International school · Amman, Amman Governorate
American Community School Amman
المدرسة الأمريكية المجتمعية
Editorial summary
Long-established and often the reference point for internationally mobile families in Amman, particularly those coming from American or international school systems. For families comparing international options in Amman, it is one baseline against which others are measured.
Overview
American Community School Amman is a private school in Amman, Amman Governorate, following a American, International curriculum and teaching through English (principal language of instruction) and Arabic.
Key facts
- Arabic nameالمدرسة الأمريكية المجتمعية
- TypePrivate school
- LocationAmman, Amman Governorate
- AddressAbdoun, Amman
- Founded1955
- Websitewww.acsamman.edu.jo
- Phone+962 6 581 3944
- CurriculumAmerican, International
- GradesPreschool / Early Years through Grade 12
- AgesApproximately 3–18
- LanguagesEnglish (principal language of instruction); Arabic
Curriculum and programmes
American, International
Admissions
Application, records, assessment and placement procedures apply. Confirm current requirements and whether an entrance assessment is used.
Deadlines and calendar
Rolling admissions in many international schools, with priority rounds — confirm the current cycle.
Northern-hemisphere academic calendar (August/September start).
Fees
Why there is no fee figure on this page
Not published here — independent school fees change annually. Obtain the current fee schedule from the school's admissions office before budgeting.
Accreditation and authorisation
An independent coeducational day school. Confirm current accreditation and authorisation status directly with the school, and check whether the diploma is recognised for the universities the student is targeting.
Learning support
Learning-support provision exists in most international schools; the scope, staffing and eligibility criteria must be confirmed directly, as they determine whether a specific student can be accommodated.
University counselling
University/college counselling is a standard feature of the American-model high-school programme.
Facilities, activities and meals
Broad co-curricular programme typical of American-model schools — athletics, arts, music, service and clubs. Confirm current offerings.
Cafeteria provision; confirm current arrangements and dietary options.
Transport
School transport is typically available; confirm current routes, coverage areas and cost.
International families
Explicitly oriented to internationally mobile families.
Approximate location for orientation. Coordinates are recorded to one decimal place; confirm the exact campus or school address with the institution.
Sources & verification
Priority order: official Jordanian government authorities → official institution websites → accreditation organisations → official ranking organisations → Visit Jordan → other reliable sources. Claims that could not be verified from these are marked as unverified rather than presented as fact.
- Official school website https://www.acsamman.edu.jo/