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King's Academy

Instructs in English

Ages 12 - 18 years

Fees JOD 18,860 - 29,780

Pupils 570

Type Day School, Boarding School

King's Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school in Jordan offering an American curriculum with the AP Capstone Programme. With a 1:6 student-teacher ratio and average class size of 13, it prepares young leaders across a 144-acre campus.

Location

The King's Academy is located near Madaba, Jordan, on the Madaba-Manja area along the Madaba Main Road. The campus is about 30 minutes from Amman and five kilometers from the historic city of Madaba. The 144-acre campus (583 dunums) sits among olive groves and farmland.

Stages

The school serves students in grades 7–12, combining middle and high school on a single campus. It operates as a day and boarding school with an American-style curriculum.

Type

The school is private and co-educational, offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is provided in dormitories with single-gender housing.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Around 40–45 nationalities are represented. Jordanian students form the largest local group, with international students from the region and worldwide. Recent figures indicate about 570 students representing roughly 40 countries, with admissions materials noting representation from about 45 countries.

Additional learning support

The Learning Center provides support for students who face significant challenges in academics, offering learning strategies and help toward independent learning; it is located in the Academic Building.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation. The school is located in Jordan.

Religious affiliation

The campus features a multi-faith spiritual center and supports multiple faiths; there is no single religious affiliation.

School day structure

The school week runs Sunday to Thursday; the timetable is provided to enrolled families. The Admissions Office hours are 08:00–16:00, Sunday to Thursday.

Bus service

A school bus service is available; bus fees apply and transportation details are provided during admissions. Some routes and arrangements are published in the tuition and admissions materials.

Application fees
- An application fee is required during the admissions process; applicants are instructed to register for admissions testing and to pay an application fee as part of Step 4 of the application process.
- The public application/payment form accepts card payments but does not display a fixed application-fee amount on the publicly visible pages. Families are directed to the online payment form when completing the application.

Tuition fees by year group (2025–2026 academic year; amounts shown in USD and Jordanian dinar where provided)
- Upper School (Grades 9–12):
- Boarding Student (annual): USD 53,250 (37,750 JD).
- Day Student (annual): USD 42,000 (29,800 JD).
- Middle School (Grades 7–8):
- Day Student (annual): USD 26,600 (18,860 JD).
- Arabic Year (AY):
- Boarding Student, Full Year: USD 56,250.
- Boarding Student, Half Year: USD 34,950.

Per-term detail and billing schedule
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts; a standard tuition payment plan allows tuition to be paid in three installments over the academic year. Families may contact the Bursar Office for alternate payment plan arrangements. The application process calendar also specifies that contract and deposit deadlines are normally one week from receipt of offer in each admissions round.

Boarding fees and boarding-related charges
- Boarding is charged as part of the Upper School and Arabic Year boarding tuition figures above (boarding accommodation and meals are included in boarding tuition). Health insurance for boarders and boarding student activities are included in tuition where boarding applies.

Transport (bus) fees
- Upper School (day students):
- Full year / round trip: USD 850 (600 JD).
- Full year / one way: USD 570 (400 JD).
- Semester / round trip: USD 570 (400 JD).
- Middle School (door-to-door service):
- Full year / round trip: USD 1,700 (1,200 JD).
- Full year / one way: USD 1,130 (800 JD).
- Semester / round trip: USD 1,130 (800 JD).

What tuition covers and other included items
- Tuition includes: meals; accommodation for boarding students; access to athletic facilities; textbooks, laboratory equipment and materials; activities for boarding students; the Health Center fee; required school trips within Jordan; health insurance for boarders; and one school uniform item set (blazer, tie, sweater). Blazers are returned at the end of each year.

Other costs and optional/ancillary fees
- The school lists bus fees and Arabic Year fees separately (see Transport and AY sections above). Additional optional costs (for example, extra uniforms beyond the one item included, optional co-curricular or travel costs, exam fees, or extra medical/transport charges) are not summarized as fixed public line items on the published tuition page; such costs are typically billed as incurred or handled through the family account and by the Bursar Office. Families are advised to expect incidental charges beyond base tuition for optional activities or extra services.

Refunds and withdrawal
- No public, detailed tuition-refund or withdrawal-refund policy was located on the school's publicly visible tuition and admissions pages. Contract and deposit deadlines are published in the admissions schedule, but specific refund percentages, deadlines or conditions for withdrawal and refund are not posted in the public pages reviewed. Families should contact the Bursar or Admissions & Financial Aid offices for the school's formal refund/withdrawal terms.

Fee payment options and billing methods
- The school's online application and payment forms accept card payments (card fields are included on application/payment forms). The Admissions and Financial Aid pages indicate that families may discuss alternate payment plans with the Bursar Office. For donor transactions the school accepts card, check and wire-transfer options; tuition-payment specifics such as bank-transfer details or invoicing arrangements are handled by the Bursar Office. Families should use the Admissions/Bursar contact channels to confirm final payment routing and bank details.

Administrative notes (useful operational items)
- Admissions rounds and contract/deposit timing are published in the admissions calendar; the typical timeline lists a contract and deposit deadline one week from receipt of offer for each admissions round.

Summary of searched gaps and next steps (what was not publicly available in the pages reviewed)
- A fixed public amount for the application fee is not displayed on the publicly accessible application pages or payment form reviewed. Specific terms for tuition refunds or the percentage/conditions under which deposits or tuition are refundable on withdrawal were not published on the publicly visible pages examined. Detailed per-term billing invoices or explicit per-term tuition amounts (the school provides annual tuition figures and a three-installment plan rather than published per-term fees) were not posted in the publicly available content that was reviewed. For exact application-fee amounts, deposit figures, refund terms, bank-transfer details or customized billing arrangements, contact the Admissions/Bursar offices by phone or email.

Boarding Arrangements

King's Academy offers boarding for students in grades 7 through 12. Boarding uses single-gender housing, with male and female students living in separate dormitories on campus. Dormitories include on-site faculty apartments as part of the residential setup. Boarders eat in the Hess Family Dining Hall, and weekends include supervised activities and trips.

Uniform Requirement

The school requires a uniform. The uniform consists of a blazer, tie, and sweater, and this uniform is included with tuition.

Food Options

Meals are served in the Hess Family Dining Hall, a central on-campus dining facility. Dining occurs three times a day in a family-style setting, with round tables that seat eight and a rotating system for who waits on tables. Menus may vary based on ingredient availability.

House System

King's Academy uses a residential house system. Students are assigned to houses, which organize house-based activities and events; house weekends are held for day students, and inter-house competitions are part of the school calendar (e.g., Madaba Games).

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees.

Curriculum

King's Academy, Jordan offers an English-medium, college-preparatory program for grades 7–12 with a strong Advanced Placement track and a Tawjihi equivalency option for Jordanian university entry. Upper School graduation follows a four-year program (24 credits minimum) with pro-rated options for entering students; core credits include CRLA-English 4, CRLA-Arabic 4, STEM-Mathematics 3 (4 recommended), STEM-Physical and Life Sciences 3, History/Religion and Society 2, and a Visual/Performing Arts credit, plus 4.5 elective credits; Islamic Studies is required for Jordanian Muslim students. The AP program includes 24 AP courses (as of 2025-2026) and an AP Capstone Program (Capstone Seminar and Capstone Research), with Global Online Academy options for online coursework. There is a one-year Arabic Year program designed to develop intensive Arabic language skills, with two Arabic sections and integration with English, mathematics and history, and with opportunities to take science courses and electives. The school reports a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of about 13, NEASC accreditation, and affiliations with GOA and Round Square; graduates attend universities in 33 countries.

Student Teacher Ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1, with an average class size of about 13 students.

Exam Results

King's Academy offers AP exams in 24 subjects (2025–2026) and runs the AP Capstone Program (Seminar and Research); GOA options are available for online AP coursework; for Jordanian students, Tawjihi equivalency is an available pathway to Jordanian universities.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates attend prestigious universities in 33 countries around the world.

Gifted and Talented

The school provides a Merit Scholarship Program for high-achieving students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL at King's Academy is supported by on‑campus peer counselors who work with the school counselors to bolster students' emotional health, while residential faculty live on campus and serve as mentors, supervisors, and counselors; student leadership structures such as the Honor Committee, the Disciplinary Committee, and the Student Leadership Council further promote a positive school culture.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Learning Center provides services for students with diagnosed learning needs, including accommodations, one‑on‑one meetings to develop study skills, time management, note‑taking and test‑taking strategies, and learning profiles shared with teachers; it is not described as a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the language of instruction at King's Academy, and English as a Second Language support is offered through the English Foundations Program for learners aged 12 to 17.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by a designated school counselor (e.g., Zeena Al Ali, who specializes in social‑emotional learning and mental health support), with peer counselors and residential staff contributing to emotional support.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is implemented through Safety and Security measures including 24/7 protection, controlled campus access, and residential faculty who act as mentors, supervisors, and counselors.

Admissions

Step 1. Admissions operate in rounds with published deadlines. The rounds are: Round 1 with a deadline of November 10, 2025; Round 2 with a deadline of January 10, 2026; Round 3 with a deadline of February 10, 2026; and Round 4 with a deadline of April 20, 2026. Admissions decisions are issued 2–3 weeks after each deadline, and the contract and deposit are due one week after receipt of an offer. Early submission improves the likelihood of securing a place.

Scholarships

Step 2. To start the process, submit an Admissions Information Request via the online application portal. After submission, set up your account following the email instructions. The portal is used to manage the application checklist and scheduling of campus visits and interviews; access is through the Candidate tab.

Step 3. Step 1 interview and family meeting is scheduled after account setup. For candidates living in Jordan, the campus visit includes a campus tour, a student interview, and a meeting with an admissions counselor, totaling about 90 minutes. Candidates should bring a copy of the candidate's ID, passport, or birth certificate. For candidates outside Jordan, interviews and campus tours can be arranged via Zoom by emailing the Office of Admissions.

Step 4. Step 2 ID documents are required. Submit copies of the passport, birth certificate, and family book (the latter for Jordanians). All documents must be uploaded to the online portal or sent by email to admissions@kingsacademy.edu.jo.

Step 5. Step 3 Complete the admissions application requirements. Provide full information in the online portal, including family details, candidate citizenship, languages spoken, and responses to parent and student questions. Ensure all required fields are completed to consider the application complete; incomplete submissions may delay review.

Step 6. Step 4 register for an admissions test and pay the application fee. The application fee is US$140 or 100 JD; candidates from public schools in Jordan are exempt. Jordan-resident candidates must register and attend one of the King's Academy Admissions Test sessions. International candidates may submit SSAT, MAP, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, or another approved test; if English is not the language of instruction, SSAT plus TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo may be required. A waiver may be possible after interview or after reviewing English-language testing. Merit‑Scholarship contenders must provide a valid SSAT score; the school offers a paper-based SSAT on campus and a computer-based SSAT at Prometric centers (AMIDEAST in Amman is listed). If SSAT results are provided, the dedicated King's Admissions Test may be waived.

Step 7. Step 5 upload transcripts and send recommendations. Submit copies of the current year's grades or progress reports and end-of-year reports from the two prior years. Request math and English teacher recommendation forms, to be completed online through the admissions portal or emailed/delivered in a sealed envelope. Transcripts should be uploaded to the portal or sent by email to admissions@kingsacademy.edu.jo.

Step 8. Optional: Apply for Financial Aid or Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship Program awards merit-based scholarships to select outstanding Grade 7 and Grade 9 applicants; the scholarships are small fixed amounts and an SSAT score is required for entry into the merit track. The Merit Scholarship Intention Form is available to indicate interest. Financial aid is need-based; 40% of the student body receives need-based aid, and $5.3 million in aid was awarded in 2025–2026. Students in need should apply for financial aid through the financial aid process.

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Ayla International School

Fees JOD 1,200,000 - 2,520,000

Ayla International School is a co-educational institution with gender-segregated secondary sections for boys and girls, offering an inclusive learning environment across its primary and secondary campuses. A key feature is its dedicated department for learning disabilities and academic support, staffed by specialized and qualified teachers who supervise customized services for students facing academic, behavioral, speech, or visual challenges. The department is equipped with tools and resources to address diverse needs and uses diagnostic assessments to tailor interventions. Shadow teachers provide daily support and help students strengthen areas of academic and behavioral weakness, enabling smoother participation in class and assessments. The school employs practical and pedagogical approaches aligned with each learner's needs, ensuring ongoing monitoring and adjustments to support progress. This emphasis on individualized support complements general instruction, helping students access curriculum effectively while developing independence and confidence in their educational journey. The school also collaborates with families to track progress.

Location

Amman, Tabarbour district, Jordan. The campus is adjacent to the Civil Status and Passports Department.

Stages

Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary (Secondary is separated into boys' and girls' sections).

Type

Co-educational overall with gender-segregated secondary sections (boys and girls).

Additional learning support

A department for learning difficulties, academic support and inclusive programs; offers diagnostic assessments and shadow teachers to assist students.

Application and Registration Fees

- One-time Registration Fee: JPY 200,000.
- Annual Educational Enhance Fee (first payment on entry): JPY 150,000.
- Application Processing Fee: JPY 20,000 (charged on application).
- After-School program initial fees (where applicable): One-time Registration Fee JPY 75,000; Annual Educational Enhance Fee JPY 65,000; Application Processing Fee JPY 20,000.

Tuition fees by programme and year grouping (full detail shown as published)

Regular Programs (Nursery, Preschool, Kindergarten; ages 1–6)
- Initial fee components required on enrolment: Registration JPY 200,000; Educational Enhance Fee JPY 150,000; Application Processing Fee JPY 20,000.
- Annual tuition (Academic year September to June):
- 1 day per week: JPY 1,000,000.
- 2 days per week: JPY 1,300,000.
- 3 days per week: JPY 1,500,000.
- 4 days per week: JPY 1,600,000.
- 5 days per week: JPY 1,800,000.
- Annual tuition (Academic year September to August):
- 1 day per week: JPY 1,200,000.
- 2 days per week: JPY 1,560,000.
- 3 days per week: JPY 1,800,000.
- 4 days per week: JPY 1,920,000.
- 5 days per week: JPY 2,160,000.

Regular Plus Programs (5-day students only; extended hours options)
- Initial fee components required on enrolment: Registration JPY 200,000; Educational Enhance Fee JPY 150,000; Application Processing Fee JPY 20,000.
- Annual tuition (September to June) for 5-day Regular Plus:
- 9:00–16:00: JPY 1,900,000.
- 9:00–17:00: JPY 2,000,000.
- 9:00–18:00: JPY 2,100,000.
- Annual tuition (September to August) for 5-day Regular Plus:
- 9:00–16:00: JPY 2,280,000.
- 9:00–17:00: JPY 2,400,000.
- 9:00–18:00: JPY 2,520,000.

After-School Programs (various age ranges and durations)
- Monthly tuition examples (2–5 pm monthly rates):
- 1 day per week: JPY 36,000.
- 2 days per week: JPY 67,000.
- 3 days per week: JPY 97,000.
- 4 days per week: JPY 120,000.
- 5 days per week: JPY 138,000.
- Textbook fee for some after-school activities: JPY 3,000 (where applicable).

Other recurring or ancillary costs

- Extended care charge: JPY 990 per 30 minutes.
- Textbooks and learning materials: invoiced at cost as applicable.
- Any additional program-specific materials, field trips, or external exam fees are charged separately and will be invoiced at cost when applicable.
- Discounts: discounts are applied for self-paying families and for families with more than one child.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Full payment is due upon receipt of the school invoice.
- Tuition can be paid on an annual or bi-annual basis.
- An installment plan is available for individual (self-paying) families via the Accounting Office; companies paying educational expenses are not eligible for the installment option.
- For students enrolling after the school year begins, tuition is calculated by academic quarters; attendance for any part of a quarter requires payment for the entire quarter.
- All bank charges for transfers (domestic or international) must be paid by the payer; transfers should be made in the child's name.

Payment methods and options

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer or Wise. Credit card and cash payments are not accepted.
- Account naming and bank charge policy: transfers should be made in the child's name and any bank charges (from Japan or overseas) must be covered by the payer.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school's programs serve ages 1–6 and operate as day programmes; no boarding fees are published.

Refunds and cancellation

- Refund policy: All fees are non-refundable after payment.
- Late-enrolment and prorating rule: Tuition for late enrolment is calculated by academic quarters; attendance of any part of a quarter requires full payment for that quarter.

Summary of available fee components a parent should expect to pay at enrolment

- Upfront (on acceptance): Registration Fee (JPY 200,000) + Annual Educational Enhance Fee (JPY 150,000) + first tuition payment (amount depends on chosen programme and schedule).
- Ongoing: tuition (annual/bi-annual), consumption tax (an additional 10% applies to fees), costs for textbooks and materials as invoiced, any extended-care charges, and program-specific extras.

Notes on published detail

- The published fee schedule provides detailed annual tuition by programme, days-per-week and hours (including both September–June and September–August annual options), and specifies payment methods, billing cadence options (annual, bi-annual, quarterly proration rules for late enrolment), and the non-refundable policy. The published schedule does not list a per-term (traditional trimester/term) invoice figure as a standard line item; instead, it specifies annual amounts and notes that tuition may be paid annual or bi-annually and that late enrolment is billed by academic quarter.

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