Jordan, while a small number proceed to studies in Lebanese universities. The curriculum is based on the US Common Core State Standards. Extracurricular activities Extracurricular clubs and activities which are available in the School include Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Ballet, Sports Day and Homework Club. School trips of an educational, cultural or sporting nature are organized from K-12. Various festivals and special events are also hosted by the school throughout the year. Secondary School students also participate in extracurricular activities, including chess, team sports contests, a Students' Council, and a PR team, in association with the school's administrators, plans social trips and events. The French Department supervises tours to France. English Department holds an annual writing contest and spelling bee show. The Arabic Department runs regular writing competitions and events. The PE Department ensures that students are trained to compete in the private schools’ tournaments. The Art Department, assisted by senior students, runs an active Art Club and Art Exhibition. The Music and Drama departments collaborate to stage musicals and Plays. The school also runs its own Model United Nations Club, which takes part in local and international conferences. The New English School (NES) Model United Nations has taken part in several conferences abroad, including PAMUN in Paris, THIMUN in the Hague and GIMUN in Geneva. Cambridge awards The following table records the number of Cambridge Awards the school received from 2006, onward. These awards were received for IGCSE. References International schools in Jordan Private schools in Jordan Cambridge schools in Jordan Schools in Amman Educational institutions established in 1986 1986 establishments in Jordan