Admissions Policy
The Earth School follows the Admissions policy of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.
Supporting Documents
All applicants must provide copies of their passport or birth certificate, their two previous reports, and a leaving certificate from their previous school if applicable.
| Year Group |
Age Requirement (age on or before 31 August on year of entry)
|
|---|---|
|
Pre-primary
|
18 months old*
|
|
Primary I
|
3 years old
|
| Primary II | 4 years old |
| Primary III | 5 years old |
| Grade 1 | 6 years old |
| Grade 2 | 7 years old |
| Grade 3 | 8 years old |
| Grade 4 | 9 years old |
| Grade 5 | 10 years old |
*Entry is normally at the start of the next term once the child is 18 months old. Children therefore may spend up to five terms in Pre-Primary.
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. The reasons for this are normally identified Additional Educational Needs and if it is considered in the child’s best interest. This only agreed with substantial evidence to support the decision, for example, assessments from an Educational Psychologist.
In Primary School, children are never placed in a year group above their age band, regardless of academic ability or previous schooling. We believe this is best practice for children’s emotional, social and physical development, as well as their language and communication development, especially the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Parents of children with birthdays in July or August will be given a choice if they wish to hold their child back in a year group, so they are the oldest in the class and not the youngest. The advantages and possible disadvantages (sports) will be explained to parents on admission, so they can make an informed decision.