A very warm welcome to the International Community School in Amman, Jordan (ICS). Our unique brand of personalized learning ensures that the entire learning experience is tailored to the strengths and needs of each student. Inclusivity is enshrined in all that we do, and we are proud to be able to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of abilities and need, from the very most able Oxbridge or Ivy League aspirant to students with mild to moderate learning or physical needs or difficulties, and everyone in between.
An independent, private and non-profit school, owned by the Society for the International Community in Jordan (SICJ), and founded in 1953 as a primary school to serve the children of the British Military based in Amman, the International Community School today is proud to be one of the longest-established international schools in Jordan and the Middle East.
Home to over 700 students, representing over 50 different nationalities, ICS is a truly international, co-educational day school, which offers high-quality education to students aged 3-18. Following the National Curriculum of England and Wales, modified to our local and international context, all teaching is conducted in English by native English-speaking, UK-Qualified teachers. All students study a broad and balanced curriculum, drawing on the very best of British, Jordanian, and international education. Our senior students study for the IGCSE and also for the A-Level, the gold standard of pre-university qualifications worldwide, but many students also take the SAT and commonly apply for undergraduate schools in the USA and Canada.
Fully accredited by COBIS (the Council of British International Schools) and rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' by BSO (British Schools Overseas), ICS is also a member of CIS, ECIS, and BSME. The school is located on a purpose-built, semi-rural campus in Na’our area, approximately fifteen minutes from most embassies. Whilst our current facility is of a high standard, with specialist facilities in sport, ICT, Science, and the Arts, we have recently undergone a major expansion project, which will see a brand new, state-of-the-art Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Theatre and Early Childhood Centre opening over the next couple of years. The school is also renowned for the quality of its enrichment program, and also for its focus on Community Service and Global Citizenship.
The International Community School provides personalized, high-quality education, drawing on the best of British and international practices. We will continue to nurture and invest in an inclusive and diverse learning community of happy, confident, and creative global citizens. Where every child can thrive.
We strive to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs, strengths, interests, and backgrounds of our students, and to ensure it is also a vehicle through which to pursue our Guiding Statements. We review our curriculum regularly and also aim to ensure it is articulated, vertically and horizontally, to ensure a contiguous learning journey, and a progression of skills, for every student.
In the Early Years Stage, our curriculum is based on the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework from the UK, modified for our local and international context, and drawing on the very best of global practice and pedagogy. We keep a close and caring eye on each child to ensure they fulfill their potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. Early Years subjects are taught through six half-termly topics, the majority of which are taught by the class teacher. English and Mathematics are taught both as discrete entities and as linked units to the half-termly topic work, but there is also a pervasive focus on learning through play and discovery.
In Primary school, we continue to exploit the full potential of our #earlyyearsup approach to pedagogy and practice, ensuring that learning remains child-focused. The curriculum broadly follows the 2014 UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, English, and Science, modified and adapted where necessary for our local and international context. Each class in the Primary School also receives specialist teaching in Music, PE, and Languages (either Arabic or French).
In Secondary school, students also follow a modified version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales, but we aim, wherever possible, to ensure that it remains engaging and relevant for our international student body and that it is personalized, wherever possible, to the individual needs and strengths of each student. As students move up through the school, their curriculum offer becomes more and more specialized, whilst retaining some of the breadths which is the hallmark of a British curriculum.
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