The International Academy Amman

Jordan, Amman

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The school at a glance

Fees JOD 3,850 - 15,169

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1196

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Typical class size 22

Amman 11814, Jordan

www.iaa.edu.jo

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The Essentials

Location

The International Academy – Amman is situated on Sa'ad Khair Street near King Hussein Park in western Amman, Jordan. The campus is described as being on the edge of King Hussein Park and uses a PO Box address: 144255, Amman 11814. The surrounding area is west Amman, with access to main roads and park precincts.

Stages

IAA serves students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is structured into Primary and Secondary divisions, covering roughly ages 3 to 18.

Type

The school is co-educational. It operates as a day school, with no publicly listed boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school reports representation of 25 nationalities. The distribution by nationality and the local-to-international student ratio are not published publicly, so the most represented nationality is not identified.

Additional learning support

Public information on Additional Learning Needs (SEN) or dedicated inclusion services is not published on IAA's public pages. The facilities focus on standard academic and specialist subject areas rather than explicit SEN provisions.

Country affiliation

IAA is an independent international school located in Jordan with no formal country affiliation listed.

Religious affiliation

There is no explicit religious affiliation published for the school.

School day structure

The school day typically starts around 8:30 a.m. Primary finishes around 2:30 p.m. and Secondary finishes around 3:30 p.m., with breaks and meals included. Timings may vary by year group.

Bus service

A school bus service is available. Details about providers, routes, and pickup points are not publicly published, though external listings confirm that a bus service exists.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application & first‑time (one‑off) fees
- Application fee: JOD 30 (USD 43).
- Screening & testing fee: JOD 150 (USD 212).
- Registration fee (payable for new students KG2 to Grade 12 at first registration): JOD 1,200 (USD 1,695).

Tuition fees — annual by year group (published amounts for the current academic year 2025/2026)
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): JOD 3,850.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): JOD 5,921.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): JOD 5,921.
- Grade 1 (age 6): JOD 8,097.
- Grade 2 (age 7): JOD 8,097.
- Grade 3 (age 8): JOD 8,184.
- Grade 4 (age 9): JOD 8,762.
- Grade 5 (age 10): JOD 9,164.
- Grade 6 (age 11): JOD 9,355.
- Grade 7 (age 12): JOD 10,419.
- Grade 8 (age 13): JOD 10,519.
- Grade 9 (age 14): JOD 11,461.
- Grade 10 (age 15): JOD 12,390.
- Grade 11 (age 16): JOD 15,169.
- Grade 12 (age 17): JOD 15,169.

Per‑term (semester) equivalents
- The school's published annual calendar uses two semesters (first semester start and second semester start are shown on the annual calendar). Annual tuition amounts above divided evenly into two semester payments give the following per‑semester figures (simple equal split of the published annual tuition):
- Kindergarten 1: JOD 1,925.00 per semester.
- Kindergarten 2 / Kindergarten 3: JOD 2,960.50 per semester.
- Grade 1 / Grade 2: JOD 4,048.50 per semester.
- Grade 3: JOD 4,092.00 per semester.
- Grade 4: JOD 4,381.00 per semester.
- Grade 5: JOD 4,582.00 per semester.
- Grade 6: JOD 4,677.50 per semester.
- Grade 7: JOD 5,209.50 per semester.
- Grade 8: JOD 5,259.50 per semester.
- Grade 9: JOD 5,730.50 per semester.
- Grade 10: JOD 6,195.00 per semester.
- Grade 11 / Grade 12: JOD 7,584.50 per semester.

Supplies, field trips, external and programme fees
- Supplies & field‑trip fees (payable at registration / first installment):
- Pre‑K – KG2: JOD 400 per year.
- Grade 1 – Grade 9: JOD 560 per year.
- Grade 10: JOD 560 per year plus an MYP fee of JOD 420.
- PTA and local trip nominal charges appear separately on the fees schedule (small per‑year charges shown alongside supplies on the published schedule).

Transport (bus) fees and discounts
- Bus transportation (annual): one‑way JOD 780; round‑trip JOD 880. A 10% discount on transport is noted for the second child and above.

Tuition discounts / sibling discounts
- Published sibling discount structure (as presented in the published fee summary): second child receives a 5% reduction in tuition; third child and additional children receive a 10% reduction.

Billing schedule & payment terms (as published)
- Tuition amounts are published on an annual basis. The school's annual calendar is organised in two semesters; supplies and field‑trip fees are payable at registration (first installment). The fees notes state that the school may replace students who have not paid their first installment by the date of registration.
- The published fee pages show JOD amounts alongside USD equivalents for one‑off fees; annual tuition figures are presented in JOD.

Boarding
- The International Academy – Amman is listed and described as a day school in public school directories; no boarding/residential fees or boarding provision is published.

Other costs
- Uniforms, optional lunch plans, certain external examination or programme fees and extracurricular activities are listed separately and payable in addition to the tuition and supplies fees; these items and their charges are published as separate line items in the school's fee schedule. The published schedule shows supplies, PTA and external fees as separate annual charges.

Refund information
- The school's published fees page does not set out a detailed public refund policy on the fee page; the fee notes on the published page emphasise payment deadlines and the school's right to review fees and to require payment by registration. No explicit refund procedure or standard refund amounts are published on the public fees page.

Fee payment options
- The public fee schedule lists amounts in JOD and shows USD equivalents for some one‑off fees. The published fee page headings include a “Payment Methods” section but the page displays amounts and notes about installments and deadlines rather than a detailed public list of accepted payment channels. The publicly displayed fee pages do not list a detailed, itemised set of accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, cheque) on the same fees page; families should use the school's finance contact for payment channel details.

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Academics

Curriculum

Primary School (Pre-K to Grade 5) caters for students aged 3 to 10. The Early Years Programme is used for Pre-K to KG2, with Pre-K and KG1 following The National Curriculum for England's Early Years Foundation Stage; KG2 uses the Australian Mathematics curriculum and English literacy follows The National Curriculum for England. The International Primary Curriculum underpins Integrated Studies. The Primary School fosters a bilingual environment that uses English and Arabic in learning.

Exam Results

Average IB score across cohorts is 35.

Higher Education Progression

Secondary School (Grades 6–12) is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) for Grades 11–12, with IB Courses also available. College and Career Counselling begins in high school, providing guidance on university options and standardized tests (PSAT, SAT, ISA, Oxford entry exams) and organising university fairs to support higher education progression.

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Admissions

IAA accepts students aged 3 (Pre-K) to 17 (Grade 12). Admission is based on the availability of places in the desired grade level and a detailed evaluation of the application, including a review of previous school report cards, confidential references, and successful screening results. The Admissions Team is available to support families through each step of the process. The Prospectus 2025-2026 is available, and applications can be submitted via the Application page or by booking a tour. Contact the Admissions Office at +962 65502055 Ext.

Scholarships

The school highlights scholarships totaling more than 5 million JD.

Waitlist

There is a waiting list. Admission is based on grade-level place availability, and the school reserves the right to accept students from the waiting list in place of students who have not paid their first installment by the date of registration.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is The International Academy Amman located, and what ages does it serve?

The International Academy Amman is on Sa'ad Khair Street in Amman. It serves more than 1,200 students aged 3 to 18 across Primary and Secondary levels.

What curricula does IAA offer across different year groups?

In primary and Early Years, IPC is used, while secondary (Grades 6–12) follows the International Baccalaureate framework with MYP for Grades 6–10 and DP for Grades 11–12. The school also offers CP and IB-aligned courses, plus British and Australian curricula and the BTEC, with Arabic language and religion following Jordan's national standards.

Is The International Academy Amman a co-educational school?

Yes. The school is co-educational and welcomes both boys and girls from Pre-K through Grade 12.

What are the main admission-related fees and what do they cover?

Admission starts with a 30 JOD application fee, a 150 JOD screening fee, and a 1,200 JOD registration fee for KG2–Grade 12. These first‑time fees are non‑refundable and are paid at or around registration.

How much is tuition, and how is it billed?

Tuition varies by grade, from Pre‑K at 3,850 JOD annually to Grade 12 at 14,585 JOD annually. Fees are billed in three equal instalments with due dates March 15, September 15, and January 15.

Does IAA offer scholarships, and is there a waitlist?

IAA offers scholarships totaling more than 5 million Jordanian dinars. The school may admit students from the waiting list if the first installment isn't paid by the registration date.

What IB pathways are available for Grades 11–12 at IAA?

For Grades 11–12, IAA offers three IB-aligned pathways: the Diploma Programme (DP), the Career-related Programme (CP), and IB Courses.

How does the MYP culminate for Grade 10 students?

At the end of the MYP, Grade 10 students complete eAssessments in Mathematics, Arabic: Language and Literature, Arabic: Language Acquisition, English: Language and Literature, and Interdisciplinary Learning.

What college and career support does IAA provide?

IAA offers college and career counselling, including a University Counsellor, workshops, standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, ISA, Oxford entry exams), and university fairs to support higher education planning.

What are the main facilities on campus?

The campus includes a Sports Complex, Dr. Mohammad Hamdan's Theatre, art spaces, libraries, science labs, a Design & Technology Lab, an Innovation Hub, an Immersive Room, Moon Garden, and a Padel Court.

Are there dedicated spaces for the arts and sciences?

Yes. IAA provides Art Rooms, Music Rooms, a Drama Studio, Libraries, Science Labs, a Design & Technology Lab, and an Innovation Hub to support arts and STEM learning.

Do facilities support after-school clubs and sports?

Absolutely. The Sports Complex and Padel Court support physical activities, while libraries, labs, and the Innovation Hub support after‑school clubs and project‑based learning.

What after-school activities does IAA offer?

After‑school activities include Athletics, Art, Music, Drama, Robotics and Coding, plus Homework help in Maths and Arabic, with additional sports programming through the Hawks program.

What is IMUN, and what does it offer students?

IMUN is an extra‑curricular conference where students simulate the United Nations, developing public speaking, debate, and collaborative skills.

How does IAA foster leadership and community service?

Every student completes at least one Service as Action activity, and leadership is developed through programs like IMUN and long‑term athlete development initiatives in PE and athletics.

How is language support provided at IAA?

English is the language of instruction, with additional English and Arabic support for identified students. KG1–KG2 offer a bilingual English–Arabic environment, and Spanish is taught in the MYP/DP as a third language.

What wellbeing and safeguarding measures are in place?

The school provides counsellors and nurses, follows a safeguarding policy, has a Student Protection Lead, and staff are trained in safeguarding to protect students.

How does IAA support students with learning differences?

IAA has an Inclusion Policy and a Learning Support Department offering universal, targeted, and specialised supports, including Action Plans or IEPs when needed.

What is the IAA house system?

IAA has four houses: Pella Falcons, Rum Wolves, Zara Wildcats, and Aqaba Dolphins. In Grades 6–8, House Points reward positive work and behavior; Grades 9–12 use letters of commendation.

What are the uniforms like, and how is food arranged?

The secondary uniform uses beige trousers with polo shirts or collared shirts and a brown sweater; the DP uniform is beige trousers with a navy polo and navy hooded sweatshirt. The cafeteria provides snacks, outside food deliveries aren't allowed, and fizzy drinks or glass bottles aren't permitted.

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