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King's Academy

Madaba-Manja, Jordan
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.

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

+962 6 430 0230

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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


  • Application Deadline: January 16
  • Application Fee: $100
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • at a glance
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  • Founded: 2007
  • Campus Size: 144 acres
  • Grades Offered: 7th-12th
  • Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th
Day
Grades 7th-12th
Total
Girls     166 95 261
Boys     196 126 322
Total     362 221 583

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $53,250
  • 5-Day Boarding: $53,250
  • Day Tuition Fee: $42,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 47.00%
  • Average Awarded: $38,050
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 9.59%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $12,995
  • Current Endowment: $10,539,356
  • Per Student Endowment: $18,078
 

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: 28

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
Support Programs
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • Arabic Literature in a Global Context
  • Language and Composition
  • World Literature
  • Literary Journalism
  • Literary Appreciation
  • Historical Fiction
  • Plays on the Stage and Page
  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy and Dystopia
  • Advanced Inquiry: Film Studies
  • Provocative Voices in Literature
  • The Art and Literature of Immigration and Occupation
  • Lost in Translation
  • Gender in Literature & Film
History:
  • European History
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History
  • Middle East History
  • Modern Jordanian History
  • Global Studies
  • Modern Middle East
  • The World Since 1945
  • Tides of Revolution
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
Religion/Philosophy:
  • The Bible
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • Theology
  • World Religions
  • Islamic Studies
  • Islam and Modernity
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Government Models
  • The Cultural Politics of Ancient Sites
  • The Classic Mediterranean: Ancient Lessons for a New Generation
  • The Politics and Science of Memory: How We Remember
  • Inequality
Sciences:
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Engineering Design
  • Neuroscience
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Advanced Computer Science Principles
  • Introduction to Python Programming
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Appreciation
  • Music Theory
  • Orchestra
  • Voice
  • String Ensemble
  • Chamber Music
  • Choir (Glee Club)
  • Guitar Orchestra
  • Arabic Music Ensemble
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • 3-D Design
  • Acting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Screenwriting
  • Sculpture
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Film making & Video Art
  • Conceptual Art
  • Improvisational Theater
  • Arabic Folkloric Dance (dabkeh)
  • Advanced Acting
  • Lens-based Art
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Exchange Programs
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Semester/Year Off-Campus
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Global Online Academy
    Arabic Year
    STEM Camp
AP Courses Available:
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • Comparative Government & Politics
  • Human Geography
  • Music Theory
  • Physics C
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • Studio Art
  • US History
  • World History
  • Chinese
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Studio Art: 2-D Design
  • Studio Art: Drawing
  • Capstone (Seminar and Research)
  • Provocative Voices in Literature
  • The Art of Argumentation
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Department Director: Funnell Alexander

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 9

Average Students Per Dorm: 50

No. of Girls Dorms: 5

No. of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities:

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Kitchenette

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 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.

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

  • Animal Rights Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Fencing
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Horseback Riding
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Counseling
  • Photography
  • Student Government
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
  • Jordan Model Parliament
  • Big Brother-Big Sister
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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: Judith Goltz

Athletics Department Director: Iyad Abu Touq

Arts
  • Audiovisual Club
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Folk Music Club
  • Glee Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Improvisation Group
  • Rock Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Fencing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Recreational Sports
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Handball
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor Education
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
  • Yoga
 

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: Hala Salah

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading 430 590
Mathematics 510 670
Writing 480 640

Notable Alumni

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

Department Director: Mazen Jarrar

Arabic, English and Math

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
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STEM Camp

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.

Registration Deadline: N/A
Financial Aid Available:  No
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Sports and Recreation Camp

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

Registration Deadline: N/A
Financial Aid Available:  No
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