Latin Patriarchate School in Misdar

History & Summary

Founded in 1890, the Latin Patriarchate School in Al-Misdar is one of the oldest schools in Amman, originally serving the Latin Catholic community in the neighborhoods of Al-Misdar, Al-Ashrafieh, Al-Nazif, and Jabal Amman. At its beginning, the school provided Tawjihi-level education (General Secondary Certificate) for boys in both scientific and literary streams, while girls studied up to the third preparatory grade (equivalent to grade 9). As enrollment grew, especially among female students, additional buildings were rented nearby and in Jabal Al-Nazif to accommodate their education. Later, a separate boys’ school was established in Al-Ashrafieh. Over time, the school evolved to offer co-educational classes. In 1978, the school celebrated the graduation of its first scientific stream class. In 1981, under the leadership of Patriarch Michel Sabbah, the commercial stream was introduced to promote vocational education. Between 1982 and 1990, ten students from this stream ranked among the top nationally. In 1992, with support from the Canadian Embassy’s donation of 17 computers, the school established an advanced computer lab primarily benefiting commercial stream students. Today, the school offers co-educational classes from grades 1 through 12, with Academic and BTEC programs at the secondary level. The teaching staff holds advanced degrees including master’s, bachelor’s, and diplomas. Many alumni have gone on to university education and professional careers throughout Jordan.