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Admission policies and procedures

Admissions policy

With class size limited to 12 students, we are selective and focus upon assessing three key areas :
✔ Academic ability and potential
✔ Talents and potential in other fields, such as sports, music, drama and art
✔ Qualities of character

Whilst a minimum academic standard and a minimum level in English or French will have to be met by all Prep and Senior School pupils, strengths in any one of the three key areas may lead to an offer of admission.

Admissions procedure

Firstly, please submit the online application by clicking here, or complete, sign and return the Application Form, for each child, to our Admissions Department : admissions@gatewayinternationalschool.org
The Application Form and any supporting documents should be completed in (or translated into) English or French. Scanned copies, or good quality photographs, are acceptable. Please complete a separate Application Form for each child.

Within 72 hours, our Admissions Department will contact you to arrange for your child(ren) to take our assessment tests and have an interview.

Applicants will then be invited for an age-appropriate assessment :

Pre-Nursery – Reception entry (ages 2–4)

Children will meet with teachers to determine attainment of age-related language and developmental milestones, followed by a discussion with parents/guardians.

Year 1 and 2 entry (ages 5–6)

Children will meet with a teacher for a one-to-one assessment, which will consider literacy, numeracy and reasoning, as well as developmental progress and social skills. A discussion with parents/guardians will follow.

Year 3 to 8 entry (ages 7–12)

Assessments in literacy, numeracy and reasoning skills will take place. An interview to establish their broader interests and character will follow. Further assessment of nonacademic potential and talents (key area 2) may take place when appropriate.

Year 9 to 12 (ages 13–16)

Academic assessment will take place either through consideration of formal Public Examination results, or through assessment in numeracy, literacy, reasoning and other specific subjects as required. An interview to establish their broader interests and character will follow. Further assessment of nonacademic potential and talents (key area 2) may take place when appropriate.

In order to secure a place once offered, parents/guardians must, complete the Enrolment Form,
together with all supporting documentation and pay the nonrefundable registration fee.

Following the assessment, parents/guardians will be informed either that :

A
The entry requirements have been met and a place is to be offered, or
B
The entry requirements have been met, but no places are available and so the pupil’s name is to be added to the waiting list, or
C
In order to make a final decision, further information is required — perhaps in respect of English skills or special educational needs, or
D
The entry requirements have not been met, so no place can be offered at this stage.