American Community School Amman is a American Curriculum school in Amman, Jordan. Annual tuition ranges from $9,915 to $27,450 USD.
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About
American Community School Amman (ACS Amman) is an independent, coeducational day school in Amman, Jordan, offering an American curriculum from PreK through Grade 12 to students from over 45 nationalities. The school follows U.S.-aligned standards including Common Core, NGSS, and AP courses including the AP Capstone Diploma, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools through December 2027. ACS Amman provides Learning Support, EAL programs, and a comprehensive counseling program supporting academic, social, and emotional wellbeing across all grade levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ACS Amman is an independent, coeducational day school offering a full American curriculum from PreK through Grade 12 with AP and AP Capstone Diploma options, serving a diverse community of over 45 nationalities. It provides Tawjihi equivalency for Jordanian recognition and access to the Global Online Academy. Accredited by the Middle States Association through December 2027.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-5 | JOD 17,420 |
| Grades 6-8 | JOD 21,950 |
| Grades 9-12 | JOD 27,450 |
| Kindergarten | JOD 13,985 |
| Early Years Program | JOD 9,915 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: JOD 7,030 - 19,463. Application fee: $150.
Admissions Process
- 1ACS has rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year. Applications for the next academic year begin in October; the Admissions Committee reviews completed checklists from January, with decisions communicated from February onward. The process follows three steps: (1) Preliminary Review of application, documents, and recommendations; (2) Admission Test or screening — applicants in Jordan may be invited in person, those outside Jordan via online interview; (3) Final Review with decision communicated to parents. Required materials include latest school reports, student photo, passport copy, and online recommendations for KG–Grade 12 applicants. Applications are submitted via OpenApply.
Admissions Details
School Day
School starts at 8:00 am. Early Years runs 8:00 am–1:30 pm and KG–12 runs 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Office hours are 7:40 am–4:00 pm.
Student Life
The Learning Commons on campus includes a cafe that provides food and beverages for students and staff.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Counseling at ACS Amman provides academic, social, emotional, and transitional support across grade levels, with individual and group sessions and a focus on fostering emotional intelligence and well-being.
ACS Amman follows a Community Safeguarding approach aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with every staff member mandated to report suspected abuse or neglect, and safeguarding responsibilities extending to embassies, child protection agencies, and local authorities.
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School Background
ACS is a non-profit school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is appointed by the American Community Organization (ACO) and comprises seven elected voting members plus a US Ambassador's Representative.