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Located in West Amman, Amman Academy (AA) is a private co-educational, bilingual (English and Arabic) day school enrolling around 1,750 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The school was established in 1991 and has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2006 when we became authorized to teach the IB Diploma Programme (DP). AA is one of the few schools in Jordan authorized to offer the DP, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) under one roof. We are ideally situated in Khalda and easily accessible from all directions. The built area covers 15,000 square meters and is constructed on 23,000 square meters of land. The buildings were purposefully designed to be attractive and functional and are centrally heated. Our furniture, equipment, and lighting were chosen with caretaking into consideration all educational and health factors. The school building is comprised of the west wing, north wing, south wing, KG, the gym, the swimming pool, and a car parking area with a capacity of 150 cars. The school’s green fields, courtyards, and parking lots cover an area that exceeds 20,000 square meters. Amman Academy has gone green by installing a 412 kWp solar system on the various roofs around the school. To add to the many advantages of using solar energy to generate electricity, we have also set up a photovoltaic (PV) lab to educate our students about the importance of renewable energy. Amman Academy (AA) is a bilingual, Arabic and English, IB World School and a center of academic excellence and creativity. The core strategic objective is to prepare our students to join the finest universities in the world. AA students are proud of their national heritage and its contributions whilst appreciating and respecting other cultures. We aim to prepare future leaders who are self-disciplined, tolerant, principled, and life-long learners capable of making a positive impact on the world around them. We trust that these critical areas of consideration will help you to select the best school for your children and to determine how Amman Academy meets your expectations. The school’s academic results over several years. The school’s mission and philosophy and their compatibility with your child’s personality and family expectations. Administration and management’s reputation and achievements to ensure that your children are in good hands capable of caring for and educating them. The emphasis on Arabic language instruction, as proficiency in Arabic, will be a great advantage in your children’s lives and future careers. The emphasis on English language instruction and students’ English proficiencies since English is your child’s gateway to the world through technology, communication, and business. The level of investment the school provides in technology and its integration into education. The effectiveness of the offered academic programs in developing life-long learners. The emphasis on building students' character to ensure that they are ready for a complex and competitive life ahead. Amman Academy is authorized by the International Baccalaureate to implement the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The program is up to Grade 5 in two languages (Arabic and English). The PYP prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate actively in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer within the classroom and beyond. Our Kindergarten program at AA provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for our children. We are dedicated to the development of every child’s physical, social, intellectual, and cultural growth. We believe that student learning is best done when it is authentic and relevant to the real world. Within a stimulating, developmentally appropriate environment, we foster creativity and encourage children to become problem solvers. Children work together and make connections between what takes place in the classroom and their own lives. Through theme-based learning, our children are provided with activities to explore, experiment, and discover. Children are given opportunities to view the world from different perspectives and to adapt to change. To achieve the aim, Amman Academy works in parallel with the IB Learner Profile. This entails the attributes that PYP students need to have to interact effectively within their society. We want learners to acquire and apply a set of transdisciplinary skills that are valuable not only within the classroom environment but in life outside the academic arena as well. Amman Academy has been an authorized MYP school since 2013. Therefore, we are currently implementing the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Amman Academy works in parallel with the IB Learner Profile, which entails the attributes that MYP students need to have to interact effectively within their society. Our aim is for learners to acquire and apply a set of skills that are valuable within the classroom environment and in real-life situations outside the academic arena as well. Amman Academy has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2006 when we were authorized to begin teaching the IB Diploma Programme. Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Organization is a non-profit educational foundation that centers on developing programs that help students thrive in the classroom and connect their knowledge to the world around them. View full school

Science is the foundation stone for progress and development taking place in human life; the University of Jordan (UJ), which was founded in 1962, has grown to become Jordan's most extensive and leading University, excelling in pedagogy, research, and innovation and advancing in global standing, it has offered a wide choice of academic programs for students who can choose from more than 250 Programs from 24 schools in various disciplines. UJ offers 94 bachelors in different programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Rehabilitation Science, Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Information Technology, Art, Business Administration, Shari'a, Educational Sciences, law, Physical Education, Arts and Design, International Studies, Foreign Languages, Archaeology, and Tourism. At the graduate level, UJ provides 38 doctoral Programs, which represent more than 50% of doctoral programs in Jordan, and 111 master programs, which represent about 25% of master programs in Jordan, 16 higher specialization programs in medicine and one in dentistry, and three diploma programs. UJ has qualified academics working in parallel with its ambition and aspirations to excel; many of them have held many vital roles in academic, administrative, and political fields in Jordan; some of them are ministers, advisers, deputies, and heads of universities, while some are excelled in innovation, scientific research, and literature. UJ is looking to reach the highest level of excellence. However, it is also trying to apply the principles of total quality management and use the latest information technologies in its programs and strategies. The University of Jordan has achieved advanced positions in various international rankings: UJ is one of the best 600 Universities worldwide, one of the best 10 Arab universities, and it has recently achieved four stars according to QS. Also, UJ has gained many international accreditations for its programs, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, rehabilitation, and other disciplines. Our mission is to provide students with fulfilling learning experiences, conduct knowledge-producing research, and build strong social ties within an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship making efficient use of resources and forging fruitful partnerships. The University of Jordan is celebrating its Golden Jubilee amid ever-growing global challenges to higher education. Over the past 50 years, the University has made great strides in becoming Jordan's leading and most comprehensive University that has provided successive generations with a solid education. That has contributed fundamentally to the making of modern Jordan. Much has been accomplished, and much is currently being done. There remains, however, much more to be done and ample space for improvement. The challenges of the times and the needs of a knowledge-based society make it imperative that the University charts new strategies for meeting the challenges and gaining global recognition. Excellence in education has been and will remain a priority for the University. However, there is a need to streamline academic programs in a manner that guarantees continued excellence while simultaneously meeting the demands of the rapidly-changing domestic, regional, and global job markets. The University will continue adapting to the internationally accepted best practices, and its faculty members will be encouraged to adopt blended-learning approaches. It will also vigorously seek to prepare its students for entrepreneurial careers by spreading entrepreneurship culture through integrating entrepreneurship education into curricula campus-wide. The University will focus on developing research capacity to meet domestic, regional, and global challenges. Providing a conducive research environment that promotes world-class scholarly activities is a high priority. The University's quest for global recognition necessitates establishing and nurturing Centers of Excellence that maintain a balance of basic and applied research and promote industry-oriented applied research and commercialization of research and development. Encouraging and supporting Business Incubators on- and off-campus will be high on the University's agenda. Faculty members will be encouraged to get involved and take initiatives in this regard. The University will also focus on transforming its students, faculty, and staff into global citizens capable of engaging not only each other but also people and cultures worldwide. We will seek to enhance campus diversity and further internationalize the student and faculty bodies. We envision the University as an intellectual and cultural melting pot that reflects positively on the values, lives, and careers of those affiliated with it. Students and faculty alike will be encouraged to contribute to University policy-making rather than be on the receiving end. With the University's internationalization initiatives, the dedication and hard work of its academic and administrative staff, and its students' excellence and creativity, the University will continue to lead the society and be Jordan's laboratory for innovation cradle of science and culture. They will pursue initiatives that will propel it towards joining the world-renowned universities' league in the not-so-distant future. 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Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a comprehensive, state-supported university located on the outskirts of Irbid, in northern Jordan, 70km north of Amman, Jordan's capital city. JUST was established in 1986 as an autonomous national institute of higher education with the primary objective of producing outstanding professionals in specializations that match Jordan and the region's needs. Since its establishment, JUST has been at the forefront of higher learning in the Arab World. It also maintains a high reputation among the Middle Eastern universities due to its faculty and administrative staff, multi-disciplinary educational system, and students' broad diversity. The university was described as the best scientific institution in the Kingdom by King Abdullah II during his last visit. It was ranked as the top research university in the country, and amongst the top 50 universities in the Islamic World, according to a study carried out by the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC). JUST is considered today as one of the region's leading universities in teaching and research. The number of students has increased significantly since the university's establishment. Today has more than 800 full-time faculty members, with 20,000 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students, in contrast to 2,300 students in the 1986/1987 academic year. JUST comprises more than 5,000 international students of 60 nationalities, rendering it the most cultural-diverse university in Jordan. The university provides a wide range of advanced degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; any other Jordanian university does not offer many. The university comprises 12 faculties (Medicine, Engineering, Science & Arts, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Information Technology, Applied Sciences, Nursing, and Graduate Studies) and 55 departments offering 42 undergraduate and 95 postgraduate programs. These programs are regularly reviewed to improve their quality and ensure that they are always updated with the latest scientific skills and knowledge. All departments, faculties, and service units work together to ensure that the education we offer is both supportive and rewarding. In 2011, Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST) had begun to make its mark in the QS World University Rankings, which, in return, placed JUST at 601+ according to the QS World University Ranking System. Internationalization is an essential element for the future development of Jordan University of Science and Technology. JUST is advancing its internationalization by implementing advanced science and technology, modern communication technologies, and interaction with communities around the world. Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) is a leading teaching and research center in Jordan and the Middle East. Our outstanding students, alongside our faculty, make JUST a distinguished institution of higher education. At JUST, we are devoted to providing our students with top-quality education in all fields of science and technology. We offer a challenging intellectual environment with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can choose from several academic specializations that fit their individual needs. Our student body comes from different nationalities, which fosters a highly diverse culture on our campus. About one-fourth of them are international students. JUST attracts and retains outstanding faculty and administrative staff who are well recognized in their fields. Our faculty comprises multifaceted staff who have varied experience. We are honored to have such distinguished members who have made vital contributions in their fields. Our university is modern in terms of facilities and resources that serve both teaching and research. JUST is always committed to improving all facilities to provide the environment and opportunities for the students to excel in their studies. These improvements include equipping the labs, scientific utilities, and research centers with the most advanced technological means of education. In addition to its role as an institute of higher education, JUST has always committed itself to serve the community in every way possible. Many of the activities carried out by our faculty members and staff is intended to serve the local community in Jordan. We invite you to explore JUST through our website to learn about our educational programs and research activities. Be sure that is the place to pursue your future career and fulfill your dreams. Together, we hope we can all fulfill the university's mission to have graduates that make a difference in their communities and their country. View full university

Jordan Academy of Music was founded in 1989 as the first private University accredited and specialized grants Bachelor's degree in musical science, at the initiative of a group of Jordanians with cultural and artistic concerns. And so out of belief in the need for the advancement of musical culture in Jordan, and a radical change in Jordanian society's look to music by disseminating the musical culture of serious and professional. Our vision is to work together in cooperation with our teachers and our students and graduates to prepare a group of qualified and professional musicians academically and who can explore the common ground of musical cultures of her difference and diversity and participation in the honest dialogue between them they safeguarded their individual excellence Arab cultural identity of Jordan. The Academy's library was established to provide the information and its varied sources to enhance the specialization and service of the educational process to meet the needs of its students, faculty members, and researchers to excel in providing services to achieve the University's aspirations. The library's collection contains many volumes and curricula related to cultural affairs in general and music, which serve the student by highlighting many international and Arab musicians' lives and works. The library also contains many non-paper holdings (audio and video: videos and CDs) ) To the most influential authors of international and Arab music). It is worth mentioning that the library of the Academy contains a computer lab equipped with the latest music programs to help students to see and keep up to date. The financial Department is one of the university's leading departments and one of the University's main pillars. It is also one of the crucial departments in terms of the size of the responsibility and the nature of the tasks entrusted to it and its prominent role, connecting with the University's various departments. The Financial Department is the supervisory body responsible for the University's funds and assets. The Jordan Academy of Music offers music courses for beginners and amateurs of all ages from an early age. Those who attend these courses can learn to play various Arabic and Western instruments and sing Arabic and Western to adopt modern scientific and educational methodologies supervised by qualified and experienced teachers. Anyone who holds a general secondary school certificate in all its branches or equivalent must be eligible for admission to the Bachelor's program, provided that it passes an examination of the musical abilities held by the Academy at the beginning of each semester. The Bachelor's degree awarded by the Jordanian Academy of Music is recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan and by the Ministries of Higher Education in the Arab and foreign countries. Students who obtain foreign certificates equivalent to the general secondary school are also accepted after their certificates are equivalent to the accepted admission criteria in the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research. The Jordanian Academy of Music has a great interest in building strong cultural relations with the local community's various institutions. The Academy plays a vital role in spreading the general cultural and cultural awareness among this society's members to reach a culturally tricky situation. The Department is responsible for supervising all aspects of the University's planning, organization, and follow-up in cultural and public relations. It also aims at creating the conditions that help increase the contribution of the Academy to the development of society and its awareness of the importance of music in all fields. To support and develop good relations between the Academy and students, faculty members, and administrators inside and outside the Academy. Since its inception, the Department has played an essential role in shedding light on the Academy's achievements and highlighting aspects of excellence in it; many musical performances and workshops highlight everything new. View full university

The Al-Zaytoonah Private University of Jordan (henceforth, Al-Zaytoonah) was established in 1993 after receiving its license and general accreditation by Decision No. 848 on March 6, 1993. Instruction began on September 6, 1993. Al-Zaytoonah has witnessed considerable progress at both the infrastructure and academic levels. It now includes six faculties, encompassing 19 undergraduate specializations and one graduate program. There are 300 faculty members of various ranks distributed among the six faculties of the University, and 80 teaching and research assistants and lab technicians. Also, there are 210 administrative employees and 260 workers. The number of students enrolled at the University in the academic year 2005/2006 is 8,000, of whom 6,880 students are Jordanian. The non-Jordanian students come from 28 Arab and foreign countries. Jordanian and non-Jordanian students are admitted according to the regulations set up by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Al-Zaytoonah follows the credit-hour system, enabling students to select the courses they like to sign up for according to their study plans. Arabic is the official language of instruction, although English is used in several courses offered by all faculties. French is also used in the French Department. An active contribution in the sustainable development of the society and providing the labor market with the specialized competencies capable of leadership, entrepreneur, and creativity through implementing proper planning, wise governance, modern teaching and learning methods, transfer of technology, and by focusing on applied scientific research, developing attractive scientific and teaching environment, choosing skilled and experienced workforce, partnering with notable higher education institutions, and applying quality assurance and competitiveness standards. University Values: National belonging Leadership and teamwork Integrity and transparency Justice and equal opportunities Continuous learning Others’ opinion respect and cultural pluralism The Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan recognizes the importance of research and development and its active role in the progression of human knowledge and society. As part of the philosophy and mission in supporting and promoting research, the University has entrusted exceptional diligence to scientific research and founded the “Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies” at the beginning of 2006. The Deanship is responsible for organizing, supervising, promoting, and supporting academic research and graduate work. Such tasks are considered means for vast development and technological advancement. The Deanship has identified its mission and tasks under the instructions of graduate studies requirements approved by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (HEAC). The Deanship developed a top priority to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of graduate programs offered by different faculties, together with improving the standards of scientific research for both students and faculty members in order to consolidate the University as a center of excellence, thus improving its competitiveness in higher education and the industry at the local, regional and international levels. This is carried out by encouraging institutional work with excellence and thrive to perfection through the provision of a well equipped, suitable research environment that motivates both faculty and students to excel in aim for perfection. View full university