It is a coeducational day school, and prepares its students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificates as school leaving qualifications. The school is situated on the west side of Amman in Jordan, and was established in 1981 by the Hashemite Society for Education, a charitable society registered with the Ministry of Social Development. ABS' educational and administrative policies are set by the school's Board of Trustees, chaired by Princess Sarvath al-Hassan, with Princess Sumaya bint Hassan serving as Deputy Chair.