Jordanian International Schools is a Jordanian National Curriculum / American Curriculum / British Curriculum / BTEC / Cambridge Early Years school in Amman, Jordan. Annual tuition ranges from $3,391 to $8,270 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
High Achievers Scholarship Program offers merit-based awards, financial assistance, tuition discounts, and incentives for outstanding academic performance in Grades 9–12, available for both National and International Programs, renewed annually. A full academic scholarship is available in the Secondary Section (Grades 9–12) for four consecutive years, requiring an average of 97% or above for the past two academic years, successful completion of admission exams in English, Arabic, and Mathematics, and a personal interview.
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About
Jordanian International Schools (JIS) is a co-educational day school in Amman, Jordan, serving students aged 3–18 across four K–12 pathways: the Jordanian National Program, the International Program (American and British streams), the BTEC Program in Business or IT, and a Cambridge-accredited trilingual Kindergarten. The school maintains a 7:1 student-to-staff ratio and offers ESL, Arabic as a Second Language, and Special Education Needs support alongside dedicated social counselors and an on-site health clinic. JIS provides a merit-based scholarship programme for high-achieving students in Grades 9–12 and emphasises community service, student leadership, and holistic wellbeing across all year levels.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
JIS offers four distinct K–12 pathways on a single campus: the Jordanian National Program (MOE/Tawjihi), International Program (American and British streams with AP options), BTEC Program (Business and IT), and a Cambridge-accredited trilingual (Arabic, English, French) Kindergarten. The school maintains a 7:1 student-to-staff ratio with class sizes of 18–20. A merit-based High Achievers Scholarship Program supports Grades 9–12 students. Community service, student leadership through a democratically elected Student Council, and the INTRO GATE entrepreneurship program are central to student life.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| KG1 | JOD 3,109 |
| KG2 | JOD 3,109 |
| Grade 1 | JOD 4,512 |
| Grade 2 | JOD 4,512 |
| Grade 3 | JOD 4,977 |
| Grade 4 | JOD 4,977 |
| Grade 5 | JOD 5,753 |
| Grade 6 | JOD 5,753 |
| Grade 7 | JOD 5,908 |
| Grade 8 | JOD 5,908 |
| Pre-School | JOD 2,023 |
| Grade 10 (BTEC) | JOD 6,345 |
| Grade 9 (IGCSE) | JOD 7,156 |
| Grade 10 (IGCSE) | JOD 7,156 |
| Grade 11 (A-Level) | JOD 7,776 |
| Grade 12 (A-Level) | JOD 7,776 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: JOD 2,405 - 5,865. Application fee: $212.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete registration and submit required documents including transfer letter and previous school report card (certified by Ministry of Education, Jordanian Embassy, British Council, or AMIDEAST as applicable). Step 2: Sit entry tests and attend an interview with the Admissions Committee evaluating English/Arabic proficiency, learning support needs, disciplinary records, and seat availability. Step 3: Attend placement meetings with the Admissions department, Division Principal, and Academic Advisor to select appropriate course levels and electives. Step 4: Language criteria and learning support assessed; ESL, ASL, and SEN services available for eligible students.
School Day
07:30 to 15:00 Sunday–Thursday; 09:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.
Student Life
Uniforms are required and purchased separately. No single fixed uniform charge is published in the school's public fee schedule.
The school has a canteen offering healthy meals, operating 07:30–15:00 Sunday to Thursday and 09:00–14:00 on Saturdays.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Division-specific social counselors provide confidential sessions addressing resilience, conflict resolution, peer skills, and stress management. On-site health clinic staffed by a certified school doctor and nurses offers immediate care, chronic condition coordination, dental checkups, and health education. Parent workshops on digital safety and mental health are hosted by the Parents & Teachers Association.
JIS maintains a Safe and Inclusive Environment page reflecting an explicit focus on safeguarding and student welfare. The Parents & Teachers Association hosts workshops on digital safety and mental health. On-campus health services provide first aid, chronic illness management, and safety oversight. Inclusive admissions practices support diverse learner groups including SEN and language learners.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees; licensed by the Jordan Ministry of Education.