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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 February 12, 2020 On February 11, the King’s Academy Advancement Office in cooperation with the school’s Parent Council organized the second annual Career Fair, which took place in the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library. more...
Posted on February 6, 2020 Last weekend, King’s Academy hosted the eighth Jordan’s Youth Musicians Conference (JYMC), an annual music festival that brings together young musicians between the ages of 10 and 22 to engage in the process of music making and performing. 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: 98
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement 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
Dorm Amenities:
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.
Arts Department Director: Rand Abdel Nour
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. 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.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 2020 Dates: June 28, 2020 - July 23, 2020
Students aged 12 to 16 who are interested in improving their skills in Arabic, English or math can participate in one of our four-week academic programs. Students who board also take part in fun activities on and off campus and weekend excursions.
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: No More Details
For the science-minded youngster, aged 11 to 15, an exciting 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) and NASA.
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, art, ballet, chess
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