Since 2015

About the association

The Jordanian Programming Association (JPA) is a non-profit founded in 2015 to grow the programming community in Jordan through competitions, training, and international representation.

Mission

To raise the level of programming and algorithmic problem solving in Jordan, and to give every motivated student a fair path to local, regional, and international competitions.

Vision

A Jordan where every school and university has an active programming community, and where Jordanian teams consistently compete at the highest international level.

JCPC group photo on stage with the Jordanian flag and participating university banners

Our story

  1. 2015

    The association is founded in Amman to coordinate programming competitions across Jordanian universities.

  2. 2017

    First national school olympiad in informatics, with participating schools from across the kingdom.

  3. 2019

    Expanded training camps and partnerships with universities preparing for the ICPC Arab Collegiate Programming Contest.

  4. 2022

    Launched mentorship and online judges to reach students outside the capital.

  5. Today

    Operating year-round programs in schools, universities, and the wider tech community.

Our values

Excellence

We hold our programs to international standards.

Inclusion

Every student deserves a fair shot, regardless of background.

Community

We grow together — students, mentors, and alumni.