High School Graduation and Credit Requirements

 

The ABS diploma is awarded to students who have completed a minimum of eight semesters beyond the
eighth grade, and who have earned a minimum of 25 credits. Credit is awarded upon completion of each course.

 

Subject	Required Credit	Required Credit
	Arabic Students	AFL Students
English Language Arts	4	4
Mathematics	3	3
Science	3	3
Social Science (Humanities)	3	3
P.E.	1	1
Technology (Computing)	1	1
Arabic or AFL	4	4
Islamic Studies	2	-
General Electives	2	4
Business Electives	1	1
Social Science Electives	1	1
Total	25	25

 

Class Standing	Completed Credits
Sophomore	6
Junior	12
Senior	18

Students transferring from a local private American school will receive:
1) Credit for all courses awarded a D- or above by the sending school.
2) Weighted credit for all courses designated as Honors or AP by the sending school.

Students transferring from a government school or local private British school must:
1) Contact the Ministry of Education Equivalency Department to ensure validation of coursework completed in Year 9.
2) Contact any colleges or universities to which he/she will apply to determine coursework needed.
3) Complete any necessary coursework not commensurate with ABS grade level offerings through an independent institution approved by ABS.