PERSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ADMISSION POLICY

1. Purpose

This policy is intended to ensure that the admission procedures at the school are fair, open, and consistent, reflect the school's vision, mission, and values, meets regulatory requirements, and supports the school's Curriculum.  It also commits Perse School to ensure that all admitted students are able to receive a quality education that will meet their individual needs.

2. Aims and objectives of the admission department

• To maintain the admission standards.
• Provide appropriate orientation to prospective parents and assisting existing parents.
• To identify the students to match the goals of the school with the goals and aptitudes of the students.
• Have a transparent process and no discrimination to any student.
• Verify all the required documents wherever applicable.
• Abide by local laws and requirements.

3. Policy

The school will accept students in compliance with regulations and policies, ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and without selection based upon academic achievement or potential, ethnicity, religion, gender, or any other possible form of discrimination. We will adhere to age- appropriate admissions according to regulations. The school will accept applicants with mild to moderate Special Education Needs (SEN) who, with sufficient targeted support, will have access to the full curriculum within our inclusive learning environment.

Prospective families will have an opportunity to visit the school and learn about the Curriculums offered by Perse International School. They will receive an introduction to our quality educational experience and have time for their questions to be answered regarding the school. The procedure for admissions will be explained fully, along with the age of admissions and any other stipulations according to current regulatory requirements.

4. Overview of Curriculum offered at Perse International School

Perse International School is a day school that believes in providing all students an equal opportunity. Perse International School is authorized to offer Grade 9 to Grade 12 Pearson UK curriculum.

5. Procedures for Admission

(i) An Overview of the Admissions Process:

The Admissions Process at Perse International School involves the following:

(a) Admission Enquiry

Parents can walk in or call the school or mail to find out the preliminary details. Can refer the school website.

(b) Application form submission with supporting documents

Prospective students parents will fill out the online application form the school website. Parents submit the admission form along with the required documents mentioned in the form.

• Self-attested photocopy of birth certificate which has the name of both the parents mentioned on it.
• Self-attested proof of residence (Ration card/Voter ID/Electricity or water bill/Tenant's deed/Addhaar)
• Two passport size photographs of the student and parent/guardian.

Admission counsellor verifies the admission form and the submitted documents.

(c) Schedule interaction dates

Post verification of the documents, admission counsellor contacts parents to schedule the assessment and interaction dates.

• Grade 9 and Grade 11 assessment is scheduled for the student. Post assessment, interaction is scheduled for the students who qualified through assessment. Qualified students along with parents interact with programme coordinator and principal/vice principal.

(d) Admission offer

After interaction, a confirmation e-mail the admission offer from the admission department will be sent to the parent of successful candidates within 5-7 working days. Parent or guardian provides the acceptance in writing and submits within a given deadline.

The admission is deemed to complete on the payment of fee and submission of listed documents.

(e) List of documents at the time of admission and post admission:

• Self-attested Aadhar Card photocopy of the student/applicant.
• Blood group report.
• Medical report/Medical history/vaccination record.
• Attested copies of legal document if the child is being brought up by a single parent.
• Affidavit of guardianship if student lives with a local guardian.

(g) Post admission:

• Original transfer certificate from the last school.

(h) Post admission orientation

Post admission, the school facilitates smooth transition of the student and the family by arranging orientation sessions.

At least one orientation and information day will be provided for prospective parents and students in the autumn term, and one held for admitted students and parents in March/April, at the start of the school year.

All enrolling students and parents will be welcomed by a leadership team member or assigned grade teacher. Subject selection session with the coordinators /Vice Principal/ college counselor is arranged for all existing and admitted students for grade 9 along with the parents. A personalized session is arranged if required by appointment.

(i) Enrolment Register

An electronic register will be maintained with the following information of all students on the school's official register:

• Student's name and address
• Proof of the child's age and nationality (passport, birth certificate) and a copy of parents' ID and residency permit
• Proof of resident address
• English and local language fluency levels.
• Birth date, gender, country of birth, citizenship.
• Parent or care-givers details.
• Date the student enrolled and in what class.
• Date the student leaves the school.

Additional Admission Procedures:

• Sufficient seats must be available for the student to be enrolled in their appropriate grade level
• All required documentation to be received, including an Perse School family questionnaire, the medical records, and previous school records including reports for the previous three grades as applicable, and any other documentation as relevant, such as a transfer certificate from another school
• The student will be given priority for an available seat if any of the following conditions apply: the child of an educator employed in the school, a sibling of that child is accepted to the school and is attending – then the offer of a place is first-come-first-served for available seats, and proximity to the school is considered.

6. Candidates with diverse needs

The school will accept applicants with mild to moderate Special Education Needs (SEN) who, with sufficient targeted support, will have access to the full curriculum within our inclusive learning environment.

All students who, upon enrolment, have documented evidence of an existing SEN are automatically supported in their learning by the school with an "Individualized Education Plan" (IEP). These will be written for the student with reference to prior school reports, medical reports and IEPs if provided, updated using current baseline testing, providing clear and achievable targets and expectations aligned to their needs, strengths, and capabilities.

Students who are identified — through records, subsequent testing results, observations, and input from teachers and parents — as "Gifted and Talented" (G&T) will receive enrichment support, greater opportunities for choice in various aspects of their program, including options for extending and deepening their learning beyond the regular curriculum. Their needs will be assessed and guided through the articulation of an "Advanced Learning Plan" (ALP) with input from a Learning Support Team of relevant teachers led by the Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) along with input from parents and a member of the Leadership Team. The aim is to design an appropriate program to challenge highly able students to optimize their whole development.

7. Criteria for admission

(i) Middle School (Grade 9-10) & senior school (Grade 11&12):

• Students entering Grade 9 should, ideally, start at the age of 14. All students are expected to demonstrate keen interest in various activities, high scholastic achievement.
• Each applicant from Grade 9 sit for an assessment in English, Math, and Sciences.
• Students share previous grade report and certificates of achievements.
• Qualified students along with parents interact with programme coordinator and principal /vice principal.

(iv) IGCSE criteria (Grade 9&10):

ICE (International Certificate of Education) is a group award of IGCSE and requires the study of subjects drawn from the five different IGCSE subject groups.

At Perse International School, we encourage all existing and new students to take the ICE (International Certificate of Education) program and hence select subjects from the groups as mentioned below.

1. Two compulsory languages to be opted for from group I.
2. Minimum one subject from each of the groups II, III, IV and V.
3. The other 2 desired subjects can be taken from any of the five subject groups i.e.: Grp II, III, IV, V.

Subjects offered are aimed at giving the benefit of continuing further learning journey with the desired interest and curriculum they want to pursue. Language offered strengthening their skills and support students to gain required foundation to choose Group 1 and 2 in Pearson UK.

8. Admission Cancellation

The school reserves the rights to cancel any admission under following circumstances:

• When wrong information is provided by the student/parent at the time of admission.
• When students violate the set rules by school.
• Found guilt of malpractice or involved in academic dishonesty.

In the event of a student's withdrawal from the school due to any of the above reasons, tuition fee is not refunded.

9. Conditional /provisional admission

The school reserves the rights to convert any admission to provisional /conditional under following circumstances:

• When the readiness of the student is not as per grade level requirement. This offer gives the opportunity to student for self-help and prove themselves. Students are given required support to bridge the learning gaps and the progress is reviewed periodically, feedback is given, and parents are updated status. In case of improvement, admission status will become regular. If the team do not see any progress, parents will be given options as seeking additional help/provided with teaching learning techniques to be followed, recommended a place for better learning.

No fee refund for tuition fee or already paid fees for the term in case of mid -term withdrawal on conditional admission.

10. Responsibilities

The school will:

• Ensure that all enrolment information is clearly communicated, and regulations are followed throughout the admissions process, including fees charged.
• Determine the enrolment numbers per grade and oversee the admissions procedures and the communication with parents regarding acceptance and the admission offer.
• A Learning Profile will be established for each student, indicating academic progress expectations or particular needs, and any relevant behavioural or medical information, to help the teachers provide immediate differentiation, support, and due care, in order to meet the needs of the child. At the time of admission, the information about language demography is collected in terms of the mother tongue, language spoken by student and the languages understood by student.
• Results of the baseline assessment will be shared with parents (upon request) and relevant teachers, in order to fulfil the school's responsibility to keep parents well informed.
• Upon enrolment, parents will be clearly informed of the detailed expectations of the school (policies, expectations) to enable the school to provide the best possible education of their child, including exemplary student attendance, punctuality, effort, attitude, and behaviour parent(s) informing the school by phone or email, in a timely manner, of any absence or extreme lateness.
• parent signatures on a User Agreement permitting students to have access to ICT tools and Internet

Parents will:

• Enroll their age-appropriate child and provide all required documentation and the stipulated fee payments within the applicable due dates.
• Ensure that their child applicant is present for baseline testing and possible interviews at the established appointment time.
• Provide the school with pertinent information to ensure their child is able to be understood, well cared for and make optimal progress.
• Take responsibility to ensure their children attend school daily, and avoid taking unnecessary absences beyond the designated dates for holidays. parent signature(s) or a message acknowledging receipt of a report and/or other important school communications, as indicated.
• attendance at Parent-Teacher Conferences and other scheduled meetings
• upholding school rules applicable to student behaviour, uniforms, punctuality, and conduct keeping up to date by accessing information posted on the school website
• a signature on a permission form indicating their wishes regarding photographs
• providing encouraging oversight of homework as assigned, without doing the work or having someone else do the work for their child, as learning takes practice and often needs review.
• encouraging their child to read quality books for enjoyment at home.
• monitoring and guiding their child's recreational TV and computer use to ensure healthy development
• encouraging and expecting their child to be active physically, socially, and in optional activities
• providing only healthy food, refreshments, and snacks as per guidance from the school and the local health authority