman, Jordan

Amman hosts a sizeable group of international schools authorised to teach IB programmes, so families can commonly find the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) offered either as a full IB continuum or alongside other international pathways. Instruction is typically in English with mandatory Arabic taught according to national requirements, and many IB schools run bilingual Arabic - English streams and offer additional languages such as French or Spanish. IB tuition in Amman tends to sit above the city’s overall international-school average, with published IB-sector medians in the mid-Jordanian-dinar range and additional costs for registration, exams, transport and materials commonly charged on top of fees. The main intake follows the Jordanian academic calendar (term start in late summer/early autumn) but many schools operate waiting lists and rolling admissions, so families arriving off-cycle should prepare certified transcripts, passport and immunisation records and allow time for document attestation if required.

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FAQs for Jordan

How does the IB curriculum differ from British (IGCSE/A-Level) or American programmes?
The IB is a coherent, inquiry-based continuum that emphasises breadth, critical thinking and internationally portable assessment across PYP, MYP and the two-year DP; the DP also includes core elements such as Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity-Activity-Service. British routes typically separate IGCSEs (broad qualifications at 14 - 16) from A-Levels (specialist study at 16 - 18) and place more emphasis on subject depth and end-of-course exams, while American programmes often use grade-based transcripts and a college-prep diploma model. Families should match learning style, university plans and subject specialisation preferences to the pathway offered by each school.
What should I expect to pay for an IB education in Amman?
Published school data show IB schools in Amman typically charge above the city’s international-school median, with IB-sector median tuition reported in the mid-JOD range; exact fees vary widely between schools and by grade. In addition to annual tuition most schools levy one-off registration or capital fees, charges for exams and external assessments, textbooks and materials, transport and sometimes activity or insurance fees, so the headline tuition figure is only part of the annual budget to plan for.
When should we start applying and what documents will be needed?
The main intake aligns with the Jordanian school year (term start in late summer), but many Amman schools keep waiting lists and run rolling admissions, so begin enquiries several months before your intended start date if possible. Typical admissions paperwork includes the child’s passport and residency or visa documentation, recent school reports or transcripts, an up-to-date immunisation record and a completed application form; transfers from outside Jordan often require document attestation and official transfer certificates, which can take extra time.
What ages do PYP, MYP and DP cover, and how do they map to school years?
The IB describes the PYP for roughly ages 3 - 12, the MYP for about 11 - 16 and the Diploma Programme for 16 - 19 year-olds, so schools typically place PYP in early years and primary, MYP across lower secondary and middle years, and the DP in the final two pre-university years. Exact year-to-age mappings vary by school (for example national systems or bilingual programmes), so check a school’s published age/grade table when comparing options.
What should parents look for when choosing an IB school in Amman?
Look for current IB authorisation status and which IB programmes the school actually runs, the continuity offered (PYP→MYP→DP) if you want a single pathway, the school’s language policy for Arabic and English tuition, published fee schedules and typical additional costs, and evidence of university-counselling and external assessment practice for DP students. Also check practical matters such as class sizes, pastoral support, transport options and whether the school is registered with Jordanian authorities; ask for recent programme inspection or authorisation documents and speak with the admissions team about off-cycle arrivals and document attestation.