Amman Baccalaureate School
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.
| Amman Baccalaureate School | |
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| Address | |
Al Hijaz Street, Dabouq, PO Box 441 , Jordan 11910 | |
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| Type | Private |
| Motto | Let's go Stallions |
| Religious affiliation(s) | All |
| Established | 1981 |
| Chairperson | Princess Sarvath al-Hassan Princess Sumaya bint Hassan (Deputy Chair) |
| Enrollment | 1160 |
| Color(s) | Black, grey, white, and maroon |
| Mascot | Stanley the Stallion |
| Website | abs |
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. Also, it is the first school to allow black and brown people in the middle east to enrol. 90% of students who graduate are accepted into Ivy league schools. Sometimes, Ivy league universities fight over ABS students. This is known as the famous ABS-IVY scramble.
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.
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.
Its original principal was Mr. Rehani (Lebanon), then followed by Mr. David Phillips (UK).
The original teaching staff included Mrs. Claire Issa (Jordan), Mrs. Jenan Toufaha (Jordan), Mrs. Marina Rashid (Cuban-American), Mr. Martin Keast (UK), Ms. Sarah Price (UK), Mr. Peter Ashton (UK), Mrs. Paula Ashton (UK), Ms. Romney Noonan (UK), Mrs. Afaf Abdo (Jordan)
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.
Notable alumni
- Ibrahim Bisharat – Athlete – Three-time Olympic Equestrian
- Shadia Bseiso – Athlete/Entertainer – First Arab female wrestler from the Middle East to sign a contract with WWE
- Zeina Shaban – Athlete – Olympic table-tennis player
- Amjad Afanah – Entrepreneur – CEO & Founder of DCHQ (Acquired by HyperGrid)[1]
- Tania George – Designer – First Arab fashion designer to create a collection for IKEA[2]
- Bassel Ghandour – Writer/Director/Producer – Wrote and produced Jordan's first Oscar nominated film, Theeb
- Hamdi Tabaa - "Entrepreneur" - Co-founder of Abwaab
- Mohamad Haj Hasan – Entrepreneur – CEO & Co-founder of Jawaker (Acquired by Stillfront for $205MN)[3]
- Nafsika Skourti – Fashion Designer – Jordanian designer previously showing in Paris Fashion Week[4]
- Talal Tabbaa – Entrepreneur – CEO & Founder of CoinMENA, COO & Co-founder of Jibrel[5][6]
- Khalid Talhouni – Entrepreneur – CEO & Founder of Nuwa Capital – Founded $100MN VC Fund[7]
Royal alumni
References
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We are thrilled to have DCHQ be an integral technology for HyperGrid, said DCHQ CEO Amjad Afanah
- Saif Hidayah (24 May 2021). "IKEA Teams Up with Tania George to Release a Home Collection". Fashion Trust Arabia. Fashion Trust Arabia. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "Stillfront acquires UAE's Jawaker for $205 million". Wamda. Wamda. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- Laird Borrelli-Persson (23 September 2019). "Debuting in Paris: Nafsika Skourti, a Need-to-Know Brand That's About Glamour and Kitsch". Vogue. Vogue. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- "CoinMENA partners with DWTC to develop crypto asset and blockchain hub". Khaleej Times. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- Sandhya D'Mello (15 October 2021). "UAE 'future-ready' for cryptos". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 31 October 2021 – via Zawya.
- Zubair Naeem Paracha (11 February 2020). "Wamda's former managing partner Khaled Talhouni launches Nuwa Capital, a $100 million fund to invest in startups in MENA, Turkey & Pakistan". MENA Bytes. Retrieved 31 October 2021.