15/01/2017

Information about Primary Checkpoints for the students of level 5/6 (11 year old at the dates of 22nd Feb, 2017) girls/boys is as follows

  • Ministry of education K.S.A makes it compulsory for all international schools to get accredited.(Etamaad) to any international schooling body, for that we have chosen international schools has chosen Advanc – Ed.
  • It is one of the most important requirements of Advanc-Ed, to see that we have a teaching and examination system which is trusted by a neutral body (other than the school itself). We have chosen Cambridge international examination UK (CIE) for that Primary checkpoint are set of exams in Maths, Science & English for students who are uptil 11 years old – their result will prove it to Advanc-ED (Ad ED)and Cambridge that we have a reliable teaching and exam system.
  • These exams are taken twice a year
  • For our students we choose to have it in April/May (exact dates are between 10-28 April)
  • It is important as well as a matter of pride for us, and our students that they are now part of an international examination body, and their results for English, Maths & Science will come as certificates from Cambridge international examinations. (CIE) UK
  • Subject Codes: Science (0846), Math(0845), English (0837)
  • Students will be tested from the same course books which they are studying. Since our books Alhamdolillah are 100 % Oxford University (UK system)process books.
  • We will prepare the children For English, Maths & Science exams fully, God willing. We don’t expect the parents to do the effort. But we need your cooperation in taking this exam seriously.
  • The result for checkpoints will be sent in June by CIE.. Original CIE certification will be given also when CIE will send them.
  • This additional fee of 95 SR per subject is sent as registration to CIE, and it has no link to school fee.
  • It is compulsory to appear in these exams – all 11 years old students must opt for it. However you can choose all3, only 2 or even 1 (English or Maths or science or Combination)
  • The syllabus, date sheet, paper sample and student counselingmeeting on with all level 5/6 girls/boys(11 years old ones by 22ndFeb 2017) will be held on Thursday19th January, 2017between 5:30 pm to 7: 30 pm in the Recreation hall. Please make sure English speaking parents along with the students attends it in order to have a very clear picture. (Younger sisters/brothers/babies not allowed).
  • We understand that the notice is short, but we request you to understand as well that all information, as soon as sent by CIE was shared with parents.
  • Last date for agreement form submission for exam is Thursday 19th Jan, 2017.
  • AFTER MONDAY 23RD JANUARY 2017, REGISTRATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  • Submit the
  1. FEE
  2. Passport copy and
  3. 2 passport size pictures with the form
  • In an envelope addressed to Mrs. Shahliza Yousuf (boys) and Mrs. Arwa Mohamed (Girls)on Thursday 19th Jan, please mention Student name, Father Name, Fathers email address and subject chosen on envelope with black pen in big bold letters.