Orthodox Educational Society

What Orthodox Educational Society does

The Orthodox Educational Society (OES) is a Jordanian non-governmental, non-profit charitable organization registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1958, founded under bylaws signed in 1957. It operates three core educational institutions in Amman: National Orthodox School (NOS) in Shmaisani, National Orthodox School (NOS) in Ashrafiyeh, and Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten, collectively serving approximately 3,000 K-12 students across 127 classrooms. The society also runs eight Sunday School centers across Jordan for religious education and four spiritual youth centers for university-aged participants, plus a Religious Training Centre established in 1992 that issues a Christian Religious Education Diploma.

OES generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition fees at its three institutions, supplemented by membership fees from 529-667 working and supporting members, charitable donations across multiple dedicated funds (Student Fund, School Development Fund, Projects Fund, Credit Fund, Winter Aid), and rental income from owned property. It provides JD 450,000 (~$630,000) in annual financial aid to approximately 450 families, including clergy families and limited-income households, and has granted 33 theology scholarships to date at the University of Balamand (Lebanon) and Greek universities. The organization is governed by a 13-member volunteer Board of Directors elected biennially and holds CIS accreditation (since 2014) with IB Diploma candidacy at NOS-Shmaisani.

Beyond formal education, OES delivers charitable campaigns (Winter and Easter Goodwill), publishes the Al Mahabba monthly newsletter (330+ editions since 2013), maintains environmental initiatives including a solar PV project launched in 2017, and develops proprietary Christian Religious Studies curricula supported by a catalog of 26+ published books on Orthodox theology, rituals, and Saints. Its GTM is community-led, anchored in parish churches and word-of-mouth within the Orthodox Christian community in Jordan, with no third-party distribution channels.

Name

Orthodox Educational Society

Legal name

Orthodox Educational Society

Website

https://oes.org.jo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orthodox Educational Society is a Jordanian non-profit (est. 1957) operating three K-12 institutions, eight Sunday School centers, and spiritual youth programs serving 3,000+ Orthodox and broader Jordanian students through affordable tuition, charity, and community-led outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Kindergarten education
• Religious education
• Sunday school programs
• Theological scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Institution Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees at National Orthodox Schools (NOS-Shmaisani, NOS-Ashrafiyeh) and Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten. Keep tuition affordable to serve broader community.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Support from community members including donations to Student Fund, School Development Fund, Projects Fund, Credit Fund, Winter Aid and other goodwill campaigns.
3. Membership Fees: Fees from working and supporting members of the association (529-667 members).
4. Property Rental Income: Rental income from buildings owned by the association.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orthodox Educational Society (OES) is a non-profit charitable organization that operates K-12 schools, kindergartens, Sunday schools, and spiritual youth centers delivering academic and Orthodox Christian religious education to the community in Jordan. It also provides theological scholarships and religious qualification courses to support future clergy, alongside community cultural and sports facilities.

Product overview

The Orthodox Educational Society operates a portfolio of educational institutions and community services. Its core educational offerings include three main institutions: the National Orthodox School (NOS) in Shmaisani, the National Orthodox School (NOS) in Ashrafiyeh, and Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten—all providing affordable quality education from kindergarten through grade 12. These are supplemented by a network of 8 Sunday Schools centers and 4 Spiritual Youth centers across Jordan. The society also provides theological scholarships, religious qualification training programs, financial aid for families in need (JD 450,000 annually), and operates a Culture & Sports Building. The organization holds CIS accreditation (2014) and is pursuing IB Diploma candidacy. OES publishes the Al Mahabba monthly newsletter and maintains environmental initiatives including solar energy projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Orthodox School (NOS): K-12 educational institutions operated by OES, including NOS-Shmaisani and NOS-Ashrafiyeh campuses.
• Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten
• Al Mahabba Newsletter

Products and services

• National Orthodox School – Shmaisani (NOS-Shmaisani)
• National Orthodox School – Ashrafiyeh (NOS-Ashrafiyeh)
• Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten
• Sunday Schools Program
• Spiritual Youth Centers
• Theology Scholarships Program
• Religious Qualification Courses
• Education Financial Aid
• Culture & Sports Building Facility Access

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ students served annually across 4 schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• American University in Madaba (AUM)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2017MoU signed between OES and AUM on November 27, 2017 for cooperation and mutual collaboration.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthers · 1 January 2014OES achieved full membership and accreditation from CIS in 2014 for NOS-Shmaisani and Wahbeh Tamari Kindergarten. NOS-Shmaisani is also a candidate for the IB Diploma program.
• University of BalamandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOES offers theology scholarships at St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology at University of Balamand in Lebanon. 33 scholarships granted to date for undergraduate and graduate degrees in Orthodox Theology.
• Greek UniversitiessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOES provides theology scholarships for studies at various universities in Greece for Orthodox theology education.
• SYNDESMOS (World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOES sends Sunday School and Spiritual Youth servants to participate in SYNDESMOS activities and training courses in the Middle East (SYNDESMOS ME), which were held annually in Jordan with participants from Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop's School Amman (New English School): A long-established Christian-affiliated private school in Amman offering British-style K-12 education. Directly comparable to OES in faith-based heritage, Amman location, and serving Jordan's Christian community with private education.
• Amman Baccalaureate School: A leading IB World School in Amman offering K-12 international education to a similar Jordanian and expatriate student base. Directly competes with NOS-Shmaisani and NOS-Ashrafiyeh for academically oriented families, and like OES holds international accreditation credentials.
• King's Academy: An elite private boarding school in Madaba, Jordan serving K-12 students with a college-preparatory curriculum. Competes with OES for top-tier Jordanian families seeking premium private education, though with a higher-fee boarding model rather than a faith-based mission.
• International Community School (ICS) Amman: A private K-12 international school in Amman serving both Jordanian and expatriate families with an English-language curriculum. Overlaps with OES on target demographic and geography, and competes for the same pool of fee-paying families seeking internationally recognized credentials.
• American Community School (ACS) Amman: A non-profit private K-12 American international school in Amman offering IB and AP programs. Comparable to OES in non-profit governance structure, Amman geography, and competition for expatriate and affluent Jordanian families.
• Rosary Sisters Schools (Rosary College / Rosary High School): Catholic faith-based K-12 schools in Jordan run by the Rosary Sisters congregation. Highly comparable to OES as a faith-based private school network serving Christian and non-Christian Jordanian families with religious education as a core differentiator.
• Modern Montessori School: An Amman-based private school network offering K-12 education with multiple campuses. Directly comparable to OES in operating model (multi-campus private schools in Amman) and target segment (Jordanian middle-class families seeking quality private education).
• Ahliyyah School for Girls: One of Jordan's oldest and most prestigious private girls' schools in Amman, offering K-12 education. Competes with OES for upper-middle-class Jordanian families seeking quality private education in the same Amman market.

Broad incumbents

• De La Salle Schools (MENA Region): A global network of Catholic K-12 schools run by the De La Salle Brothers, with a presence across the Middle East including Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. Comparable to OES in faith-based K-12 model and regional reach, but operates across a broader geographic footprint.
• International Schools of Choueifat (SABIS Network): A large international K-12 school network operating across the Middle East including Jordan. While a for-profit operator with a non-faith-based model, it competes for the same fee-paying Jordanian families seeking internationally recognized private education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oesjo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpfyJ_xB5g/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/OESJordan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orthodox-educational-society

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

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