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Entrance Age
A child may be accepted into a class if he or she is of age before 1 September. Minimum class ages are as follows
Student Records from Other Schools
AJA - an IB World School requires student records from the applicant’s previous school before any student is accepted. These records include reports, transcripts, results of standardized tests and any reports by a counselor or psychologist (a checklist is provided). AJA reserves the right to contact the applicant’s previous school prior to acceptance.
Interviews
All applicants will be interviewed by the Head of School and/or Principal prior to acceptance as part of the enrolment process.
Entrance Test
There is a minimum English-language competence requirement since all key learning areas (with the exception of Modern Languages and Islamic History/Studies) are taught through the medium of English. All students for year groups above Year 1 (Reception-2) are required to complete an entrance examination. Students for the Junior Primary School (Preschool - Year 1 (Reception 2)) will also be required to demonstrate that they meet the entrance requirements appropriate to their age group.
Medical Examination
A medical form (attached with the application form) should be completed once enrolment is confirmed.
Notice of Withdrawal
Please note that if a student is withdrawn during the term, the full term’s fee must be paid. Also no refunds will be given.
Late Admissions A student may be admitted to AJA - an IB World School at any time during the school year (if places are available).
Decisions on Admission
After all the admissions procedures have been followed, the application will be considered and the parents will be informed as soon as possible.
A child may be accepted into a class if he or she is of age before 1 September. Minimum class ages are as follows
| Class / Year | Age |
| Preschool | 3 years-old |
| Reception (Reception-1) | 4 years-old |
| Year 1 (Reception-2) | 5 years-old |
| Year 2 (Grade-1) | 6 years-old |
| Year 3 (Grade-2) | 7 years-old |
| Year 4 (Grade-3) | 8 years-old |
| Year 5 (Grade-4) | 9 years-old |
| Year 6 (Grade-5) | 10 years-old |
| Year 7 (Grade-6) | 11 years-old |
| Year 8 (Grade-7) | 12 years-old |
| Year 9 (Grade-8) | 13 years-old |
| Year 10 (Grade-9) | 14 years-old |
| Year 11 (Grade-10) | 15 years-old |
| Year 12 (Grade-12) | 16 years-old |
| Year 13 (Grade-12) | 17 years-old |
Student Records from Other Schools
AJA - an IB World School requires student records from the applicant’s previous school before any student is accepted. These records include reports, transcripts, results of standardized tests and any reports by a counselor or psychologist (a checklist is provided). AJA reserves the right to contact the applicant’s previous school prior to acceptance.
Interviews
All applicants will be interviewed by the Head of School and/or Principal prior to acceptance as part of the enrolment process.
Entrance Test
There is a minimum English-language competence requirement since all key learning areas (with the exception of Modern Languages and Islamic History/Studies) are taught through the medium of English. All students for year groups above Year 1 (Reception-2) are required to complete an entrance examination. Students for the Junior Primary School (Preschool - Year 1 (Reception 2)) will also be required to demonstrate that they meet the entrance requirements appropriate to their age group.
Medical Examination
A medical form (attached with the application form) should be completed once enrolment is confirmed.
Notice of Withdrawal
Please note that if a student is withdrawn during the term, the full term’s fee must be paid. Also no refunds will be given.
Late Admissions A student may be admitted to AJA - an IB World School at any time during the school year (if places are available).
Decisions on Admission
After all the admissions procedures have been followed, the application will be considered and the parents will be informed as soon as possible.
