Middle & High

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
Arabic or AFL 4 4
Islamic Studies 2 -
General Electives 5 7
  Total 25 25

 

  Class Standing
Completed Credits
Freshman 7
Sophomore
14
Junior
21
Senior
28


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.