Legacy International Information

 

Legacy Learning Centres International is located in the city of Zarqa in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Launched in September 2009 by Fraser & Puanana Haug, in partnership with Peter Omran, it began as a small seed of hope. The hope that it would be the beginning of a family of schools dedicated to healthy, stimulating and effective education for young children and a resource for equipping national teachers interested in reforming an outdated and often cruel system of education.

Although Legacy remains small in numbers with 41 children enrolled and 5 fulltime staff, it has become highly esteemed with the Ministry of Education, families and educational professionals for its quality education and nurturing environment. It is the first, and remains the only, truly bilingual English/Arabic school in Zarqa.

In 2012 grades 1 & 2 will be added with one additional grade added per year until grade 6. This will ensure sustainable development for both the children and the program.

Legacy Learning Centres International uses the Montessori approach to education, which emphasised the development of the whole child by providing a carefully prepared learning environment. Children and teachers work together to build a solid foundation of knowledge, skill, self-esteem and social grace. Each child is respected as a valuable individual worthy of every available opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

Building firm foundations for children's future