National Orthodox School
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The National Orthodox School (NOS) (in ) is a school in Amman, Jordan
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The National Orthodox School started as a kindergarten in a rented building in Jebel Amman in 1960. Then it was moved to its current premises in Shmeisani in 1965. Now it has a student body of 1900 plus students, and it is the first co-educational school in Jordan.
The school is an affiliate of the Orthodox Educational Society, and its pedagogic message emanates from the society's philosophy, whose foundation is to nurture a generation characterized by faith in God, love for the homeland and the Arab World, open-mindedness and repudiation of fanaticism and bigotry – a generation that calls for the respect of man, and that is armed with learning and knowledge, so that that it can comprehend and deal with all that is new, and be ready to take objective decisions on the basis of logic and scientific analysis.
The school identifies itself as part of the Christian presence
in the Kingdom which constitutes an approximate 6% of the population of Jordan. The school does not offer scholarship opportunities but may provide some sort of financial aid under very special circumstances. NOS holds the British Council
accreditation for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
nasium with a swimming pool
, and is at present associated with the Orthodox Club, Amman.
This school is most known for its basketball teams from grade 6-12 the school has brought nothing but top places in championships, school level and nationwide. The school has many other teams ranking top in Amman; Soccer,Volleyball,Handball,Swimming,Track & Field,Table Tennis,Tennis and Chess.
The school follows the curriculum of the Ministry of Education from grade 1 up till grade 12 with all Its branches. Yet with a challenging programme in the English Language.
The International General Secondary Education programme ( Cambridge Board and Edexcel Board ) from grade 1 up till 12 where students can receive their A-Level certification.
The NOS enjoys average weather for Amman, and has recorded its own meteorological
information for several years, with support from the GLOBE Program
and the school science club.
The school is planning to adopt the IB program.
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
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The National Orthodox School started as a kindergarten in a rented building in Jebel Amman in 1960. Then it was moved to its current premises in Shmeisani in 1965. Now it has a student body of 1900 plus students, and it is the first co-educational school in Jordan.
The school is an affiliate of the Orthodox Educational Society, and its pedagogic message emanates from the society's philosophy, whose foundation is to nurture a generation characterized by faith in God, love for the homeland and the Arab World, open-mindedness and repudiation of fanaticism and bigotry – a generation that calls for the respect of man, and that is armed with learning and knowledge, so that that it can comprehend and deal with all that is new, and be ready to take objective decisions on the basis of logic and scientific analysis.
The school identifies itself as part of the Christian presence
Christianity in Jordan
Christians have resided in the territory constituting the modern state of Jordan since shortly after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, early in the 1st century AD. Jordanian Christians now number at about 400,000 people, or 6% of the population of approximately 6,500,000, which is lower than the...
in the Kingdom which constitutes an approximate 6% of the population of Jordan. The school does not offer scholarship opportunities but may provide some sort of financial aid under very special circumstances. NOS holds the British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
accreditation for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
Facilities
Secondary Stage Library
This library approximately has 15,600 books; 10,305 of them are in Arabic and 4995 others in English dealing with all branches of science and literature. It further comprises a section for scientific, literary, and cultural periodicals to remain abreast of the latest scientific developments.Primary Stages Library
It has more than 8,336 books in Arabic and English dealing with various scientific and literary branches of knowledge, reference books, and recently published story books. Moreover, there is a group of story books in French that suit the grade (1-6) age group.Arts Hall
It has all the requirements such as tables, cabinets, and sinks for the students to use. Starting with the scholastic year 1999-2000, the school has held an annual arts exhibition for artistic works by the students.Vocational Workshops
It comprises workshops for woodwork and metalwork; students during their vocational classes produce models of tables and chairs made of wood or metal. They also do wood carvings. Further, they receive training for the installation of sanitary. As of the scholastic year 1999-2000, one section has been singled out for mechanical works; a scrapped car was bought for students to have practical training in auto mechanics repair. Further, a vocational training room for grades (4- 6) was duly equipped.Debating
The school came second in a British Council grade 11 debating competition, the Debating Skills Training and Competition, losing narrowly to the Islamic Scientific College. The team was led by student Sareen Hairabedian.Sports
The school encourages all students to take part in sports by providing instructors and trainers. The school is planning to build a gymGym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium with a swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
, and is at present associated with the Orthodox Club, Amman.
This school is most known for its basketball teams from grade 6-12 the school has brought nothing but top places in championships, school level and nationwide. The school has many other teams ranking top in Amman; Soccer,Volleyball,Handball,Swimming,Track & Field,Table Tennis,Tennis and Chess.
Educational Curricula
The National Orthodox School is the first Co-educational school in Jordan.The school follows the curriculum of the Ministry of Education from grade 1 up till grade 12 with all Its branches. Yet with a challenging programme in the English Language.
The International General Secondary Education programme ( Cambridge Board and Edexcel Board ) from grade 1 up till 12 where students can receive their A-Level certification.
Location
The current school building is a three-storey block of classes. The first two storeys were built in 1979 by Masannat Engineering and Contracting Company (M. E. C. Co.). In 1986, M. E. C. Co. constructed a third-storey extension. Subsequent developments, Phases II and III, have been carried out by Helou Trading Co. (HTC).The NOS enjoys average weather for Amman, and has recorded its own meteorological
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
information for several years, with support from the GLOBE Program
GLOBE Program
The GLOBE Program is a worldwide hands-on, primary- and secondary-school-based science and education program focusing on the environment, now active in 111 countries world-wide. It works to promote the teaching and learning of science, enhance environmental literacy and stewardship, and promote...
and the school science club.
Future Vision
The school plans on building a multipurpose gymnasium and a swimming pool.The school is planning to adopt the IB program.
See also
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- List of private schools in Jordan
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- IGCSEIGCSEThe International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of...
- List of universities in Jordan
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