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Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels
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Entry evaluation for students |
New students will have to sit for a placement test and CAT 4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) - which can be administered online for those transferring from outside Jordan - and be interviewed as well by the relevant department. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Libraries, laboratories, ICT labs, media lab, theatre, canteens, arcade, dental clinic, music studio, conference rooms, exam halls, Model United Nations halls, study rooms, lift and facilities to cater for physically disabled students, clinic. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor football fields, basketball courts, play areas and playgrounds for different age groups, swimming pools - lap pool and kid's pools, indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, ballet studio. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1986 and located in the West Amman suburb of Khalda, the New English School is a private, coeducational institute that caters to nursery (Pre1) and FS1 (Pre2) students upwards. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The School’s pre-IGCSE programme is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales and provides the foundation for AS and A-Level studies. Moreover, the Cambridge International Primary Programme has been fully endorsed since 2010/2011. NES also offers the American High School Diploma as part of the American Program; the program is accredited by the US-based accreditation agency Accreditation International. |