ADMISSIONS GUIDE
for schools & high schools abroad

SETTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Knowing the child’s strengths and weaknesses, the academic profile, the environment in which she/he has the highest chances to perform, his favourite activities, personal preferences and compatibility with a type of school or another will help you to better understand what schools you should consider. Add the career path, university destination and financial information to have a better picture.

CHOOSING THE DESIRED COUNTRY, STUDY PROGRAMME AND TYPE OF SCHOOL

Choose the study programme, type of school and country which best suit your child’s profile and aspirations.
Check the entry requirements and application deadlines, schedule a school visit and find the best match. 

PRE-TESTING

Choose the study programme, type of school and country which best suit your child’s profile and aspirations.
Check the entry requirements and application deadlines, schedule a school visit and find the best match. 

SCHOOL VISITS

Nothing may replace the school visits! You will see the classrooms, the sports facilities, the library, the art department, the canteen, etc. You will visit a boarding house (accommodation), will see how the lives of students living there are organized and how important is Houseparent’s role is in children’s lives. You will get a sense of the school environment and will have the chance to speak with current students.

PREPARING THE ADMISSION DOCUMENTS

Each school has its own list of requested documents. Besides the translated school records, passport copy, teacher’s reference, personal statement, and so on, some schools may ask to receive specific pre-test results (e.g. ISEB, UKiset) with the admission documents. Be sure you submit all of them prior to the deadlines. A non-refundable application fee is required by each school.

ENTRANCE TESTS & INTERVIEW

English (the language of tuition), Maths and Verbal Reasoning/Non-Verbal Reasoning tests are the most common entrance tests but, depending on the school and study programme, students may also be tested on Sciences or other subjects.

There are different entrance tests for those who would like to apply for a scholarship.

After the entrance tests, some students may be invited for an interview. The interview helps the admission staff to assess if the students will be a good fit for the school or not. The interview also gives students the opportunity to receive answers to the questions they might have.

RECEIVING THE OFFERS

An offer is sent to students who have met the admission requirements and is accompanied by the acceptance documents.

ACCEPTING THE OFFER

In general, the offer is available for 2 weeks, but different schools may have different acceptance deadlines.

Before accepting the offer be sure that you carefully read the terms and conditions and accept them. The acceptance documents, completed and signed, must be accompanied by the acceptance deposit.