The International Community SchoolStudent Guide

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Amman, Amman Governorate

400 students

@ics.ac.th

7 syllabi analyzed

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Student guide · Term 1

The semester, explained for The International Community School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term: Term 1
Campus terms: 9
Local details: 9

Academic calendar

Term 1 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries

Aug 30Dec 10, 2026
Term 1Relevant now
Jan 4Jun 24, 2027
Term 2

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Campus language

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9 terms

A

ASB: Associated Student Body; the student government organization.

C

Choice School: The official designation for the school, often used to explain its lottery-based admission process.

F

FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America club.

H

HOSA: Future Health Professionals club.

M

MUN: Model United Nations club.

N

NHS: National Honor Society.

T

The Bubble: A term used by students to describe the small, tight-knit, and high-pressure environment of the school.
The Lyceum: The central multipurpose room where students eat lunch and gather for school-wide events.
The Phoenix: The school mascot and the name of the student-run newspaper.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details

Community Service: The requirement for students to complete 20 hours of volunteer work annually.
Focus: A 30-minute academic support period for students to meet with teachers for help or study.
ics_canteen: ICS Canteen
Late Start: The Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin at 8:50 AM instead of the usual 7:30 AM.
Power Hour: A 60-minute midday block dedicated to lunch and student-led club meetings.
Senior Project: A mandatory year-long independent research project required for graduation.
The Lottery: The random selection process used for admission to the school within the Lake Washington School District.
The Lyceum: The primary multipurpose space and heart of the campus building used for assemblies and lunch.
The New Building: The current school facility, often referred to in contrast to the school's former Marymoor location.

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What academic term is relevant now?: Term 1 runs Aug 30, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
How much campus context is included?: 9 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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0984

Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Computer Science

Fall 2026

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4BI1

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Biology

Fall 2026

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4EB1

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language (Specification B)

Fall 2026

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4ET1

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Literature (9-1)

Fall 2026

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4FR1

International GCSE French (9–1)

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4MB1

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification B)

Fall 2026

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Life in Amman for The International Community School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Amman.

Timezone

Asia/Amman

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

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Bus System, Rail System

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Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus News

Latest updates from The International Community School

Meet and Greet Sessions Welcome Families

ICS kicked off the new academic year with Meet and Greet sessions, allowing parents to connect with teachers and step into the learning spaces where their children grow.

Sep 17, 2026

Parent Information Evening at Grand Hyatt Amman

The school hosted a Parent Information Evening featuring sessions on curriculum, wellbeing, and AI in education.

Sep 10, 2026

Year 11 Students Celebrate GCSE Results

ICS Year 11 students achieved strong GCSE results, reflecting measurable growth across the board for the 2025-2026 academic cycle.

Sep 7, 2026

Upcoming Events

What's happening at The International Community School

Midterm Break

October 25, 2026

International Community School Amman

School closed for midterm break from October 25th to October 29th, 2026.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The International Community School

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Boys residential quarters

Capacity: 36

Room types: shared dormitory

Girls residential quarters

Capacity: 36

Room types: shared dormitory

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@ics.ac.th

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