King's Academy is a American Curriculum school in Amman, Jordan. Annual tuition ranges from $26,600 to $56,250 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Merit Scholarship Program awards merit-based scholarships to select outstanding Grade 7 and Grade 9 applicants; a valid SSAT score is required for the merit track. Scholarships are described as small fixed amounts. Need-based financial aid is also available; 40% of the student body receives need-based aid, and $5.3 million in aid was awarded in 2025–2026.
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About
King's Academy is a co-educational boarding and day school in Jordan serving students in Grades 7–12 on a 144-acre campus in the Madaba-Manja area, approximately 30 minutes from Amman. The school offers an American-style liberal arts and sciences curriculum blended with Middle Eastern culture, including 24 AP courses and the AP Capstone Program, with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 13. Graduates attend universities in 33 countries, and 40% of students receive need-based financial aid.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
American-style liberal arts and sciences education blended with Middle Eastern history, language, and culture. AP Capstone Program (AP Seminar and AP Research) offered alongside 24 AP courses. Low 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 13. Graduates attend universities in 33 countries. 40% of students receive need-based financial aid totalling $5.3 million in 2025–2026. Round Square and GOA affiliations. NEASC-accredited. 144-acre campus with observatory, multi-faith spiritual center, and extensive athletic facilities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Arabic Year - Boarding Full Year | JOD 56,250 |
| Arabic Year - Boarding Half Year | JOD 34,950 |
| Middle School (Grades 7-8) - Day | JOD 26,600 |
| Upper School (Grades 9-12) - Day | JOD 42,000 |
| Upper School (Grades 9-12) - Boarding | JOD 53,250 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: JOD 18,860 - 29,780. Application fee: $140.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an Admissions Information Request via the online portal and set up an account. Step 2: Schedule a campus visit including a tour, student interview, and admissions counselor meeting (approximately 90 minutes); international candidates may use Zoom. Step 3: Submit ID documents (passport, birth certificate, family book for Jordanians) via the portal or by email. Step 4: Complete the full online application including family details, candidate citizenship, and written responses. Step 5: Register for and sit the admissions test and pay the application fee (USD 140 / 100 JOD; public school students in Jordan are exempt). Step 6: Upload transcripts (current year and two prior years) and submit math and English teacher recommendation forms. Step 7 (optional): Apply for Merit Scholarship or Financial Aid. Applications are processed in four rounds with deadlines on November 10, 2025; January 10, 2026; February 10, 2026; and April 20, 2026. Decisions are issued 2–3 weeks after each deadline; contract and deposit are due one week after an offer is received.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
Nine single-gender residential houses accommodating over 463 boarders. Furnished rooms with laundry facilities and common areas on each floor. Faculty residents live on every floor providing 24-hour supervision. Wireless internet throughout. Meals provided three times daily in the Hess Family Dining Hall. Health insurance for boarders and boarding student activities are included in boarding tuition.
Single-gender dormitories across nine houses housing over 463 students. Faculty residents live on every floor providing 24-hour supervision. Rooms are furnished with laundry rooms and common areas. Boarders dine in the Hess Family Dining Hall.
School Day
School week runs Sunday to Thursday. Admissions Office hours are 08:00–16:00, Sunday to Thursday.
Student Life
Nine residential houses with house-based activities and events. House weekends are held for day students, and inter-house competitions such as the Madaba Games are part of the school calendar.
All students are required to wear a uniform consisting of a blazer, tie, and sweater. One uniform set is included in tuition. Blazers are returned at the end of each academic year.
Meals served three times daily in the Hess Family Dining Hall in a family-style setting at round tables seating eight, with a rotating system for who waits on tables. Menus vary based on ingredient availability.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Supported by a designated school counselor (specializing in social-emotional learning and mental health), peer counselors, and residential faculty. The Mattering Movement is delivered through the Advisory Program to foster belonging, self-awareness, and leadership.
24/7 campus security with controlled access. Residential faculty serve as mentors, supervisors, and counselors. Regular safeguarding training is conducted by the SPS team.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by a Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Ali Kolaghassi. Penny Townsend serves as Head of School in an ex officio board capacity.