King's Academy

Madaba-Manja, Jordan view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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In a setting that is rich in history and tradition, King's Academy offers a comprehensive college-preparatory education through a challenging curriculum in the arts and sciences, an integrated co-curricular program of athletics, activities, and community service, and a nurturing residential environment. Our students learn to be independent, creative, and responsible thinkers within an ethical community that encourages young men and women of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to excel, to cherish one another, and to prepare for leadership.

P.O. Box 9, 100 King's Highway, Madaba-Manja, Jordan 16188
962-64300230

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Director of Admission: Joe Silvestri
Admissions Phone:962-643-0230Fax:962-643-0025
Email: jsilvestri@kingsacademy.edu.jo Website: www.kingsacademy.edu.jo


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $100
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes
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King’s students embark on spring break adventures

Posted on April 24, 2013
Spring break is a time typically synonymous with rest and recuperation, but for the students at King’s Academy it is an opportunity for cultural enrichment and a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
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Prospective families “revisit” King’s

Posted on March 21, 2013
King’s Academy welcomed a record high of 83 families during its annual Revisit Day, which was held on March 18.
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  • Founded: 2007
  • Campus Size: 144 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-12th
  • Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades 9th-12th
Total
Girls     120 63 183
Boys     178 72 250
Total     298 135 433

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $38,272
  • 5-Day Boarding: $35,298
  • Day Tuition Fee: $27,475
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 45.00%
  • Average Awarded: $15,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $0
  • Per Student Endowment: $0
 
 

Summary: King's Academy offers a traditional American high school experience with an emphasis on academic excellence through Advanced Placement courses. The English-based curriculum is idealistic and rigorous, emphasizing the liberal arts and encompassing eight academic departments. Arabic language instruction is required for all students.

Department Director: Sheena Nabholz

Average Class Size: 15

Full Time Teachers: 83

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Number of AP Courses Offered: 18

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • AP Courses
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
English:
  • Honors
  • Literature
History:
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Middle East History
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
Religion/Philosophy:
  • The Bible
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • Theology
  • World Religions
  • Islamic Theology
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Appreciation
  • Voice
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Pottery
  • Screenwriting
  • Stagecraft
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • N/A
AP Courses Available:
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language
  • Human Geography
  • Physics B
  • Physics C
  • Psychology
  • Studio Art
  • US History
  • World History
 
 

Department Director: Julianne Puente

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 50

No. of Girls Dorms: 3

No. of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities:
 
Laundry Facilities 
Lounge 
Wireless Internet 
 
 

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: King's Academy is a boarding school and has a residential program similar to any boarding school in the U.S. Students at King's Academy are required to participate in co-curricular activities and athletics, as well as sit-down meals and evening study hall. Living with faculty on campus and in the dormitories, King's students develop close, mentoring relationships with teachers.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Squash court(s); Handball court(s) Tennis Courts

Clubs and Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Fencing
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Horseback Riding
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Photography
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
 
 

Arts Department Director: Christopher Bull

Athletics Department Director: Iyad Abu Touq

Arts
  • Dance
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • String Ensemble
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Fencing
  • Handball
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outdoor Education
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
Recreational Sports
 
 

Department Director: Hala Salah

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading NA NA
Mathematics NA NA
Writing NA NA



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Quotes from Alumni
 
 

Summary: SUMMER at KING’S ACADEMY offers students age 6-16 the opportunity for fun, learning and cultural enrichment in a beautiful and safe campus environment. The 2013 program features a variety of options to suit students who are seeking to enjoy the summer while working on their academic skills or athletic ability. Two distinct programs are offered during the summer; an academic program for students age 12-16, which offers courses in mathematics, English and Arabic, and an athletic program, designed for students age 6-12, which offers instruction and training in a variety of sports. SUMMER at KING’S ACADEMY reflects the school’s commitment to excellence. Our four-week academic programs offer excellent in-classroom instruction, afternoons of athletics and activities, and weekends filled with fun and cultural experiences. Our athletic camp offers two-week sessions of training, instruction and competition geared toward children who want to both improve their skills and have fun. Students from Jordan and throughout the world are welcome to join SUMMER at KING’S ACADEMY. Participants in the academic program must possess a working knowledge of the English language and be able to communicate, at a minimum, at the basic verbal and written level.

Department Director: Joe Silvestri

English or Math Foundation; Math/ESL

June 30, 2013 to July 25, 2013

Registration Deadline: June 25, 2013
Tuition: $4,500
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Arabic Summer (ASL)

June 30, 2013 to July 25, 2013

Registration Deadline: June 25, 2013
Tuition: $4,500
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Sports Camp

June 30, 2013 to July 25, 2013

Registration Deadline: June 25, 2013
Tuition: $423
Financial Aid Available:  No
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