University and College Guidance

The University and College Guidance service at the school plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every graduating student receives the necessary support and guidance when navigating the often intricate process of applying to universities and colleges. This support encompasses personalized and group meetings, educational workshops, local university visits, interactions with international university representatives, and various other opportunities aimed at acquainting students with their choices and alleviating their concerns. Students receive help in identifying their academic strengths, career aspirations, and the most suitable educational institutions that align with their goals and circumstances. This assistance covers topics such as the types of institutions available, career paths, entrance exam prerequisites, building a strong academic profile, information on scholarships and financial aid, eligibility criteria, student visa requirements, and other related matters.

Basis for Equating the British International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) to the Palestinian High School Certificate (Tawjihi):
1-The British International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) starts at the beginning of the ninth grade and concludes at the end of the twelfth grade. During these four years, students must achieve success in eight subjects, divided as follows: Six subjects at the Ordinary Level (O-level) during the ninth and tenth grades. Two subjects at the Advanced Level (A-level) during the eleventh and twelfth grades.
2-The student must successfully complete the secondary stage (eleventh and twelfth grades) at the school that grants the certificate within the country and is accredited for issuing this certificate by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education according to the government’s official sequence.
3-Arabic must be one of the eight subjects for students taking the examination in a Palestinian school.
4-The passing grade for subjects studied at the Advanced Level is (A-E), and for subjects at the Ordinary Level, it is (A-D).
5-A repeated subject in both the Advanced and Ordinary Levels is counted as two separate subjects for equivalency purposes. However, Arabic language is exempt from this rule. Repeated subjects in the Higher and Higher Support Levels are not counted as two separate subjects.
6-To equate the British General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) with the Palestinian High School Certificate (Tawjihi) in the scientific branch, the following must be achieved, without conflicting with paragraphs (1-5): Passing the Mathematics subject at the Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-level). Passing another science subject at the Advanced Level or substituting it with two science subjects from the Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-level). Mathematics must be among the six subjects at the Ordinary Level.
7-To equate the British General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) with the Palestinian High School Certificate (Tawjihi) in the Art branch, the following must be achieved, without conflicting with paragraphs (1-5):

Passing two literary subjects at the Advanced Level. The year of obtaining the High School Certificate in the equivalence document is the year in which the student fulfills all the requirements and conditions for equivalence.

Note: All graduating students must obtain the equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. It is the student’s responsibility to register for the examinations under the school’s supervision during the years of study at the school, following the designated plan. The school fees do not cover examination fees, equivalence fees, or preparatory course fees.

The Ministry of Higher Education will approve an equivalency of SAT I and AP or CLEP if the following requirements are met:

1. Completion of the twelfth grade and the eleventh grade and holding a High School Diploma from a school that uses the American System and is accredited by an American educational authority.
2. Pass in Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in the two subjects, Reading, and Math, with a minimum of 400 in each subject. (for the purpose of equivalency).
3. Pass four subject of one of the two following tests or a combination of the two tests:a. College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) b. Advanced Placement (AP)
4. The subjects need to include: AP Calculus AB Exam, or AP Calculus BC Exam, or CLEP® Precalculus, or CLEP® Calculus and one more science subject for science stream equivalency.
5. if a students does not meet the requirements for the Math tests and the science subjects, then they receive Arts stream equivalency.