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Cambridge High School

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees JOD 2,750 - 9,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Introduction

Cambridge High School is an international day school in Amman, Jordan (Abd Al Karim Al Dabbas St 11) serving children from kindergarten through Grade 12 (ages about 3–18). The school implements the Cambridge Primary (British) curriculum in its lower years and offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme in its middle and senior phases; its kindergarten and primary provision is bilingual with early immersion in English alongside compulsory Arabic. English is the main language of instruction; Arabic is taught at all stages and French was introduced as a third language in primary in 2023/24. Published facilities and provision include three libraries, computer labs, a gymnasium and sports teams (football, basketball, badminton and swimming), dedicated arts and music programmes, and an established CAS, TOK and extended-essay structure in the DP supported by university‑counselling services. The school presents itself as an IB World School with an emphasis on multilingualism and whole‑school language support.

Abd Al Karim Al Dabbas St 11, Amman,Jordan

The Essentials

Cambridge High School has 1,018 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Cambridge High School is located in the Al Rabia area of west Amman, on Abdel Kareem Al Dabbas Street, Amman 11185, Jordan. It sits in a central, accessible part of the city with good transport links to surrounding neighbourhoods. The area is served by bus routes and local transit connections, making commuting feasible from various parts of Amman. The school is described as being in the heart of west Amman.

Stages
The school serves students aged approximately 3–18, spanning Kindergarten, Primary, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB programmes run alongside a multi-stage education system that includes KG, primary, and secondary levels.

Type
Co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Enrollment is around 1,000–1,200 students aged 3–18, representing approximately 30 nationalities. The school's materials do not publicly publish the most common nationality or the exact local-to-international ratio.

Additional learning support
The school operates an Inclusion Department to support Additional Learning Needs (SEN). An Inclusion Department fee of JD 350 per subject per semester applies for eligible subjects.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Jordan and functions as an IB World School; there is no formal country-specific affiliation beyond its Jordan location.

Religious affiliation
No formal religious affiliation is publicly indicated for the school.

School day structure
The published start time for the first semester is 8:00 am for Grades 1–10 and KG2. Daily end times and the exact break/lunch schedules are not publicly published.

Bus service
A school bus service operates within Amman. Transportation inside Amman costs JD 750 per year; the Airport Road route costs JD 800 per year. Each bus has an assistant to ensure child safety.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Cambridge High School operates as a day school; there are no on-site boarding facilities. The school does not offer full, weekly, or flexi-boarding. Transportation is provided by bus within West Amman where available.

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is worn at all times and the PE uniform is to be worn on PE days only.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cambridge High School ranges from JOD 2,750 to JOD 9,000 for 2026/27.

Application / joining fees

- New students in Grades 2–12 (IB): JOD 400 (one-time, non-refundable).
- New students in Kindergarten, KG1, KG2 and Grade 1: JOD 200 (one-time, non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; full-year tuition)

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): JOD 2,750.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): JOD 3,695.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): JOD 3,810.
- Grade 1 (age 6): JOD 4,370.
- Grade 2 (age 7): JOD 4,790.
- Grade 3 (age 8): JOD 5,020.
- Grade 4 (age 9): JOD 5,190.
- Grade 5 (age 10): JOD 5,330.
- Grade 6 (age 11): JOD 5,500.
- Grade 7 (age 12): JOD 5,730.
- Grade 8 (age 13): JOD 5,930.
- Grade 9 (age 14): JOD 6,265.
- Grade 10 (age 15): JOD 6,565.
- Grade 11 (age 16): JOD 8,700.
- Grade 12 (age 17): JOD 9,000.

Per-term detail and billing frequency

- Tuition is published and billed as an annual amount; seats are reserved on a yearly basis and the school treats fees as payable for the full year. A per-term fee schedule is not published in the school's public fee materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Seats are reserved by paying the required reservation/first payment by the published reservation date for the coming academic year; accounts must be settled in full before school documents are released. Fees are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if a student transfers during the year.
- An early-payment discount is offered when tuition is paid in full by the published early-payment date (example: a 5% discount was specified for full payment made before 01/08/2024 in prior published material).

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school; no full or weekly boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and recurring / optional fees

- Visual Arts fee for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year.
- Inclusion Department fee (special educational support): JOD 350 per subject, per semester.
- Kindergarten additional supervision (one hour before and after school): JOD 300 per year.
- Transportation (yearly, round trip): Inside Amman routes approximately JOD 750 per year; Airport Road route approximately JOD 800 per year. Each bus is accompanied by an assistant.
- CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) educational charge for Grades 11 and 12: JOD 150 per year (due on the published due date).
- Extended Essay fee for Diploma students (Grade 11): JOD 300 (published due date applied).
- Graduation fee for Grade 12: JOD 300.
- Intensive language lessons (where offered as an extra): examples previously published include Arabic or English intensive lessons charged at JOD 1,000 per year for the specified grades (charged on published due dates). These are optional extras and are billed separately from tuition.
- Textbooks, copybooks, examination fees, graduation fees, uniform, transportation and field trips are generally excluded from the published tuition figures (Ministry of Education textbooks and on-campus accident insurance are included). Specific exclusions and inclusions follow the school's fee listing.
- Sibling discount: first sibling pays full tuition; second sibling receives 10% discount; third and subsequent siblings receive 15% discount.

Refund and transfer policy

- Fees paid are non-refundable and full-year fees apply even if the student transfers out during the year. Accounts must be settled in full before official documents are released and student files are removed by the published cut-off date at the end of the academic year.

Fee payment options

- Public fee materials and the published fee pages do not present a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or post-dated cheques are not specified in the public fee notices). Parents should use the school's finance office contact channels for the available payment methods for the relevant academic year.
Academics

Cambridge High School teaches British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge High School in Amman, Jordan, is an IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). MYP was implemented in 2016 and CHS was authorized as an MYP World School on December 13, 2018; the programme maps Year 0 to Grade 5, Year 1 to Grade 6, Year 2 to Grade 7, and Year 3 to Grade 8, with eight subject groups including Language & Literature, Mathematics, Arabic language acquisition, Sciences, Individuals & Societies, Design, Arts, Religions, and Physical & Health Education. The Diploma Programme is offered in the final two years of secondary and includes core elements Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and CAS; CHS describes science and arts streams and a six-subject structure with language and mathematics at SL/HL and a minimum total score aligned to 21/42. The language of instruction is English, with KG and some programmes featuring bilingual Arabic-English components; university counseling begins in Grade 10 to support higher-education planning. The CHS CAS program follows the Creativity, Activity, and Service framework integral to the DP.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Cambridge High School supports SEL through its CAS Programme and a University Counseling team that focuses on student growth, social and emotional intelligence, and the development of decision-making and time-management skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN department or the specific types of Special Educational Needs it can support; however, it notes that students who do not fit the school's profile are helped by its support staff, counsellors and student affairs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL and language support are evidenced by bilingual Kindergarten (two hours of English daily and one hour of Arabic) and by English-language instruction with Arabic and French offered in the Primary section.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the University Counseling program, which aims to foster social and emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-management during the university admissions process.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through the school's policies, which note that counsellors and support staff assist students and that the IB learner profile informs behavior and guidance.
Parent Experience

History
Cambridge High School has been an IB World School since March 2004, with authorization for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In 2008, the school obtained authorization for the Middle Years Programme, reflecting ongoing expansion of its IB offerings. The school reports enrollment of around 1000–1200 students aged 3–18, and the student body comprises learners from roughly 30 countries, indicating a multinational community. The school is located in Rabia, in western Amman, and emphasizes hard work, discipline, respect and enjoyment as core elements of its approach.

Community
The Cambridge High School community is multinational, with students from about 30 countries. The school emphasizes service initiatives and extracurricular activities as part of its educational approach to develop well-rounded, internationally minded learners. The school shares updates about its activities and events via social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Publicly listed events illustrate a busy calendar of school-wide and community activities, such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and a Christmas Bazar (KG-12).

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public information publicly available about Cambridge High School in Amman does not list a separate Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) page or officers. The school's mission and activities emphasize service initiatives and a broad range of extracurriculars, which involve families and the wider school community through events. The events calendar includes family-oriented or community activities such as the Winter Donation Campaign “Warm Hearts 4” and the Christmas Bazar, indicating active engagement with families through school-organized programs. Other events, like Grade 5 assemblies and science exhibits, show a robust schedule of student showcases that involve the broader school community. The school provides a visible social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) to share updates and events, which aids parental and community involvement. If there is a formal PTA, it is not publicly documented on the site, and direct contact with the school would be needed to confirm any official parent-teacher collaboration structure.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cambridge High School's Amman campus offers facilities across academics, sports and creative arts. The library is available to students through a Follett Destiny online catalog. The campus includes a gymnasium and a swimming facility for physical education and competitive activities. Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities, with programs in visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography. The KG section features interactive classrooms and dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, reflecting hands-on learning across the early years. These facilities support a holistic, internationally oriented education across multiple levels.

Sports Facilities
Facilities for sports include a gymnasium suitable for physical education and indoor activities. The school provides swimming facilities for water-based lessons. The site lists football and basketball teams as part of the sports program and mentions badminton and general fitness activities. These facilities support a broad program of physical education and team sports.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a library with Follett Destiny online catalog access. Interactive Classrooms indicate technology-enabled spaces integrated into daily teaching. The KG section highlights interactive learning environments, underscoring the school's emphasis on modern, collaborative learning. The site references library access and interactive classrooms as key academic resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative spaces include an art room and music facilities. Programs span visual arts, music and audio, filmmaking and photography, reflecting a strong arts and media focus.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Arabic. In the MYP, Language & Literature is offered in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in English and Arabic. Language & Literature is taught in Arabic and English, and Arabic language acquisition is provided.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrolment at Cambridge High School is conducted on a yearly basis. Attendance is not automatically renewed, and at the end of each academic year the school reviews every student's record to determine renewal. Parents are expected to stay informed through the school's communications and to engage with policies to support their child's continued enrollment.
2. The admissions process includes a seat reservation step. A seat reservation fee must be paid by the deadline (for the coming academic year: 1/4/2024). If seats are not reserved by that date, they are offered to students on the waiting list.
3. New students pay joining fees to begin enrollment. Joining fees are 400 JD for Grades 2–12IB and 200 JD for K, KG1, KG2, and Grade 1; these fees are non-refundable and are separate from tuition.
4. Tuition terms and what they cover are defined at enrollment. Tuition excludes textbooks, copybooks, exams, graduation, uniform, transportation, and field trips, but includes Ministry of Education textbooks and insurance for accidents on school premises. Discounts for siblings apply: first sibling pays full tuition, second sibling receives 10% off, and third and subsequent siblings receive 15% off. Early payment discounts may also apply when tuition is paid in full by the stated deadline (e.g., 1/8/2024).
5. Additional fees may apply depending on program and services. Visual Arts fees are 150 JD per year for Grades 11–12, and Inclusion Department fees are 350 JD per subject per semester. Transportation is available inside Amman (750 JD) and Airport Road (800 JD) with an accompanying bus assistant for child safety.
6. After enrollment, the school maintains ongoing governance of student progress. The school's Parent's Guide emphasizes a commitment to the IB learner profile and related policies, and notes that parents are informed whenever school support is required. Registration for the next year occurs on a yearly basis, and student records are reviewed at the end of each year to determine continued placement.

Waitlist
The school manages a waitlist for admissions. A seat reservation deadline exists, and seats not reserved by the deadline are offered to students on the waiting list.
School Events
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