We Believe
In a school where every child — blind, low-vision, sighted — learns side by side.
The Arab Episcopal School was founded in 2003 to welcome the blind and visually impaired children of northern Jordan into a real school, among sighted peers — and to build a community where inclusion is the very design, not an afterthought.
Integrating blind, low-vision and sighted students since 2003.
Peace education built on democracy and respect for human rights.
Volunteer work and stewardship of the environment at the heart of school life.
A presence of the Arab Episcopal Church in northern Jordan.
We Value
Four commitments that shape everything we do
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Inclusion
Blind, low-vision and sighted children learning, playing and becoming friends together.
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Peace Education
Democracy, dignity and respect for human rights woven through every lesson.
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Volunteer Work
Service at the heart of learning — students, teachers and visitors giving back.
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Stewardship
Good stewards of the environment — from our solar panels to our daily habits.
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One school. One community. Every kind of learner.
AES is the only school of its kind in Jordan that integrates sighted, low-vision and blind students — educating them all to the best of their ability, together.
Founded in September 2003 by Rev. Samir Esaid and Mrs. Sabah Zurikat, through the Anglican Church in the Middle East.
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Blind students
17
Low-vision students
141
Sighted students
K–12
Kindergarten to secondary
School Life
Moments from our classrooms
From Christmas pageants to field trips across Jordan, life at AES is full of learning and celebration.
Our Purpose
Why we exist
Before 2003, the blind and visually impaired children of northern Jordan had no option for education except to travel to Amman — an hour away. Many had spent their lives out of the public eye.
Rev. Samir Esaid and Mrs. Sabah Zurikat saw the difficulty of sending such young children away from home for weeks just to learn. The answer was a school in Irbid where these children could read, write and grow — alongside their sighted peers, in a safe and natural environment.
Our mission: integrating blind and low-vision students with sighted students, providing all with the best educational and social opportunities.
Divisions
From kindergarten to secondary
Vision Support
Dedicated teachers, tools and materials for blind and low-vision students.
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New & notable
Anniversary · Community
Another school year of inclusion
Each November we celebrate the day AES opened — and the blind, low-vision and sighted students who learn side by side every day.
Outreach · Caring
Students visit a nursing home in Amman
Who is not happy about visitors, especially in old age? Our students made the trip to dance with, and talk to, the residents.
Health · Rings of Care
Free health checks for every student
A team of doctors examines all our students free of charge each year — and we hold awareness days on prevention for families and staff.
Awards · Innovation
Zero-Project recognition
Our sustainability and community work earned the school a Zero-Project award — a proud moment for students and staff alike.
Admissions & Visitors
Begin your journey at AES
Talk to us about enrolling your child, visiting the school, volunteering, or supporting our students. We answer every message.