King's Academy es un internado mixto en Jordania fundado en 2007, que ofrece un plan de estudios estadounidense combinado con historia, tradiciones y valores culturales de Oriente Medio en un campus de 144 acres con 35 edificios principales.
Admisiones
Lista de espera
Sí
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Admissions test. Applicants from outside of Jordan can fulfill our testing requirement by submitting score reports for a standardized test such as the SSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, MAP, or ISEE. Students coming from the national Jordanian curriculum will be required to take the TOEFL Jr. and a standardized math test offered by King’s Academy as an alternative to the SSAT requirement.
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
Admissions test, academic transcripts, teacher recommendations, personal interview and family meeting with the school's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Early Decision applications deadline is November 15. Regular Decision and Financial Aid applications are due by January 14. Applications submitted after that date are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Yes. Although space is limited for mid-year admissions, applicants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
08:15
Hora de salida del colegio
17:15 (for day students)
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Sí
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Sí
Uniforme obligatorio
Sí
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
Yes. As a boarding school, around-the-clock supervision is provided by faculty and staff living in the dorms and on campus.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Yes, the school provides breakfast, sit-down (family style) lunch, and dinner.
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
18
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
12
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Sí
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Use of projectors, smart TVs, all students use laptops, use of various digital educational platforms
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Muslim students are required by the Jordan Ministry of Education to take Islamic Studies. Muslim students have the option to attend Friday prayers. Christian students also have the option to attend weekly church services.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
The King Abdullah II Spiritual Center is a multi-faith house of prayer and meditation located on campus to accommodate the spiritual needs of a diverse religious community.
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
535
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
43
Nacionalidad más común
Jordanian
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
3:1
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Co-curriculars: Boxing, ceramics, chamber music, cross country, dance, fall play, fencing, fit walking, football, gym, horseback riding, Jiu Jitsu, Jordan Model Parliament, Mosaics, Model United Nations, play, robotics, squash, studio art, swimming, tech theater, tennis, tutoring, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, walking-fit, weightlifting, yoga.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
See above. All our sports and physical activities are currently part of our "co-curricular" program.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
King’s Academy collaborates with its peer schools in Jordan through the Amman Athletic Conference (AAC). The AAC comprises 11 schools in the Greater Amman area. Throughout the year, the Lions (King's Academy teams) host teams from Jordan and countries around the region. Interscholastic sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field and volleyball. King’s Academy also offers a host of other athletic activities such as badminton, dance, fencing, horseback riding, rock climbing, rugby and weight training.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Two dining halls, a health center open 24/7 with doctor and nurses on call, library, astronomical observatory, theater/auditorium, art and music gallery and studios, science labs, engineering lab, nine dorms, school store/snack shop, Student Union, multi-faith spiritual center, organic farm
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
A 5,548 square-meter indoor athletic center accommodating a semi-Olympic swimming pool, squash courts, a multi-purpose gymnasium and exercise facilities. The campus also contains a number of outdoor facilities, including multiple soccer fields and a track, along with tennis, basketball and handball courts. A qualified athletic trainer is available to treat injuries.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Sí
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Sí
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
The school accommodates: mobility impairment, vision impairment, is handicap accessible, handicap bathrooms, eight accessible dorm rooms, academic support class, learning support teachers
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
The school offers selections and pathways in accelerated and advanced courses (AP courses) in addition to post-AP courses.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
Yes. Students requiring assessment are directed to an educational psychologist for comprehensive psychoeducational testing to identify suitable accommodations for their school needs. Meanwhile, students undergoing therapy have the option to consult with a clinical psychologist as well.