The School was founded in 1957. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 22 through December 21 and from January 14 through June 7. Membership in the Organization is automatically conferred on the teachers and the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is not incorporated in the United States or Jordan, nor has it been designated as tax-exempt in either country. The curriculum is that of U.S. public schools.
Instruction is in English.
Arabic, Spanish, and French are taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In the 2000-2001 school year, about 87 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. All fees are payable in U.S. dollars.