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Omareyah International School - Amman

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees JOD 1,795 - 3,520
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 5000
Type co-ed, day
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum National, International
Taught languages Arabic, English
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Omareyah International School operates in Amman and Zarqa, welcoming students from age 3 to 18. The school blends Jordan's Ministry of Education national curricula with international programs and language and digital learning enrichments. The Kindergarten is bilingual in English and Arabic, introducing early-learning modules such as Science and Me, Jolly Phonics, and Arabic language. In Amman, the primary program follows MoE curricula with Quran and English enrichment and digital learning. Grade 4 is non-mixed and Grade 5 is girls-only; English is taught through the Connect program based on CCS standards. The International Programme spans Grades 1-12 and includes Cambridge International assessment for secondary, Pearson Edexcel for higher secondary, and Marshal Cavendish for primary. The curriculum features Arabic for beginners, Thinking Based Learning, STEM, Quranic studies, a values program, and a guidance and counseling program. Remedial education, Hello Code coding initiative, Smart Lab and a private LMS support learning and skills.

Omareyah School, Ayaman Ramdan St 3, Amman, Jordan

The Essentials

Omareyah International School - Amman has 5,000 pupils, instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
Amman branch: Alqamah Ben Qays St., Tla al-Ali, Amman, Jordan. Zarqa branch: Zarqa, Jordan. The organization operates branches in Amman and Zarqa, Jordan.

Stages
Five divisions at the Amman branch: Kindergarten; Basic Mixed 1-5; Boys High School 5-12; Girls High School 6-12; International School. The International Program covers grades 1-12.

Type
International school with Amman and Zarqa branches; offers American High School Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE programs.

Country affiliation
Jordan
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Private educational institution that operates as part of Al-Omareyah Schools, established in 1987 on the land of Amman and Zarqa. The Amman Branch comprises Kindergarten, Mixed Elementary, Boys' Secondary, Girls' Secondary, and the International School, with modern facilities including advanced and smart laboratories, swimming pools, a library, and a prayer hall. The Jordan Islamic Bank contributed to the founding of the schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Omareyah International School - Amman ranges from JOD 1,795 to JOD 3,520 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees
- Amman — National section: New student registration fee: JD 100 (non-refundable).
- Amman — International section: New student registration fee: JD 200 (non-refundable).
- Zarqa — National section: New student registration fee: JD 150 (non-refundable).
- Annual compulsory student health insurance (Al Hussein Cancer Center): JD 15 per year for all students.

Tuition fees — Amman, National section (annual amounts and multi‑installment options)
- Grade 1: JD 2,100 (amount shown under the “First Installment” column).
- Grade 2: JD 2,100.
- Grade 3: JD 2,165.
- Grade 4: JD 2,185.
- Grade 5: JD 2,235.
- Grade 6: JD 2,250.
- Grade 7: JD 2,460.
- Grade 8: JD 2,490.
- Grade 9: JD 2,595.
- Grade 10: JD 2,780.
- Grade 11: JD 3,255.
- Grade 12: JD 3,520.
- The school publishes corresponding amounts under alternative installment columns labeled “Second (10%)”, “Third (15%)”, “Fourth (20%)”, “Fifth (20%)”, and “Sixth (20%)”; these columns indicate the amount due under each installment option. Kindergarten waiting-time option (if used): JD 160 annually for 1:30–2:30 PM (there is no charge for waiting from 1:00–1:30 PM). Books and uniform are provided free for the national section.

Tuition fees — Amman, International section (annual amounts and multi‑installment options)
- KG1: JD 1,795.
- KG2: JD 1,850.
- Grade 1: JD 3,265.
- Grade 2: JD 3,415.
- Grade 3: JD 3,520.
- Grade 4: JD 3,675.
- Grade 5: JD 3,940.
- Grade 6: JD 4,075.
- Grade 7: JD 4,205.
- Grade 8: JD 4,385.
- Grade 9: JD 4,580.
- Grade 10: JD 4,780.
- Grade 11: JD 5,015.
- Grade 12: JD 5,265.
- The same multi‑installment column headings apply as for the national section (the school shows specific amounts under each installment option). Books and uniform are provided free for the international section. BTEC program fees for Grade 10 are charged separately: BTEC Information Technology (Grade 10): JD 5,200; BTEC Business (Grade 10): JD 4,950.

Tuition fees — Zarqa, National section (annual amounts and multi‑installment options)
- KG1: JD 1,050.
- KG2: JD 1,100.
- Grade 1: JD 1,155.
- Grade 2: JD 1,215.
- Grade 3: JD 1,325.
- Grade 4: JD 1,400.
- Grade 5: JD 1,500.
- Grade 6: JD 1,600.
- Grade 7: JD 1,680.
- Grade 8: JD 1,820.
- Grade 9: JD 1,990.
- Grade 10: JD 2,100.
- Grade 11: JD 2,750.
- Grade 12: JD 3,150.
- The same multi‑installment column headings apply; books and uniform are provided free for the national section.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The tuition figures are shown with a set of payment/instalment options identified on the published schedule as: “First Installment”, “Second (10%)”, “Third (15%)”, “Fourth (20%)”, “Fifth (20%)”, and “Sixth (20%)”. Each grade has the amount that applies under each of those installment options.
- Kindergarten waiting-time option (1:30–2:30 PM) is billed as an annual add-on of JD 160 where applicable.
- The registration fee charged on admission is explicitly marked non‑refundable. The student insurance charge is compulsory and billed annually.

Boarding
- No boarding or residential provision is indicated; boarding fees do not apply.

Other costs and routinely listed extras
- Compulsory health insurance (Al Hussein Cancer Center): JD 15 per year, charged for all students.
- Kindergarten extended waiting/recreation program (1:30–2:30 PM): JD 160 per year when used.
- Books and uniform: supplied at no charge for both national and international sections.
- BTEC program (Grade 10) charges where applicable: JD 5,200 (IT) and JD 4,950 (Business).

Refund information
- The new student registration fee is non‑refundable. No separate tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund terms for tuition instalments is published in the school's admissions fee schedule.
Academics

Omareyah International School - Amman teaches National, International for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Omareyah Schools offer education from kindergarten through secondary in Amman and Zarqa, blending the Ministry of Education's national curricula with enrichment in Quran memorization, English language, and digital learning. The kindergarten is bilingual (English-Arabic) and uses early-learning modules such as Science and Me, Jolly Phonics, and Arabic language. In Amman, the primary program follows MoE curricula with Quran and English enrichment and digital learning; Grade 4 is non-mixed, and Grade 5 is girls-only; English is taught through Connect 1-5. The English Connect program is built on CCS standards from Grade 1 to 6 and supports multilingual learners and readers with a private resource platform. The International Programme spans Grades 1-12 and uses Cambridge International for secondary, Pearson Edexcel for higher secondary, and Marshal Cavendish for primary; it includes Arabic for beginners, Thinking Based Learning, STEM, the Quranic curriculum, a values program, and a guidance and counseling program. Remedial education, a Hello Code programming initiative, and a Smart Lab and private LMS support learning and digital skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Guidance and Psychological Support Program offering a wide range of services for students, parents, and teaching staff, including parent meetings to provide guidance on parenting and the educational process, as well as preventive, therapeutic, and developmental programs. The Values Program adopts a values framework established by the schools since their inception, implemented through activities, events, and values lessons focusing on one core value each semester and integrated into subjects.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Arabic for Beginners (Arabic Program for Non-Native Speakers) enables non-Arabic-speaking students to learn and use Arabic.

Mental Wellbeing
The Guidance and Psychological Support Program provides psychological support and related services for students, parents, and staff.
Parent Experience

History
The Amman Branch of Al-Omareyah Schools was established in 1987 in Amman, Jordan. It provides a comprehensive learning environment serving Kindergarten through Grade 12, through both national and international programs. The branch comprises five divisions: Kindergarten, Elementary Co-Ed School, Boys' Secondary School, Girls' Secondary School, and the International School. The branch features modern facilities, including scientific and smart laboratories, swimming pools, sports fields, a library, and a prayer hall. The educational vision aims to prepare a generation committed to its identity, excellent in performance, and capable of serving its community and competing globally.

Community
Omareyah International School offers Cambridge International Education for the secondary stage and Pearson Edexcel for higher secondary. Programmes include Arabic for Beginners; Arabic for Non-Native Speakers; Thinking Learning Program; STEM Program; Quran Curriculum; Values Program; and Guidance Support Program. Values Program focuses on a core value each semester through activities and lessons integrated into subjects. Guidance Support Program provides meetings for parents and a wide range of services for students, parents, and staff; activities include Teaching & Learning, Ceremonies & Recognitions, and Extracurricular Activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has outdoor courtyards and playgrounds. The school has a swimming pool and restroom facilities. The school has a general library, computer laboratories, and science laboratories. The school has a prayer room and a smart lab.

Sports Facilities
The school has a swimming pool for aquatic activities. Outdoor courtyards and playgrounds provide space for physical activities.

Academic Facilities
The General Library is available. Computer Laboratories are available. Science Laboratories are available. Smart Lab is available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular Activities are featured under Our Activities. Challenge Games occurred on 23 March 2025. OIS Marathon occurred on 2 October 2024. Distinctive Arabic Language Class occurred on 25 September 2024.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Kangaroo Science Competition winners: six students earned bronze medals, and two students qualified to represent Jordan at the 2024 International Science Olympiad in New York. The Girls' Secondary School achieved top results in the Arab world AI Olympiad 2023–2024, taking first place in cybersecurity and computer vision, and third in mathematics and algorithms. The school offers a BTEC program with project-based learning and internationally recognized certificates in over 70 countries, combining academic study with practical application. A first-place achievement in the 5th Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition was earned by the school's team for the Rain Flower project.

Cultural & Language
Qur'anic Club – Taj Al-Waqar was launched in kindergarten to teach Qur'an recitation and memorization. Al‑Aqsa is Ours was a cultural and religious awareness activity organized for children. The Arabic Language Center for non-native speakers supports international students through language learning.

Social & Hobbies
The Mothers' Council Charity Breakfast is organized under the supervision of the Director of Central Activities and brings together staff, parents, and board members. Students participate in organized sporting events, including the Al-Omariya Champions League in football in Zarqa, where teams compete and achievements are celebrated. Health Day is organized with medical institutions to promote healthy lifestyle practices.

Community & Service
The Mothers' Council Charity Breakfast is a community service event attended by board members and parents. Health Day engages medical institutions to educate students about healthy living and well-being. The Back-to-School Expo highlighted leadership and innovation programs as part of broader community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Girls' Secondary School won first place for Best Prototype in the 5th Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition with their Rain Flower project. The Back-to-School Expo highlighted leadership and innovation programs. The BTEC Program emphasizes project-based learning and offers internationally recognized certificates in over 70 countries, developing professional skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and communication.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health Day, organized with medical institutions, educates students about healthy lifestyle practices. The campus facilities include swimming pools and sports fields to support regular physical activity. The Al-Omariyeh Champions League in football recognizes and celebrates athletic achievement, such as the 7th Grade H team's championship.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic for Beginners is offered. Arabic Program for Non-Native Speakers enables students who do not speak Arabic to effectively learn and use the Arabic language. The Quran Curriculum is provided as part of the Omareyah program to nurture memorization and understanding of selected chapters of the Holy Quran. Approved Curricula include Cambridge international education for the secondary stage and Pearson Edexcel for the higher secondary stage.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Apply for admission through the Admission and Registration System. The Amman Admissions page shows an Admission and Registration System with an Apply option, indicating applications are processed through the school's online system. The Amman and Zarqa branches have dedicated contact details and locations. Step 1 concludes with submission through the system.

Step 2: Review the fee structures. There are National and International sections with separate fee schedules. The National Section requires a new student registration fee of 100 JD (non-refundable); the International Section requires 200 JD. Books and uniforms are free for the National Section, while BTEC programs for Grade 10 have listed costs (Information Technology 5200 JD, Business 4950 JD). The Amman and Zarqa branches indicate these fee structures and payment expectations.

Step 3: Insurance and other mandatory fees. Hussein Cancer Center insurance costs 15 JD per year and is compulsory for all students.

Step 4: Installment plans. National Section installments are listed for Amman and Zarqa with First Installment amounts around 2100 JD for Grade 1, followed by subsequent installments (Second 1890 JD, Third 1785 JD, Fourth 1680 JD, etc.). The schedule shows a twelve-installment structure by grade.

Step 5: Branch details. The AMMAN BRANCH is located at Alqamah Ben Qays St. The ZARQA BRANCH provides a Zarqa address with the same contact email and a phone number of (00962) 3758550.

Step 6: Scholarships and related programs. The Admissions menu includes a Scholarship Program section, indicating the school offers scholarships; details are listed under that heading.
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