Abdul Hamid Sharaf School is a American Curriculum / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1980. Annual tuition ranges from $2,256 to $6,528 USD.
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Abdul Hamid Sharaf School is a private, co-educational K-12 day school in Amman, Jordan, founded in 1980 and serving approximately 600 students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a dual-curriculum model comprising an American High School Diploma program and a British system (IGCSE and A-levels), with English as the primary language of instruction and Spanish introduced from Grade 5. AHSS holds Cognia accreditation for its American program and Cambridge International Education accreditation for its British program, and is located in the Deir Ghbar neighbourhood of West Amman.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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- STEM
- Visual and Creative Arts
- Languages
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1-2 | JOD 2,573 |
| Grade 3-4 | JOD 2,947 |
| Grade 5-6 | JOD 3,469 |
| Grade 7-8 | JOD 3,913 |
| Grade 9-10 | JOD 4,899 |
| Kindergarten | JOD 2,256 |
| Grade 11-12 British | JOD 6,387 |
| Grade 11-12 American | JOD 6,528 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: JOD 1,600 - 4,630. Application fee: $282.
Admissions Process
- 1Prepare required documents including birth certificate, vaccination card (KG1–Grade 1), passport copies, Family Book with national number (if father is Jordanian), resident permit (if non-Jordanian), end-of-year marks, and transfer certificate from previous school. Step 2: Certify documents according to country of origin — USA transfers via AMIDEAST then Jordanian Ministry of Education; UK transfers via British Council then Jordanian Ministry of Education; other foreign transfers via the student's embassy in Jordan, Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then Jordanian Ministry of Education — all followed by the Directorate of Private Education. Step 3: Submit documents to AHSS admissions for review; address any missing items promptly. Step 4: Contact AHSS admissions directly to confirm subsequent steps such as testing, interviews, or timelines.
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School Day
Regular office hours are from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. During Ramadan, the school day runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The academic year begins on August 31.
Student Life
Uniforms are required and supplied on campus through the school's Uniform Store.
On-site Sandwich & Snack Shop available on campus.
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Wellbeing & Safety
AHSS runs Mental Health Awareness Month with school-wide engagement. A Mind Clinic assembly was hosted with Dr. Dunia Salameh covering stress, anxiety, and coping strategies. School counselor Maram Zoubi leads student guidance. Students are encouraged to seek help from a parent, teacher, guidance counselor, trusted adult, or professional.
Zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, and discrimination. A Harassment/Bullying Report Form is available on the school website. The School Nurse and Counselor serve as safeguarding resources. Confidentiality is emphasized in all reports, which are investigated by the school.
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School Background
Privately owned; licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and accredited by Cognia through June 30, 2030.