British Programme
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British Programme:
At British Program, British curriculum is a popular choice for both expatriate and local families seeking a high-quality education that prepares students for further studies both within Jordan and abroad. The British Program is overseen by the British Council and follows the guidance of UK-based examination boards.
The British curriculum typically follows the framework set by the UK's National Curriculum, adapted to suit the local context and requirements such as Islamic Studies in Arabic, Social Studies in English and Arabic, in addition to Arabic Language and German Language.
General overview:
Primary Education (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2): Primary education usually covers children aged 5 to 11 years. Subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, Music, Physical Education (PE), and Social Studies.
Secondary Education (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4): Secondary education is for students aged 11 to 16 years. It involves a broader range of subjects with more specialization. Core subjects typically include English, Mathematics, and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), alongside other subjects such as Geography, History, German Language, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, Music, and Physical Education (PE).
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): Towards the end of Key Stage 4, students take IGCSE examinations, which are standardized tests administered by the British Council. Students typically take IGCSEs in a range of subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, Arabic, English, IT, and Business.
Post-16 Education: After completing their IGCSEs, students continue their education in the post-16 curriculum. A-levels are particularly common in British curriculum schools and are completed over two years, which includes AS and A2 Levels, providing students with more specialized knowledge in their chosen subjects, preparing them for university study.
Co-curricular support programs:
Bravo – Bravo: Interactive application allowing students in grades 1-5 to practice reading, grammar, and pronunciation in Arabic, supporting cultural and linguistic preservation.
Raz–Plus: Improves English language skills for students in grades 1-5 through readings that enhance word pronunciation, fluency, and reading comprehension.
IXL: A web-based education platform that offers a personalized learning experience in math, English, and science for primary levels. It adapts to students' skill levels by offering suitable skills to practice and tracks their performance.
Robotics: AI and robotics are part of the computer science curriculum, which provides students with hands-on activities and real-world applications.
German Language: A foreign language offered based on students' readiness and interest, especially for those who intend to study in Germany.
In what curricular areas do your students perform well?
British Programme:
The British Program has been chosen by the British Council as a VIP Member with a strong partnership that manifested in an open Testing Center for the O Levels and the A levels that could accommodate more than 300 students.
The Jordanian Equivalency results of the students from the British Program are among the highest in Jordan. In 2023, 10% of all students who scored 100% on the national level were from the British Program. The students were recognized in the Annual Queen Rania Awards for Outstanding Results.
Checkpoint results show a steady increase in Math results in grades 6 and 8 with intervention apps like IXL. In addition, students perform well in O Levels in Chemistry, Biology, and Math. This is attributed to the fact that the program starts in grade 7. Arabic Edexcel results also show 100% pass rates.
The Business Subject results, on the other hand, are showing a decline in the British program, since only low achievers choose this subject as an A-level external exam. Student performance in English Language Checkpoint is almost steady; however, it is not as expected, since students sit for the Second Language version of the exam, not the First Language.
The fact that homeroom teachers teach languages, Math, Science, and Social Studies presents a major challenge for the Elementary schools in the National and International Programs. Unlike many countries in the world, elementary teachers in Jordan might not get the proper university education and training to teach all the aforementioned subjects. Thus, if the homeroom teacher is good at English or Arabic, they might not be the best option for teaching Math or Science. Intensive training is conducted for all homeroom teachers in all subjects to help students in literacy and numeracy.
Students are required to take the following exams:
