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ADA High School
ADA High School
Established in 2019, ADA School offers education in English language for Grade 10 and Grade 11. Combining national curriculum of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the academic experience of ADA University, ADA School curriculum enhances learning experiences with skills and values.
The curriculum offers a breadth of knowledge in multiple disciplines combined with communication and leadership skills much needed in the 21st century.
With the global outlook and traditions of academic excellence, the school alumni become competitive in admission processes to universities, whether through State Examination Center (SEC) or SAT exams. ADA School alumni are also eligible for admission to ADA University on special terms.
Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is the competency-based curriculum that aims to cultivate school graduates (known as ADAlilar) who are able to confidently communicate in English in social, cultural, and academic contexts while also being competent in the national language of Azerbaijan and at least one foreign language; who propose creative solutions to local and global problems of the world drawing on their knowledge of history, geography, language, and culture; who are fluent in science and technology, and can collect, synthesize and quantitatively analyze and interpret information to draw conclusions on physical and natural world. The subjects offered in the School curriculum serve the above purpose from six perspectives.
Admission Process
ADA School accepts applications to Grade 10 only.
Application deadline for 2026-2027 academic year: June 30, 2026.
Admission to ADA School is a three-stage process:
1. Submission of English Test Results
2. Submission of Online Documents and Application Form (will be active soon).
3. Submission of Math Exam Results
STEP 1 - Obtaining English Language Certificate
Admission to ADA School requires a certain level of English language proficiency within a range shown below:
For ADA Curriculum:
- Duolingo online English Test - 85 and above (learn more here)
- IELTS Academic - 5.0 and above
- TOEFL iBT - 55/3.5 and above (learn more here)
For IB Diploma Programme:
- Duolingo - 115 and above (with the Writing score 85-105)
- IELTS - 6.0 and above (with the Writing score 5.5-6.5)
- TOEFL - 92/4.5 and above (with the Writing score 18-24/3.5-4.5)
STEP 2 - Submission of Online Documents and Application Form
ADA School online application form (will be active soon)
Here is the list of required documents:
- School transcript of the first semester for Grade 9
- National ID (for Azerbaijani citizens) or passport (for international citizens);
- Birth certificate;
- Recent photo (3x4);
- English language test results (Duolingo or IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT)
- Non-refundable application fee: 100 AZN (can be paid online only)
Note: While filling out the application form the program of study should be selected accordingly (ADA Curriculum or IB Diploma Programme).
STEP 3 - Submission of Math Exam result
All applicants studying in the Republic of Azerbaijan are required to submit their results of the 9th grade school-leaving examination conducted by the State Examination Center (SEC). The minimum passing score in the math section of the exam is 60.
Important Note: Due to the limited number of places for the 2026–2027 academic year, priority will be given to applicants with SEC Math score of 75 and above. Only if places remain after the first round of admissions applications with scores between 60–74 will be considered.
Students studying abroad or in an international school in Azerbaijan who did not take the school-leaving examination for the pupils graduating from the general secondary education (9th grade) conducted by the State Examination Center will be invited for ADA School internal Math admission exam after each round deadline.
Tuition and Costs
ADA School charges a Flat Fee to underwrite the cost of education. The tuition fee for ADA Curriculum is 10,000 AZN, for IB Diploma Programme - 15,000 AZN. The fees do not include books and supplies, lunch and other expenses.
Merit-based Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to incoming high school students for their outstanding academic performance prior to being enrolled at ADA School Curriculum program only.
Incoming high school students, who secured the 1st place in the 9th grade Republic Subject Olympiads in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Informatics subjects will receive 100% tuition fee waiver for the duration of their studies at ADA High School, provided they maintain minimum 3.0 annual GPA. Students who fail to meet the above requirements are not eligible for the merit-based scholarship in the following academic year (Grade 11).
