Arab Model Schools Competitors

King's Academy is a private, not-for-profit, co-educational boarding and day school (grades 7 to 12) that opened its doors in August 2007 in Madaba, Jordan. The school, which integrates the New England boarding school experience in the historical and intellectual context of the Middle East, follows an English-language, Advanced Placement program and the College Board’s QUEST framework for teaching and learning. The dynamic curriculum includes an integrated co-curricular program of athletics, activities and community service, and students live in a nurturing residential environment that allows them to flourish personally and intellectually. King’s Academy is situated 30 minutes from Amman on a 144-acre (575-dunum) site and comprises 33 buildings and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) is situated on the west side of Amman in Jordan; it was established in 1981 by the Hashemite Society for Education, a charitable society registered with the Ministry of Social Development. Established in 1981, the Amman Baccalaureate School is a non-profit organisation offering international standards in bilingual education. It is where modern educational theory and practice are implemented and enthusiastically embraced. ABS prepares its students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificates and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a regional member of the Round Square Conference of Schools.

Amman Academy is a leading IB school in Jordan, with a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, both nationally and across the globe. We set high standards, emphasise hard work, and provide the perfect blend of support and challenge. In 2023, our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma average score of 38.3 was a remarkable eight points higher than the global average. From 3 to 18 years old, every student’s academic journey to success is underpinned by a continuum of three IB programmes. These expertly nurture intellectual growth, build resilience, and develop a host of lifelong skills. Our fully bilingual curriculum is delivered by world-class teachers, and learning is enriched by our exclusive collaborations as part of Nord Anglia Education, with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF. Empowered by world-class wellbeing support and specialised university guidance, our graduates go on to study at top institutions worldwide. To date, we’ve secured more than US$28 million in scholarships from prestigious schools like Cambridge, Yale, Stanford, Princeton and MIT. This paves the way for every student to dream big and fulfil their ambitions.