Amman National School

Once you step into Amman National School, you can’t but sense something special about it. It is a place where friendships begin, passions are discovered, and talents are nurtured. Students are known well by teachers and administrators. Parents pitch in to help teachers, read to children, and organize funfairs. Alumni drop by just to say hello.

Happiness, friendship, care, kindness, and success blend together effortlessly, creating the unique ethos and family atmosphere of our school. As a relatively small school of 800 students, aged 4 – 18 years, we are able to nurture and develop our students in a safe yet stimulating environment. The close care and strong support for each individual are genuinely personalized. A wide-range of co-curricular activities are smoothly and effectively incorporated into our challenging curriculum, leaving students enthused in their learning journey and very proud of their achievements.

ANS offers a place where students develop the confidence to be intellectually and creatively fearless whether they are singing during a 3rd grade concert, leading the basketball team to victory, or organizing a science fair. Students find their unique voice at ANS. And while each voice is distinct, together they create a joyful chorus that echoes throughout the school hallways.

Amman National School, a private co-educational school, was established in 1985 by five Taher Sisters who aspired to make a positive change in the Jordanian educational system. Dara, the founding director and a tenured teacher, continues to serve as the Head of School to this day. Zuka, a math specialist and former teacher, is the Deputy for Academic Affairs. Haya, a former teacher and High School Head, is the Deputy for School Activities. Jana, a former teacher, is the English Language Coordinator.

The father, Mohammad Yousef Taher, who has always believed that good education is the key to positive social change and development, has financed the school and has been an inspiring spirit to school’s prosperity throughout the years.

The school started with grades 1-3 in a rented building. Two years later, the school moved to its current location in Dabouk for grades KG-5. From then onward, the school added a grade every year. The first graduating class was in 1995. Since then, the school has continued to expand and extra facilities and classrooms have been added to provide more learning space and services. ANS, now, has full enrollment of 800 students from KG-12th grade.

ANS is licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and offers the Jordanian National Program for grades (1-12). Students can join an international program starting 9th grade. ANS is authorized to give the International Baccalaureate Diploma for grades (11-12).