Tawjihi Science, Technology & Engineering Field
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The Tawjihi Scientific Stream (General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, Scientific Branch) is the school-leaving and university-admission examination taken by students completing secondary education in Jordan. It is intended for students who plan to enter university programmes in medicine, engineering, pharmacy, pure sciences, information technology and related fields, and it is the main route by which Jordanian and many expatriate students qualify for higher education places. The examination is delivered in Arabic, with English appearing as a compulsory subject and as the language of much technical vocabulary in science and computing. Candidates are assessed across mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, Arabic, English, Islamic education, national education and computer science, combining multiple-choice items with short-answer and structured written responses that require showing working and justifying conclusions rather than only selecting a letter. Because grades are used competitively for admission, preparation should start early and be sequenced: master the textbook material first, then work past-paper-style problems under timed conditions, then close gaps using an error log. Laboratory reasoning, unit handling and precise Arabic and English expression all carry marks. The official examination body publishes the current timetable, registration rules, fees and grading arrangements, and candidates should treat its website as the authoritative source for all administrative details.
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Who is eligible to sit the Scientific Stream Tawjihi?
Students who have completed the final secondary year in the scientific branch, or who meet the official eligibility rules for private-study and repeat candidates, may register. Eligibility categories, required documents and deadlines are set by the Ministry of Education, so check its official site rather than relying on school rumours.
What is the format of the exam?
Papers mix multiple-choice questions with short-answer and structured written-response items. Science and mathematics papers expect working, units and reasoning; language papers include comprehension, grammar and writing. Each subject is examined separately, and the official body publishes the paper structure and any subject-specific instructions.
How difficult is it, and what separates strong from weak candidates?
The content is at a solid pre-university level, but difficulty comes from breadth, time pressure and precision. Strong candidates finish the syllabus early, practise timed papers, and write complete solutions. Weak candidates typically memorise without understanding, skip units and significant figures, and lose marks on presentation rather than knowledge.
Can I retake the exam, and how many times?
Repeat sittings are generally available, but the number of attempts, the treatment of previous marks and any subject-combination rules are set by the official authority and change over time. Confirm the current retake policy, deadlines and mark-replacement rules on the Ministry of Education's official website before planning.
How should I order my study across the nine subjects?
Start with the heaviest-weighted subjects, mathematics and the three sciences, because they need the longest practice runway. Run Arabic and English continuously in short daily blocks, since they reward steady accumulation. Keep Islamic education, national education and computer science in scheduled weekly slots rather than leaving them for the final weeks.
What are the most common ways candidates lose marks?
The usual causes are misreading the question, omitting units or significant figures, giving an answer without the required reasoning, running out of time on the final long question, and writing illegibly or mixing terminology between Arabic and English. Practising under timed conditions and reviewing every mistake in an error log fixes most of these.
How much time should I allow for preparation?
Plan a full academic year of steady work, with the last two to three months dedicated mainly to timed practice and revision. Daily consistency beats occasional long sessions. Build a weekly timetable that covers every subject, and reserve one day each week for reviewing errors rather than new material.
Where do I find the exam dates, fees and grading rules?
The Ministry of Education and the official examination directorate publish the current timetable, registration windows, fees, permitted materials and grading arrangements each cycle. These figures change, so verify them directly on the official site and through your school's examination coordinator rather than using second-hand information.
Is this page affiliated with the official examination?
No. This is independent study material prepared for candidates revising for the examination. It is not produced, endorsed or approved by the Ministry of Education or any examination authority, and it does not replace official syllabi, textbooks or regulations.