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This article is about the private school in Jordan. For the city academy in Middlesbrough, England, see The King's Academy. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2010) King's Academy Floreat Scientia Location Madaba, Jordan Information Type Private, boarding Religious affiliation None Established 2007 Headmaster John Austin Website www.kingsacademy.edu.jo King’s Academy (Arabic transliteration: كينغز أكاديمي) is a co-educational private boarding school that opened in August 2007 in Madaba-Manja, Jordan. King's Academy recently became a member of the G20 Schools group, a league of top independent secondary schools, situated around the world. Contents 1 History 2 Location and Campus 2.1 Athletic Facilities 2.2 King Abdullah II Spiritual Center 2.3 The Abdul Majeed Shoman Auditorium 2.4 The HRH Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Adiministration Center 2.5 The HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library 3 Student body 4 Academics 5 Co-Curricular Activities 5.1 Community service 5.2 Sports 6 Board Membership 7 Round Square 8 References 9 External links // History The building of the school began in July 22, 2004 His Majesty King Abdullah II laid the cornerstone of the campus at a ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania, the Jordanian Prime Minister Faisal al-Fayez and Dr. Safwan Masri, Columbia University professor and chairman of King's Academy Board of Trustees. Dr. Eric Widmer, former headmaster of Deerfield Academy, took on the role as the founding headmaster of King's Academy in summer 2006, one year before the school began to accept students. King's Academy admitted its first students in the 2007-2008 academic year. Location and Campus The school is situated 35 kilometers southwest of Amman on a 144-acre (575-dunum) site. The campus is composed of 23 buildings, including nine dormitories (housing up to 450 students), an Academy building, an Administration building, a 700-seat auditorium and a dining hall, where sit-down meals are held regularly. Athletic Facilities The athletic facilities include a semi-Olympic, tennis, swimming pool, squash, handball and basketball courts, and exercise facilities. There is also an outdoor sports stadium, including a full-size football field, two additional football fields. King Abdullah II Spiritual Center The King Abdullah II Spiritual Center is a non-denominational spiritual center that is available for use to all members of the school community, regardless of their religious preference. The Abdul Majeed Shoman Auditorium The Abdul Majeed Shoman Auditorium holds 700 people and is the location of both school and community events including concerts, student recitals, and dance performances. The auditorium also serves as the place for daily morning meetings between the headmaster and the school community. The HRH Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Adiministration Center The HRH Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Center houses the departments of academic affairs, admissions, communications, finance and information technology. The offices of the headmaster, the deputy headmaster and the dean of the faculty are also located in this building. The HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library An elegant structure with a wood and carpeted interior, the HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library is designed to meet the extensive needs of students, faculty and staff. Built to eventually accommodate 50,000 volumes, the shelves contain a growing collection of materials in five languages. The building is outfitted with wireless internet, reading tables and study spaces, including a circular reading room that overlooks the campus. Student body The King’s Academy campus was built to accommodate 600 students, of which about 75% are boarding students. Boarding students can choose to be either week-day boarders (returning home for the weekend) or fulltime boarders. For the 2009-2010 academic year, approximately 400 students were enrolled at the school, representing some 24 countries in the Middle East and around the world. Of these students, 40% are female and 60% are males. The school draws students from diverse ethnic, geographic, religious and economic backgrounds, and between 15 and 30 percent of King’s Academy’s tuition revenue has been set aside for financial aid, with an endowment fund for scholarships. Academics The school’s curriculum is based on the American Advanced Placement (AP) program, although it is modified to accommodate for the different needs of the students. Students are able to receive 'equivalency' to other programs in the region, such as the Jordanian 'tawjihi' examinations. The primary language of instruction at King's Academy is English. The academic departments at King's Academy are: Communication, Rhetoric and the Literary Arts (Incorporating both English and Arabic) World Languages Physical and Life Sciences Mathematics Computer Science History and Social Studies Ethics, Philosophy and Religion Fine and Performing Arts. Co-Curricular Activities All King's Academy students must participate in at least three afternoons a week of co-curricular activities. These activities include community service, yearbook, performing and visual arts, sports and the school newspaper (called 'The Rexonian'). Community service Community Service is strongly encouraged. Students volunteer to help teach English to children, work with refugees, assist in clean-up projects and work with non-profit social service organizations on environmental, educational and social welfare issues. Each year a community service fair is held to encourage students to participate in community service programs during the summer months. Sports King's Academy has a strong focus on athletics as part of its co-curricular program. The school competes in both local and international leagues, traveling to places such as Damascus, Beirut and Istanbul to compete with other schools. Competitive sports offered during the 2008-2009 fall and spring seasons include: Soccer (Varsity and Junior Varsity) Volleyball (Varsity and Junior Varsity) Swimming Cross Country Athletics Basketball (Varsity and Junior Varsity) Tennis Flag Football The school also offers a number of recreational programs, where students work to develop skills rather than compete against other schools. These include: Fencing Horseback riding Squash Recreational fitness Board Membership International Advisory Board members: His Majesty King Abdullah II His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Her Royal Highness Princess Areej Ghazi Board of Trustees members Mr. Karim Kawar (Chairman) Mr. George Faux Mr. David Pond His Excellency Mr. Samir Rifai His Excellency Mr. Bassem Salem Mr. Peter Weinberg Dr. Eric Widmer, ex officio Ms. Lubna Olayan Round Square In 2009, King's Academy was accepted as a Round Square regional member in the India and Gulf regional division. In 2010, the Academy will apply for full membership status. The Round Square Conference of Schools is a worldwide association of more than 60 schools that allows students to travel between schools and tour the country or do community service. References External links King's Academy Website Monarch lays cornerstone for King's Academy boarding school Jordan Times, July 23, 2004