Academic Policy
General:
In KIS we have continuously implemented a strong academic policy which challenges students and encourages them to become better learners and increase their academic outcome through a series of assessments (tests and examinations) conducted at regular intervals.
Primary Tests/Examinations:
The academic year in the primary is divided into three terms, where the students sit for two tests per term plus a final examination at the end of the year. The End-of-Year Result is calculated as an average of all results accumulated by the student during the year.
High School Tests/Examinations:
On the other hand, in the high school the academic year is divided into two terms, where the students sit for monthly tests in every subject and two major examinations: Mid-Term and Final. The End-of-Year Result is calculated as an average of all results accumulated by the student during the year.
Promotion/Retention of Students
The subjects taught in the school are classified into major and minor subjects and the decision of promotion and retention is based on the student’s End-of-Year result as follows:
- a student will be considered passing and is promoted to the next grade if he achieves the passing mark in all subjects;
- a student is offered a second chance and is allowed to sit for supplementary examination(s) in the subject(s) he/she failed to achieve the passing mark in the following cases:
- failing one subject only, either a major or minor subject,
- failing two subjects, either one major subject and one minor subject or two minor subjects;
- a student will not be promoted and unfortunately retained in the same class in one of the following cases:
- failing two or more major subjects,
- failing one major subject and two or more minor subjects.