Stage 1: Initial Application Submission

• Applicants must submit the following documents for their application to be considered valid
• Academic Transcripts
• Middle and High School applicants must provide stamped original transcripts for the past three academic years
• Early Years applicants (age 6 and above) must provide at least one year of academic transcripts

Attendance and Behavior Reports

• A summary of attendance and behavior must accompany the transcripts, including:
  • Number of days present and absent
  • Reasons for absences, if available
     
• Behavioral notes or conduct evaluations from the current or previous school
  • Applications missing these reports will not be processed

Identification Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of payment (Receipt of BHD 100)
• CAT 4 Test Results
• Interview result, if applicable

Back-End Process

• Review the application
• Consult with the counselor and/or principal if learning support is needed
• Schedule an admissions meeting with parents
• Move the application to Stage 2

Additional Notes

• No student will be accepted unless the file is complete
• A missing residency document (Iqama) must have valid justification and pre-approval from the Superintendent
• Academic records, behavior reports, and attendance summaries are mandatory
• Incomplete files will be placed on hold until all required documentation is provided

Stage 2: Assessment Process

• Early Childhood applicants complete an interview assessment.
• Grade 1 and above applicants complete the CAT 4 assessment
• Feedback is obtained from an Academic Head or Principal to assess academic readiness and social fit within the school community

Meetings Primary, Middle, and High School

• If there are no concerns, a place will be offered to the student.
• If concerns are identified, a meeting may be required with the counselor, learning support teacher, and/or class teacher.

Meetings Primary, Middle, and High School

• A meeting is held with the Director and Principal or Counselor
• A readiness assessment is conducted to determine the student’s preparedness for school

Stage 3: Admission Decision

Acceptance

• Parents will be notified of the acceptance
• Conditional acceptance requires a follow-up meeting to set terms, review the process, and establish assessment points, with a minimum of two checkpoints
• The school will provide a welcome package for the student
• The student’s start date will be added to the school portal
• Contact information will be updated, and parents will be added to relevant groups if applicable
• Primary and Secondary Administration will be informed of the student’s admission

Deferment

• Families may reapply after six months

Denied

• Families cannot reapply

Declined

• The school will send a survey to the family