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| Number of students |
2200 (from KG to grade 12) |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
Jordanian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
No. Only some teachers are native speakers of the language |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic Language,French and German. |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classes are equipped with smart boards and data shows. Students,parents and faculty members use the school Learning Managenmnt Sysytem. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We teach Religious Studies for Muslims and Christians. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
-International General Secondary Education IGCSE and International Advanced Level ( British Curriculum)
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| Results in these examinations |
Excellent results in the three external examinations. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Time varies based on their classes . |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have the Tamkeen Center for empowerment. |
| Learning support offered |
-Customised teaching material and exams.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have started a new program for talented students,staring this academic year. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We provide educational support through our counsellors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Prospective students sit for entrance exams and personal interviews. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there is for some classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 30th. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, only for students coming from outside Jordan. |
| School start time |
8:15 a.m |
| School finish time |
KG students till 1:45
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have supervised waiting classes. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we offer hot dishes ,sandwiches and pastries. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
A variety of dishes is available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A variety of extracurricular activities are offered such as sports, art, drama, music, science clubs, chess, robotics, Model United Nations...etc |
| Sports activities included |
Football, volleyball, basketball, badminton and table tennis. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, science labs ,computer labs, music and drama rooms, two theaters, gymnasium, art rooms, dance hall, clinics, cafeteria ,vocational educational workshops, outdoor playgrounds, greenfield, nursery and multipurpose halls. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Greenfield, outdoor playgrounds and a gymnasium, play area for grades 1-5 and KG students. |
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