ACS has rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year for the current and next academic year.
Each year we begin accepting applications as of October for the next academic year and begin reviewing applications with completed checklists as of January. Families are notified of decisions as of February and onwards.
Applications submitted for the current academic year are reviewed within one week of completing the checklist in the applicant's account.
Review Process
The Admissions Committee follows a 3 step process when reviewing applications:
- Preliminary Review: The committee will review the submitted application form, documents, and recommendations.
- Admission Test: should the applicant meet the ACS Admissions Criteria, applicants based in Jordan may be invited for screening. In some cases, we may request an online interview or screening upon arrival for families not residing in Jordan.
- Final Review: Based on the application and screening results, a decision is made and communicated to parents.
Note: Not all applicants will be invited to an admission screening if we receive adequate information to make a decision.
Admission Criteria
There are two fundamental questions asked when considering admissions of applicants to the American Community School:
- Do we believe they will be successful at ACS?
- If the applicant requires support, can ACS adequately and appropriately support these needs?
We seek to create a comprehensive profile to include the following when applicable:
- What is the profile of the school the applicant is currently attending
- Reports from schools attended
- Online recommendations from the school (requested via the application checklist)
- MAP testing results (other standardized assessments may also be reviewed), if applicable
- Writing sample
- Language proficiency
- Interview with the applicant
- Student Support screening
- Age of the applicant
- Credits to meet the ACS graduation requirements (high school applicants only)
ACS considers the gender and nationalities of all applicants when accepting students to ensure a balanced and diverse community.