Located in the Shmeisani district of Amman, Al-Ra'ed Al-Arabi School—also widely known as RAS—is a coeducational, Islamic-affiliated institution that serves students from early years through senior school. The school distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating the Jordanian national system with an internationally recognized British curriculum, offering students the pathway to complete IGCSE, GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U programmes. This unique dual focus appeals to parents seeking rigorous British academic qualifications anchored in strong local cultural and Islamic values.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic track record with consistently solid results in both national (Tawjihi) and international (IGCSE) programs.
- Dedicated and capable teaching staff known for academic rigor, structured classroom discipline, and strong professional competence.
- Balanced cultural identity that maintains a strong emphasis on Arabic language and values alongside international (CIS) standards.
Negatives
- Aging campus facilities and indoor/outdoor spaces that feel dated compared to newer private schools in Amman.
- Frequent tuition fee increases and additional costs that draw frustration from parents given the school's non-profit foundation status.
- Address
- Ahmad Orabi st.ShmeisaniAmman, 11191Jordan
- Website
- www.ras.edu.jo
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Jordan (+962) +962 6566-6449
- System
- British
- National education system
- Jordan
- Curriculum
- A Level, AS Level, Cambridge Pre-U, GCSE, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Faculty
- 151
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
