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Madaba-Manja, Jordan Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
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 HighwayMadaba-Manja, Jordan 16188 +962 6 430 0230
Director of Admissions: Imad Zahr Admissions Phone:+962 6 430 0230 ext. 1112Fax:+962 6 430 0259 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kingsacademy.edu.jo
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Posted on January 28, 2019 The King’s Academy Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Peter B. Nilsson as King’s third head of school. Nilsson will begin in July 2019 and succeeds Dr. John Austin, who will be taking on the position of head of school at Deerfield Academy. more...
Posted on December 6, 2018 The Round Square Office at King’s Academy organized its eighth annual Winter Holiday Bazaar on Wednesday with around 16 vendors presenting a colorful display of products and handicrafts for sale to the school community. more...
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: Mazen Jarrar
Average Class Size: 13
Full Time Teachers: 110
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 29
Department Director: Julianne Puente
Number of Dorms: 8
Average Students Per Dorm: 50
No. of Girls Dorms: 4
No. of Boys Dorms: 4
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Dress Code: Uniform
Summary: King's Academy is a boarding school and has a residential program similar to any boarding school in the United States. 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, with a 5:1 boarding students/residential faculty ratio.
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Summary: The King’s Academy athletic program strives to foster a competitive-collaborative environment in which students shine as individuals and also learn the value and joy of teamwork. King’s Academy features an impressive 5,548 square-meter indoor athletic center accommodating a semi-Olympic swimming pool, squash courts, a multi-purpose gymnasium and exercise facilities. The Athletic Center is a major campus facility; it provides a venue for daily team practices and individual training as well as local and regional competitions. The campus also contains a number of outdoor facilities, including multiple soccer fields and a track, along with tennis, basketball and handball courts. A highly qualified athletic trainer is available to treat injuries.
Athletics Department Director: Iyad Abu Touq
Summary: The King’s Academy University Counseling Office (UCO) exists to ensure that each King’s graduate has the opportunity to attend an institution of higher learning worthy of his or her choice. Our office is fully informed about the application processes of colleges and universities throughout the world and has close working relationships with many top institutions.In addition to supporting students in their individualized college searches, university counseling includes advice on applying for scholarships and financial aid at colleges or universities, as well as preparation for college entrance exams such as the SATs, ACT and TOEFL. The UCO also works with parents to help navigate the application and financial aid process.
Department Director: Jerome Cole
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (Class of 2012) Crown Prince of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Summary: SUMMER at KING’S ACADEMY features fun, excitement and learning through a wide range of academic and athletic programs for both boarding and day students. During the summer months, students, youngsters and athletes from Jordan and the rest of the world will come to the beautiful and spacious King’s Academy campus in Madaba, Jordan to improve their skills in the classroom, the laboratory or on the playing fields. Math, English, Arabic: Students interested in improving their skills in these areas can participate in one of these three disciplines taught by King’s Academy faculty. i2 Camp: For the science-minded youngster, an exciting new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp features one-week courses developed by some of the most prestigious and important leaders in the field, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), NASA, Columbia University, the New York Academy of Sciences and the Boston Museum of Science. Sports and Recreation: For children aged six to 12, or for serious footballers aged 12 to 16, King’s offers many options for excellent training and competition or for just having fun playing and learning a new sport.All SUMMER at KING’S ACADEMY programs reflect the school’s commitment to excellence and its reputation as one of the leading educational institutions in the Middle East.Summer of 2019 program coming soon!
Arabic: Second Language for heritage speakers; Second Language for non-heritage speakers; A-Level review.English: 5 hours daily on English reading, writing and speaking ability. Mathematics: Algebra I; Geometry; Advanced Algebra
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: No More Details
King’s Academy is the only school in the Middle East to host the prestigious i2 Camp. This US-based program offers students who will be entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades a series of innovative one-week courses, blending science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Local boys and girls aged six to 12 are invited to participate in the daily sports program, which offers a fun, active and safe environment in which to improve their sports skills, make friends and enjoy summer vacation. Activities include football, basketball, swimming, tennis, arts, ballet, coding
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