the number of Jordanians receiving higher education outside Jordan. In 1986/87, for example, the proportion was 3.7 per cent lower than in 1985/86. 41. The intermediate colleges, some of which are private while others are under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education, other government ministries or departments or UNRWA, provide instruction in education, commerce, engineering, medicine, agriculture and the social sciences. The annexed table */ shows the numbers of students at these intermediate colleges by field of specialization, level, sex and supervisory authority in the academic year 1987/88. 42. The Government has laid down specific requirements for admission to Jordan's universities, in accordance with article 5 of the Higher Educational Council Act No. 13 of 1980, as amended, which stipulates as follows: "1. Before the beginning of each academic year, the Higher Educational Council shall determine, at the request of the universities, the numbers of students who can be admitted to each Jordanian university faculty during the year, in the light of Jordan's needs and the absorption capacity of the universities. "2. The admission of students to Jordan's universities shall be subject to the following conditions: "(a) They must hold a general certificate of secondary education or an equivalent qualification; "(b) Each university shall lay down further conditions for the admission of students to each faculty or department, including the */ This table is available for consultation by members of the Committee in the files of the Secretariat. student's ininimuin standard of achievement in the general certificate of secondary education examination, provided that this shall be not less than 65 per cent; "(c) Students shall be admitted to the various faculties or departments in accordance with their personal preferences and in order of precedence based on the marks obtained in the general certificate of secondary education or equivalent examinations.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the education system in Jordan, specifically the number of students receiving higher education outside the country, the number of students in intermediate colleges, and the admission requirements for Jordan's universities. It highlights the importance of education in the country's development and the measures taken to ensure the quality of education.

**Category**
Education