The National Orthodox School - Shmaisani
- A Level
- AS Level
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
- +1
Per yearabout USD 4.84K–8.67K
JOD 3.44K–6.14K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private Grades 1-12 school in Shmaisani, Amman, run by the Orthodox Educational Society. Offers a National Programme taught mainly in Arabic, a Cambridge-based International Programme taught in English, and an IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. Described as an IB World School since 2018.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
A Level · AS Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 6–18
Students
2,000
Language
Arabic, English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Religion
- christian
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Grade | JOD 3,435≈ USD 4.84K |
| Grade 1 | JOD 3,500≈ USD 4.94K |
| Grade 2 | JOD 3,650≈ USD 5.15K |
| Grade 3 | JOD 3,805≈ USD 5.37K |
| Grade 4 | JOD 3,905≈ USD 5.51K |
| Grade 5 | JOD 4,085≈ USD 5.76K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Grade | JOD 3,435 (about USD 4.84K) |
| Grade 1 | JOD 3,500 (about USD 4.94K) |
| Grade 2 | JOD 3,650 (about USD 5.15K) |
| Grade 3 | JOD 3,805 (about USD 5.37K) |
| Grade 4 | JOD 3,905 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Grade 5 | JOD 4,085 (about USD 5.76K) |
| Grade 6 | JOD 4,380 (about USD 6.18K) |
| Grade 7 | JOD 4,840 (about USD 6.83K) |
| Grade 8 | JOD 5,335 (about USD 7.52K) |
| Grade 9 | JOD 5,705 (about USD 8.05K) |
| Grade 10 | JOD 6,005 (about USD 8.47K) |
| Grade 11 | JOD 6,145 (about USD 8.67K) |
Source: school website (nos.edu.jo) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The National Orthodox School - Shmaisani (this school) | JOD 3,435 (about USD 4.84K) | JOD 6,145 (about USD 8.67K) |
| New English School | JOD 3,650 (about USD 5.15K) | JOD 12,400 (about USD 17.5K) |
| Modern Montessori School | JOD 4,414 (about USD 6.23K) | JOD 11,618 (about USD 16.4K) |
Source: school website (nos.edu.jo) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- JOD 100
- Deposit
- JOD 150
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entrance exam, Interview
- Sibling discount
- 7% for 2nd sibling, 9% for 3rd, 11% for 4th
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · A Level · AS Level · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
AS Level
1 year (age 16–17) · Ages 16–17
Roughly the first year of an A Level, taken as a stand-alone qualification or to add a subject.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Art
After-school activities
- Athletics
- Drama
- Music
- Art
- Clubs & Teams
- MUN
- Science Clubs
- Community Service Club
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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