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UAE Cancels IB Exams, Adopts Non-Exam Contingency Measure
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UAE cancels International Baccalaureate final exams for Grade 12 this year. Grades will be awarded using the Non-Exam Contingency Measure (NECM).
IB Exams Cancelled
The UAE cancelled IB exams for Diploma and Career-related Programme students. The decision came after consultations with the Ministry of Education and is a safety-led, last-resort approach.
Grades will be awarded under the Non-Exam Contingency Measure based on internal assessments and predicted grades. The IB is communicating with universities worldwide to ensure acceptance.
Grades Based on Internal Assessments
Grades will be based on a combination of internally assessed coursework and teacher predicted grades. The IB is confident results will be respected by the vast majority of universities globally. Schools are continuing lessons with an increased focus on Internal Assessments.
Consistent Approach in Conflict Zone
Decisions on exams are made by national or local authorities best placed to align with their education system. The NECM approach was previously used during Covid-19 and is now applied due to security concerns. The UAE has endured repeated ballistic missile and drone strikes since March 22.