Al-Rowad International Schools · Grades 9–12 British (IGCSE / A-Level)
مدارس الرواد العالمية AL-ROWAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

Parent Assessment Guide

Overview of the 2026–27 academic calendar, evaluation criteria, and homework/classwork policies for Grades 9–12 British Stream (IGCSE / A-Level).

1. Academic Calendar (2026–2027)

Semester 1
W1Aug 23, 2026 — Welcome Back & Induction
• Grades 9-12 return on Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
• Tuesday, Aug 25: Parents' Induction Webinar on School Platform
W3Sep 6, 2026 — Baseline Testing
• Meet and Greet
• Baseline tests scope: All IGCSE and A Level subjects in Grades 9IG, 10IG, and 11AS
W5Sep 20, 2026 — National Day
• Award Ceremony for Academic Achievement
• National Day celebration: Vacation Sep 23 & 24, 2026
W6–W9Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2026 — Mid-Term 1 Tests & Quarter 1 End
• Uploading of Material Covered for Mid-Term Test (W6)
• Mid-Term 1 Test G9-12 (Material covered weeks 1-7 for IGCSE and A Levels subjects only) (W8-W9)
• End of Quarter I & Quizzes for ISA/ISE and Social Studies (W9)
W10–W11Oct 25 – Nov 1, 2026 — Reports & PTC
• Additional Holiday on Sunday, Oct 25
• Issue of Report Card on Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
• Parent-Teacher Conference: Wednesday & Thursday (W11)
W14–W17Nov 22 – Dec 13, 2026 — Autumn Break & Quarter 2 Assessments / Mock Exams
• Autumn Break (W14)
• Additional Holiday Nov 29; School Resumes Monday, Nov 30
• Semester 1 Exams (Mock Exams) and Quiz QII for Grades 11AS & 12A2 (W16-W17)
• Submission of PBL for ISA/ISE and Social Studies (W16)
• Quiz for Quarter II Grades 9IG-10IG & Feedback to Students (W16-W17)
W19–W22Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 — Semester 1 Exams & Break
• Semester 1 Exams Start Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 and End Jan 7, 2027 for Grades 9IG and 10IG (Material covered weeks 1-18 for IGCSE and A Levels subjects only)
• Mid-Year Break (W21)
• Second Semester Starts Jan 17, 2027
Semester 2
W1–W6Jan 17 – Feb 21, 2027 — Semester 2 Start & Founding Day
• Second Semester Starts Jan 17
• Saudi Founding Day Holiday Feb 21-22; School Resumes Tuesday, Feb 23
W7–W9Feb 28 – Mar 14, 2027 — Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
• Eid Al-Fitr Holiday (W7–W8)
• School Resumes Mar 14, 2027
W10–W12Mar 21 – Apr 4, 2027 — Mid-Term Tests, Mock Exams & Quarter 3 End
• Mid-Term Test 2 Gr. 9 (Material Covered weeks 1-6 for IGCSE and A Levels subjects only) (W10-W11)
• Mid-Term 2 Tests G10-12 (Mock Exams) for IGCSE and A Levels subjects only (W10-W11)
• End of Quarter 3 (W11)
• Parent-Teacher Conference (Tuesday to Thursday) (W12)
W13–W18Apr 11 – May 16, 2027 — Quarter 4 Quizzes & Eid Al-Adha
• Additional Holiday Sunday, Apr 11
• Quiz for all subjects, Quarter IV (W14–W15)
• Eid Al-Adha Holiday (W17–W18)
W19–W23May 23 – Jun 20, 2027 — Finals & Year End
• School Resumes May 23
• Semester 2 Exams Start Sunday, Jun 6 and End Tuesday, Jun 15, 2027
• End-of-Year Break begins Jun 24, 2027

2. Assessment Breakdown

All Subjects (Except Islamic Education & Social Sciences)
Assessment Category Quarters 1 & 3 Weight Quarters 2 & 4 Weight
Classwork6 Marks6 Marks
Homework4 Marks4 Marks
Mid-Term Test10 Marks
Quiz10 Marks
Final Examination10 Marks
Total Marks20 Marks30 Marks
Islamic Education & Social Sciences
Assessment Category Quarters 1 & 3 Weight Quarters 2 & 4 Weight
Classwork6 Marks6 Marks
Homework4 Marks4 Marks
Midterm Test (Phase 1)10 Marks
Quiz (Phase 2)10 Marks
Exam (Phase 3)10 Marks
Total Marks20 Marks30 Marks

3. Number of Formative Assessments

Number of formative assessments per quarter by subject for Grades 9–12 UK:

Subject Quizzes Homework Frequency / Week Graded Classwork
Islamic Studies 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 2 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Arabic 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Social Studies / History 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 1 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
English 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Mathematics 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Science (all sciences) 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 2 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Computer Science / ICT 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 1 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Physical Education