King’s Academy

Focus

Developing young leaders 

Day fees 2025/26

$26,600-$42,000

Boarding fees 2025/26

$53,400

Term dates

• Term 1: 17 August to 16 December 2025
• Term 2: 5 January to 20 May 2026

Ages

12-18

Pupil count

535

Spear’s Review 

King’s Academy, a co-educational day and boarding school in Madaba-Manja, Jordan, has a rich and diverse student body representing over 45 nationalities.

The school blends a US-style education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also embracing the language, history and cultural traditions of the Middle East. This unique educational experience encourages students to become well-rounded global citizens.

The school boasts a sprawling 144-acre campus, and facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, a 55,000-volume library, a multi-faith centre and an astronomical observatory.

There are more than 20 Advanced Placement (AP) subjects on offer, and King’s Academy alumni go on to attend some of the world’s most prestigious universities, a testament to the school’s dedication to cultivating future leaders in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Head teacher

Penny Townsend, the principal of King’s Academy, has a distinguished career in education, having held key leadership roles at prominent schools. Prior to joining King’s Academy, she was the head of Ransom Everglades School in Miami. Before that, she served as the dean of faculty at The Taft School in Connecticut. 

University and college destinations

Many students gain admission to top institutions in the United States, including Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Others choose leading universities in the UK, such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as top schools across Europe, Canada and the Middle East.

Admissions

The admissions process at King’s Academy focuses on identifying students who are academically capable, intellectually curious and a good fit for the school’s diverse, international community. Applicants are assessed through entrance exams that evaluate English, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. An important part of the process is the interview, where candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate their personal character, motivation and alignment with the school’s values. 

Accessibility

Queen Alia Airport: 30 minutes

Location

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