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The English Talents School is located in Khalda, Amman, Jordan. The campus sits on Kilani Street (Abdulkareem Abu Hdaib Street) in Khalda, a western district of the city. It is accessible by road from central Amman and serves a mix of local and international families. Postal address: P.O. Box 18082, Amman 11195.
IB programmes across KG to Grade 12: IBPYP (KG-G5), IBMYP (G6-10), IBDP (G11-12). The school serves students roughly aged 4 to 18.
Private, co-educational day school.
Publicly available data does not provide a numeric breakdown of nationalities or the local/international student ratio.
Public information does not list dedicated SEN provisions or facilities.
No formal country affiliation; the school operates as an independent private school in Jordan.
Islamic Education is part of the program.
Weekday start time is around 7:30 a.m. and end around 4:00 p.m. Saturday hours are typically 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with variations by grade.
Bus service is not offered.
The school is a day school; there is no boarding.
The English Talents School delivers the International Baccalaureate across three program stages: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for KG–5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for 6–10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for 11–12. The school is authorized to offer all three IB programs and has a history of graduating its first IB Diploma Programme cohort in 2018–2019. The curriculum emphasizes preserving Arabic language and Islamic identity, with Islamic Education integrated into the program. Instruction is conducted in English. The IB framework provides a structured pathway from PYP through MYP to DP, guiding assessment and learning across stages with a strong emphasis on university preparation. ETS focuses on developing creativity, responsibility, independence and critical thinking as core outcomes of its curriculum.
The school emphasizes holistic development and intercultural understanding as part of its IB-based international education, with a dedicated staff delivering these programs.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, staff, or initiatives.
The language of instruction is English; dedicated EAL support is not publicly disclosed.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing support.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
1. Prepare and submit the required documents. Parents applying on behalf of their child must supply a completed Interview Application form, a Recommendation letter form (provided by ETS) to be filled by one of the following contacts: the Principal or counselor if the principal is not applicable, or the most recent Math teacher or English teacher. The previous year report card must be submitted. These documents are required as part of the initial application process. 2. Entrance exam and interviews. For Grades 1–12, an entrance examination must be completed in Arabic Language, English Language, and Mathematics. New students must be interviewed before admission. New KG students must be interviewed before admission. 3. Contact for questions. The admissions policy outlines the required documents and steps for new and KG applicants.
Academic scholarships are available to newly secondary students (Grades 9–11). Academic scholarships cover only tuition fees; parents are responsible for uniform, books, field trips, and other costs related to the school's programs. Scholarship eligibility is reviewed annually and subject to applicable regulations. To apply: Completed Scholarship Application form; Online recommendation letters submitted to designated contacts (Principal or counselor; Most recent Math Teacher; Most recent English Teacher); Previous two years report cards. All students applying for an academic scholarship must sit a scholarship examination and undergo an interview. The school administration determines the number of academic scholarships awarded in any given year.
The International School of Choueifat – Amman is located in Amman, Jordan, at Wadi Essir 11810 (P.O. Box 316). The campus sits along the Airport Road corridor and is accessible by Amman's main routes. The school serves both Jordanian and international families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
ISC-Amman offers education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school first opened in 1997 serving this whole range, and continues to provide continuity from early years to pre-university level.
The school is a private, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school. It does not advertise boarding facilities; there are no boarding options listed for ISC-Amman.
The school provides diagnostic testing for placement and offers additional learning support options for students who are behind academically. Services include a six-week Summer School, Special Lessons for targeted subjects, and Full-Special Classes, all available at extra cost.
No formal country affiliation is listed for ISC-Amman. It is located in Jordan and runs within the SABIS network.
ISC-Amman has no religious affiliation listed in its official materials. It presents itself as an English-medium, secular day school.
The school day typically runs from 8:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a shorter Saturday schedule (approximately 8:30 to 13:00). Friday is a day off.zeiten may vary by grade level.
A public bus service publication for ISC-Amman is not published on the school's official materials. Families generally arrange transportation, and the campus provides contact details for inquiries. The address and contact information are published for parent communication, but no dedicated transport details are listed.
Day school. No boarding.
Cafeteria offers nutritious meals. Students may bring meals. A kiosk sells sandwiches and fresh fruit at break.
Private, independent day school. Member of the SABIS Network.
ISC-Amman is a non-selective, English‑medium, K–12 school (ages 3+ to 18+) in the SABIS network, educating around 1,000 students from about 25 nationalities. The curriculum is the SABIS Educational System, delivered with the SABIS Point System and the SABIS AMS tracking to monitor progress and close learning gaps. On graduation from Grade 12, students earn the SABIS High School Diploma after completing five compulsory subjects plus two electives, and all graduates receive a globally recognized diploma. The program supports external exam pathways, including AP, Cambridge A‑Levels, and IGCSE; Jordan's MOE regulations permit sitting for one standardized exam. Beginning in Grade 9, two streams—AP Level and Cambridge-based tracks—are offered within the core curriculum, with university counseling starting in Grade 9.
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) is the heart of ISC‑Amman and is a student‑led mini‑society that empowers students to engage in daily school life, offering academic, social, and emotional benefits for all involved. The SLO comprises nine departments, including Academic, Discipline, Wellness, Activities, Outreach, and Social Responsibility, which collectively support students' development beyond the classroom. The Academic Department provides peer tutoring, academic competitions, study groups, and shadow teaching to bolster learning confidence, while the Discipline Department runs bullying‑prevention campaigns to maintain a safe school environment. The SLO is integrated into the timetable as a weekly period, ensuring regular opportunities for activities and skill development. The Wellness Department promotes a healthy lifestyle and supports students' emotional and social wellbeing as part of the SLO's broad wellbeing focus.
Special Academic Support is described as a pathway for students who are academically behind, with placement determined by diagnostic tests. Students entering Grade 1 and above are assessed to determine placement, and those behind academically are rarely refused; they may receive one of several solutions at extra cost. Available options include Summer School (six weeks), Special Lessons (extra periods in a subject), and Full‑Special Classes (accelerated programs). ISC‑Amman is described as non‑selective, co‑educational, and English‑medium, and is not presented as a specialist SEN institution. The site does not publish specific SEN categories or a formal list of SEN provisions beyond these options.
ISC‑Amman is an English‑medium school. The School Profile notes English as a Second Language as an IGCSE subject, indicating ESL is accommodated within the curriculum. Public materials do not describe a dedicated EAL support program beyond English‑medium instruction, though ESL appears as an exam subject within the IGCSE framework. The absence of a specifically described EAL department or programme is not publicly disclosed beyond these points.
Wellness is a formal focus within the SABIS Student Life Organization, with the Wellness Department dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle for students and staff. The SLO includes an Academic Department that supports learning alongside a Discipline Department that runs bullying‑prevention campaigns to foster a safe and respectful environment. The nine SLO departments collectively contribute to social and emotional development, leadership, empathy, and resilience through activities, events, and campaigns. The SLO period is embedded in the weekly timetable to ensure regular engagement with wellbeing activities.
Public ISC‑Amman materials describe wellbeing and student life supports (SLO, counseling) but do not publish a standalone safeguarding or child‑protection policy in these public materials. Counseling is listed as a school service, and SLO departments include Welfare‑related functions, suggesting an embedded approach to student welfare without a separate published safeguarding policy. For families seeking safeguarding specifics, the available public material does not provide a dedicated policy text.
1. Schedule a visit to ISC-Amman. The school strongly recommends booking an appointment to visit the campus, meet with staff, and see the school in action. This helps families understand the environment and ask questions about programs and admission criteria.
2. Application and required documents. There is no application deadline; admissions are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the school year. To start the process, submit the completed Application Form along with documents including three passport photos, a certified copy of the birth certificate, previous school reports, a Medical Clearance Form with vaccination records, a copy of the family book (Jordanians only), copies of the student's passport and parents' residency permits, and copies of the parents' passports. For Grades 4–12, a Certificate of Good Conduct is also required. A joining fee is charged to initiate the admission process. Appointments for diagnostic testing are arranged after registration and initial payment are submitted.
3. Testing/diagnostic assessment. Provided that the application and initial payment are made, students applying for admission sit for an evaluation by ISC staff. Grades 1 and above sit for a diagnostic test as part of the admission process, and the results are used to determine placement. Appointments for diagnostic testing are arranged by the admission officer once the registration is complete.
4. Admission decision. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates, with results of diagnostic testing and previous school records considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. A final admission decision cannot be made without the requested documents. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved.
5. Enrollment and seat reservation. Upon acceptance and payment of the required fees, a place for the student is reserved. This step completes the admissions process and secures the student's enrollment for the upcoming term.
No formal scholarship program is described for ISC-Amman.
Admissions are offered on a space-available basis throughout the school year. There is no publicly described waitlist or pool system; decisions depend on current space availability.
Al Ittihad International School is located in the Sports City area of Amman, Jordan. The campus is on Aws bin Hajar Street, opposite Princess Tharwat College, within the Al Ittihad group of schools. The Sports City district is well-connected to central Amman via major roads and is part of the city's educational hub.
The International Programme at Al Ittihad is structured into four sections: Kindergarten (KG 1 and KG 2), Mixed (grades 1–4), Boys (grades 5–12), and Girls (grades 5–12). It delivers a combination of British Programme options (CP, CS, IGCSE, GCSE) and the American Program (AHSD).
The school operates as a private, international day school. It is co-educational in the sense of an overall international programme, with separate gender divisions for the upper years (Boys 5–12 and Girls 5–12) and mixed entry in the early years. Public listings identify it as a co-educational day school offering international curricula.
Non-native speakers of Arabic join special leveled groups to improve language proficiency. The school also provides school counseling services to students and parents.
The school is in Amman, Jordan, and operates under Jordanian educational context.
The school describes its foundation as rooted in Arab Islamic heritage, and it provides a prayer space in each section as part of its ethos.
For the International Kindergarten, the day runs Sunday–Wednesday from 7:45 to 12:45, with Thursday sessions from 7:45 to 1:00. The site does not publicly publish daily start/end times for the non‑kindergarten levels.
Public information about a dedicated school bus service is not published on the school's official materials. Families should contact the school's admissions/administration for transport options and arrangements.
Uniform is required and students must be correctly dressed in full school uniform. Details such as the specific colours or where to purchase are not listed on the site.
There are on-site canteens on the campus. The facilities page notes canteens as part of the school facilities, but no specific menu details are provided on the site.
Al Ittihad International School is owned by Al Ittihad Schools Company, part of the Arab International for Education & Investment (AIEI). The group is affiliated with Ibin Alhaitham Hospital and Applied Science University, and operates multiple campuses including Amman and Aqaba.
Al Ittihad International School in Amman offers a dual international curriculum: Cambridge International Programme components CP (Cambridge Primary), CS (Cambridge Secondary), IGCSE, and GCE, alongside an American High School Diploma (AHSD) accredited by Cognia. CP/CS/IGCSE/GCE/IAL programmes are delivered with accreditations from the Ministry of Education, British Council in Amman, Cambridge CAIE, Pearson Edexcel and AQA, and AHSD is Cognia-accredited. The school groups students into four sections: Kindergarten (KG 1–2), Mixed (grades 1–4), Boys (grades 5–12), and Girls (grades 5–12). English is the emphasis language of instruction with strong English proficiency development, and project-based learning is embedded across the curriculum. The school notes modern facilities and highly qualified staff to deliver these programmes while maintaining its Arab Islamic heritage.
The school provides a counselor who develops confidential relationships with students to help them resolve and cope with issues such as bullying, self-esteem, anxiety, and other adolescent concerns.
There is a 'pull out' support education room for grades 1–3, indicating a formal learning-support provision.
English is the medium of instruction for most subjects. Non-native speakers of Arabic join special leveled groups to increase their proficiency in the language. The school does not publicly disclose information about a dedicated EAL program.
Mental wellbeing is supported through school counseling and on-site health facilities, with the counselor addressing issues such as anxiety, anger management, and relationships, and a clinic available at the school.
Safeguarding is addressed through a Code of Conduct and counseling services, with on-site clinics contributing to student protection and welfare.
1. Registration and initial submission: Registration typically starts in May, and seats are limited with registration closing when the quota for each class is met. Families should submit the completed school application and begin gathering the required documents early to maximize the chance of a successful intake. The Admissions Office advises prospective parents to plan ahead because class quotas can fill quickly.
2. Entrance examinations: Applicants must sit the Entrance Exams, which cover Arabic, English and Maths. A minimum average of 50% is required for admission consideration. The exams assess language and numerical skills, and performance in these areas directly influences eligibility. An interview accompanies the exam process to gauge readiness and fit for the program.
3. Interview and eligibility assessment: After the exams, an interview is conducted to confirm the student's readiness to join the school. Performance on the exam and interview collectively determine admission eligibility. The admissions process emphasizes both academic and social readiness for the school environment. Non-native Arabic speakers may be placed into special leveled groups to support language development as part of the consideration process.
4. Enrollment documents submission: The completed application form must be submitted with the required documents to the admissions office. The documents requested include: a birth certificate, vaccination card for KG1, KG2 and Grade 1; three passport-size photos; Family Book for Jordanians with National Number; resident permit for non-Jordanian students (annual submission); health certificate; Transfer certificate; and certified end-of-year marks from previous schools. If transferring from abroad, additional attestations from relevant authorities may be required. Registration also notes that the school complies with private/private education regulations and may require translations or certifications as part of the file.
5. Language support and final admission steps: Non-native speakers of Arabic join special leveled groups to improve language proficiency, as needed. Admission proceeds only after meeting the exam, interview and document requirements, with seats allocated within the class quotas. The process concludes with the Admissions Office confirming admission and moving to enrollment according to the established quotas. Families should monitor for any further steps communicated by the Admissions Office to finalize enrollment.
6. Fees note within admissions context: The above admissions steps are followed in the context of the school's tuition and fees schedule for the upcoming scholastic year, which includes registration, tuition by grade, transportation, and other fees.
There is no separate scholarship program published. Discounts exist instead, including: KG1 and KG2-specific reductions (KG1 around 40% off tuition, KG2 around 35%), sibling discounts (second sibling 15% off, third sibling 20% off, other siblings 25% off), early/advance payment cash discounts (up to 10% off if paid early, with staggered percentages depending on timing), and special discounts (up to 15% for children of certain employees and affiliates). Double discounts are not permitted except for the cash payment discount. In addition, various other fees and optional charges (textbooks, digital services, exams, and project-related costs) apply. These discounts and charges are detailed in the 2025-2026 Tuition Fees schedule.
The admissions guidelines indicate that seats are limited and registration closes when the quota for each class is met. There is no publicly published waitlist or pool system described in the admissions materials. Once quotas are filled, new registrations close for that class.
