Our community of approximately 800 students representing 40 different nationalities. ACS inspires individuals to become self-motivated learners and compassionate citizens who demonstrate respect, act with integrity, and seek intellectual growth in a culture of high expectations.
We want our school to be like a meal featuring Jordan’s national dish "Mansaf". Mansaf consists of a huge platter of rice served with a yogurt-based stew and meat on top. What makes this dish special is that it is a communal dish that is eaten with friends, family, and honored guests standing around this large platter.
While eating, participants share stories, laugh together, discuss the latest politics, sometimes argue, and occasionally share their sorrow. Mansaf is traditionally served to celebrate successes, welcome new members, or mourn. This is much like our community we come together to support and encourage each other and share our desire to make learning irresistible.
When we look at our students, we do not just see who they are now, but we also envision who they can become. Every day, in every class, we strive to invigorate and challenge their thinking, to push their creativity, to build their confidence, and to prepare them with the skills and aptitudes to face any challenge the world may toss their way. We also understand that our students learn in different ways and have different talents and skills. Our task, as a school, is to find how your child learns best and to tailor our instruction to your child’s specific needs.
We are both honored and humbled to be a partner with parents, as we collectively build the foundation of their children’s character in a climate of support, encouragement, and intellectual risk-taking.
The brick and mortar buildings do not determine a student’s success but rather the relationships built and contributions made. You will also be able to observe firsthand the passion and energy our engaged staff has for our work that drives our commitment to provide an outstanding education for our students.
Our location in the heart of the Middle East allows for an educational experience that our students are unlikely to experience elsewhere in the world. Jordan is home to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Dead Sea, which is located at the lowest point on earth, giving our students the unique opportunity to live and learn in a country steeped in history and tradition.
The American Community School opened its doors in 1955 when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their residence to American families interested in a school with an American curriculum. During that first year, there were only 12 students in grades 1 through 8. As the young Kingdom grew, so did the demand for an American day school, which could provide an education that would allow students to reintegrate into the American system back home.
In 1965, a small piece of land just outside of town was acquired with the vision of building a real campus. The students moved out of Parker’s home and into a school with 5 classrooms, a library, and around the multi-purpose room. As the city expanded, so did the school: that rural plot of land is now in the center of metropolitan Amman. Today, ACS boasts 65 classrooms, a fully equipped sports facility, a performing arts center, and state-of-the-art science and technology labs.
An ACS student’s adventures are not limited to Jordan our students frequently participate in international academic, sports, and fine arts competitions. What started as a school for American residents in Amman became a melting pot of international students from over 40 countries. These students bring with them their unique traditions and cultural experiences, giving our students a global perspective on life.
The American Community School of Amman, Jordan, is the U.S. accredited, independent, non-profit, Pre-K through grade 12 school that offers a rigorous U.S. curriculum with an international and regional focus to a diverse, multi-cultural population distinguished by a supportive and cohesive community.
Early Years literacy activities prepare students to be successful informal reading, writing, and speaking activities in kindergarten. Students participate in whole-group activities responding to stories read by the teacher and investigate books independently. Students participate in the discussion of literature and informational texts read by the teacher and investigate rhyming and patterned texts, reading a big book in unison with the teacher and the group. They begin to learn letter-sound correspondence and to recognize some letters in the alphabet. Students learn to write their names and dictate stories to be written by an adult.
For reading, writing, and mathematics, our standards are based on the Common Core, the U.S. standards followed by 46 States. For science, students study topics based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). All other subject areas have standards based on US professional organizations or states.
Elementary division of the American Community School of Amman where visitors are struck by the energy, joy, and passion seen in each learning space and on the playground. Our faculty brings diverse experiences and international backgrounds to each classroom. This is also reflected in the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of our student population.
The Elementary School is committed to delivering academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum while also focusing on the socio-emotional growth of all students. Educating the minds of future global leaders requires the development of foundational, inquiry, and critical thinking skills.
American Community School of Amman where the Middle School is a great place to learn and explore. These are the pivotal years of young adolescence. It is a time when young people begin to grapple with critical and complex life choices they form life-long attitudes and habits of mind that will influence their behavior as adults. ACS Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of this age group by offering a challenging and relevant curriculum, rich in experiences that develop the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. Our program is based on the vision and core values promoted by The Association for Middle-Level Education, the leading international organization advancing the education of all students ages 10-15.
American Community School of Amman High School where students, as described by our current students, experience “…. a welcoming, caring, friendly, family-oriented, interactive environment.” Our students also have the freedom to discover and delve into areas that excite them as learners. As a school, we thrive on the opportunity our teachers, administrators, and parents have to work together with students to help them develop as life-long learners, regardless of their passion.
