The International Academy - Amman

What The International Academy - Amman does

The International Academy - Amman (IAA) is a private international school located in Amman, Jordan, founded in 2004/2005. It operates as an authorized IB World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12, alongside a Primary School programme and Jordan National Standards curriculum for Arabic Language, Social Studies, and Religion. The institution serves approximately 1,200 students representing over 25 nationalities and has produced more than 800 graduates, with an average IB score of 35. The school is led by Director Hana Kanan, Ed.D., and operates with a workforce of 251-500 employees.

IAA's underlying platform is the IB curriculum framework, integrated with Jordanian national standards and supported by experiential and collaborative learning methodologies that incorporate "the latest technologies." The institution holds multiple accreditations beyond IB authorization, including the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC). It maintains institutional memberships in ECIS, ISS, the Jordan Green Building Council, and Eco Schools, and holds a strategic partnership with Al Hussein Technical University for academic collaboration and university pathways.

The school's business model is tuition-driven (subscription-style recurring revenue) from families enrolling students in Primary through Secondary grades, with the school offering over 5 million Jordanian Dinars in cumulative scholarships. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the school reaches prospective families primarily through its website, direct admissions inquiries via phone and email, on-campus tours, and application-based enrollment. There is no evidence of external investors, parent companies, or M&A activity; the institution operates as a standalone private educational entity with no disclosed ownership structure beyond its leadership.

Name

The International Academy - Amman

Legal name

The International Academy - Amman

Website

https://iaa.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The International Academy - Amman is a private IB World School in Jordan serving 1,200+ students across 25+ nationalities, delivering the IB MYP and Diploma Programmes integrated with Jordanian national standards for Primary through Secondary education.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 international schooling
• Primary school programs
• Secondary school programs
• IB diploma program

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, with admissions inquiries handled through dedicated phone (+962 65502055 Ext. 3) and email ([email protected]). The school offers scholarships exceeding 5M JD.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The International Academy - Amman is a private IB World School that delivers K-12 international education on a single Amman campus, organized into a Primary School and a Secondary School. The Secondary School offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12, supplemented by Jordan's National Standards curriculum for Arabic Language, Social Studies, and Religion. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees paid by families enrolling their children.

Product overview

The International Academy - Amman operates as a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive IB World School program. The institution is organized into Primary School (early childhood through elementary) and Secondary School (Grades 6-12). The secondary school delivers two flagship IB programs: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12, supplemented by Jordan's National Standards curriculum for Arabic Language, Social Studies, and Religion. The institution emphasizes experiential and collaborative learning integrated with modern technologies, serving over 1,200 students from more than 25 nationalities with an average IB score of 35.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School Early childhood and elementary education program following IB standards for students typically aged 3-11 years, building the foundational academic, bilingual (Arabic and English), and social-emotional development that feeds into the IB Middle Years Programme.
• Secondary School Comprehensive secondary education program for Grades 6-12, offering the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme alongside Jordan's National Standards for Arabic Language, Social Studies, and Religion, designed to prepare students for university and global opportunities.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate program offered in Grades 6-10, a holistic, inquiry-based curriculum framework addressing the broad academic, emotional, and social needs of adolescents with a focus on international perspectives and student-centred teaching strategies.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Pre-university International Baccalaureate program for students in Grades 11-12, preparing graduates for higher education and global opportunities, with IAA students achieving an average IB score of 35 (above the world average).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Al Hussein Technical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Al Hussein Technical University for potential academic collaboration, university pathways, and institutional support.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreOthersAccreditation by NEASC, an internationally recognized educational accrediting body, ensuring high standards of education quality.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthersMembership and accreditation from CIS, a global non-profit association of international schools.
• Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC)coreOthersAccreditation by BTEC for vocational and applied education programmes.
• Educational Collaborative of International Schools (ECIS)minorOthersInstitutional membership in ECIS for professional development and networking with other international schools.
• International School Services (ISS)minorOthersPartnership with ISS for educational resources, staffing, and professional development support.
• Jordan Green Building CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental sustainability membership supporting green initiatives and eco-friendly practices in the school.
• Eco SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Eco Schools programme for environmental education and sustainable development practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Community School of Amman: Amman-based K-12 international school offering US-style curriculum and IB DP. Directly competes for the same expatriate, diplomatic, and premium local family pool in Amman.
• United School International (Jordan): Jordan-based K-12 international school offering IB programmes. Directly comparable as a Jordan-headquartered, IB-credentialed international school in the same tuition tier and family segment.
• SABIS International School – Amman: Amman-based member of the global SABIS network offering K-12 international curriculum. Comparable in Amman geography, expatriate family focus, and international accreditation footprint.
• QSI International School of Amman: Quality Schools International campus in Amman offering K-12 international curriculum including IB DP. Comparable as a private international school in Amman serving expatriate families, with similar accreditation standards.
• King's Academy: Madaba-based independent boarding and day school in Jordan offering IB DP. Comparable as a premium Jordanian institution with international accreditation, strong university placement record, and overlapping aspirational-Local and regional-family target market.
• Amman Baccalaureate School: Amman-based IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Directly comparable as a Jordan-headquartered, IB-only international school competing for the same expatriate and aspirational-local families in Amman.
• The British School of Amman: Amman-based international school offering British curriculum with international credentials. Comparable in geography, tuition tier, and family segment, though differentiated by curriculum (British vs IB).

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Large global network of premium K-12 international schools across MENA and beyond. Comparable at the premium international-curriculum segment but operates as a multi-school portfolio operator rather than a single campus.
• Cognita Schools: Global operator of premium international schools including in MENA. Comparable at the premium IB/international curriculum segment but competes through multi-school scale rather than a single independent brand.

Regional players

• Dubai International Academy: UAE-based premium IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP. Comparable as a high-fee IB international school targeting expatriate families in the MENA region, but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IAASchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/IAAJo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-international-academy-amman

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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