• ABS is a bilingual, coeducational, non-profit, K – 12 school.
• ABS offers an academically rigorous programme culminating in the IB Diploma or Certificates.
• ABS aims to provide an education which while remaining firmly rooted in the Arab heritage and culture aspires to meet the highest international standards.
• ABS is a national school which incorporates influences and elements of the best educational practices within the Kingdom, the region and internationally.
• ABS maintains a teaching staff representing different cultures, language backgrounds and outlooks.
• ABS develops knowledge and understanding of the Arab Islamic heritage and culture in all students, and promotes appreciation of and access to other cultures and international understanding, communication and awareness.
• ABS offers instruction in Islam or Christianity and within its practices exemplifies and fosters a sense of justice, equality and individual worth.
• ABS welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds whose academic aspiration and linguistic abilities are suited to the education it offers.
• ABS provides a stimulating learning environment for its community of students and staff, and encourages the positive involvement of parents.
• ABS emphasizes learning as a skill
• ABS develops in students a sense of responsibility to themselves and to others, within the school, the local and international communities.
• ABS recognizes the need to support its students who are diagnosed with specific learning difficulties.
• ABS may admit students with diagnosed learning difficulties providing they are able to demonstrate a high level of intellectual ability and motivation to succeed and provided that they meet the school’s admission criteria in all areas and a place at the appropriate grade level is available.
• ABS believes it contributes to the development of enlightened, adaptable and successful individuals and equips them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values they need in order to assume future roles of responsibility in all walks of life.

 Main Instructional Goals and Objectives

• To provide an education which meets the highest international standard while firmly rooted in the Arab heritage and culture.
• To encourage and assist all students to achieve their maximum potential in all aspects of their life and work at school.
• To develop bilingualism, in Arabic and English, among as many students as possible.
• To promote international understanding, communication and awareness of, and tolerance and respect for, the student's own and others' cultures, religions and spiritual values.
• To develop all facets of the student as an individual and a whole person through engagement in intellectual, aesthetic, creative, physical activities and service to the community.
• To promote appreciation of Arab and other cultures through art, music and drama.
• To produce good citizens of Jordan and of the world who are aware of the needs of society and of the consequences of their actions.
• To prepare students for their options after school through career and university counseling.

 To achieve these goals the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff, as appropriate, will

• I‎ncorporate influences and elements of the best educational practices; monitor, evaluate and review the aims, content and skills of the curriculum and the methodology and approaches to teaching and learning.
• Endeavour to provide and maintain the highest quality of facilities, staff and resources for the programmes offered.
• Maintain a professional teaching staff which represents different cultures, language backgrounds and outlooks.
• Promote professional development among its staff.
• Recognize their responsibility to work in cooperation with the home and community towards meeting the intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of the student.
• Uphold high academic standards, individually applied, to challenge each student.
• Encourage active participation and constructive self-expression by all members of the school community.
• Promote continuity of curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
• Acknowledge the need to continuously evaluate and where appropriate improve the school's curriculum, instructional methods and materials.