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16 Abdel Rahman Khalifah Dahiat Al Amir Rashed Rawabi, Jordan
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The Essentials
American Community School Amman has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.
Location
ACS Amman is located in Amman, Jordan. The postal address is P.O. Box 310, Amman 11831, Jordan. It is an independent, coeducational day school offering an American education.
Stages
ACS Amman provides a continuous PreK through Grade 12 program. The school is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions.
Type
Independent, coeducational day school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body includes students from over 45 nationalities. The school does not publish a single most represented nationality, and public data do not provide a disclosed local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support
Learning Support (LS) is available for mild to moderate learning needs and uses a Multi-Tiered System of Support with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports English language learners from Early Years through Grade 10, with classroom immersion in elementary and designated instruction in middle/high.
Country affiliation
ACS Amman follows an American curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), with re-accreditation through December 2027.
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and does not publish religious instruction.
School day structure
School starts at 8:00 am. Early Years runs 8:00 am–1:30 pm and KG–12 runs 8:00 am–3:00 pm. Office hours are 7:40 am–4:00 pm.
Bus service
Bus service is available within about 10 km from campus. Availability is not guaranteed for all students and depends on location and mid-year enrollment. A round-trip bus fee of US$1,910 is listed for the 2025–2026 year.
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Fees
Annual tuition at American Community School Amman ranges from JOD 7,030 to JOD 19,463 for 2026/27.
Tuition (2025–2026 academic year) - Early Years Program — USD 9,915 / JD 7,040 per year. - Kindergarten — USD 13,985 / JD 9,930 per year. - Grades 1–5 — USD 17,420 / JD 12,370 per year. - Grades 6–8 — USD 21,950 / JD 15,585 per year. - Grades 9–12 — USD 27,450 / JD 19,490 per year.
Note on per-term and installment amounts (calculated from the published annual tuition): ACS operates on a two-semester system, and a three-installment tuition plan is available under the school's payment terms. The semester figures below are the annual tuition divided by two; the three-installment figures are the annual tuition divided by three (shown in USD and rounded to two decimals). These are calculated values based on the published annual tuition and the school's billing structure.
Application, registration, capital and transportation fees - Application fee: USD 150 (paid at time of online application). - Registration (re-enrolment) fee: USD 3,600 per child or USD 5,700 per family; the registration fee is credited toward tuition. - Capital Fund Assessment (CFA): USD 12,000 one-time (K–12 applicants). The CFA is non-refundable and non-transferable. - Bus (round-trip) transportation: USD 1,910 (charged as a round-trip fee even if only one-way service is used).
Capital Fund Assessment (CFA) payment options - CFA payment in full. - CFA over 2 years: USD 4,500 first year and USD 7,500 second year. - CFA over 3 years: USD 4,500 first year, USD 3,750 second year, USD 3,750 third year. - CFA over 4 years: USD 4,500 first year, USD 2,500 second year, USD 2,500 third year, USD 2,500 fourth year. The CFA must be paid in full by the student's graduation year or prior to withdrawal; late CFA payments incur the school's late-payment penalty.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic structure: Two-semester system (Fall and Spring). - Due dates: Tuition, CFA, and transportation fees are due on or before the student's first day of school. Returning families may choose a three-installment payment plan with scheduled due dates of April 15, September 1, and February 1 (all payments due within 15 days of the date). The three-installment tuition option is available to eligible applicants (see payment deadlines). Tuition three-installment plans for the following academic year are available only for applications submitted before May 15. - Late payment: A compounded interest penalty of 1% per month applies to late payments, calculated from the student's first day of school; students with unpaid fees may face suspension. If a student attends any portion of a semester, the full semester's tuition and fees are due. The registration fee is deducted from the first installment.
Refund information - Capital Fund Assessment and Registration fees: non-refundable and non-transferable (with limited conditions for re-enrolment refunds described for returning students and wait-pooled seats). - Tuition refunds: First-semester tuition payments are refundable if withdrawal notification is received before the first day of classes. Second-semester payments are refundable if withdrawal notification is received before the last day of the first semester. No refunds are provided for absences, withdrawals, suspensions, or expulsions that occur during a semester. Installment-plan payers remain responsible for any required installments unless the school is properly notified by the deadlines stated in the payment policy. In the event of long-term school closure, the Board of Trustees determines refund policies.
Boarding - ACS Amman is an independent coeducational day school (Preschool through Grade 12); boarding is not applicable.
Other costs and important notes - The published additional/ancillary fees shown by the school are the Application Fee (USD 150), Registration Fee (USD 3,600 per child / USD 5,700 per family), Capital Fund Assessment (USD 12,000), and Bus (USD 1,910 round trip). The registration fee is credited against tuition at enrolment; the bus fee is charged as a round-trip fee even if one-way service only is used. The Application Fee, Registration Fee, and CFA are identified as non-refundable and non-transferable. No separate, published uniform fee or other mandatory ancillary charges are listed in the school's published tuition-and-fees schedule.
Fee payment process and assistance - Application payments and other fee payments are processed through the school's online payment portal as part of the admissions/payment workflow; parents are directed to that portal at application/acceptance. For assistance with payments and documentation, contact the school's Business Office. Specific payment-channel options (for example, particular credit-card processors or bank transfer instructions) are provided through the school's payment portal and Business Office at the time of payment.
If you need exact per-semester or per-installment figures in another currency or rounded differently, use the annual figures above together with the billing structure noted.
Academics
American Community School Amman teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
ACS Amman offers an American curriculum anchored in U.S. standards with instruction in English. Core standards include Common Core Math and Language Arts, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), National Core Arts Standards (NCAS), SHAPE standards, ACTFL standards for languages, and the C3 Framework for Social Studies. In Elementary School, instruction follows Common Core for English and math, NGSS for science, C3 for social studies, and NCAS for the arts, with the Early Years Program introducing Arabic and native/non-native tracks from Kindergarten. In Middle and High School, students can study Arabic, French, and Spanish, with placement and progression guided by prior experience and placement tests, and in High School language study proceeds from Level 1 to International Advanced Level. The High School program offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma (AP Seminar and AP Research) for 11th-12th grade, Tawjihi equivalency for Jordanian recognition, and Graduation Requirements and College Acceptances documented in the High School materials; the Global Online Academy is also available for online coursework.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Rolling admissions and timing. ACS has rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year for the current and next academic year. Applications begin October for the next academic year, and the Admissions Committee reviews completed checklists starting in January. Families are notified of decisions from February onward. Applications for the current academic year are reviewed within one week of the checklist being completed. 2. Review process. The Admissions Committee follows a three-step process: Preliminary Review—the submitted application, documents, and recommendations are reviewed; Admission Test—if the applicant meets the ACS admissions criteria, applicants based in Jordan may be invited for screening, and online interviews or screenings may be requested for families outside Jordan; Final Review—decisions are communicated to parents based on the application and screening results. 3. Admission criteria. There are two fundamental questions: will the applicant be successful at ACS, and can ACS adequately and appropriately support any needs the applicant may have? A comprehensive profile may include the current school's profile, reports from schools attended, online recommendations, MAP testing results (or other standardized assessments), a writing sample, language proficiency, an interview, Student Support screening, the applicant's age, and credits to meet graduation requirements (high school only). ACS also considers gender and nationalities to ensure a balanced and welcoming community. 4. Application materials and eligibility. Age cut-off dates are: Early Years 4 years old before September 1; Kindergarten 5 years old before September 1; Grade 1 6 years old before September 1; As of Grade 2, the cut-off date does not apply unless a significant discrepancy exists. The application fee is USD 150, non-refundable and non-transferable. Required documents include: latest school report from the current school year (when applicable); all reports for the 2023-2024 school year in one PDF file; all reports for the 2022-2023 school year in one PDF file; student photo (headshot); copy of passport to verify nationality and age; online recommendations for applicants of Kindergarten through Grade 12; all documents must be in English (non-English documents must be translated). OpenApply is used for online applications and a OpenApply mobile app is available for families.
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FAQs
Where is American Community School Amman located and what ages do you teach?
ACS Amman is located in Amman, Jordan, with a postal address of P.O. Box 310, Amman 11831, Jordan. The school serves children aged 4 to 18 in a continuous PreK through Grade 12 program.
What type of school is ACS Amman and is it coeducational?
ACS Amman is an independent, non-profit, coeducational day school offering an American education from Preschool through Grade 12. The school has no religious affiliation.
What curriculum and academic standards does ACS Amman follow and what is the language of instruction?
ACS Amman follows an American curriculum anchored in U.S. standards with instruction in English, including Common Core Math and Language Arts, NGSS for science, NCAS for the arts, SHAPE standards, ACTFL language standards, and the C3 Framework for social studies. Standards are applied across Elementary, Middle, and High School programs.
What are the application and registration fees and are they refundable?
The application fee is USD 150, payable at the time of online application and non-refundable. The registration (re-enrolment) fee is USD 3,600 per child or USD 5,700 per family and is credited toward tuition upon enrolment; it is identified as non-refundable and non-transferable under the published policy.
What is the Capital Fund Assessment (CFA) and can it be paid in installments?
The Capital Fund Assessment (CFA) is USD 12,000 one-time for K–12 applicants and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The CFA may be paid in full or over multiple years with published options such as USD 4,500 first year and USD 7,500 second year (2-year), USD 4,500 / USD 3,750 / USD 3,750 (3-year), or USD 4,500 / USD 2,500 / USD 2,500 / USD 2,500 (4-year), with the CFA due in full by graduation or prior to withdrawal.
Is bus transportation available and what does it cost?
Bus service is available within about 10 km from campus but is not guaranteed for all students and depends on location and mid-year enrolment. The round-trip bus fee for 2025–2026 is USD 1,910 and is charged as a round-trip fee even if one-way service is used.
How does the admissions process and timeline work for families relocating from overseas?
ACS Amman operates rolling admissions and accepts applications year-round; applications for the next academic year begin in October and the Admissions Committee begins reviewing completed checklists in January, with decisions communicated from February onward. Families outside Jordan may be asked to complete online interviews or screenings, and applications for the current year are generally reviewed within one week of a completed checklist.
What are the age cut-offs for entry to Early Years, Kindergarten and Grade 1?
Age cut-offs are: Early Years—4 years old before September 1; Kindergarten—5 years old before September 1; Grade 1—6 years old before September 1. From Grade 2 onward the cut-off does not apply unless a significant discrepancy exists.
What academic divisions and grade structure does ACS Amman use?
The school is organized into Elementary School, Middle School, and High School divisions, providing a continuous PreK–Grade 12 program. Each division uses age-appropriate instructional standards and supports to guide progression.
What advanced courses and diploma options are available in High School?
High School students can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, with 23 AP courses offered, and can pursue the AP Capstone Diploma through AP Seminar and AP Research in grades 11–12. The school also supports Tawjihi equivalency for Jordanian recognition and offers Global Online Academy options for additional online coursework.
How are languages taught and how is placement handled for language classes?
English is the medium of instruction; Arabic is introduced in the Early Years with native and non-native tracks from Kindergarten, and in Middle and High School students may study Arabic, French, and Spanish. Placement and progression are guided by prior experience and placement tests, with High School language study proceeding from Level 1 to International Advanced Level where appropriate.
What sports and fitness facilities does ACS Amman have?
ACS Amman has a 25-meter swimming pool, two indoor gyms, and a fitness center to support physical education, conditioning, and a range of extracurricular athletic activities. These facilities are used for PE classes as well as after-school sports programs.
What academic and maker facilities are available for students?
The campus includes two learning commons that serve as collaborative libraries and study spaces, three maker spaces supporting design and engineering projects, and state-of-the-art science laboratories for hands-on inquiry in middle and high school. Elementary students have technology-enabled flexible classrooms, music and art classrooms, and a sensory room.
What performance and creative spaces are on campus?
ACS Amman has a 500-seat theatre for performances and presentations, dedicated music and art classrooms, and maker spaces that support creative and technical projects across divisions. These spaces are used for school productions, exhibitions, and extracurricular arts activities.
What extracurricular activities, clubs and after-school programs are offered?
The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and athletics, an After-school Exploration Program, and numerous clubs spanning academics, arts, and sports. Students can also participate in travel programs, competitions, and school-run enrichment activities throughout the year.
What leadership and service learning opportunities do students have?
Middle School Scorpion Council and High School Student Council provide leadership experiences where students plan assemblies, events, and service initiatives. Service Learning engages students from kindergarten through Grade 12 with at least one Service Learning experience each year and includes international community service opportunities.
What international programs and travel opportunities does ACS Amman offer?
Students have opportunities to travel and participate in regional and international programs including SAISA, the International School Theatre Association (ISTA), Model United Nations, and Beyond the Classroom trips for sports, arts, academics, and service. These programs support cultural exchange, competition, and experiential learning.
What learning support is available for students with additional needs?
ACS Amman provides Learning Support (LS) for mild to moderate learning needs through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) that outline accommodations and interventions. The program is integrated with mainstream classes and focused on enabling student success within the school setting.
How does ACS Amman support students who are English language learners?
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available from the Early Years through Grade 10, with classroom immersion in elementary grades and a designated English language development program in middle and high school. EAL instruction is designed to help learners access grade-level content while developing English proficiency.
What counseling and safeguarding measures are in place for student wellbeing?
A Counseling program provides social, emotional, academic, and transitional support across divisions, with Elementary students supported by Second Step and Harmony programs and counselors offering individual and group guidance. Safeguarding follows a Community Safeguarding approach aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with all staff mandated to report suspected abuse and coordination with embassies, child protection agencies, and local authorities.
What are the tuition fees at American Community School Amman?
Annual tuition at American Community School Amman ranges from USD 7,030 to USD 19,463 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.
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