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Asamiah International School

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees JOD 3,000 - 8,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 935
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Typical class size 6
Introduction

Asamiah International School (AIS) is a co‑educational, day international school in Khalda, Amman (Abu Mohʹd Al Sajjad St 5) that implements the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school serves early years through secondary (ages 3 to 18, KG–Grade 12) and describes itself as bilingual; the IB record and school materials identify English as the primary language of instruction and list Arabic among taught languages and diploma subjects. AIS publishes information about a range of student support and campus resources, including science laboratories, a library, a school theatre, medical and counselling services, a student support centre, ICT provisions (including AI/AR/VR technology) and transportation and catering services. The school highlights its IB‑centred pedagogy across programmes, on‑campus exam preparation for DP candidates and a programme of extracurricular activities and academies to complement classroom learning.

Asamiah International School, Abu Moh'd Al Sajjad St 5, Amman, Jordan

The Essentials

Asamiah International School has 935 pupils, typical class sizes of 6, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Asamiah International School is located on Abu Moh'd Al Sajjad Street, No. 5, in the Khalda district of Amman, Jordan. Khalda is a western Amman neighborhood with easy road access to central Amman and surrounding areas. The campus is situated in a residential-commercial zone with nearby amenities and services. The school is accessible by typical local public transport and private means.

Stages
AIS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from early years to the diploma. The PYP runs from Pre-K to Grade 5, the MYP covers Grades 6–10, and the DP is for Grades 11–12.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body is predominantly Jordanian, comprising about 91%. International or non-Jordanian students account for about 9% of the population. The school reports 935+ students in total.

Additional learning support
AIS provides pupil support through a dedicated Student Support Center and counseling services. It offers Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Learning Support provisions, with related fees (SEN 1,700 JD; Learning Support 500 JD per semester per subject).

Country affiliation
AIS is based in Jordan and operates as an IB World School; there is no country-specific affiliation stated.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation noted.

School day structure
The school day generally runs Sunday to Thursday from about 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional variations for examinations and events.

Bus service
AIS runs a school bus service with zone-based routes and fees. Round-trip rates vary by zone (e.g., Zone 1 650 JD, Zone 4 900 JD), with one-way options also available.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Asamiah International School ranges from JOD 3,000 to JOD 8,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: JOD 20 (one-time).
- Registration fee: JOD 400 (one-time, non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (annual) — by year group

- Pre‑KG (Early Years / Pre‑KG): JOD 3,000.
- KG1–KG2: JOD 3,400.
- Grade 1: JOD 3,500.
- Grade 2: JOD 3,600.
- Grade 3: JOD 3,700.
- Grade 4: JOD 4,500.
- Grade 5: JOD 4,700.
- Grade 6: JOD 5,700.
- Grade 7: JOD 5,800.
- Grade 8: JOD 5,900.
- Grade 9: JOD 6,300.
- Grade 10: JOD 6,900.
- Grade 11 (IBDP Year 1): JOD 7,500.
- Grade 12 (IBDP Year 2): JOD 8,500.

Per‑term amounts (inferred)

- The published tuition figures are shown as annual amounts. The per‑term amounts given below are an inferred equal division of the annual tuition across three academic terms (annual ÷ 3). This is an inferred presentation to show likely per‑term values where a three‑term billing cycle is used; the school's fees page publishes annual figures rather than a term breakdown.

- Example per‑term amounts (annual ÷ 3):
- Pre‑KG: JOD 1,000 per term (JOD 3,000 ÷ 3).
- KG1–KG2: JOD 1,133 per term (JOD 3,400 ÷ 3).
- Grade 1: JOD 1,167 per term (JOD 3,500 ÷ 3).
- Grade 6: JOD 1,900 per term (JOD 5,700 ÷ 3).
- Grade 12: JOD 2,833 per term (JOD 8,500 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school lists tuition as annual fees and specifies certain semester or staged payment items (for example, After School Duty fees are shown per semester and some special‑needs and learning‑support charges are payable over specified semesters). The school publishes a special 5% discount on tuition for full cash payment secured before 1 September. A sibling discount is published: 10% for the second sibling and 15% for each additional sibling.
- Several one‑time or year‑specific items are payable at registration or during the year (see “Other costs” below). Specific installment dates or a full invoice schedule are not shown on the published fees page.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed as part of the school's fee schedule or facilities; no boarding fees are published. The school operates as a day school in the published materials.

Other costs and recurring extra fees

- Various one‑time registration/registration‑related expenses: JOD 250 (covers Ministry of Education textbooks, daily educational hands‑on resources, IB teaching resources and manipulatives, accident insurance, and field trips within Amman Greater Area). Payable fully upon registration; this amount does not include English textbooks, IB external exams, international assessments or trips with entrance fees.
- IB external exam registration fee: published at JOD 750 (the page lists IB external exam registration fees; amounts are shown on the fees page).
- International Assessments (Grades 5–10): JOD 35 per student per annum.
- After School Duty: JOD 100 per semester.
- CAS fees (Grade 11 and Diploma courses): JOD 200.
- Graduation expenses (Grade 12): JOD 250 payable during graduation year; KG2 graduation: JOD 50; Grade 5 graduation: JOD 50.
- Special Educational Needs (SEN): JOD 1,700 payable over two semesters (where applicable).
- Learning Support: JOD 500 per semester for each subject.
- Transportation fees (annual, by zone):
- Zone 1 round trip: JOD 650 (one way: JOD 450).
- Zone 2 round trip: JOD 750 (one way: JOD 475).
- Zone 3 round trip: JOD 800 (one way: JOD 500).
- Zone 4 round trip: JOD 900 (one way: JOD 550).

Refund information

- The registration fee (JOD 400) and the application fee (JOD 20) are published as one‑time charges; the registration fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable. No wider, detailed refund policy for tuition installments or other fees is provided on the published fees page.

Fee payment options

- The school's published fee page lists amounts, discounts and semester/special‑item billing details but does not list a specific set of accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, cheque) on that page. The school publishes contact details (telephone and email) for the admissions/finance office for arranging payment.

Surcharges, discounts and special terms

- Sibling discounts: 10% for the second sibling, 15% for each subsequent sibling.
- Cash payment discount: Special 5% discount on tuition fees for cash payments only if full payment is secured before 1 September.

Summary (key figures)

- Application fee: JOD 20; Registration fee: JOD 400 (non‑refundable).
- Annual tuition range (published): JOD 3,000 (Pre‑KG) up to JOD 8,500 (Grade 12).
- Several additional recurring and one‑time items are published (IB exam fees, transportation by zone, SEN and learning support fees, graduation fees, CAS, after‑school duty).

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Academics

Asamiah International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Asamiah International School (AIS) in Khalda, Amman, Jordan, offers an IB continuum for students aged 3–18, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG–5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12. Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic, with additional language offerings such as German. In the Diploma Programme AIS uses the DP core—Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service—along with six DP subjects drawn from the DP groups. DP subjects offered include English A Language and Literature, English B, Arabic A Lit, Arabic Ab Initio, Arabic B, Economics, Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design Technology, Visual Arts, Mathematics (Analysis and Applications), and Digital Society. AIS incorporates PYP exhibitions and MYP projects as part of its IB curriculum and emphasizes inquiry-based learning, with student-led conferences and a range of co-curricular activities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
AIS supports social and emotional learning through Character Education and Personal Social and Physical Education, with AIS Community Wellbeing listed within the Academics section.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
AIS provides Counselling and a Student Support Center as facilities; details on the kinds of SEN supported and whether it is a specialist SEN institution are not publicly disclosed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL provision is not publicly described in AIS's academic program listings.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the AIS Community Wellbeing offering and pastoral approaches within the IB framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding considerations are suggested by the presence of Health, Safety and Security as a facilities area, but specific safeguarding and child-protection policies are not publicly disclosed.
Parent Experience

History
Asamiah International School was founded in 2010 as a private, co‑educational bilingual school in Khalda, Amman. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum with the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. English and Arabic are the languages of instruction. AIS joined the IB World School network on March 17, 2015. The school is governed by a private Board of Directors and, in the mid‑2020s, operates with about 150 teachers and roughly 935–976 pupils, with 91% of students being Jordanian and 9% from other nationalities.

Community
The AIS community is diverse and IB‑oriented, with student life programs that include MUN, School Teams, the Football Academy, Karate MJ's Academy, and Gymnastics Academy. The student body comprises 91% Jordanians and 9% other nationalities, reflecting a multicultural campus. AIS regularly hosts and highlights events such as the International Day of Food Loss and Waste and a Mental Math Competition, among other exhibitions and performances. The school also engages with the wider community through outreach activities, such as the Sharing the Planet program with APN in May 2025, where parents attended sessions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
AIS is privately governed by a Board of Directors. Public information does not list a separate, standalone PTA page, but parent engagement is organized through scheduled Parent‑Teacher Meetings, including sessions for Gr. 1–5 and Gr. 10–12 scheduled for February 7, 2026. Parents access information and communicate with staff via the AIS Parent Portal, which is linked to other school systems such as Microsoft 365. The Parent Portal supports ongoing parent–staff communications and events related to student life. AIS also supports family involvement through participation in school activities and events, including programs that involve parents in community projects such as the Sharing the Planet activity with APN in May 2025, where parents attended.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIS operates a modern campus with a library, science laboratories, and advanced technology facilities including AI, AR & VR labs and information technology infrastructure. It provides a cafeteria, medical services, and transportation for students. It maintains health, safety and security measures and offers counselling and a student support center. The campus includes a School Theater and other facilities that support IB learning.

Sports Facilities
AIS offers structured sports programs as part of student life, including a Football Academy, Karate MJ's Academy and a Gymnastics Academy. The programs emphasize physical fitness, teamwork and discipline. The school supports school teams that participate in inter-school activities. These activities complement IB learning by providing practical opportunities for collaboration and leadership.

Academic Facilities
AIS delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP and DP. The language of instruction is English; AIS is bilingual in English and Arabic. Academic facilities include a library, science laboratories, and technology resources such as AI, AR & VR labs and information technology. Visual and Performing Arts, Personal Social and Physical Education, and AIS Community Wellbeing are integrated into the curriculum. The IB pedagogy emphasizes inquiry-based learning and concept-driven teaching.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Model United Nations is offered as part of student life. AIS operates School Teams and hosts a Football Academy, Karate MJ's Academy and a Gymnastics Academy. The activities provide opportunities for leadership, teamwork and personal development outside the classroom. Participation in these activities complements IB learning by applying classroom concepts to real-world contexts.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AIS offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma Program. The school follows IB pedagogy to develop inquiry, critical thinking, and globally minded learners. Model United Nations (MUN) and school teams provide opportunities for academic competition and collaborative inquiry. The campus includes science labs and AI, AR & VR technology to support hands-on learning, and a library to support independent research.

Arts & Creative
Visual and Performing Arts are part of AIS's curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Student life includes Model United Nations (MUN), school teams, and specialized programs such as the Football Academy, Karate MJ's Academy, and Gymnastics Academy.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Counselling is available to students, and the campus emphasizes health, safety and security. The school offers extensive sports programs including football, martial arts, and gymnastics to promote well-being and physical fitness.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. Take a Tour. Take a Tour to learn about AIS and the IB continuum offered. AIS offers the IB Primary Years Program, the IB Middle Years Program, and the IB Diploma Program. A campus visit helps families understand AIS's teaching approach and student life. You can schedule a tour under Admission. Step 2. Apply online. Begin the application by using AIS Online Registration or the Apply Now option. Online Registration is listed under Admission. Submitting the online registration starts the formal admissions process. The Apply Now option appears on the site as part of the admission workflow. Step 3. Review Tuition Fees and AIS Scholarship. Tuition fees are posted and available for review. AIS Scholarship is listed as part of Admission. Information about fees and scholarships is accessible through the Admission section. Step 4. Admission decision and enrollment. AIS reviews applications and communicates admission decisions to families. Accepted students proceed with enrollment per AIS procedures. Enrollment finalization completes the admission process. Step 5. Start of classes and onboarding. Start dates and onboarding details are communicated after enrollment. Families receive information about class assignments and timetables. AIS provides resources to support new students as they join.
School Events
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