International Pioneer Digital Schools

About IPS

A new school in Naour, built around values and hands-on learning.

International Pioneer Digital Schools was founded in Amman with one aim: to give every child strong foundations, a values-based upbringing, and the technology skills that define the future.

The front of the IPS building with the school sign
Dr. Bassam Al-Zaben
Dr. Bassam Al-ZabenGeneral Director · د. بسام الزبن

From the General Director

Director’s message

Visionary education and meaningful learning — a slogan whose meaning is a firm commitment at International Pioneer Digital Schools to meet the challenges of the future. We are determined to keep pace with the latest developments in both education and teaching, using the newest technologies and adopting the finest educational models in our schools — models that align with our faith and values.

We believe our role in education is no less important than our role in upbringing: planting good values in our children, helping them shape and develop their character, and giving them the life skills to build their future and serve their nation and community — through experienced leadership, a specialized staff, and a rich and safe environment.

Leadership

The people behind the school.

Decades of combined experience in education, curriculum design and educational technology.

Dr. Bassam Taha

Dr. Bassam Taha

Head of Educational Supervision

PhD in curricula and methods of teaching science.

Dr. Omran Salem

Dr. Omran Salem

Educational Technology Expert

PhD in Information Technology, University of Bradford, UK.

Sheikh Alaa Jaber

Sheikh Alaa Jaber

Youth Da’iyah

Youth advocate and pioneer in values-based education.

Mrs. Sajeda Abu Farweh

Leadership and management trainer

Certified trainer in leadership and management, with 20+ years in education.

Mrs. Fatima Al-Saleh

Psychological and educational counseling

MA in Psychological and Educational Counseling, with 15+ years in education.

Mrs. Shorouq Al-Kukhon

English language supervision

MA in ICT in Education, with 20+ years in education.

Facilities

Everything a school day needs, on one campus.

The IPS building seen from the air, among olive groves Football training on the school pitch
  • Classrooms

    Smart boards, heating and cooling, and the finest school furniture.

  • Library

    Books, references and knowledge sources for study and research.

  • Laboratories

    Science and computer labs, and an innovation lab with robots and equipment for experiments.

  • Sports fields

    Football and basketball fields built to high standards.

  • Swimming pool

    A semi-Olympic pool, used as part of physical education.

  • Student clubs

    Skills and interests beyond the classroom curriculum.

  • Theatre, art studio and support spaces

    A theatre, art studio, resource room and supportive-education spaces, plus a prayer room.

  • Safety

    Surveillance and control systems, cameras inside and out, and a direct line to Public Security.

Beyond the core curriculum

Programs that support every side of a child’s growth.

  • Blended Learning Platform

    Interactive worksheets, homework, flipped learning, continuous assessment and exam review.

  • Jolly Sounds

    Children learn letter sounds rather than letter names, so they read words easily.

  • STEAM Program

    Science, technology, engineering, art and maths through applied projects.

  • Emotions Program

    Using feelings vocabulary every day, and expressing and managing emotions positively.

  • Dhad Program

    Arabic enrichment through a reading challenge and a literature club for gifted students.

  • Al-Qaeda Al-Nooraniyya

    Kindergarten children learn to read the Holy Quran and Arabic texts fluently.

  • T.E.F.L. — Teaching English For Life

    Games, mind maps and technology focused on problem solving, collaboration and communication.

  • Sparkle and professional development

    Continuous training for teachers within a Total Quality Management system.