List of 40 Best Schools in Amman (2026 Fees)

One of the fastest growing economies in the Middle East region, Amman is the capital and economic backbone of Jordan. In Amman, the education system consists of 2 years of pre-school education, 10 years of basic education, and 2 years of secondary academic or vocational school. Students have the option to attend private or public schools depending on their choice.

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Facts about schools in Amman:
  • Basic Education (10 years of study) is compulsory and free
  • The Ministry of Education in Jordan distributes standard text books
  • The private education sector consists 31.14 % of the student population in Amman
  • School fees are relatively high, starting at $1,000 up to $7,000
  • Secondary level students (2 years of study) are required to take nine subjects: Arabic, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Computer Studies, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
  • For Muslim students, Islamic studies is compulsory

Below is a comprehensive list of all the best schools in Amman you can find near you. Discover detailed information about the schools in Amman with tuition fees, ratings, videos, photos, location details and parent reviews. Using the admission form on the listings, you can email queries directly to the school.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Amman through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Amman tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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JOD 1,000

JOD 37,750

De La Salle College
  • Address: Ar-Razi St. Jabal Al-Hussien
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB, British
  • JOD 3,015
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French School of Amman
  • Address: 13 rue Al-Iftikhar Deir Ghbar
  • Founded: 1972
  • Curriculum: French, Arabic
International Community School Amman
  • Address: Um al Basateen, Nauor
  • Founded: 1953
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, British
  • JOD 11,156
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Jordanian International School
  • Address: Ossamah Ben Munqedh St.
  • Founded: 1992
  • Curriculum: MOE, IGCSE, British
  • JOD 3,675
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Kingston International Schools
  • Address: Queen Rania Street
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB
Mada International Academy
  • Address: Building No. 379, Medical City Street, Dahyet Al Ameer Rashed
  • Founded: 2012
  • Curriculum: British, Arabic
Mayar International School
  • Address: Al Ali behind Al Dostour Newspaper building - Usamah Bin Munqeth St
  • Founded: 2010
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • JOD 3,325
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Modern American School
  • Address: 27 Bakhit Al Issa, Airport Road - Building no. 00
  • Founded: 1986
  • Curriculum: IB
  • JOD 8,625
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New English School
  • Address: Amer Bin Malek Street 11821
  • Founded: 1986
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British, Arabic
  • JOD 7,180
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Orthodox Educational Society
  • Address: 5 Al Hajjaj Al Sahmi, Shmaisani
  • Founded: 1957
Philadelphia National School
  • Address: 7th circle, Airport street, Al-Rawnaq area
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, GCSE
Rawdat Al-Ma'aref Schools & College
  • Address: 676 Khalda
  • Founded: 1989
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE
Retaal International Academy
  • Address: AL-Urdon St. With Yajouz Rd. Intersection
  • JOD 3,150
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Terra Santa Schools
  • Address: Jabal Al-Weibdeh, Ahmad Shawki St. Building No. 26
  • Founded: 1993
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
Universal Civilizations Academy
  • Address: Airport Road, Benayat Street
  • Founded: 2012
  • JOD 3,829
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