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IRAQ
 
 
 
Lower Secondary Education
 
 
 
 
SECONDARY EDUCATION-Intermediate Stage
 

 
Structure:
The intermediate stage of secondary education is three years in length. The focus of study at this stage is in the area improvement of language and general education.  All students follow a common curriculum.
 
Age of Admission:
Age 12
 
Length:
3 years
 
Programme of Study:
Subject
Number of weekly periods 
 
Form I
Form II
Form III
Islamic education
3
3
3
Arabic language
6
6
6
English language
6
5
5
History
2
2
2
Geography
2
2
2
Civics
1
1
1
Mathematics
5
5
5
Algebra
-
-
3
Geometry
-
-
2
General Science 
4
-
-
Chemistry
-
2
2
Physics
-
2
2
Biology
-
2
-
Man and Human Health
-
-
2
Technical education
2
1
1
Physical education and military training
2
2
2
Total weekly periods
33
33
33
Family education for girls 
1
1
1
 
Assessment and Promotion:
Upon successful completion of the intermediate stage final examination, students are awarded a certificate for the Baccalaureate Examination for Intermediate Schools.
 
Grading Scale:
 
Precentage
Description
WES
50 - 100
Passing
Pass
0 - 49
Failing
Fail
Note: the final intermediate stage examination is graded on a percentage scale. The student is required to obtain at least 50 percent to pass in a subject.

Revised: May 06, 2004 .
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