Academics

    The American Jordanian Secondary School and Kindergarten enforce a rolling admissions policy. Priority registration is given to currently enrolled students and their siblings. The application process for new students begins in mid-March and ends in early April. Applicants are informed of the school's final decision by early to mid-April. The school continues to receive applications after these dates until full enrollment capacity has been reached. Application forms can be collected from the school secretary.

    All students applying for entry into the kindergarten, and primary and secondary sections are subject to an interview with the school Principal or a staff member, depending on their grade level. Additionally, applicants for second through sixth grade are evaluated for their English language skills. Seventh through twelfth grade applicants take a multi-subject entrance exam. Exam and interview results indicate a student's ability to successfully matriculate in the school's academic program and culture, and thus influence her or his acceptance prospects.   

    Entry into the American Jordanian Secondary School and Kindergarten is highly competitive. We encourage interested parents/guardians to contact the school for exact application dates and any further needed information.

    • Entrance Exam 2 photographs (2x2 in color)
    • Original birth certificate*
    • Social security card*
    • Original immunization record (PVAC-3)
    • Medical Examination Form
    • Psychometric Test*1
    • Official transcript from previous school
    • Letter of recommendation (including conduct) from previous school
    • Screening Interview with the school principal
    • Summer workshop is mandatory for newly enrolled pre-kinder and kindergarten students
    • Contact the admissions office for registration form.
    Notes”: COPIES WILL BE MADE IN THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE. ONLY ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE PERSONNEL WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

    The School's primary level comprises first through sixth grade. Below are the key features of its academic program.

    • Comprehensive program of study incorporating the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education curriculum
    • Arabic medium of instruction
    • Fortified English language program
    • Certain subjects in select grades are taught in both Arabic and English
    • Religious studies (Islamic studies are required for Muslim students and Christian studies are optional for Christian students, both based on the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education curriculum)
    • Sixth grade is a transitional period between primary program and secondary program
    • Purely English-speaking students are able to matriculate in the primary program and attain proficiency in both languages, with the aid of an outside Arabic language tutor
    • Native Arabic-speaking students that complete the primary program qualify to matriculate in the secondary program and maintain proficiency in both languages, provided they have acquired strong English language skills