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New English School has 1,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
The New English School is located in Khalda, a western Amman suburb in Jordan. The campus sits on Amer Bin Malek Street, with the mailing address P.O. Box 154, Amman 11821. The Khalda area is part of West Amman and is accessible by the city's road network.
Stages
NES caters to nursery (Pre1) and FS1 (Pre2) and upwards. The school is organized into four main divisions: Early Years, Primary School, Lower Secondary School and Upper Secondary School, with the Challengers Department providing additional support.
Type
NES is a private, coeducational school. There are no boarding facilities offered by the school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school reports a student body representing 39 nationalities, indicating a substantial international presence. The most common nationalities are not specified, and a local-to-international ratio is not published.
Additional learning support
The Challengers Department offers counselling, guidance, special education and support for students with learning difficulties or language needs. The department has a dedicated wing with sensory paths and a range of therapies, including ABA, DIR, art therapy, swimming therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. The ratio of teachers to students in Challengers is 3:1, with two full-time counsellors.
Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated; the school is anchored in Jordan and serves the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated; the school promotes equality regardless of religion.
School day structure
The exact start and end times of the regular school day are not published. The school week runs Sunday through Thursday. The office hours are Sunday–Thursday 08:30–15:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:30.
Bus service
The school operates a fleet of 24 buses owned and operated by the school to transport students to and from campus. A bus escort accompanies students to ensure safe pickup and drop-off.
Fees
Annual tuition at New English School ranges from JOD 3,650 to JOD 11,900 for 2026/27.
Application & Registration Fees
- Interview and Entrance Examination Fee: JD 100 (non-refundable). - New Student Registration and Enrolment Fee (one-time): JD 600 (non-refundable).
Tuition Fees — annual and per-term (three equal instalments)
(Annual tuition shown first, followed by the per-term amount = Annual ÷ 3)
- Early Years Department - Pre1 / Nursery / Foundation Stage: JD 3,650 — per term JD 1,216.67. - Pre2 / FS1 / Foundation Stage: JD 3,650 — per term JD 1,216.67. - KG1 / FS2 / Foundation Stage: JD 4,200 — per term JD 1,400.00. - KG2 / Year 1 / Foundation Stage: JD 4,200 — per term JD 1,400.00. - Grade 1 / Year 2 / Key Stage 1: JD 4,400 — per term JD 1,466.67.
- Primary Department - Grade 2 / Year 3 / Key Stage 2: JD 4,850 — per term JD 1,616.67. - Grade 3 / Year 4 / Key Stage 2: JD 4,950 — per term JD 1,650.00. - Grade 4 / Year 5 / Key Stage 2: JD 5,200 — per term JD 1,733.33. - Grade 5 / Year 6 / Key Stage 2: JD 5,400 — per term JD 1,800.00.
- Lower Secondary Department - Grade 6 / Year 7 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,500 — per term JD 1,833.33. - Grade 7 / Year 8 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,600 — per term JD 1,866.67. - Grade 8 / Year 9 / Key Stage 3: JD 5,700 — per term JD 1,900.00.
- Upper Secondary Department - Grade 9 / Year 10 / Key Stage 4 (IGCSE & AP): JD 8,850 — per term JD 2,950.00. - Grade 10 / Year 11 / Key Stage 4 (IGCSE & AP): JD 8,850 — per term JD 2,950.00. - Grade 11 / Year 12 / Key Stage 5 (AS/A2) & Advanced Placement: JD 11,900 — per term JD 3,966.67. - Grade 12 / Year 13 / Key Stage 5 (AS/A2) & Advanced Placement: JD 11,900 — per term JD 3,966.67.
Discounts (applied to tuition only)
- Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 10% for the third and every subsequent sibling. - Alumni & diplomatic staff discount: 20% for children of NES alumni and diplomats. - Early full-payment discount: 7% for those who pay the full tuition amount by 30/5/2025.
Other compulsory and commonly charged fees
- Supplies (textbooks, copybooks, yearbook): - Nursery–Year 1: JD 550. - Years 2–9: JD 650. - Year 10 & Year 12 (IGCSE): JD 650. - Grades 9–12 (AP): JD 750. - Year 11 & Year 13 (IGCSE): JD 450. - Advanced Computer & Information Technology fee (all years): JD 250. - International assessment programmes (Years 2–9): Cambridge Checkpoint / CEM / CAT4 / Progression Test: JD 650. - Challengers Department (where applicable): - Years 2–9: JD 3,800. - Years 10–13: JD 4,000. - Special support (per-subject) — British System / AP / BTEC: - Years 3–9: JD 1,300 per subject. - Years 10–13: JD 1,600 per subject. - Transportation fees: - Zone one (round trip): JD 800. - Zone two (round trip): JD 850. - Zone one (one way): JD 500. - Zone two (one way): JD 550. - Accidents insurance and medical services (annual): JD 100 (coverage up to JD 1,000 each year per student). - Note: Fees for school uniform, food, trips, extracurricular activities and school camps are charged separately.
Boarding
- No boarding fees are listed on the published tuition and fees information; boarding is not shown as an available fee category.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment instalments: three equal instalments are required. Instalment due dates listed are: - 1 April 2025; 1 August 2025; 1 December 2025. - Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Cheques or Credit Card. Post-dated cheques should be submitted together on the registration dates. - Late payment and returned cheque policy: Interest will be added in case of delay in payment or returned cheques. The school reserves the right to withhold records of withdrawing students until all outstanding payments are settled and to place students from the waiting list if payments in full are not received by the due date.
Refunds and non-refundability
- Interview/entrance examination fee and new student registration/enrolment fee are non-refundable. - Charges paid and/or outstanding are not refundable in case of absence, dismissal or withdrawal.
Payment options
- Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheques and Credit Card. Post-dated cheques are required to be submitted at registration for instalment plans.
(Details above are taken from the school's published tuition and fees information for NES.)
Academics
New English School teaches British Curriculum, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The New English School uses a British, Cambridge-based curriculum across four main stages: Early Years, Primary (Years 2–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary (Years 10–13), with an English-only stream offered alongside a bilingual Arabic–English program.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NES provides a safe and supportive learning environment and a whole-school approach that prioritizes students' mental and emotional health; concerns about health and well-being can be directed to the Safeguarding Team for assistance.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Challengers Department offers counselling, guidance, special education and support for individual students with learning difficulties, educational gaps or language acquisition issues, including an ABA specialist, Flowtime DIR, art therapy specialist, swimming therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, a 3:1 teacher-to-student ratio, and two full-time counsellors.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides an English Only Stream introduced about ten years ago as an alternative to traditional bilingual education; a dedicated EAL department is not publicly described.
Mental Wellbeing
NES has a whole-school approach to mental and emotional health, making it a priority and enabling students to seek support from the Safeguarding Team.
Safeguarding
A Child Welfare Subcommittee of the Board of Governors exists to implement pastoral care, and the school has a formal Child Welfare and Safety policy and procedures documented in the Staff Handbook.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Applications for admission can be obtained from the Admissions Office or by filling out the online form. The application should be submitted along with the previous year's school record and other official documents. The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt and provide guidance on the next steps. Step 2: The school uses a placement test and CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) as part of the admission process, with CAT4 able to be administered online for students transferring from outside Jordan. Step 3: Applicants will be interviewed by the relevant department as part of the assessment. Step 4: Admission decisions are communicated to families, and tuition arrangements follow with the published tuition structure and potential discounts.
Scholarships
Discounts and financial awards include: siblings discounts, and 20% discounts for children of NES alumni and for children of the diplomatic corps. The top three ranking students for the academic year in each grade across all sections receive 40%, 30% and 20% discounts on the following year's tuition fees, respectively. A monthly Chairman's Award is given to a teacher, an admin staff member and a student for special accomplishment.
FAQs
Where is New English School located and what is its campus like?
New English School is in Khalda, a western suburb of Amman, Jordan. The campus covers a large site with 26,000 square metres of built area on 19,000 square metres of land and houses a full range of facilities for learning, sports, arts and student welfare.
What ages does NES serve and what curricula are offered?
NES serves students aged 3 to 18. It offers the Cambridge International curriculum across key stages, with Cambridge Checkpoints in Year 6, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and AS/A‑levels in Years 12–13, plus an American High School Diploma pathway with AP options and college counseling.
Is NES a boarding school or a day school, and what is the school type?
NES is a private, coeducational day school. It operates as a non-boarding, tuition-based institution serving both local and international families.
What is the typical yearly tuition range and how is billing structured?
Tuition is published by year group, ranging from about JD 3,650 in the Early Years to JD 11,900 for the final years of Sixth Form. Fees are billed in three equal instalments each year, with due dates published by the school.
What does the admissions process involve and what tests are required?
Prospective students start with an application through the Admissions Office, then take a placement test and the CAT4 cognitive abilities test (online for transfers from outside Jordan) and have an interview. The school also requires submission of the previous year's school records and other official documents.
Are there any tuition discounts or reductions I should know about?
Yes. NES offers a 5% discount for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent siblings (tuition only). Children of NES alumni or diplomatic employees receive a 20% tuition discount, and there is a 7% early full-payment discount if the full tuition is paid by 30 May 2025.
What does the Cambridge curriculum look like at NES, and how are other subjects taught?
NES follows Cambridge across key stages: Cambridge Checkpoints in Year 6, IGCSE in Years 10–11, and AS/A‑levels in Years 12–13. In Primary, English, Mathematics and Science use the Cambridge framework, while Arabic, Religion and Global Perspectives align with the Jordanian National Curriculum and English National Curriculum elements. Early Years is bilingual, using the English National Curriculum within the Cambridge framework.
How big are classes and what is the student–teacher ratio?
NES reports a 5:1 student–teacher ratio, with average class sizes around 20 students, allowing for more individualized attention.
How successful are NES students in higher education and what support is available?
A high share of NES graduates pursue higher education in the UK and US, with about 90% university acceptance to UK/US institutions and an overall 100% university acceptance rate reported. A full-time Guidance Counsellor assists Years 12–13 with college options, applications and career planning.
What kinds of academic facilities does NES have?
NES has extensive science labs (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) and six ICT labs, plus dedicated library spaces including the Said El Turk Library for seniors, teachers and parents. There are interactive whiteboards in every classroom and a media lab in Secondary.
What sports and arts facilities are available on campus?
The campus includes two indoor pools, six sports facilities (including indoor PE courts and outdoor basketball courts) and a multi‑purpose hall for gymnastics and more, plus a 350‑seat drama theatre and three large drama studios for performing arts.
Are there dedicated spaces for arts, theatre and learning resources?
Yes. There are purpose-built drama studios, a 350-seat theatre, a music studio, ceramics rooms and art rooms, along with cinemas and a library offering spaces for study and collaboration.
What kinds of clubs and beyond‑the‑classroom programs does NES offer?
NES runs NES‑MUN conferences that explore global topics, a Student Council with elections, and a Student Leadership Team. There are House events (Aqaba, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum), plus opportunities in debating, art, music and drama.
How does NES foster student leadership and personal development?
Student Council elections, the Student Leadership Team and the House system provide structured leadership opportunities. A full‑time Guidance Counsellor supports Years 12–13 with college options and applications and liaises with colleges.
What extracurricular activities and events enrich the school day?
Beyond academics, students can take part in sports through the NES Sports Club (Football, Basketball, Jiu‑jitsu, Swimming, Gymnastics), as well as private classes and arts activities like drama and music; the library hosts debates, movie nights and learning games as part of after‑school activities.
What wellbeing and safeguarding supports does NES provide?
NES has a whole‑school approach to mental and emotional wellbeing and a safeguarding team available for assistance and guidance. The Challengers Department provides counselling, special education support and a team of therapists (3:1 staff‑to‑student ratio) to help with learning or language needs.
What kinds of support exist for EAL and language development?
NES offers an English‑Only Stream as an alternative to bilingual education, and Early Years is bilingual with English as the language of instruction and Arabic embedded. Arabic classes are integrated as part of the curriculum.
Is boarding available at NES?
No, NES does not offer boarding. It is a day school with a bus service and a uniform policy.
What is the school uniform policy and what about meals?
A school uniform is mandatory for all students. NES operates a cafeteria to provide meals on campus.
How does the NES house system function and what governance structure does the school have?
Students are assigned to houses—Aqaba, Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum—where House Points are awarded for good conduct, participation and language use. The governance body is a Board of Governors with 10 members and several subcommittees guiding strategy and policy.
