OVERVIEW
The Jerusalem School is a private, co-educational K3-12 institution offering a college preparatory program for American, Palestinian and Israeli universities. The school, located in Beit Hanina - Jerusalem, was established in 1988 to meet the needs of families seeking a quality education in the English language. The school currently enrolls more than 1160 students and employs a faculty and staff of approximately 100.
Mission
“The Jerusalem American School makes education a positive change agent of society. We celebrate identity and unite people, nations and cultures in common purpose towards a better, more peaceful and a more sustainable future.”
Educational Goal
We seek to realise our highest human potential, by cultivating appreciation for the values, traditions and aspirations of the people of Jerusalem, embracing the diversity of the world, engaging in a continuous process of spiritual reflection and committing to serving our local, regional and global communities.
School Curriculum and Programs
The Jerusalem American School offers an inspired education to all its students. Students are prepared for the Advance Placement (AP) and CLEP examinations which have Tawjihi equivalency.
JAS Graduates go on to study at American, Palestinian, Israeli, and European Universities.
JAS provides an experience of education that helps students prepare with confidence for the next phase of their lives.
JAS is accredited both locally, through the Palestinian and Israeli Ministries of Education, and internationally through Cognita and the League of International Christian Schools.
JAS obtained its Advance placement (AP) accreditation and serves as a testing center for students wishing to complete SAT tests as part of the university entrance requirement.
Starting from Sept 2023, JAS AP Capstone Diploma Program, AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
“AP Capstone helps students develop key skills that they will use over and over in college: conducting research and communicating their results.”
Additional information is available at the following link ( press here to download the press release) !
The Jerusalem School is a private, co-educational K3-12 institution offering a college preparatory program for American, Palestinian and Israeli universities. The school, located in Beit Hanina - Jerusalem, was established in 1988 to meet the needs of families seeking a quality education in the English language. The school currently enrolls more than 1160 students and employs a faculty and staff of approximately 100.
Mission
“The Jerusalem American School makes education a positive change agent of society. We celebrate identity and unite people, nations and cultures in common purpose towards a better, more peaceful and a more sustainable future.”
Educational Goal
We seek to realise our highest human potential, by cultivating appreciation for the values, traditions and aspirations of the people of Jerusalem, embracing the diversity of the world, engaging in a continuous process of spiritual reflection and committing to serving our local, regional and global communities.
School Curriculum and Programs
The Jerusalem American School offers an inspired education to all its students. Students are prepared for the Advance Placement (AP) and CLEP examinations which have Tawjihi equivalency.
JAS Graduates go on to study at American, Palestinian, Israeli, and European Universities.
JAS provides an experience of education that helps students prepare with confidence for the next phase of their lives.
JAS is accredited both locally, through the Palestinian and Israeli Ministries of Education, and internationally through Cognita and the League of International Christian Schools.
JAS obtained its Advance placement (AP) accreditation and serves as a testing center for students wishing to complete SAT tests as part of the university entrance requirement.
Starting from Sept 2023, JAS AP Capstone Diploma Program, AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
“AP Capstone helps students develop key skills that they will use over and over in college: conducting research and communicating their results.”
Additional information is available at the following link ( press here to download the press release) !
The JERUSALEM AMERICAN SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Eyad Al Araj
Executive Director
Mrs. Manal Jabara
Principal, High School
Mrs. Majd Jasser
Principal, Elementary
Mrs. Angelika Khalilieh
Principal, Kindergarten
Mrs. Hind Touma
Manager, Operations
Mr. Firas Zboun
Pastoral Leader
Mrs. Karine Hagopian
Academic Leader
Mr. Emad Awad
Chair, Board of Governors
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Eyad Al Araj
Executive Director
Mrs. Manal Jabara
Principal, High School
Mrs. Majd Jasser
Principal, Elementary
Mrs. Angelika Khalilieh
Principal, Kindergarten
Mrs. Hind Touma
Manager, Operations
Mr. Firas Zboun
Pastoral Leader
Mrs. Karine Hagopian
Academic Leader
Mr. Emad Awad
Chair, Board of Governors
It is also our goal to develop students’ proficiency in the English, Arabic, and Hebrew languages
in order for them to continue their studies and succeed in the language of their choice.
The Jerusalem School provides a well-balanced curriculum including peace education, multiple languages,
mathematics, natural science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and ethics.
in order for them to continue their studies and succeed in the language of their choice.
The Jerusalem School provides a well-balanced curriculum including peace education, multiple languages,
mathematics, natural science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and ethics.
