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Rosary Sisters School - Aqaba

Jordan, Aqaba

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1850
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Rosary Sisters School – Aqaba is a Catholic school serving three academic divisions: Kindergarten, Elementary Section, and Secondary Section. The school opened in 1985 and is located on Othman Bin Affan Street in the Services District of Aqaba, occupying about 27 donums (with 7 donums used as playgrounds). It educates roughly 1,850 students with about 217 staff members. The principal is Sister Karoubin Ma'aye'a. Student life includes the Sport Club, Ballet Club, and Environment Club. The site indicates English as a language of instruction and maintains an English language center as part of the facilities. The school emphasizes values-based education and a holistic approach to development.

Othman Bin Affan Street -Services District, Amma,Jordan

The Essentials

Rosary Sisters School - Aqaba has 1,850 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Rosary Sisters School - Aqaba is located on Othman Bin Affan Street in the Services District of Aqaba, Jordan. The school lists a P.O. Box 1367 with the 77110 Aqaba postal code for mail. The main contact number is +962 3 201 4260 (and +962 3 201 4262 for secondary lines).

Stages
The campus offers Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary sections, serving students from early childhood through to about 18 years of age.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Additional learning support
Public information does not publish specific Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions for the Aqaba campus. The Rosary Sisters network includes Rosary Educational Center facilities in the broader region that provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for learners with difficulties, but these are not described as part of the Aqaba campus.

Country affiliation
The school is affiliated with the Rosary Sisters Congregation, a Catholic religious institute.

Religious affiliation
Catholic.

School day structure
School days typically run from 7:00 to 14:00. Public listings show a Monday–Thursday and Saturday schedule with Friday and Sunday listed as closed in some sources, though exact weekly patterns may vary by term.

Bus service
No public information indicates a dedicated school bus service for Aqaba. Families should confirm transport arrangements directly with the school.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
There is a canteen and cafeteria on site.
Academics

Rosary Sisters School - Aqaba teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Rosary Sisters School – Aqaba operates across three academic sections: Kindergarten, Elementary Section, and Secondary Section. The curriculum is organized around these sections, with an overarching academic program described on the Academic Section pages and supported by an Academic Department Facts framework. Extracurricular offerings include a Sport Club, Ballet Club, and Environment Club.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is supported through School Life activities, including the Sport Club, Ballet Club, and Environment Club.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Language Center is listed among the facilities, indicating a dedicated space for English language support.

Mental Wellbeing
There is no public disclosure of mental wellbeing programs, services, or staff on the school's pages.

Safeguarding
There is no public disclosure of safeguarding or child protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
Rosary Sisters School – Aqaba is part of the regional Rosary Sisters School network affiliated with the Sisters of the Rosary Sisters Congregation. The Rosary Sisters Congregation was founded in Jerusalem in 1884 by Saint Marie Alphonsine Ghattas. The Rosary Sisters School in Jerusalem was established in 1964, forming the core of a network that later expanded across the Middle East. The Aqaba campus is one of the Jordan campuses within this network, continuing the Congregation's mission of faith-based education in diverse communities. The Rosary Sisters network emphasizes education rooted in Rosary traditions and service to the community.

Community
The Aqaba campus fosters a close school community that includes students, families, and staff. The School Life section lists Sport Club, Ballet Club, and Environment Club, indicating active student involvement beyond academics. The school hosts community events such as the School Students' Rosary Party (October 7, 2021), reflecting campus traditions and family engagement. The campus location on Othman Bin Affan Street serves the Aqaba Services District, and the school maintains social media channels for community updates.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public information about a formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Rosary Sisters School - Aqaba is not publicly published on the school's pages. The site shows a general 'JOIN OUR COMMUNITY' invitation and an events calendar but does not list a PTA committee or PTA-specific activities. The Rosary Sisters network in the region includes multiple campuses and supportive structures, but specific PTA arrangements for Aqaba are not documented publicly. The Aqaba school is listed among Rosary Sisters' projects in regional directories, indicating its affiliation with the broader network, which sometimes involves parent engagement at campus or board levels, though details vary by campus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Rosary Sisters' School – Aqaba provides a compact campus with facilities that support learning, creativity, health, and daily student life. The school offers Science Laboratories and Computer Labs for hands-on science and ICT work, along with dedicated Music Rooms and Art Rooms for creative development. An outdoors playground provides space for outdoor activity, and the on-site canteen/cafeteria serves meals on campus. Clinics are available to support student health needs. The facilities focus on practical learning spaces and student well-being on a mid-sized campus.

Sports Facilities
Outdoors playground is listed as a facility. There is no mention of a dedicated indoor sports hall, football field, or swimming pool in the facilities section.

Academic Facilities
Science Laboratories and Computer Labs are provided for science and ICT education. No dedicated library is listed among the facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sport Club, Ballet Club, Environment Club are offered as extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a Chess Club as part of Life at School to promote strategic thinking and problem-solving. It provides dedicated STEM resources, including Computer Labs and Science Labs, to support hands-on investigations and digital literacy. An English Language Center is available to help students develop academic English skills for classroom learning. These offerings complement classroom study and foster critical thinking and inquiry-based learning.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include a Ballet Club, which emphasizes dance training and artistic development. A Music Club is available as part of Life at School, providing opportunities to engage in musical activities. The facilities include Theatres and dedicated arts spaces, such as a Center for Arts and an Arts Center, to support visual and performing arts. Ballet's benefits are described on its page, highlighting coordination, aesthetics, and cultural exposure.

Cultural & Language
An English Language Center supports language development to aid academic success. Arts-based clubs such as Ballet and Music provide cultural exposure through performance and creativity. The Environmental Club and Chess Club are additional activities listed under Life at School. Explicit language clubs beyond English or international exchanges are not listed on the site.

Social & Hobbies
Life at School includes the Sports Club, Ballet Club, Environmental Club, and Music Club, offering physical activity, artistic pursuits, and shared interests. The Sports Club is supported by athletic facilities such as fields and a gym. Ballet and Music clubs foster creativity and discipline, while Environmental and Chess clubs encourage teamwork and strategic thinking.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Lifestyle and wellbeing activities include the Sports Club and athletic facilities (fields and gym) to promote physical activity and fitness. Ballet and Music clubs contribute to wellbeing through disciplined practice, creativity, and performance. Theatres and an Arts Center provide spaces for performances and recreation, supporting a balanced, well-rounded student experience.
Languages

Language Provision
The school lists an English Language Centre on campus, indicating a focus on English language learning and support. English language learning is supported by on-site facilities dedicated to English language learning.
Reputation

Awards
No awards publicly posted for the school.

Accreditations
No accreditations are listed by Rosary Sisters School – Aqaba.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Initiate contact with the school: Families begin by reaching out through the school's Contact Us page. The contact form there requests a name, a phone number, an email address, and a message, plus a CAPTCHA to submit the inquiry. A concise, clear message helps staff respond quickly with the right next steps and contact details.

Step 2 — Review admissions guidance in official resources: The site provides Student Guide and Parent Guide sections under Academic, indicating that these guides contain admissions information and expectations. Parents should consult these guides to understand policies, timelines, and required actions.

Step 3 — Submit an application and any required documents: Submit the application and any documents as directed by the school. The site does not publish a dedicated admissions form, so the initial submission should be coordinated via the Contact Us channel to receive the exact submission instructions.

Step 4 — Admission decision and enrollment follow-up: Public pages do not publish details on entrance exams, interviews, or the exact timeline for admission decisions. Content is organized into Student/Parent Guides, but specific admission criteria and timelines are not disclosed on accessible pages. Families should await direct communication from the school for decisions and next steps.

Step 5 — Enrollment and onboarding (after acceptance): Once admission is confirmed, enrollment procedures and any fees would be communicated by the school. Publicly available pages do not list a fee schedule or enrollment steps, so families should rely on the school's official communications for exact requirements and deadlines.

Scholarships
Families interested in financial support should inquire through the school to learn about available scholarships and the application process.
School Events
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