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Ibn Rushd National Academy

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees JOD 3,785 - 10,250
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, English
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Ibn Rushd National Academy (IRNA) is a co-educational International Baccalaureate (IB) World School located in Naur, Jordan. It distinguishes itself as the first school globally authorized to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Arabic as the primary medium of instruction, ensuring students maintain a strong cultural identity while transitioning to English-medium instruction in the Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) programmes. IRNA offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP) without alternative certificate options, reflecting a commitment to a unified, rigorous academic standard. Beyond academics, the school integrates community service and the arts into student life, fostering a learning environment where personal growth and social responsibility are prioritized alongside intellectual development.

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Ibn Rushd National Academy, Amman, Jordan

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The Essentials

Ibn Rushd National Academy has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Amman, Jordan. The campus is in the Na'ur area on Umm Al-Basateen Street 1, Amman 11194. The address is commonly cited as Na'ur, Umm Al-Basateen Street, Amman. It is accessible via local Amman roads in the city.

Stages
Ibn Rushd National Academy offers an IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades K–5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. PYP uses Arabic as the main language of instruction with English as a first language; MYP uses English as the main language with Arabic and Islamic studies included; DP leads to the IB Diploma.

Type
Co-educational, day school. Boarding is not offered.

Additional learning support
The admissions policy describes the school as inclusive and states it welcomes students from all backgrounds and abilities; entry is not generally impeded by special needs, subject to space availability. Specific SEN facilities are not listed publicly.

Country affiliation
Jordan.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.

School day structure
The school day typically runs from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday. Breaks and lunch are included in the timetable.

Bus service
Bus service exists, but details about providers and routes are not published on the school site. Families should contact the admissions office for arrangements. Telephone: +962 (06) 476 2000; mobile: +962 (0) 79 896 1810.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Ibn Rushd National Academy ranges from JOD 3,785 to JOD 10,250 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (annual and approximate per-term)

- Kindergarten 1 (KG1): JD 3,640 per year. Approximate per-term (if billed in three equal installments): JD 1,213.33.
- Kindergarten 2 (KG2): JD 3,640 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,213.33.
- PYP 1 / Grade 1: JD 4,410 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,470.00.
- PYP 2 / Grade 2: JD 4,410 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,470.00.
- PYP 3 / Grade 3: JD 4,620 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,540.00.
- PYP 4 / Grade 4: JD 4,620 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,540.00.
- PYP 5 / Grade 5: JD 5,145 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 1,715.00.
- MYP 1 / Grade 6: JD 6,090 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,030.00.
- MYP 2 / Grade 7: JD 6,405 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,135.00.
- MYP 3 / Grade 8: JD 6,825 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,275.00.
- MYP 4 / Grade 9: JD 7,035 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,345.00.
- MYP 5 / Grade 10: JD 7,875 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 2,625.00.
- DP 1 / Grade 11: JD 9,860 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 3,286.67.
- DP 2 / Grade 12: JD 9,860 per year. Approximate per-term: JD 3,286.67.

Application and registration fees

- Admissions (application/initial assessment) fee: JD 75.
- Seat reservation fee: JD 500. This seat reservation fee is non-refundable and is treated as part of the third instalment.

Miscellaneous fees and charges

- KG waiting fees (until 14:30): JD 250.
- Transport: one-way JD 580; two-way JD 830.
- Uniform: JD 105.
- Textbooks (by programme): PYP 1–3 JD 65; PYP 4–5 JD 85; MYP 1–3 JD 145; MYP 4–5 JD 265; DP 1–2 JD 570.
- Learning support: charged individually on a case-by-case basis (no fixed public rate).

Discounts and timing for early-payment discounts

- Early payment discount for continuing families: 7% if payment is made prior to 01.06; 5% if payment is made prior to 01.08.
- Early payment discount for new families: 7% if payment is made within three working days from offer (or as above for continuing families, whichever is latest).
- Sibling discounts on tuition only: Child 1 = 5%; Child 2 = 10%; Child 3 = 15%; Child 4+ = 20%. Loyalty/group discounts also listed for larger groups. Sibling discounts do not apply to transport, uniform, books, examinations, or support.

Billing schedule and payment terms (publicly available details)

- Annual tuition figures are published for each grade level. The published information refers to a “third instalment” in relation to the seat reservation fee, which indicates fees can be collected in multiple instalments; however, a complete public schedule of instalment due dates, the exact number and timing of instalments, and full billing calendar are not published in the school's public fee listing. For purposes of planning, the annual and the approximate per-term (three-installment) splits above are provided as an indicative breakdown only.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Boarding is not listed as a service or fee in the Academy's publicly-available fee schedule.

Refund information

- The seat reservation fee (JD 500) is explicitly non-refundable. No other specific refund rules or a comprehensive refund/cancellation policy are published in the public fee listing. Refunds for other fees or deposits are not detailed in the publicly-available fee schedule.
Academics

Ibn Rushd National Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Ibn Rushd National Academy offers an IB continuum from kindergarten through grade 12. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is taught in K–5 with Arabic as the main language of instruction alongside English as a first language. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs from grades 6–10, with English as the main language of instruction and an in‑depth Arabic and Islamic studies component; Arabic and English are offered as Group 1 Language and Literature courses. In Grade 10, students undertake external IB assessments and commonly earn the MYP bilingual certificate. The Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11–12 provides the full IB Diploma, and the Diploma College does not offer the IB Certificate option; the DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS, with subject options across the usual IB groups (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English A Language and Literature, Arabic A Language and Literature) and instruction delivered in English and Arabic.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions timing and capacity: Admissions are targeted for the start of the academic year, typically in late August. Enrollment during the year is possible only in very rare circumstances. The main restriction on entry is space availability, and aptitude or special needs do not generally block admission. Admissions to the MYP and Diploma College depend on meeting the programmes' rigorous requirements.

2. How to apply: Parents should complete the online "Interested form" for each child by the end of December of the preceding year. The form is the first step in the process and is submitted online. After submission, the Admissions Department will schedule interviews or entrance assessments, subject to space availability.

3. Interviews and assessments: All Kindergarten applicants must attend a personal interview. All applicants from Grade 1 upwards must attend a personal interview and sit for entrance assessments. The initial entry assessment fee is referenced in the school fees schedule.

4. MoE regulations and intake ages: MoE regulations specify KG1 enters the academic year in which they become four years old. Prospective applicants to Grade 1 enter the academic year in which they become six.

5. Notification and offers: After interviews/assessments, parents will be notified of the admissions decision once all applications have been considered. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer and be asked to complete their registration.

6. Additional notes: The Academy is non-selective and inclusive. The main constraint is space availability. Admissions to the MYP and Diploma College require fulfilling the programmes' rigorous requirements.

Scholarships
The school does not advertise scholarships. Instead, it lists discounts and a limited learning-support option. Tuition discounts include an early payment discount, sibling discounts, and a loyalty programme, with amounts and eligibility described in the fees schedule.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system on public materials.
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