How is school in Jordan broadly organised?

School in Jordan broadly consists of basic education followed by secondary education, with academic and vocational directions available at the later stage.

What is Tawjihi in the school system of Jordan?

Tawjihi is the common name for Jordan’s General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, which is important for many national higher-education pathways.

Which types of school operate in Jordan?

Jordan has public and private schools, international programmes in some private schools, and UNRWA schools for eligible Palestine refugee pupils.

What should families check when changing schools in Jordan?

Families should check grade placement, curriculum, teaching language, recognition of records, daily shift, transport, fees where relevant, and available learning support.

School in Jordan

School in Jordan is organised into basic and secondary stages, with public and private schools forming the main system. Some eligible refugee children attend schools run by UNRWA or other supported arrangements. The Tawjihi examination at the end of secondary schooling is especially important for many further-study routes.

Tip

Collect the child’s identity and previous school records before approaching a school. Ask which curriculum and grade placement will apply, and request a clear list of required documents. If the child needs language, disability, or learning support, discuss it before enrolment rather than waiting for difficulties.

byHana&Yousef

School in Jordan begins with early childhood options and continues through basic and secondary education. Basic education builds literacy, numeracy, science, social understanding, and other foundation skills. Public schools are a central part of the system and generally teach the national curriculum. Private schools may also teach the national curriculum, while some offer international programmes alongside required local subjects. UNRWA operates schools for eligible Palestine refugee pupils. Other refugee children may enter public, private, or specially supported education arrangements according to their status and available places. Arabic is the main language of instruction in most schools. English is normally taught as an important subject, and some private or international schools use more English in classroom teaching. After basic education, pupils enter forms of secondary education that may be academic or vocational. The route chosen can shape access to higher education, technical study, training, and work. The General Secondary Education Certificate Examination is widely known as Tawjihi. Its subjects and results play a major role in university and college applications for students following the national system. Daily school life usually includes lessons, homework, attendance rules, tests, and communication between families and school staff. Some schools operate in shifts when buildings or places must serve many pupils. A school choice should consider curriculum, recognition, language, travel, learning support, safety, class conditions, and affordability. Families moving between national and international systems should check how records and qualifications will transfer.