Amman Baccalaureate School

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Amman Baccalaureate School
The Logo of the Amman Baccalaureate School.jpeg
Address
Al Hijaz Street, Dabouq, PO Box 441


,
Jordan
11910

Information
TypePrivate
MottoLet's go Stallions
Religious affiliation(s)All
Established1981
Chairperson Princess Sarvath al-Hassan
Princess Sumaya bint Hassan (Deputy Chair)
Enrollment1160
Color(s)     Black, grey, white, and maroon
MascotStanley the Stallion
Website abs.edu.jo

The Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a private, fee-paying school and nonprofit organization, licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. It is a coeducational day school and prepares its students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificates as school-leaving qualifications. The school is situated on the west side of Amman in Jordan and was established in 1981 by the Hashemite Society for Education, a charitable society registered with the Ministry of Social Development. ABS' educational and administrative policies are set by the school's Board of Trustees, chaired by Princess Sarvath al-Hassan, with Princess Sumaya bint Hassan serving as Deputy Chair.

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Accreditation

ABS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It is also a Regional Member of the Round Square Conference of Schools.

Facilities

Each school section has its facilities which include labs, ICT rooms, and spacious playgrounds; most classrooms are equipped with interactive boards. The Sports Complex building and the track and field stadium serve the entire student body by providing for a wide range of athletics and other sporting activities. The Art and Performing Arts Departments also have classrooms and display areas, featuring paintings by celebrity artists. The school also has a fully equipped theater that accommodates an audience of 400 and is fully utilized by students and the community regularly.[ citation needed ]

Students and faculty

Student enrollment is currently around 1160 student, with over 180 teaching and ancillary staff. 14 nationalities are represented amongst the student population.[ citation needed ]

Activities

Various student clubs and sports teams are part of the school's student life, as well as a large number of conferences such as the Model United Nations. In 2010 the Model United Nations Club at the Amman Baccalaureate School was accredited and officially became THIMUN affiliated. The only student from the 2018 cohort to chair in THIMUN was the esteemed and honourable Mr. Saleh Alwer. The Amman Model United Nations (AMMUN) conference is located in the Amman Baccalaureate School. A student council acts as a mediator between the student body and the administration.

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