Over the course of their High School grades, students earn credits in all subject areas, including Math (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics), Humanities and the Social Sciences (History, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Sociology), English, Arabic, Visual and Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education, Religious Education (Christian and Islamic), Jordanian History and Government, as well as a range of other subjects and electives.
Over the course of Grades 11 and 12, Waldorf students sit for a combination of external examinations: ACT, SAT, and/or Advanced Placement (AP) tests. In selecting their external examinations, students have the right and freedom to choose whatever subjects and tests best suit their talents, interests, and future plans. Our College and Career Counsellors as well as our team of expert Program Heads work closely with each student and family to ensure that everyone makes the choices most appropriate to their individual needs: choices that empower them for future success.
Tawjihi Equivalency
Tawjihi is Jordan’s general secondary national exam. Tawjihi equivalency for their high school degree is a mandatory educational requirement for all students who plan to attend a Jordanian university or expect to work in Jordan’s public or private sector. Except for expatriate students in Jordan only temporarily or in other exceptional circumstances, all Waldorf students will obtain full Tawjihi equivalency as part of our school’s graduation requirements.
In order to obtain Tawjihi equivalency, students must fulfill all Waldorf graduation requirements and complete one of the following external examination options.
OPTION 1: Six ACT Subject Tests
To obtain equivalency in the science stream in Option 1, students must pass three science ACT Subject Tests including math.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric school grades of the last three years
• 75% based on ACT Subject Test scores
OPTION 2: Four ACT Subject Tests + One Advanced Placement Exam (AP) or ACT General Test
To obtain equivalency in the Tawjihi science stream for Option 2, students must pass three science ACT Subject Tests including math.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric school grades of the last three years
• 50% based on ACT Subject Test scores
• 25% based on AP Exam OR ACT General Test score
OPTION 3: Two ACT Subject Tests + Two Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
To obtain equivalency in the Tawjihi science stream for Option 3, students must pass three science subject tests including math.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric school grades of the last three years
• 25% based on ACT Subject Test scores
• 50% based on AP Exam scores
OPTION 4: Three Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
To obtain equivalency in the Tawjihi science stream for Option 4, two of the AP exams must be science exams.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric grades of the last three years
• 75% based on the three AP Exam scores
OPTION 5: Two Advanced Placement (AP) Exams + ACT General Test
To obtain equivalency in the Tawjihi science stream for Option 5, two of the AP exams must be science exams. At least one of the two AP Exams must be from the following list: AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Biology, or AP Chemistry.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric grades of the last three years
• 25% based on ACT General Test score
• 50% based on AP Exam scores
OPTION 6: Two ACT Subject Tests + One Advanced Placement (AP) Exam + ACT General Test
To obtain equivalency in the Tawjihi science stream for Option 6, the ACT Subject Tests and the AP Exam must be science exams including math.
Tawjihi equivalency average out of 100 will be calculated as follows:
• 25% based on numeric grades of the last three years
• 25% based on ACT General Test score
• 25% based on ACT Subject Test score
• 25% based on AP Exam score
IMPORTANT NOTES to Take into Consideration
| Subject | Notes |
|---|---|
| Replacing school grades | Students can replace 25% of school numeric grades from the last three years of high school with one AP Exam, the ACT General Test, OR two ACT Subject Tests. |
| AP Computer Science | AP Computer Science will not be considered for the science stream equivalency, UNLESS accompanied by one of the following AP Exams: AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Chemistry, or AP Biology. |
| AP Statistics | AP Statistics will not be considered for the science stream equivalency, UNLESS accompanied by one of the following AP Exams: AP Physics, AP Chemistry, or AP Biology. |
| A-Level Arabic | Arabic A-Level is counted as equivalent to one ACT subject test, NOT one AP. |
| AP Studio Art | AP Studio Art is counted as equivalent to one ACT subject test, NOT one AP. |
| AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics | AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics are considered two separate exams. |
| AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC | AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC are NOT considered different exams but the same exam. |
| AP Physics I, AP Physics II, and AP Physics C | AP Physics I, AP Physics II and AP Physics C are NOT considered different exams but the same exam. |
| ACT Math I, ACT Math II, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics | ACT Math I, ACT Math II, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics are considered different exams. |
| ACT English I and ACT English II | ACT English I and ACT English II are considered TWO different exams. |
| ACT General Test | The ACT General Test is considered a scientific exam. |
| ACT Subject Tests and AP Exams. | An ACT subject test and AP exam for the same course are considered two separate exams. |
How Does the Ministry calculate final Tawjihi averages out of 100?
Advanced Placement (AP) External Exam Scores Conversion:
| AP External Exam Score | Out of 100 (Tawjihi) |
|---|---|
| 5 | 100 |
| 4 | 93 |
| 3 | 86 |
| 2 | 50 |
ACT External Exam Scores Conversion:
| ACT External Exam Score | Out of 100 (Tawjihi) |
|---|---|
| 36 | 100 |
| 35 | 99 |
| 34 | 98 |
| 33 | 97 |
| 32 | 96 |
| 31 | 95 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 29 | 93 |
| 28 | 92 |
| 27 | 91 |
| 26 | 90 |
| ACT External Exam Score | Out of 100 (Tawjihi) |
|---|---|
| 25 | 88 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 23 | 84 |
| 22 | 82 |
| 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 76 |
| 19 | 73 |
| 18 | 70 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 16 | 64 |
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