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Nationalities
| Number of students |
800+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
ACS has a maximum of 20 students starting from Early Years, up until grade 3. From grade 4 onwards, ACS has a maximum of 22 students per classroom. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
ACS Amman employs teaching assistants. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
For our youngest learners, we offer a 1:1 iPad program from Early Years through grade 4 where students use devices provided by ACS to support instruction in class. As of 5th grade, students are required to bring their laptops to school and integrate technology into their lessons. ACS is a Common Sense School, earning the badge as a symbol of our school's dedication and commitment to helping students think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, participate, and share. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
ACS Amman is ready to use virtual classroom technologies. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
ACS Amman is a non-denominational school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
American High School Diploma
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Program |
| Learning support offered |
ACS Amman offers a Learning Support program for children with mild learning difficulties. ACS defines students with mild learning difficulties as those who require some additional support in identified areas of need such as reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), mathematics (dyscalculia), and executive functioning skills (resulting from ADHD or organizational challenges) in order to succeed in ACS’s academic program. Students with mild learning difficulties do not require modification to the mainstream educational program. ACS incorporates a combination of push in and pull out support for students enrolled in Learning Support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
At ACS Amman, opportunities for enrichment and extension are integrated into our existing educational program, and through the Multi Tier System of Support (MTSS). Data is collected through formative assessments that guide the teachers in offering differentiated materials for students. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Badminton, Choir, String Orchestra, Kickball, Swimming, Lego Club, Lego Robotics, Sewing, Basketball, Tennis, Improv Comedy, Karaoke Club, Taekwondo, French Club, Portrait Drawing, High School and Middle School ISTA, Student Council (ES, MS, HS), Play Production, MUN (Model United Nations), Compassion Club and Summit, True Colors Club. |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball, Track and Field, Badminton. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
ACS' Athletic Program provides a broad range of competitive team and individual sports to aid and promote the personal growth and development of its students. ACS is a member of The South Asia Inter-Schools Association (SAISA) and travels internationally to SAISA tournaments in over 7 countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Oman. ACS is also a member of the Amman Athletic Conference (AAC). ACS currently competes in Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Track & Field, and Volleyball. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
- state of the art 500 seat theater
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- 25-meter swimming pool
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American Community School in Amman, Jordan, is a US accredited, independent, non-profit, Pre-K through grade 12 school that offers a rigorous US curriculum with an international regional focus to a diverse, multi-cultural population distinguished by a supportive and cohesive community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The American curriculum offers a broad and balanced educational approach supported by a wide range of co-curricular activities. This approach organically feeds into ACS’s mission to inspire individuals to become self-motivated learners, who act with compassion, demonstrate respect, act with integrity, and seek intellectual growth in a culture of high expectations. |