American Community School, Amman

What American Community School, Amman does

American Community School (ACS) Amman is a non-profit, independent, coeducational day school founded in 1955 by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker, operating from a single campus in Amman, Jordan. It delivers an American curriculum from the Early Years Program (age 4) through Grade 12, aligned to U.S. standards including Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, ACTFL, and National Core Arts Standards, and offers 23 Advanced Placement courses plus the AP Capstone Diploma. The school serves approximately 800+ students from 45+ nationalities, supported by 168 staff including 95% certified teachers and 77% with advanced degrees.

The school's product surface spans four academic divisions (Early Years, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12) plus specialized programs including Learning Support for mild-to-moderate needs, English as an Additional Language (EAL), counseling, college counseling (with 100+ college visits annually), athletics (SAISA and AAC), fine arts, service learning, and a Global Online Academy partnership for supplemental online courses. Facilities include 75 classrooms, a 25-meter swimming pool, a 500-seat theatre, two learning commons, two indoor gyms, a fitness center, and three maker spaces.

ACS is funded almost entirely through tuition and fees: annual tuition ranges from $10,115 (Early Years) to $28,000 (Grades 9-12), supplemented by a $150 application fee, a $3,600-$5,700 registration fee, a $12,000 one-time Capital Fund Assessment per student, and optional $2,000 round-trip transportation. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the American Community Organization, includes a U.S. Ambassador's Representative, and holds Middle States Association re-accreditation through December 2027. All revenue is reinvested into the school as a non-profit.

Name

American Community School, Amman

Legal name

American Community School

Website

https://acsamman.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit, independent day school in Amman, Jordan, founded in 1955, delivering an American curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12 to approximately 800+ expatriate and local Jordanian students representing 45+ nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• International school education
• American curriculum programs
• College preparatory schooling
• Early childhood education
• AP advanced placement courses

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source from tuition fees charged annually for grades Early Years through Grade 12, with tiered pricing based on grade level. Tuition ranges from $10,115 (Early Years) to $28,000 (Grades 9-12) per academic year.
2. Registration Fee: One-time registration fee of $3,600 for one child or $5,700 for family, deducted from total tuition
3. Capital Fund Assessment (CFA): One-time fee of $12,000 (USD) or JD 8,520 per student for grades K-12, paid once per student. Most families spread across four years. Contributes to capital improvements, real estate acquisition, and facility construction/renovation.
4. Transportation Services: Optional bus service with round-trip transportation fee of $2,000 (USD) or JD 1,420 per academic year
5. Application Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of $150 (USD) or JD 106.5, paid upon submission of application

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Community School Amman is an independent, coeducational, non-profit day school providing an American curriculum from Early Years (PreK, age 4) through Grade 12. Core offerings include four school divisions (Early Years, Elementary K-5, Middle 6-8, High School 9-12), 23 AP courses plus AP Capstone, college counseling, Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), counseling, athletics, fine arts, service learning, and world languages. Admissions are processed through the OpenApply online portal, with tuition ranging from $10,115 (Early Years) to $28,000 (Grades 9-12) per academic year.

Product overview

American Community School Amman is an independent, coeducational, non-profit day school offering a comprehensive American curriculum from Early Years (PreK, age 4) through Grade 12. The school operates as a single unified educational institution organized into four school divisions (Early Years Program, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School), supplemented by specialized academic support programs (Learning Support, EAL, Counseling), college counseling, and the Global Online Academy (GOA) for supplemental online courses. Beyond academics, the school offers a broad co-curricular portfolio including athletics (SAISA/AAC), fine arts, student councils, service learning, world languages, technology integration, and travel opportunities. Admissions applications are managed through an OpenApply online portal. Tuition ranges from $10,115 (Early Years) to $28,000 (Grades 9-12), with additional fees including a one-time Capital Fund Assessment of $12,000 and bus service at $2,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Program (EYP) Early childhood education program (ages 4+) offering project-based curriculum covering topics such as Simple Machines, Bread, Buildings, and Signs, emphasizing creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning for preschool-aged children.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-5) Comprehensive elementary education aligned to Common Core (English and math), Next Generation Science Standards, C3 Framework for Social Studies, National Core Arts Standards, and ACTFL standards for Arabic, focused on critical thinking, collaboration, and inquiry-based learning.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program blending academic inquiry with social-emotional learning, developmental responsiveness, and student empowerment, led by Interim Principal Chris McBride.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program offering the Advanced Placement (AP) program with 23 AP courses and the AP Capstone Diploma, designed to prepare students for university admission and global opportunities.
• College Counseling Program Comprehensive college counseling service where over 100 colleges visit campus annually, supporting students from Grade 9 onward through personalized post-graduate planning and university placement.
• Learning Support Program Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) providing integrated and designated support for students with mild to moderate learning needs including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive functioning challenges, through individualized learning plans (ILPs).
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program English language support program for English Language Learners (ELLs) from Early Years through Grade 10, offering co-planning, co-instruction, and specialized language development to help students access grade-level content.
• Counseling Program Comprehensive counseling services across Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, utilizing Second Step and Harmony programs for social-emotional development, and addressing academic, social, emotional, and transitional needs.
• Global Online Academy (GOA) Courses Online course partnership with Global Online Academy, a nonprofit consortium of approximately 120 independent schools, offering accredited supplemental courses for high school students beyond the on-campus curriculum.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts, drama, music, and design program utilizing state-of-the-art arts facilities, including performance spaces for painting, sculpture, theatre, and music education.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program offering three seasons of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, cross country, track and field, tennis, and badminton, competing in SAISA and Amman Athletic Conference (AAC) with international travel to 7+ countries.
• World Languages Program World language instruction including Arabic (native and non-native tracks from Kindergarten), French, and Spanish, guided by ACTFL Standards and Proficiency Guidelines, with courses from Level 1 through Advanced Level in high school.
• Service Learning Program Structured service learning program requiring every student from kindergarten through Grade 12 to complete at least one service learning experience per year, aligned with global advocacy and community engagement.
• Student Council Program Student leadership program spanning Elementary Student Council (grades 3-5), Middle School Scorpion Council, and High School Student Council (StuCo), providing governance experience, event planning, and community service opportunities at each level.
• Technology Integration Program Educational technology program featuring a 1:1 iPad program from Early Years through Grade 4 and a 1:1 laptop requirement from Grade 5 onward, integrated across the curriculum. ACS is recognized as a Common Sense School for digital citizenship.
• Bus Transportation Service Optional round-trip bus transportation service for students, charged at $2,000 USD per academic year, available to families requiring transportation to and from the Amman campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of teachers are certified
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Accreditation body that verified ACS's commitment to delivering excellence in educational programs, services, activities, and resources. ACS successfully completed comprehensive re-accreditation process extending through December 2027, pursuing 'Sustaining Excellence Protocol' as a 'leading school'.
• Global Online Academy (GOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing online classes, workshops, and educational resources. GOA offers accredited courses designed for high school students through a consortium of approximately 120 independent member schools. ACS offers additional GOA courses to complement their curriculum.
• Middle East/South Asia Inter-Schools Association (SAISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic and arts conference providing international competition opportunities. ACS students travel to over 7 countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, and Oman for sports and arts competitions.
• Amman Athletic Conference (AAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal athletic conference ensuring ACS students have access to top-tier athletic competition. Teams compete in Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
• OpenApplycoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based online application management platform. Handles complete application process including document submission, online recommendations, and fee payment. Available as mobile app for iOS and Android.
• College Board / Advanced Placement (AP) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides AP Capstone Diploma program and 23 AP courses enabling students to earn college credits while in high school. AP Capstone consists of AP Seminar and AP Research courses.
• Second Step ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial-emotional learning program used in elementary school counseling to help children develop active listening skills, regulate behavior, and cultivate positive relationships.
• Harmony ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial-emotional learning program for elementary school supporting the development of positive relationships and emotional intelligence in young children.
• Common Sense MediasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing digital citizenship curriculum and resources. ACS earned 'Common Sense School' designation demonstrating commitment to helping students use technology responsibly.
• International School Theatre AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for school theatre programs enabling middle and high school students to participate in theatre competitions and exchanges.
• Model United NationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational simulation program where students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and global issues through role-play of UN committees.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International School of Choueifat - Amman: Part of the SABIS network, with a campus in Amman offering international curriculum. Competes directly with ACS in the Amman market for expatriate and local families, offering a different operating model (for-profit network) but same K-12 international school positioning.
• Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS): Amman-based international school offering IB curriculum from PreK through Grade 12. While ABS uses IB rather than AP, it competes directly with ACS for the same premium international school segment in the Amman market.
• American Community School of Abu Dhabi: Similar American community school model in Abu Dhabi serving PreK-Grade 12 with a multicultural expatriate community. Shares the same founding concept, mission, and target demographic as ACS Amman, making it a near-identical operational peer.
• International Community School (ICS) Amman: Direct competitor in Amman offering American/international curriculum from PreK through Grade 12. ICS is one of the most established international schools in the city and competes directly with ACS for the same expatriate and affluent local Jordanian families.

Regional players

• American School of Dubai: American K-12 school in Dubai serving a similar expatriate and multicultural community. Operates the same American curriculum model and represents a regional benchmark for community-based international schools in the Middle East.
• American School of Kuwait: American K-12 school in Kuwait serving a similar expatriate population. Operates American curriculum with AP offerings and competes for the same broad Middle East expatriate family demographic.
• Cairo American College: American K-12 school in Cairo serving a comparable expatriate and multicultural community. Uses American curriculum with AP offerings and represents a regional peer in the Middle East international school landscape.
• King's Academy (Madaba, Jordan): Premium boarding school in Jordan founded by King Abdullah II, offering a US-style liberal arts curriculum. While boarding-focused, it competes with ACS for affluent Jordanian and regional families seeking American-style secondary education.
• American International School of Beirut: American K-12 school in Beirut serving Lebanese, expatriate, and regional families. Operates a similar American curriculum model and competes for the same broader Middle East regional family segment seeking American education.

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Large global K-12 operator with multiple international schools across the Middle East operating at various price points. Represents a broad incumbent peer shaping the competitive dynamics and pricing benchmarks for international schools in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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