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Mada International Academy

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, English, Arabic
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, High School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Mada International Academy is a private educational institution established in Amman, Jordan, in 2012, offering education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across three branches. Mada 1, located near the 8th Circle, provides bilingual education from Kindergarten to Grade 7 through the Jordanian National Curriculum. Mada 2, located in Rawnaq, offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through the Jordanian National Curriculum, American High School Diploma (AHSD), and British IGCSE pathways. Mada 3, located in Al Bayader, offers education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through the Jordanian National Curriculum, AHSD, and British IGCSE pathways. Across its branches, Mada focuses on academic achievement, critical thinking, personal development, and preparing students for future academic pathways. The academy holds Cognia System Accreditation, with Cambridge International accreditation for its British pathway.

Al-Rawnaq Neighborhood, Behind Cozmo, 8th Cir., Amman 11817, Jordan

The Essentials

Mada International Academy has typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Mada International Academy operates three campuses in Amman, Jordan. Mada 1 is located near the 8th Circle in West Amman; Mada 2 is in the Rawnaq district at the 7th Circle; Mada 3 is in Bayader, within the Al Rawnaq neighborhood. The campuses are part of Amman's education network and are accessible via the city's ring roads and local transport options.

Stages
Mada 1 covers Kindergarten through Grade 7. Mada 2 and Mada 3 serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Type
Mada International Academy operates as a private, multi-campus school with three campuses in Amman and offers both national and international programs.

Additional learning support
The school offers a Life Skills program, including Road to Success, ProtectEd, and Tafawwaq to build self-esteem and communication. Public materials do not list a dedicated SEN department; the emphasis is on holistic development across curricula.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation published. The school offers Jordanian national curriculum and Cambridge international programs and is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education.

Religious affiliation
Islamic orientation is incorporated. The principal notes a commitment toIslamic values, including the aim to raise a generation that believes in Allah.

School day structure
Publicly posted hours for Mada campuses vary by branch, but commonly begin around 7:30 am and end around 3:00–3:30 pm on school days; some listings show 7:30 am–3:00 pm or 7:30 am–3:30 pm schedules.

Bus service
Transportation is provided to most areas in Amman. Exact routes and timings are determined by the school's transportation arrangements.
Fees
Fees and Tuitions
2026 - 2027
  • Mada 1 Mada 2 & 3
    Grade National International National
    Playgroup 1250 - -
    KG 1 1300 2250 1800
    KG 2 1350 2500 1900
    Grade 1 1500 2700 2100
    Grade 2 1600 2800 2200
    Grade 3 1650 2900 2250
    Grade 4 1700 3000 2300
    Grade 5 1750 3100 2350
    Grade 6 1800 3200 2400
    Grade 7 1950 3400 2450
    Grade 8 - 3600 2550
    Grade 9 - 3900 2650
    Grade 10 - 4200 2750
    Grade 11 - 4500 3150
    Grade 12 - 4950 3450


Notes:
• New student registration fee: 100 JOD
• An additional 75 JOD applies for the MAP Exam for international program students from Grade 1 to Grade 9
• Checkpoint exam fees for the international program: 110 JOD for Grade 5, and 150 JOD for Grade 8
Academics

Mada International Academy teaches Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, Jordanian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Academic Programs

Mada International Academy offers two academic programs: the National Program and the International Program, supported by additional subjects and enrichment programs.

National Program – Jordanian Curriculum

The National Program follows the Jordanian Ministry of Education curriculum, with Arabic as the main language of instruction. Core subjects include Arabic, English, Mathematics, and Science, supported by modern international textbook series.

International Program – American & British Pathways

The International Program uses English as the main language of instruction. From KG to Grade 8, students follow a curriculum combining elements of the American and British educational approaches. Following Grade 8, students choose between:

* American Pathway: American High School Diploma (AHSD), supported by Cognia System Accreditation.
* British Pathway: Cambridge IGCSE, supported through Cambridge International.

Mada also provides guidance on university pathways and equivalency requirements for international qualifications in Jordan.

Additional Subjects

French, Scouts, Computer Studies, British ICT Computing, and Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science.

Enrichment Programs

TPR (Interactive Corners), BOOKR, Little Genius, Tamreen, ICDL, and APS (Amazing People Schools), supporting language development, mathematics, digital skills, personal development, and life skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mada International Academy places a strong emphasis on social and emotional growth as part of its holistic development. The School Principal states high expectations for academic, social, and emotional growth and notes efforts to develop student leadership and a culture of caring. Life Skills, including Road to Success, ProtectEd, and Tafawwaq, build self-esteem and communication skills, with Daily 10-Minute Activities reinforcing this work. ProtectEd is a Canadian safety program taught in English that covers personal safety, ethics, bullying, internet safety, and personal/mental well-being. Scouts is a weekly activity that fosters social skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence, and Mada's Kindergarten program emphasizes emotional development through play and hands-on activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Public information does not describe any dedicated SEN provision, SEN staff, or an inclusion department. The National and International Programs are described, including Life Skills, but SEN-specific interventions are not detailed. English-language instruction is a key feature of the International Program, with Arabic used for mandated subjects, but a dedicated SEN framework is not disclosed. The Kindergarten program describes language streams but does not mention SEN services. As a result, SEN provision is not publicly disclosed in Mada's available materials.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Mada uses bilingual curricula with English as the predominant language of instruction. In the International Program, English remains the medium across subjects, while Arabic is used for mandated Arabic language and Islamic Studies. The Cambridge Primary Program is delivered in English, with Arabic and Religion taught in Arabic in line with program offerings. In the National Program for Grades 9–12, English-language supplementary curricula and Life Skills are included. There is no publicly disclosed separate EAL staff or program beyond the bilingual framework.

Mental Wellbeing
Life Skills explicitly supports mental wellbeing as part of social-emotional development. ProtectEd is taught in English to all students and covers personal safety, ethics, bullying, internet safety, and personal/mental well-being. Daily 10-minute Activities provide regular opportunities to develop self-awareness, responsibility, critical thinking, and communication. Scouts weekly sessions foster social skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence. The Kindergarten program also emphasizes emotional development through play and hands-on activities.

Safeguarding
ProtectEd is a Canadian school-safety program taught in English to all Mada students. ProtectEd covers personal safety, ethics, bullying, internet safety, and personal/mental well-being. Mada states it is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive learning environment that nurtures belonging and confidence. Life Skills supports safeguarding through its activities and the Scouts program, which foster social skills, teamwork, leadership, and responsible behavior. Together, these initiatives form Mada's safeguarding framework alongside the school's broader wellbeing efforts.
Parent Experience

History
Mada International Academy was established in 2012 in Amman. The inaugural branch, Mada 1, is located near the 8th Circle and is accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Education to implement the national curriculum, serving Kindergarten to Grade 7. In response to growing demand, Mada opened Mada 2 in the summer of 2019 in the Seventh Circle area, offering both national and international programs for KG to Grade 12. A third branch, Mada 3, opened in the summer of 2024 in Al Bayader (Al-Rawnaq), expanding access to a bilingual program and international curricula. The school uses English as the primary language of instruction across grades, with Arabic used for MOE-mandated subjects, and it aligns with Cambridge qualifications and Tawjihi equivalency.

Community
The Mada network operates three campuses and emphasizes a bilingual education, with English as the main medium of instruction and Arabic used for MOE-required subjects. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary accreditations support its international pathways. The school reports a broad program of activities (30+ activities) and hosts culturally and academically oriented events such as Spelling Bee competitions, English Language Olympiad, and Quran memorization competitions. Family and community involvement is visible through events like KG graduation ceremonies, Open Day activities, and the Mada Family gallery documenting parent participation across branches.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Mada International Academy maintains active parent engagement through formal gatherings and family-oriented events documented on its site. The first parent–teacher meeting was announced for September 21, 2019, for both branches, followed by a second meeting on November 3, 2019 at Mada 1 and November 16, 2019 at Mada 2. A Welcoming Ceremony was held on September 16, 2019, and Open Day events occurred on November 6–7, 2019, inviting families to participate and meet staff. The Mada Family gallery highlights ongoing parent involvement and class-level activities across branches, underscoring a tradition of family participation in school life. These activities are complemented by parent-focused communications and announcements.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Mada International Academy provides a diverse, well-equipped facilities footprint across its campuses. The library serves KG through Grade 12, with English and Arabic fiction and non-fiction, plus internet access, computers, smartboards and a data show. The school houses two science labs for biology, physics and chemistry, built to safety standards and supervised by qualified technicians, and a well-equipped computer lab with WiFi for collaborative work. Indoor and outdoor play areas include two indoor playgrounds and two outdoor playgrounds, with dedicated spaces for soccer and basketball, along with a music room and art rooms for creative work. The campus also includes extensive technology integration (smart displays, Wi-Fi, sound systems, security cameras, fire alarms, central HVAC, water treatment and purification), plus a vocational room and a prayer room to support holistic student life.

Sports Facilities
Two large outdoor field areas are used for physical education and activities such as soccer and basketball. The school also has two indoor sports halls for multi-purpose use.

Academic Facilities
The library serves KG through Grade 12 and provides fiction and non-fiction in English and Arabic, with internet access, computers, smartboards and a data show. There are two science labs for biology, physics and chemistry, safety-compliant and supervised by qualified technicians. A well-equipped computer lab offers up-to-date technology and WiFi for group work, supervised by academic staff. Technology is integrated campus-wide with display screens, interactive smartboards, WiFi, sound systems, security cameras, fire alarms, a central air conditioning system, water treatment and purification, and a parent communication app.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music Room with instruments such as pianos, guitars and ouds supports music education and talent development. Art Rooms are equipped for creative projects and display of student work. A Vocational Room provides tools for cooking, sewing and embroidery to develop life skills, and a Prayer Room offers a quiet space for reflection.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The academy provides academic enrichment through competitions and language-focused activities. Mada hosts and participates in events such as the Spelling Bee Competition 2024, the English Language Olympiad, and a Vocabulary Competition, involving students from kindergarten through primary grades. The English Language Olympiad has awarded cups and gold medals to Mada teams, with about 150 local and international teams participating in the competition. The school also offers national and international curricula (Cambridge primary and lower secondary, and AHSD) in addition to the Jordanian program, with English as the primary language of instruction.

Arts & Creative
Facilities support arts and creative pursuits. Mada provides a dedicated Music Room equipped with instruments and an Art Room for visual and creative work. A Vocational Room enables hands‑on activities such as cooking, sewing, and embroidery to expand students' creative and practical skills. Indoor and outdoor spaces across Mada 2 and Mada 3 are designed to support arts and crafts as part of the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The school operates bilingual education with English as the primary medium of instruction, while Arabic is used for mandated subjects, and it offers international programs such as Cambridge IGCSE and American AHSD. Language development is reinforced through language-focused events, including Spelling Bee, English Language Olympiad, and Vocabulary Competition. Competitions and programs also reflect cultural and religious awareness, such as the Memorizing the Holy Quran Competition.

Social & Hobbies
More than 30 activities are offered beyond the classroom across Mada's campuses. The school provides extensive recreation facilities, including two outdoor play areas (soccer and basketball) and two indoor sports halls for multi‑purpose use. The Life Skills program includes a Scouts module, offered weekly to develop social skills, teamwork, and leadership.

Community & Service
Community service and social responsibility are acknowledged in school activities, including the English Language Olympiad, which includes a Best Community Service Impact Award. The school collaborates with the national education sector, demonstrated by Ministry of Education activities filmed on Mada premises to support lesson platforms. School events and broadcasts also serve to engage the wider community beyond the student body.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are embedded in Life Skills, which focuses on developing social and leadership competencies. The Tafawwaq framework covers Discover Yourself, Relationship Bank, Your Ideas, Shaping Your Life's Prosperous Future, and Life Around You and the School of Ethics. Daily 10‑minute activities and the Scouts program provide ongoing opportunities to practice responsibility, decision making, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The ProtectEd program supports student safety, ethics, bullying prevention, internet safety, and mental well-being, delivered in English to all students. Mada provides robust sports facilities, including two large outdoor fields for soccer and basketball and two indoor halls for physical activity. Daily well-being activities and mindfulness practices are integrated into the school day, including the Life Skills program's daily activities. A Prayer Room and other wellness facilities are available to support spiritual and personal well‑being.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at Mada International Academy include Arabic and English across programs. In the International Program and Cambridge Primary Program, English is the main language of instruction, while Arabic is used for MOE-mandated subjects; in the National Program, Arabic is the primary language with English used for Sciences, Math, ICT and Life Skills. French is taught as a subject in Mada 1. Mada 1 covers KG to Grade 7, while Mada 2 and Mada 3 serve KG to Grade 12; admissions include language assessments in Arabic and English to gauge language needs, though explicit non-native-language support is not documented.

Bilingual Teaching
Mada International Academy offers a bilingual education through two program paths across its campuses. In Mada 1, the National Program uses Arabic for all subjects with English for Science, Math, and Life Skills, while the International Program uses English for most subjects with Arabic reserved for Arabic language and Islamic Studies. In Primary (Grades 1-5), the National Program uses Arabic for all subjects with English for Sciences, Math, ICT, and Life Skills, while the Cambridge Primary Program uses English for most subjects with Arabic, Religion, and National Education taught in Arabic. These options extend through Mada 2 and Mada 3, serving students KG through Grade 12.

Immersion Programs
English immersion is a key feature of Mada's international offerings. The International Program delivers English-dominant instruction across most subjects, with Arabic used for MOE-mandated subjects such as Arabic language and Islamic Studies. In the Cambridge Primary Program, taught in English for most subjects, Arabic is used for Arabic, Religion, and National Education in Kindergarten and Primary. The bilingual pathways in Mada 2 and Mada 3 extend these immersion options through Grade 12.
Reputation

Awards
English Language Olympiad (May 6, 2024): Mada International Academy won three cups and ten gold medals in the competition; the senior team Meme won Best Community Service Impact Award, the junior team Bravehearts won Best Project Problem Analysis Award, and the junior team Upholders won Best Theatrical Plot Award. The event featured about 150 local and international teams.

Accreditations
- Cambridge Primary (International program): The school is accredited to deliver the Cambridge Primary curriculum, an internationally recognized framework for early years education.

- Cambridge Lower Secondary (International program): The school is accredited to deliver Cambridge Lower Secondary, a middle-school international program that supports progression to Cambridge IGCSE.

- Jordanian Ministry of Education license (National program): The school is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education to implement the national curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 – Submit the completed application: Parents or guardians fill out a full application and hand it in for review. The form should be complete with current contact details so the admissions team can reach you promptly. After submission, a review determines the appropriate next steps in the admissions process. All applicants undergo an initial assessment as part of the process to identify language needs.

Step 2 – Attend the interview: An interview is conducted to ensure the student is ready to join Mada International Academy. The interview evaluates personality, language abilities, and motivation. This step helps the school understand how the student may adapt to the school environment.

Step 3 – Submit required documents: The completed school registration form should be submitted together with the required documents. Documentation requirements vary by grade: for KG and Grade 1, provide a notarized birth certificate, the family book (first page showing Father, Mother, and Student), two photos of the child, and a copy of the vaccination certificate. For remaining classes, provide a notarized birth certificate, family book, vaccination copy, passport copy for non-Jordanians, notarized transcript from the previous school, the last report card, Ministry of Education records, and a residence permit for non-Jordanians.

Step 4 – Take the admission test: Students take an admission test that assesses English, mathematics, and Arabic. Mada uses these exams to evaluate language strengths and weaknesses as part of the admission process. All admitted students undergo language and other skill assessments as part of the multi-step process.

Step 5 – Pay registration fees and finalize submission: The registration fees must be paid and the required documents submitted to complete enrollment. A 5% discount is generated for full payment at the start of the school year. Transportation is provided to most areas in Amman, and the school will coordinate registration accordingly.

Scholarships
Scholarships and discounts are available through a Grants and Discount framework. A 5% discount is offered for full upfront payment at the start of the school year. For grades 10–12, grants are awarded based on academic thresholds (100% grant for 99 and above; 75% for 98.9–98; 50% for 97.9–97; 25% for 96.9–95). Sibling discounts apply as: second sibling 5%, third sibling 10%, and fourth sibling or more 15%. Grants for the Holy Quran are also offered based on memorization progress: 15 parts 40%, 10 parts 25%, and 5 parts 15%. Additionally, an older sibling can receive 100% grant for the Holy Quran in the relevant grant category.

Waitlist
No waitlist or pool system is described publicly. The admissions process is a defined five-step sequence that includes exams and an interview, followed by document submission and payment.
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