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King's Academy KING’S ACADEMY Madaba, Jordan Associate Head of School for Advancement August 2018 www.kingsacademy.edu.jo/ The Position King’s Academy in Jordan is the realization of King Abdullah’s vision to bring quality independent boarding school education to the Levant as a means of educating the next generation of regional and global leaders and building international collaboration, peace, and understanding. Enrolling 670 students in grades 7-12, King’s Academy offers an educational experience unique in the Middle East—one that emulates the college-preparatory model of American boarding schools while at the same time upholding and honoring a distinctive MISSION Middle Eastern identity. Since the School’s founding in 2007, students from Jordan, throughout the Middle East, and other In a setting that is rich in history nations from around the world have found academic challenge and tradition, King’s Academy and holistic development through King’s Academy’s ambitious is committed to providing academic and co-curricular program, which balances their a comprehensive college- intellectual, physical, creative, and social development. preparatory education through a challenging curriculum in the arts and sciences; an integrated From the outset, King’s Academy embraced a commitment co-curricular program of athletics, to educational accessibility, need-based financial aid, and activities and community service; diversity. Over 40 countries are represented at King’s, and and a nurturing residential approximately 74% of students reside on campus. More than environment. Our students 45% of the student body receives financial aid at King’s, and the will learn to be independent, School offers enrichment programs to reach underprivileged creative and responsible thinkers youth in Jordan (see Signature Programs). This commitment within an ethical community that has remained in the recent addition of the Middle School in encourages young men and 2016. women of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to excel, to cherish This outstanding international school seeks an Associate one another and to prepare for Head for Advancement to join the school community effective leadership. August 2018. FAST FACTS Founded: 2007 School History Location: Madaba, Jordan Type: Co-ed Boarding & Day The 2017-18 school year marked the ten-year anniversary of Mascot: Lion King’s Academy’s founding, yet in many ways, the tradition of Grades Served: 7-12 King’s is bound to a much older legacy—that of New England’s Enrolled: 670 students oldest and finest boarding schools. King’s Academy was Countries Represented: 40 established by His Majesty King Abdullah II in 2007, a graduate Faculty / Staff: 125+ / 250 of Deerfield Academy. HM King Abdullah II deeply valued his Avg. Class Size: 13 educational experience there and also recognized that his Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 highly formative years at Deerfield represented a scholastic Faculty w/ Adv. Degree: 54% experience, both rigorous and nurturing, for which there was Students on Fin. Aid: 45% no educational equivalent in Jordan or its neighbors. The Search Group | CS&A 1 carneysandoe.com In 2000, His Majesty returned to the United States to visit his alma mater, where his interactions with faculty and students reminded him yet again of the unique benefits of a boarding school education. Inspired to bring this exceptional experience to young people in Jordan, HM King Abdullah II met with Deerfield’s headmaster at the time, Eric Widmer, to discuss the establishment of a school very similar to Deerfield in his home country. This led to the formation of a planning committee, and within four years, the establishment of a founding board and the groundbreaking ceremony for an impressive campus on King’s Highway in Madaba. In the spring of 2006, King’s Academy hosted a summit for G20 schools from every continent, including the heads of Eton and Wellington Colleges, with the vision of establishing relationships and facilitating global student interactions that might someday serve as the building blocks of peace. The School Since openings its doors in 2007 under the leadership of Deerfield’s former head, Eric Widmer, King’s Academy has enjoyed rapid growth and quickly established itself as a top international school. By 2011, King’s Academy had obtained full accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). King’s is also licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Education and was a first Arab school to be offered membership to Round Square. It is the only non-profit school in Jordan. King’s Academy has continued to flourish with Headmaster John Austin, who took the helm in 2010. The College Board selected King’s to be one of only 100 schools around the world to launch its AP Capstone Program in 2014-15. In 2016, King’s expanded its educational mission and offerings with the addition of a Middle School, which serves students in grades 7 and 8. The School has a pioneering commitment to need-based financial aid, providing $11.6 million in financial assistance to the benefit of 49% of the student body. The Search Group |CS&A 2 carneysandoe.com ACADEMICS Across both divisions and all grades, King’s seeks to develop students who are globally aware, inter-culturally competent, and fully bilingual. A classical curriculum grounded in liberal arts and sciences is enhanced by rich programming in Middle Eastern history, literature, language, traditions, and cultural values. While English is the primary language for learning at King’s, every student is required to take both English and Arabic language arts throughout all four years of high school. Small class sizes (13 students on average) and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio allow King’s faculty to foster a dynamic, inquiry-based classroom environment. Many, if not most, courses are taught at round tables in the Harkness tradition, and all King’s students learn through a model of engagement defined by the “4 D’s”—Discussion, Debate, Dialogue, and an openness to Different perspectives. The Middle School program at King’s provides an innovative and foundational educational experience for students in grades 7 and 8. Based upon College Board’s new QUEST framework, the curriculum aims to develop young adolescents’ abilities to think critically and creatively; to read, write, and communicate effectively; and to question assumptions, whether their own or those of others. The overarching goal is to prepare students in the Middle School for the ambitious course of study that awaits them in grades 9-12. Core academic studies in the High School fall into one of eight academic departments: Communication, Rhetoric & Literary Arts (CRLA), which includes the aforementioned required English and Arabic language arts studies; Ethics, Philosophy, and Religion (EPR); Physical and Life Sciences; History and Social Studies; Mathematics; World Languages; Fine and Performing Arts; and Computer Science. The Search Group | CS&A 3 carneysandoe.com Beyond an impressive list of specialized classes across these departments (available online), the breadth of advanced course offerings at King’s is noteworthy. The School offers 28 Advanced Placement courses as well as the new AP Capstone Project. Juniors and seniors have the option to take between three and four AP courses each year. High-performing sophomores may opt to take one AP course, though their options are more limited. The AP Capstone Project, launched in 2014-15, empowers students explore real world issues in a two-course sequence—AP Seminar and AP Research—while building 21st century analytical, research, communication, and problem-solving skills. Students who score a 3 or higher in both courses, as well as earn passing scores in at least four additional AP courses, are awarded the AP Capstone Diploma. In 2016, eight King’s graduates were awarded the diploma. High school students also have access to a vast array of courses through Global Online Academy (GOA), of which King’s is a founding member school. This globally collaborative effort seeks to bring the intellectual rigor and excellent teaching of the world’s leading independent schools to a virtual classroom environment. Over the last decade, King’s graduates have gone on to attend the world’s finest colleges and universities, where they are equipped to thrive both in and outside of the classroom. In fact, many start their college careers as sophomores, due to the AP coursework they completed at King’s. The college path is not predefined for students, however; those planning to attend a Jordanian university or gain certain professional licenses in Jordan can obtain a certificate of Tawjihi equivalency in lieu of taking the national Tawjihi examination. Most recently, the School has engaged with University of California at Berkeley, welcoming a team from their Haas School of Business to visit King’s campus this year with the purpose of establishing a program in entrepreneurship for upper level students. The Search Group |CS&A 4 carneysandoe.com CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS Athletics Physical fitness and athletics are integrated into every student’s learning experience at King’s. The co-curricular athletics programming is extensive, supporting the School’s belief that engagement in sports equips young people with critically important skills of leadership, ethical conduct, accountability, and self-discipline. Upper school students at King’s have the opportunity to compete against 11 schools in the Amman Athletic Conference (AAC) in a number of interscholastic athletics including basketball, cross country, soccer, squash, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Other sports offered outside of league competition include fencing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, boxing, fencing, weight training, and badminton. The School also offers a number of collaborative, recreational activities that enable students to develop skills and obtain the proven mind-body benefits of physical activity in a non-competitive setting. These include cardiovascular workouts like CrossFit and Insanity workouts, Jiu Jitsu and taekwondo, kickboxing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and yoga.
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