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Admissions & Information Hub

Everything you need to know about joining Avecina International School, from policies to our daily lunch menus.

Start with the essentials Use the quick links below to move through policy, fees, uniforms, meals, term dates, and transport without hunting through the page.
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Before applying Prepare supporting documents, confirm the correct year group by age, and review any transport or lunch planning needs.
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Admissions Policy & Guidelines

A comprehensive look at our entry requirements, student placement, and inclusion policies.

General Policy

Avecina International School follows the admission policy of the British International Schools.

Supporting Documents

All applicants must provide copies of their passport or copies of birth certificate, previous 2 reports, and a leaving certificate from previous school.

Age Requirements

Age is calculated on or before 31st August on the year of entry.

Year GroupAge Requirement
PP1To be 2 years old *
PP2To be 3 years old **
PP3To have turned 4 years old
Year 1To have turned 5 years old
Year 2To have turned 6 years old
Year 3To have turned 7 years old
Year 4To have turned 8 years old
Year 5To have turned 9 years old
Year 6To have turned 10 years old
Year 7To have turned 11 years old
Year 8To have turned 12 years old
Placement Guidelines: Children are only placed in year groups according to their age. In exceptional circumstances, a child may be placed in a year group below their age band based on Additional Educational Needs. Children are never placed in a year group above their age band. Parents of children with July/August birthdays will be given a choice to hold their children back so they are the oldest in the class.

Additional Policies

  • Waiting lists: Operate on a first come, first serve basis when a year group is full.
  • Siblings: Given priority entry. There is a discount on tuition fees for siblings.
  • Differentiation & Setting: Children are in mixed ability classes; differentiation takes place within all classes. Setting in Math, English, and MFL may occur in Year 2 and above.
  • Additional Provision: We welcome children with mild learning difficulties. Parents must inform the school prior to admission.
  • Physical Disability: We endeavour to educate students with physical disability within our facility constraints.
  • Admission Testing: Used to ensure curriculum access, assess needs/strengths, and set targets.
  • Leaving School: The headteacher MUST receive prior notice (one term before) in writing. If not, the respective term’s fees will be charged in FULL.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has limited provision for children who have no knowledge of the English language. Special oral and written tests may be used to determine the child’s proficiency in English.

Key StageProvision
EYU and KS1Pupils are supported in mainstream classes – both beginners and advanced.
KS2 and KS3Beginners undergo an intensive English course for an hour a day for 10 weeks, being withdrawn from Literacy (preferably mornings).

Inspiring Small-Group Classrooms

Our classrooms feature low student-to-educator ratios, abundant natural light, and modern learning resources that ensure each child receives attentive, individualized guidance from experienced international educators.

Collaborative Learning in Avecina Classrooms
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