Why Choose The British / American Program

British Pattern IGCSE/IAL

Learn more about the British pattern program of IGCSE/IAL which is from the United Kingdom and currently known as the best curriculum in the world and favored by the most as well as being recognized globally. 

The Power of The British Pattern IGCSE/IAL Program

The British pattern IGCSE/IAL program is currently recommended worldwide as the best preparation for international universities and beyond. The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) has become the world’s most popular international qualification for students aged 14-16 year old as it is taken in over 145 countries and taught by over 5500 schools worldwide. 

The IGCSE/IAL consists of many subjects to choose from in order to complete your journey to receive your certificate. These subjects taken in IGCSE level and continuing them onto the Advanced Level will help you prepare appropriately for your university. Many of the universities in the world right now prefer A-Level students over normal secondary education as they have full trust in the powerful curriculum of IGCSE/IAL which is currently taught by at American Academy Jordan under the authority of the British Council Jordan and Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge Assessment International Examinations.

Overall, the higher the student scores in their IGCSE/IAL the more options for attending and paying for universities will be available to the students from finance aids and scholarships 

IGCSE/IAL Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are needed to graduate ?

There are 3 levels to the British pattern program which are IGCSE, IAS and IAL at the level of IGCSE they are open to a wide range of subjects to choose from, once they complete them they take it onwards to IAS which is half the syllabus of the whole Advanced Level (examined on half of the book) then they can take their AS level to their A2 Level known to be the final level where they are tested at the other half of the book or they can take another AS Level to make it one whole A-Level.

What will my child gain from the British pattern program ?

Other than the power of the certificate being recognized worldwide, It develops and encourages vital educational skills, including oral skills, investigative skills, problem solving, team work, recall of knowledge, and initiative.

When are the exam sessions

Students at the years of Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 are expected to be examined in the IGCSE and A-Level at the sessions of January, May/June and October/November depending on their choice and the subject availability from the awarding body 

American Academy Jordan 

Sa’ed Bin Oubadah Street, Al Batrawi
Zarqa, Jordan

+962-79-978-7378
info@aajzarqa.edu.jo

Sun – Thu
8:00A.M. – 3:00P.M.

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American Pattern ACT Program

Learn more about the ACT (previously known as SAT) American program that is one of the strongest curriculums and studied by a lot of the students in the United States of America and internationally 

One of The Top Curriculums In The World

The American pattern ACT program (previously known as SAT) is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board.

The purpose of the ACT (previously known as SAT) is to measure a high school student’s readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. As 25% of the student’s overall ACT grade will be determined by their school grades and 75% on their ACT official exams 

Likewise, the higher the student scores on the ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to the students 

ACT Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are needed to graduate ?

There are 2 options to choose from shown in the Why Choose Our Programs page under Academics section, where the student is given the option to choose from option 1 which consists of 6 subjects which is 75% depending on ACT grades and school grades or option 2 which consists of 8 subjects that are 100% depending on ACT grades  

What will my child gain from the American pattern program ?

The American ACT program gives your child the ability to be the strongest competition out there when they apply for colleges abroad. As it builds them to become a better, knowledgeable student ready to take on any mission.  

When are the exam sessions

As stated earlier the exam dates that students will sit for exams will be September, October, December, February, April, June and July 

American Academy Jordan 

Sa’ed Bin Oubadah Street, Al Batrawi
Zarqa, Jordan

+962-79-978-7378
info@aajzarqa.edu.jo

Sun – Thu
8:00A.M. – 3:00P.M.

Social Info

Apply to AAJ

Which Program Should I Pick ?

It all depends on whether your evaluations on the choice of your program. After highlighting the pros and cons for your child you will be able to pick your choice of study and we will be there for you in the process of picking and in the completion of the program

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