Jubilee School

The Jubilee School, also called The Jubilee Institute, is a special school in Amman, Jordan. It is a private school that helps very smart students from Jordan for free. Boys and girls can both go to this school, and they live there while they study.

This school is different from Jubilee High School in a place called Addlestone, Surrey, England. The Jubilee School focuses only on students who show great potential and need special learning opportunities. It was created to support these students in pursuing their interests and talents in a unique environment.

As a non-profit school, it relies on donations and support from people who want to help bright students have access to excellent education. The school aims to prepare students for future success in many areas, including science, arts, and leadership.

History

The Jubilee School started in 1977 to honor King Hussein's 25 years as king. It was meant to help education grow. In 1984, Queen Noor agreed to help start the school. The school opened in 1993 with 89 students. It moved near Amman in 1998. In 2000, it joined the King Hussein Foundation to focus on education and leadership.

Campus

The Jubilee School has a big campus. It has many classrooms, labs, and special rooms for different subjects. There is a large sports area with many activities. The school also has a library, a clinic, a theater, dining areas, and dormitories.

Students must wear uniforms. In summer, they wear dark pants and a white shirt. In winter, they can wear extra layers. Once a month, students can wear casual clothes but must follow modest rules.

New students join an orientation program in the summer. The school has two main academic programs. One follows the regular curriculum, and the other includes leadership and community service, with many electives to choose from.

Admission to the school

Students who want to join the Jubilee School must first take an exam. The exam checks their skills in Maths, Logic, and Verbal. If they pass, they have an interview. If they do well in the interview, they are invited to join the school.

Before starting school, new students take part in a two-week summer program. This program helps them learn new skills. During the summer, students also take tests to see how smart they are.

Extracurricular activities

Students at Jubilee School have many fun activities to join. They can take part in student-exchange programs and meet students from schools in Arab and non-Arab countries. They also join competitions, workshops, and seminars.

Other activities include learning about computer networking, going on camping trips, and doing voluntary work in the community. There are special programs to help people at home, those with special needs, senior citizens, and the environment. The school holds an annual technology exhibition called JubiTech, where students show off their skills in computer programming, design, and other IT projects. There is also a Career week and competitions for designing websites. Sometimes, students and teachers switch roles so everyone can understand each other’s challenges better.

Graduation

Students at Jubilee School must meet four rules to graduate over three years. First, they need to finish all the required school subjects set by the Ministry of Education. Second, they must complete both required and optional courses offered by Jubilee School. Third, students have to spend 120 hours helping their community through service projects. Finally, each student must finish and present a special project to show what they have learned.

Financial status

The Jubilee School depends on charity and support from the government. It also gets donations like computers and lab equipment. The school ensures that no student is turned away because they cannot pay the fee of 3000 Jordanian Dinars (about $4300 or €3300). The school changes the fee for each student based on their family's financial situation.