Where should I rent near an international school in Amman?
Families renting near an international school in Amman mostly look in Khalda and Tla'a Al-Ali, Dabouq (Amman Baccalaureate School) and Shmeisani. Tuition runs from about JD 2,405 to JD 16,913 a year depending on the school, and a three-bedroom asks about JD 1,050 to JD 1,085 a month in the areas where we have data.
Sources: Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Amman Baccalaureate School · Hagzi, Numbeo. Prices from public listings, 10 October 2026.
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Schools and rents by area
| Area | Schools | Median rent / month |
|---|---|---|
| Khalda | The New English School, Al-Ma'aref, Al-Mayar, Montessori schools | JD 1,050 (3-bed) |
| Tla'a Al-Ali | Jordanian International Schools, Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan, Asamiah International School | – |
| Dabouq | Amman Baccalaureate School | JD 1,085 (3-bed) |
| Shmeisani | National Orthodox School, Rosary College for girls | JD 915 (2-bed) |
| Al Jubeiha | Jubeiha school and the Al Jami'a schools group | – |
Median asking rents from public Hagzi listings, 10 October 2026; a dash means too few listings. School lists come from Wikipedia and school directories and are not exhaustive.
Schools that publish details
Jordanian International Schools
Tla'a Al-Ali: Established 1992 on Usamah Bin Munqeth Street; offers SAT, IGCSE and A-level; listed fees about JD 2,405 to 5,865 for 2025/26Amman Baccalaureate School
Dabouq: Private, fee-paying IB school in Dabouq; third-party sites list annual fees of about JD 7,252 to 16,913, so confirm with the school.Fees are third-party listings for 2025/26 and may change, so confirm with the school.
How to choose where to rent
- Choose the school first
Admissions and distance decide the area, not the other way round. - Drive the route
Test the school run at morning rush hour on Madina and Gardens Streets. - Size for the family
A three-bedroom is about 200 m² and a four-bedroom about 270 m². - Check the lease
Align the lease year with the school year and read the exit terms.
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Best areas for families
Khalda, Dabouq and Tla'a Al-Ali compared.Read more →Khalda area guide
A family-oriented north-west district of about 50,000 people, with several international and private schools and a commercial strip along Wasfi Al-Tal Street.Read more →Dabouq area guide
A leafy, hilltop residential district in the west of Amman, known for detached villas, oak woodland and a car-dependent, private way of life.Read more →How to rent an apartment
The step-by-step process.Read more →Sources: Wikipedia: Tla' Al-Ali, Umm Al-Summaq and Khalda area · Expat guide: Tla'a Al-Ali / Khalda · Wikipedia: Amman Baccalaureate School · Hagzi. See our methodology for how prices are calculated.
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Which areas of Amman have international schools?
Khalda (The New English School and others), Tla'a Al-Ali (Jordanian International Schools, Arab Model Schools, Alliance Academy Jordan, Asamiah International School), Dabouq (Amman Baccalaureate School) and Shmeisani (National Orthodox School, Rosary College). The lists come from Wikipedia and school directories and are not exhaustive. This guide →
How much do international schools cost in Amman?
Numbeo's contributors report about JD 6,890 a year in tuition for one child at an international primary school. Third-party listings range from about JD 2,405 to 5,865 a year at Jordanian International Schools (2025/26) to about JD 7,252 to 16,913 at the Amman Baccalaureate School. Confirm current fees with each school. Cost of living →
Where should I rent to be near an international school in Amman?
Choose the school first, then rent within a short drive: Khalda and Tla'a Al-Ali for the clusters of schools there, Dabouq for the Amman Baccalaureate School, and Shmeisani for central schools. Test the route at morning rush hour, because Al-Madina Al-Munawara and Gardens Streets are often busy. Best areas for families →
How much is rent near the schools?
Two-bedroom rents run about JD 915 in Shmeisani, and three-bedrooms about JD 1,050 in Khalda and JD 1,085 in Dabouq (Hagzi, 10 October 2026); we have too few Tla'a Al-Ali rentals to publish a median. Price reports →
Do I need a three-bedroom to live near a school?
Not necessarily, but families usually do. The median three-bedroom is about 200 m² and asks JD 1,290 a month in West Amman; two-bedrooms ask JD 1,000. Apartments for rent →
Is a school bus available in Amman?
Many private schools run bus services, but terms and routes differ, so ask each school. Amman is car-oriented and public transport is limited, which is why distance and traffic matter when choosing where to rent. Best areas for families →