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UAE: Ministry approves non-exam assessment system for IB schools
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Alternative assessment based on teacher-predicted grades and internal ratings was used in November 2020
The UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved an alternative assessment system for all private schools that follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for the academic year 2020-2021.
While some students which who had been preparing diligently for the exams, expressed disappointment, heads of IB and British curriculum schools said they will be approaching the decision from a practical perspective.
Simon Herbert, Head of School / CEO of GEMS International School- Al Khail said the school will clearly explain the processes of how grades will be awarded to the students and parents and reassure them that the IBO is looking at parity throughout the world, whether students are taking exams or pursuing the non-exam route.