Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel have this week confirmed cancellations of some scheduled exam sittings in the UAE and announced modified grading arrangements for affected candidates. Boards say the decisions apply only to specific centres and sessions; both emphasise that alternative grading and results processes will be used where written exams cannot take place. The change has immediate consequences for students who expected summer 2026 exam results as part of university applications or scholarship deadlines.
Students in Jordan and the wider Middle East should act now. First, contact your school or exam centre to receive an official statement of what has been cancelled, whether teacher-assessed or centre-determined grades will be submitted on your behalf, and the expected timeline for results and appeals. Ask for written confirmation of any predicted or centre-assessed grades and for copies of the coursework and evidence that the school will use to support those grades.
Second, review your university applications and conditional offers. Many universities accept centre-assessed or algorithm-moderated grades but policies vary by country and by institution. If you have conditional offers (local or international), notify admissions offices of the disruption and request guidance or extensions—do not assume an offer will automatically be honoured without confirmation. If you plan to resit, ask your centre about the next available session and registration deadlines; boards typically publish resit options and appeals windows but timing can be tight.
Practical checklist: (1) get written confirmation from your centre about grading method and deadlines; (2) request copies of assessed work and records used to set grades; (3) contact each university to confirm whether centre-assessed grades are acceptable or if alternative evidence is required; (4) register for resits if you prefer to sit an exam later and check fees and dates. Keep all correspondence and screenshots of portal announcements — these will help in appeals or with universities.
Shatnawi for College Admissions and Academic Consultations can help Jordanian and regional students interpret new grade statements, convert results for Ministry of Higher Education equivalency, and liaise with universities to protect offers and deadlines. For immediate help, contact Shatnawi’s advisors via WhatsApp or visit shatnawiedu.com for step‑by‑step support on appeals, resits and application strategy.