Administrations and services Amman

The Institut français du Proche-Orient is part of a network of French research centers based abroad (it is also present in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria). Under the aegis of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the CNRS, its mission is to promote scientific research into the ancient and modern civilizations of the Near East. Lectures are regularly given by archaeologists or prestigious guests at the Institute.

Located in a pleasant residential area, this center offers permanent exhibitions, concerts, plays, debates and films. The program is available on site. The recently renovated media library has more than 12,000 books in French or Arabic and allows you to follow the French and Jordanian news. In addition, it is possible to take Arabic and French courses... but these are more for francophile Jordanians.

The British Council is the equivalent of the Alliance Française for the British. The space is designed to build cultural links between Jordanians and the British, particularly through language learning. There are specific workshops for children, teenagers and adults. It is also possible to take recognized aptitude tests such as IELTS or EnglishScore, an exam for businessmen. Please note that during the COVID period, it is imperative to obtain an appointment before coming to the British Council.