Admissions Policies and Procedures

 

Reviewed on: 13/10/22 Review due date: 13/10/23

 

1. Aims

Our Admissions Policy and Process  are  designed to identify children who are able to benefit from our balanced and well-rounded education and within the provision available.

This document sets out the policy for admissions for students to Sousse International School in order to ensure that:

• all prospective parents and students are treated fairly, equally and consistently;
• the policy for admissions is clear, transparent and accessible to all staff and prospective parents;
• applicants are identified whose academic and other abilities appear to match the ethos and standards of the school.

 

2. Admissions Policy

The Admissions Policy is determined and administered by the school management.

The school management decision on admissions matters is final. The school is not obliged to state its reasons for rejection of a candidate.

The admissions process is made up of the following stages: application, assessment, acceptance and registration.

The following criteria are considered when applications are received however, no place is guaranteed until final assessments and all admission requirements have been met. Children who have successfully completed the application procedure, but are unable to join the school due to limited availability, will be offered a place on the waiting list with priority given to:

1. Sibling of current students;
2. Meets the appropriate age and year requirements.
3. Academic ability that will afford access to the curriculum that is delivered;
4. Previous school reports or assessments;
5. Outcome of baseline assessments. The applicant should be able to access our curriculum and this process assists in providing relevant information;
6. Availability of places in the year group.

 

1. Age of child

In order to comply with the school regulations, children will not normally be admitted to a year group that does not correspond to their age, but will be admitted to the year group following on from the last academic year that they have just completed.

2. Assessments

It is our policy to assess children who are applying for a place in the school by evaluating their school reports, sitting a baseline assessment test, as well as by having conversations with and disclosures by parents with regards to their child’s development and academic progress and history. The school operates an inclusive approach, however, students may be asked to take diagnostic assessments or to have a short interview to assess the extent or nature of any additional English language or learning support that may be required.

• Assessment Tests will be set according to the availability of the required staff at a specific date and time agreed on. The Admissions Office will communicate the date and specific time to parents.
• A report from the student’s current school will be required and should be submitted as part of

the registration process.

Parent Interviews :

 

The Principal may request to meet parents following the assessment stage to discuss their child’s report and the role that parents will be expected to take in supporting their child’s education. At Sousse International School  we expect all our parents to take an active role in their child’s education.

This is also an opportunity for parents to ask the Principal any questions they may have about the school.

3. The ability to communicate effectively in English

If a child is not proficient in English, depending on age this may result in him/her being refused a place in our school.

Each student will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and specific English or language assessments will be carried out to determine whether the school is suitable for your child to attend.

 

4. Availability of places

If a child meets the criteria to gain entrance to the school but the relevant year group is full at that time, he or she will be placed on the waiting list. Places in the school are then granted as they become available.

 

3. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

Sousse International School adopts an inclusive policy and students with SEND are offered the opportunity to join the school providing they satisfy the school’s selection criteria; and we possess the facilities and expertise to meet their needs. Due to the limitation of our facilities and our expertise we cannot cater for all needs, especially those of a complex nature.

The school expects parents to inform us, prior to the assessments, if their child has any SEND requirements.

Parents may be asked to contribute to any special resources required for their child to successfully access the curriculum. Students with SEND will be expected to fully partake in all aspects of the curriculum and be fully integrated into the school. Exceptional circumstances which may affect such access will be dealt with on an individual basis in consultation with the Principal and relevant staff.

4. Other Learning Difficulties

Parents are asked to send in a copy of the most up to date psychologist’s report before meeting with the Principal.

Please note failure to disclose a learning difficulty or other special need may result in your child’s place being withdrawn at any stage.

5. Documents Required

The following documents are required to complete the admissions process:

• Completed online Admissions Application Form.
• Passport copies for father, mother and child.
• Child’s birth certificate.
• Child’s Vaccination / Immunization Record.
• Child’s previous school reports*.
• Health Record from local health authorities.

6. Leaving / Withdrawals

Parents should inform Sousse International School in writing of their intention to withdraw their child from the school. Failure to provide this notice period may result in a penalty fee being imposed as follows: If your child has been in school for over 1 month, the full terms fees will be retained; if your child has been in school for less than one month, the charge will be pro-rated.

You are required to complete a Withdrawal Form, so that we can make the necessary arrangements

7. Fees

The fees include the cost of most stationery and textbooks, games and school societies. The fees exclude certain items including but not restricted to:

• educational trips,
• extra special needs requirements,
• external suppliers of after school activities,
• IGCSE and A Level examination fees,
• one-to-one learning support / shadow teacher. The school fees have been set and are reviewed annually.

8. Admissions procedure

The Admissions procedure is made up of the following stages:

• Application
• Assessment
• Acceptance and Registration

9. Finalising admissions

Once the admissions process is complete, the school will contact you to agree a start date and will send you further relevant information that should answer all the questions that you may have regarding joining our school, including uniform, transportation, drop-off and pick-up times, lunch and snacks, our school day and school policies and rules.

10. Linked documents

Admissions application form

Withdrawal form