IB, British, and Jordanian
Ages 6 to 18

The National Orthodox School - Shmaisani

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CityAmman
CurriculumsIB, British, and Jordanian
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE, A-Levels, and IB Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 6 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE, A-Levels, and IB Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 24 students / class
Maximum 26 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: Dinar 3,285
to: Dinar 5,800
Address: P.O.Box: 941502 Amman 11194 Jordan 5 Al-Hajjaj Al-Sahmi St – Shmaisani
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Nationalities

Number of students

2200 (from KG to grade 12)

Number of nationalities represented in the school

21

Most common nationality

Jordanian

Languages

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.

Classroom

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.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

-International General Secondary Education IGCSE and International Advanced Level ( British Curriculum)
-International Baccalaureate Program (IBDP )
-General Secondary Education- National Program

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%

Student support

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.
-Shadow teachers
-One-on -one individualised lessons

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.

Admissions

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 day

School start time

8:15 a.m

School finish time

KG students till 1:45
Stages 1-5 till 2:50
Stages 6-12 till 2:45

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

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

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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