Mashrek International School

What Mashrek International School does

Mashrek International School is a private, bilingual (Arabic-English) co-educational K-12 institution headquartered on a 37,651 m² campus in Dabouq, Amman, Jordan. Founded in 1992 by Mr. Bassam Malhas and Dr. Hana Al-Nasser Malhas, the school serves approximately 2,020 students aged 3-18 across 29 nationalities and is the first IB continuum school in Jordan, authorized to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (KG1-Grade 5), IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). The school is also accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the World Academy of Sports (AFEC), and reports IB Diploma results averaging ~36 points (above the global average) with a highest score of 45 and 46 university scholarships awarded in 2024/25. The operating model is delivered through 430 total staff (265 teachers) at an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, supplemented by an Ethraa special-educational-needs department, a Universities and Career Center, a Well-Being programme, and an Educational Technology Committee driving a Microsoft 365 / Magic School AI / BYOD stack.

The product surface is platform-plus-services: the three IB programmes form the academic core, supported by specialized services (Ethraa, Universities and Career Center, Well-Being) and add-on modules including Tigers Academy/Teams (AFEC-accredited competitive sports), Mashrek Academy of Music (MAM, established 2021), Model United Nations, summer camp (open to non-Mashrek students), after-school activities, and a creative expression programme. Technology infrastructure comprises Microsoft 365 enterprise-wide, Follett Destiny library management, enterprise network firewalls, and AI literacy tooling (Magic School AI) under explicit academic-integrity guardrails.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition and fees on a recurring subscription basis across the K-12 student body, with a non-refundable 30 JD application fee as a minor ancillary stream. Distribution is single-site direct enrollment in Amman, supported by an organic marketing mix of website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter), on-campus tours, MMUN, summer camp, and parent ambassador referrals. Mashrek is family-owned, with the Malhas family holding board control and operational leadership across co-founder, Director General, Head of Communication, and Vice Chairman roles.

Name

Mashrek International School

Legal name

Mashrek International School

Website

https://mashrek.edu.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mashrek International School is a private, bilingual IB World School in Amman, Jordan, serving about 2,020 K-12 students from 29 nationalities through the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with CIS and AFEC accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education (IB World School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), K-12 & School-Based Language Exam Prep (AP, IB, IGCSE/A-Levels) (EDANACAE)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB continuum school
• Bilingual private schooling
• IB Diploma Programme
• University counselling services

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Mashrek International School is a private educational institution. Primary revenue is generated from tuition and fees charged to enrolled students across KG1 through Grade 12. Tuition fee details are available on the school's Tuition and Fees page (referenced at mashrek.edu.jo/en/Home/Tuition-Fees), though specific amounts are not listed in the scraped content. Application fee of 30 JD is non-refundable and charged at point of application submission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mashrek International School delivers private K-12 bilingual (Arabic/English) education through the full International Baccalaureate continuum — IBPYP (KG1–Grade 5), IBMYP (Grades 6–10), and IBDP (Grades 11–12) — supplemented by special educational needs support (Ethraa Department), university and career counselling, well-being programmes, after-school activities, athletics, music, and summer camp. The school charges recurring tuition and fees to enrolled families and operates a single physical campus in Dabouq, Amman, Jordan.

Product overview

Mashrek International School offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem built around the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, IBDP) as its core academic programmes. The school operates a platform-plus-services model where the three IB programmes form the foundational educational offerings, supplemented by specialized support services including the Ethraa Department (special educational needs), Universities and Career Center, Well-Being Programme, and Learning with Technologies (EdTech). Add-on modules extend the offering to include after-school activities, Tigers Academy sports programmes, Tigers Teams competitive athletics (AFEC-accredited), Mashrek Academy of Music (MAM), Model United Nations (MMUN), Summer Camp, and Creative Expression and Performance programmes. A digital platform (eSchool Portal) provides access for parents, students, and employees. The school also utilizes Follett Destiny Library Manager as an integrated library catalogue system and Microsoft 365 for daily collaboration across the campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mashrek Academy of Music (MAM): A specialized music academy established in 2021 offering high-quality music education within the school environment. Open to both Mashrek students and external students. Founded by Mashrek alumnus Iyad Sughayer.
• Tigers

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) International Baccalaureate programme for students from KG1 to Grade 5 (ages 3–10), offering an inquiry-based, internationally recognized framework that nurtures the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
• IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) IB programme for students aged 11–16 (Grades 6–10) offering a coherent, challenging curriculum combining academic rigor with personal growth through inquiry-based and concept-driven learning.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Rigorous, internationally respected two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12, preparing them for university and beyond through academic depth, global perspectives, and independent inquiry.
• Ethraa Department (Special Educational Needs & Support Learning) Special educational needs and support learning programme providing academic support, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioural management support, and assessment accommodations for students with additional learning needs.
• Universities and Career Center Comprehensive university guidance programme starting from Grades 9–10 with Career Pathways lessons, Job Shadowing, Career Talk events, and internship placements, extending through Grades 11–12 with focused university exploration and application support.
• Well-Being Programme Whole-school approach to student well-being focusing on school leadership, ethos, inclusion, agency and purpose, and partnerships, including mindfulness practices, safeguarding, and social-emotional development.
• Mashrek Academy of Music (MAM) Music academy established in 2021 offering high-quality music education within the school environment, open to both Mashrek students and external students, providing expert instruction and performance opportunities.
• Tigers Teams Competitive sports teams representing the school in Track & Field, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, and Chess; AFEC-accredited by World Academy of Sports since 2019.
• Tigers Academy After-school sports programme for students Grades 1–7 offering optional sports including volleyball, track & field, chess, and Mashrek Little League, led by qualified coaches.
• Summer Camp Annual summer programme open to both Mashrek and non-Mashrek students featuring sports, music, creative activities, fitness sessions, water fun, and trips in a safe supervised environment.
• After-School Activities Programme Wide range of optional activities spanning sports, creativity, technology, and academic enrichment including Taekwondo, Robotics, Art & Drawing, Origami, Science Club, and Music for students.
• Creative Expression and Performance Programme Annual school production and Choir programme providing platforms for students to develop talents through theatrical productions and choir training in collaboration with the Mashrek Academy of Music.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Fig (International Coffee Gardens Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2022Mashrek International School partnered with Blue Fig (International Coffee Gardens Company), a leading food and beverage provider in Jordan, to deliver high-quality cafeteria services aligned with the school's health and nutrition policies. Three cafeterias operate across the campus — Main Cafeteria, Primary School Cafeteria, and Activities Floor Cafeteria — offering balanced, nutritious, age-appropriate food choices. Junk food such as chips, fizzy drinks, candy, and chocolates are not permitted, reinforcing a culture of healthy and mindful eating.
• World Academy of Sports (AFEC)coreOthersMashrek is AFEC-accredited by the World Academy of Sports since 2019, ensuring that student-athletes are supported both academically and athletically. This accreditation validates the school's sports programmes to international standards.
• Amman Athletics Conference (AAC)minorOthersMashrek is a full member of the Amman Athletics Conference (AAC), providing students with regular, high-quality local competitive opportunities in athletics.
• OASIS Activities Conference (OAC)minorOthersMashrek is an invitational member of the OASIS Activities Conference (OAC), providing students with regional competitive opportunities.
• Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi TheaterminorOthersMuhyiddin Ibn Arabi Theater is used as the venue for the annual Model United Nations (MMUN) opening ceremony and other school events. The theater holds up to 450 people and is equipped with latest audio and visual technology.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationcoreOthersMashrek is an authorized IB World School offering the full IB continuum — Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and Diploma Programme (IBDP). Mashrek was the first IB continuum school in Jordan.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GEMS Education: Largest premium international school operator in the Middle East, with multiple IB and other curricula schools across the UAE and wider region. Comparable premium tier and family segment but operates many schools across many curricula rather than a single IB continuum.
• Dulwich College International: Network of premium international schools across Asia and the Middle East delivering IB programmes to affluent expatriate and local families. Comparable premium positioning and curriculum portfolio.
• SABIS International School (Choueifat network): Long-standing global network of English-language international schools including Choueifat, with a strong presence in the Middle East. Comparable family segment and premium positioning though uses SABIS curriculum rather than IB.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools (including IB schools in the Middle East such as NAS Dubai) targeting affluent expat and local families. Comparable premium positioning and IB curriculum delivery at larger scale.

Direct peers

• American Community School of Amman (ACS): Long-established international school in Amman serving similar diplomatic, expatriate, and affluent Jordanian families. Comparable scale and premium positioning, offering American-style curriculum with international accreditation rather than IB.
• King's Academy: Madaba-based premium boarding and day school (founded by King Abdullah II) delivering IB Diploma and IGCSE programmes to a regionally comparable high-end student base. Direct peer on premium Jordan positioning and IB authorization.
• Jordan International School: Amman-based private international school serving K-12 students from the same community of affluent Jordanian and expatriate families, with comparable tuition band and academic positioning.
• Amman Baccalaureate School: Amman-based IB World School offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to a similar affluent, internationally-oriented Jordanian and expatriate community. Most direct head-to-head competitor in the same city and premium tier.

Regional players

• Dubai International Academy: Large Dubai-based IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) serving a comparable premium expat and local family base in the wider Middle East region. Same IB continuum and family segment, but operating in a different geography.
• Cairo International School: Established Cairo-based international school offering IB programmes to a comparable affluent Egyptian and expatriate family base. Same curriculum tier and regional demand drivers, different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MashrekSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWUHupm0HwUFX0urmEIOV4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/MashrekSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/mashrekschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mashrekschool

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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