AchievementsMarch 15, 2026
Al-Nakhla team takes first place in the national robotics championship
Six of our students have qualified for the regional championship, taking place in Dubai next month.
Top 5 International Schools in Jordan · 2025
Where
Excellence
Takes Root.
An international academy in the heart of Amman, rooted in the Arabic tradition and shaped by world-class academics. We raise students who honour where they come from and speak confidently to the world.
850+
Students
65+
Faculty
22
Years
A Message from Our Leadership
A school that truly sees every child
At Al-Nakhla, we don't just teach children — we walk with them as they discover who they are. We believe every child carries a seed of their own, and our role is to offer the fertile soil, the honest care, and the wide open space where that seed can grow and bloom. Here, students learn how to think — not what to think.
Dr. Rasha Al-Khatib — Head of School
The Academic Journey
Four stages, one continuous journey
We walk alongside each student from their first day in kindergarten to their graduation, with a curriculum that balances knowledge, character, and real skill.
KG1 – KG2
Early Years
A safe, stimulating environment where children learn through play and discovery — and fall in love with learning from their very first day.
Grades 1 – 5
Primary
A strong foundation in Arabic, English, mathematics, and science — layered with daily reading habits and early critical thinking.
Grades 6 – 8
Middle School
Deeper academic skills, early discovery of interests, and growing independence and leadership through real-world projects.
Grades 9 – 12
High School
Full preparation for local and international universities, including the IB Programme, with one-to-one academic guidance for every student.
Why Al-Nakhla
Excellence isn't a slogan — it's a daily practice
An elite teaching faculty
More than 65 educators with international and local experience, teaching with passion and knowing every student by name.
A complete campus
Modern science labs, a digital library, certified sports courts, dedicated arts and music halls, and a 300-seat performance theatre.
Genuine bilingual education
We teach Arabic with pride and English to native-speaker fluency — because language is an identity before it's a tool.
Internationally accredited curriculum
Fully licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and authorised to offer the IB Programme, recognised in over 150 countries.
Personal attention
Class sizes capped at 20 students, with a dedicated academic mentor for every group — because every child deserves to be seen and heard.
A vibrant school community
More than 30 extracurricular activities, field trips, regional and international competitions, and community initiatives that shape character.
From Our Families
The voices of those who live the Al-Nakhla experience
“We chose Al-Nakhla for our son because we wanted a school that cares about his character before his grades. Four years later, we feel he hasn't just gained knowledge — he's found himself.”
Mr. Mohammad Al-Atoum
Parent of an 8th grader
“My daughter loves her school, and that's the most precious thing a mother can hear. The teachers here treat children with honesty and respect, and the atmosphere feels like home.”
Dr. Lina Al-Hourani
Parent of a 5th grader
“I graduated from Al-Nakhla five years ago, and I'm now studying medicine at King Saud University. What the school gave me wasn't just lessons — it was a way of thinking.”
Ms. Sara Al-Qudah
Class of 2020
Academy News
What's happening at Al-Nakhla
EventsMarch 8, 2026
World Cultures Week — a trip around the world, inside campus
Al-Nakhla celebrated the diversity of its students through heritage performances, global cuisine, and research exhibitions.
AcademicMarch 2, 2026
Launching the individual academic mentoring programme for high school
The programme pairs every student with an academic mentor who walks with them through their university track decisions.
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Your child's place is waiting
Admissions for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open. Book a campus tour, or submit your application online in a few simple steps.