TL;DR
This guide covers 119 verified private and international schools in Jordan, most with a direct apply link. The landscape splits into 50 British IGCSE schools (the largest share), 21 IB schools, 9 American-system schools, 36 distinguished national-curriculum schools, and 2 French ones. The golden hiring season runs mid-February to late May - applying early inside the window doubles your interview odds. And two years at an IGCSE or IB school in Amman qualify your file for Gulf schools.
The geography: Amman first, then the periphery
| City | Schools | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 91 | The vast majority of the big international schools |
| Irbid | 14 | Notable growth in private education |
| Zarqa / Aqaba | 5 / 5 | Less competition; Aqaba's schools serve the economic zone |
| Madaba, Salt, and Ajloun | The rest | Home to prestigious boarding schools |
The curricula: which fits your experience?
- British (IGCSE / A-Levels) - about 50 schools: the most widespread, with academic depth and rigorous standardized exams. Schools prefer holders of Cambridge or Edexcel training.
- The IB - 21 schools: focused on critical thinking and independence, and requiring IB-accredited workshops.
- American (SAT / AP) - 9 schools: continuous assessment and research-skill development.
- National - 36 distinguished schools: strong Arabic-language grounding, and the widest entry for local educators.
- French - 2 schools.
The specialties most in demand in 2026
- STEM and robotics teachers - the highest demand: programming, AI, and robotics taught hands-on.
- Foreign-language teachers - beyond English, demand is growing for French, Spanish, and German at bilingual and trilingual schools.
- Special education and inclusion - specialists, shadow teachers, and speech therapists: one of the fastest-growing, least-contested tracks.
- Digital-teaching fluency - Google for Education or Microsoft Innovative Educator is now a baseline requirement, not a bonus.
Competition for Amman's schools is fierce, and recruiters read dozens of CVs a day. Tailor your CV and letter to each school's vision and system - build a screening-friendly teacher CV on Taqdeem free, and save a tailored version per school.
Build your teacher CV nowThe golden hiring season: mid-February to May
Hiring runs hot from mid-February to late May, as schools size next year's needs and post their vacancies. Outside the window, the smart move is filing your CV proactively and checking official careers pages regularly.
Jordan experience is Gulf capital
Two to three years at an IGCSE or IB school in Amman qualify your file for Saudi, UAE, and Qatari schools at tax-free salaries - the most common path Arab teachers take. Build the curriculum experience here, then open our Gulf guides.
The Jordan schools directory with application contacts
We've compiled 119 private and international schools in Jordan, each with its Arabic and English name, city, and curriculum, plus the apply link or hiring email where available. Click "Show contact details" next to any school.
Important notice
Contact data is compiled from public sources and may change - always verify on the school's official site before applying. Applying for jobs is always free; never pay a middleman.
Ready to apply? Build your CV, then open the official careers pages from the list and apply before the end of May.
Build your CV, then applyThe full list: 119 employers
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Abdul Hamid Sharaf School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Adventist National School
Amman · وطني
Adventist School
Irbid · وطني
Ahliyyah & Mutran School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Ajloun Baptist School
Ajloun · وطني
Al Aqeeq International Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Asriyya Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Hasaad Al Tarbawi Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Ittihad International School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Jamiaa First Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Jazeera Schools
Amman · وطني
Al Jeel Al Jadeed Schools
Irbid · وطني
Al Khader Modern Schools
Amman · وطني
Al Manahel International Academy
Zarqa · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Muhammadiya Schools & Kindergarten
Amman · وطني
Al Qimma Schools 2nd
Amman · أمريكي
Al Ridwan Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al Saadah College Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al-Dur Al-Manthour School
Amman · وطني
Al-Farid Star Academy & Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al-Madares Al-Islamiya Al-Haditha
Irbid · وطني
Al-Manhal International Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Al-Ra'ed Al-Arabi School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Alhoffaz International Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Alliance Academy Jordan
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Almaharat International School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
American Academy Jordan
Zarqa · أمريكي
American Community School Amman
Amman · أمريكي
American Digital Schools
Amman · أمريكي
American Excellence Schools
Amman · أمريكي
Amman Academy
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Amman Baccalaureate School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Amman Baptist School
Amman · وطني
Amman National School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Aqaba Digital Schools
Aqaba · وطني
Aqaba International School
Aqaba · بكالوريا دولية IB
Arab Model Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Asamiah International School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Atlas International Academy
Amman · وطني
Brighter Horizons Academy
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Brilliant Minds Academy
Aqaba · وطني
British International Academy
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Bunat Alghad Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Cambridge High School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Canadian International School Amman
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
College De La Salle Frères Amman
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Dar Al Arqam Islamic Schools
Amman · وطني
Dar Al Uloom Schools
Irbid · وطني
Dar Al-Nahda Private Schools
Irbid · وطني
Duroob Al-Yaqeen Digital School
Irbid · وطني
English Talents School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Finnish Systems Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Greek Catholic School
Amman · وطني
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Schools - Hnaina Kindergarten
Madaba · روضة وتمهيدي
High Level Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Hikmat Al-Farouq Academy
Zarqa · وطني
Ibn Bajja Educational Schools
Amman · وطني
Ibn Rushd National Academy
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
International Community School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
International Grand Academy
Irbid · بريطاني IGCSE
International Independent Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
International Leaders Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
International Pioneers Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Irbid Model School
Irbid · أمريكي
Islamic Educational College
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Ittihad Schools Aqaba
Aqaba · بريطاني IGCSE
Jawharah Amman School
Amman · وطني
Jawharat Al-Manara Schools
Irbid · وطني
Jordan National Schools
Irbid · وطني
Jordanian International Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Jubilee School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
King Abdullah II School for Excellence
Irbid · وطني
King's Academy
Madaba · أمريكي
Latin Patriarchate Schools Jordan
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Lycée Français International d'Amman
Amman · فرنسي
Mada International Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Mashrek International School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Mayar International Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Middle East Academy for Special Education
Amman · وطني
Modern American School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Modern European Schools
Amman · وطني
Modern Montessori School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Modern Systems Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
My Little Dream Academy
Amman · وطني
National Orthodox School
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Noor Al Urdon School
Amman · وطني
North City Academy
Amman · وطني
Omam Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Omareyah Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Omareyah Schools Zarqa Branch
Zarqa · بريطاني IGCSE
Oxford Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Patriarch Diodoros The 1st School
Amman · وطني
Pearl International Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Philadelphia National Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Pioneer Educational Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Rawdat Al-Ma'aref Schools & College
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Remas International Academy
Amman · وطني
Retaal International Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Rosary College School Shmeisani
Amman · فرنسي
Rosary School Jabal Amman
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
Rosary Sisters School Aqaba
Aqaba · وطني
Salt Ahliya Schools
Salt · وطني
Sands National Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Shoa'a Alammel School
Irbid · وطني
Summit International Academy
Irbid · بريطاني IGCSE
Tazkeya International Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Terra Santa College Amman
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
The First Academy Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
The International Academy Amman
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
The International School of Choueifat - Amman
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
The Little Academy
Amman · بكالوريا دولية IB
The New English School
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
The Waldorf School of Jordan
Amman · أمريكي
Universal Civilizations Academy
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Universal Schools
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
University Schools Group
Amman · بريطاني IGCSE
Whitman Academy
Amman · أمريكي
Yarmouk University Model School
Irbid · وطني
Zarqa Modern Schools
Zarqa · وطني
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to apply to Jordan's schools?
Mid-February to late May - the window when most vacancies are posted; applying early inside it doubles your interview odds.
Which certificate raises my odds at Jordanian schools?
Cambridge or Edexcel training for British schools, IB-accredited workshops for IB schools, and Google for Education or Microsoft Innovative Educator for digital-teaching tools.
Does Jordanian school experience count in the Gulf?
Strongly yes. Two to three years at an IGCSE or IB school in Amman qualify your file for Saudi, UAE, and Qatari schools.
Which specialty is least contested at Jordan's schools?
Special education and inclusion, shadow teachers, and speech therapists - demand is growing and supply is thin.
Is applying free?
Yes. Every link in the guide is official and belongs to the schools themselves.
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