International Education in Amman

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Amman, the capital city of Jordan, is a modern city with an interesting mix of Western and Arab cultures. It is well-connected to the rest of the Middle East and, as any local will tell you, family life is a big deal. So if you’re considering moving to Jordan as an expat, Amman is an excellent choice. And as it happens, the city has an excellent variety of international schools.

While Jordan’s national education system is excellent and is considered one of the best in the Arab world, it is not the first choice of many expats in Amman. This is because of the language barrier; teaching takes place in Arabic, while international schools in Amman mostly use English as the language of instruction.

If your child speaks Arabic rather than English however, this does not mean an international school in Amman is off-limits; Arabic is offered as an alternative language of instruction in many of the city’s international schools.

Since English is the most popular language of instruction, you can probably guess what is the most common curriculum. It’s pretty much a draw between the IB (International Baccalaureate) and the British curriculum. Both are very well-regarded all around the world, so which one you choose comes down to your own personal preference. French and American curricula are also available.

The majority of expats in Amman have settled in the West of the city, and this is where most of the international schools are located. Dabouq, Umm al Summaq, and the Bassou neighbourhoods are home to several schools each. There are three international schools in the centre of Amman, and several to the South-West of the centre also.

The majority of international schools in Amman teach children from the early years right the way through to 18 years of age. This means once you’ve chosen a school for your child, they will never have to move to another school unless you want them to. Furthermore, some schools also offer early years education (Montessori) for the very young children in your life.

Many of Amman’s international schools have been established for decades and have excellent reputations. That’s not to say the newer schools are any different, however. In fact, whatever school you choose for your child, they will receive a standard of education in Amman that is among the best in the world.

Below, we have compiled the top 10 international schools in Amman according to our users. However, there are another 18 schools to choose from in the city. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Amman based on your requirements.