**What happened and why it matters**
UAE authorities have cancelled final IB Diploma and Career-related Programme examinations for the current session and instructed schools to submit internally assessed grades for students. The decision, reported today in regional and international outlets, follows disruptions and operational concerns in the region and means many students will receive centre-based or teacher-assessed marks instead of sitting final papers.
**Impact on offers and university admissions**
Students applying to universities in Jordan, the UK, Europe or elsewhere should assume that some admissions offices will treat internally awarded IB grades differently from externally examined results. Conditional offers that specified final exam results may be at risk if universities require verification or plan additional checks. For students applying to Jordanian universities through Shatnawi, this may change document requirements for equivalency or conditional enrolment; remember that Shatnawi offers document equivalency services (service fee 70 JOD) and works with partner universities where students may receive registration discounts (Applied Science Private University — 10% via Shatnawi; University of Jordan — 20%; Jordan University of Science & Technology — 25%).
**Practical steps students should take now**
1) Request a formal written statement from your school detailing the internal/centre-assessed grade, the evidence used (coursework, mock exams, teacher assessments), and signatures from IB coordinators. 2) Contact every university where you hold an offer (local and international) to confirm whether they will accept internally awarded grades and whether additional documentation or scaling will be required. 3) Preserve supporting evidence: mock exam scripts, marked coursework, and teacher comments — these help with appeals or university queries. 4) If you are considering retakes, ask your school about IB retake windows (November/May sessions) and plan timelines; retakes are a fallback but require registration and preparation time.
**Alternatives and support options**
Students seeking alternatives to disrupted IB results should consider parallel pathways: direct applications to Jordanian public and private universities, or international destinations where admissions rely on different entry criteria. For example, Georgian medical and dental programs (Batumi & Tbilisi) offer WHO/EU-recognized degrees in English and often have multiple intake and documentation routes — a practical option for applicants worried about IB grade uncertainty. Shatnawi can help evaluate alternatives, match scholarship opportunities, and prepare application materials or admissions appeals. We also provide exam preparation for IB retakes and other tests (IELTS, SAT, AP).
If you need help interpreting a university response, assembling verification documents, or switching to an alternative pathway, contact Shatnawi for personalised guidance. WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com to book a consultation and check eligible partner discounts and services.