The International Baccalaureate (IB) announced the cancellation of May 2026 exam sessions in the United Arab Emirates following security disruptions tied to the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran. Several regional reports said testing centres in the UAE were affected and that the IB has offered support to affected students, while other outlets noted that overall Diploma Programme scores have been rising this year despite disruptions.
For students in Jordan and across the Middle East the immediate consequences are practical: results, university offers and enrolment plans may rely more heavily on predicted or provisional grades, internal assessment marks, and school documentation. Universities in the UK, US and elsewhere have established processes to accept predicted grades or to allow deferred entry, but procedures and deadlines differ by country and by institution.
What students should do now: first, contact your school’s IB coordinator immediately to obtain written confirmation of cancelled sittings, internal assessment (IA) marks, and predicted/presented grade documentation. Second, notify every university you have applied to—ask whether they will accept predicted grades, offer conditional enrolment, or allow deferral. Third, prepare to register for the next available session (usually November) if you cannot proceed with offers that depend on final May results; check with your school about registration deadlines (schools typically begin registration in the late summer months).
Key deadlines to check right away: UK applicants — Oxbridge/Medicine/Vet/Dentistry applications often had an early October deadline for UCAS; other UK courses commonly use the late‑January deadline for equal consideration. US applicants — early decision/action usually in November and the regular deadline commonly 1 January, but many institutions vary. For Jordanian students planning to seek equivalency from the Ministry of Higher Education, allow extra time for documents and contact your chosen local universities about intake dates and late submission policies. Because dates can change, confirm all deadlines with each institution and your school coordinator.
Shatnawi for College Admissions and Academic Consultations can assist students in collecting documentation, contacting universities to request extensions or deferments, and planning alternative exam registration. If you need personalized guidance on predicted grades, appeals, or contingency pathways (foundation programmes, deferred admission, or November session registration), Shatnawi’s advisors can help you prepare next steps and liaise with schools and universities.
For immediate advice and step‑by‑step support, contact Shatnawi via WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com. Keep copies of all communications with your school and universities, and act promptly to protect your admission options.