Procedures

General Conditions
AJA - an IB World School accepts children without discrimination of sex, religion, race or nationality.
Admission to AJA - an IB World School will be determined by the Principal, with the advice of the School Heads and Registrar, based on information obtained with respect to:
  • the potential of the applicant to benefit from the educational services available;
  • The capacity of AJA to meet the educational needs of the applicant.
Applications for admission for the current academic year will be considered in order of priority, date of application, and the results of entrance examinations and formal interview, as places become available.

At AJA, we recognize that the choice of school is one of the most important, and therefore the most stressful, aspects of an international move. Choice of school often determines choice of housing, and we understand the need for an ''early'' confirmation of a place at AJA.

When families visit the Academy early in the year, they often seek an indication of the likelihood of admission. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to misunderstandings if optimism is interpreted as a firm commitment. Therefore, please be aware that any indication that you receive of the likelihood of admission to AJA can be no more than an informal and non-binding estimate based on the pattern of previous years, and should not in any way be interpreted as an offer, a provisional offer, or an assurance of an offer. AJA can only guarantee a place once a formal offer has been made, and accepted, in writing.

All placements are conditional. An interview with the Head of School and/or Principal may be arranged prior to acceptance as part of the enrolment process. Admissions are conditional on a student’s ability to benefit from the tuition offered.

Applicants who meet all admissions criteria are admitted for the appropriate year group based on age and current performance level, class size permitting. However, factors such as previous records, measured aptitude and achievement, physical and emotional development and other relevant details are also considered. The final decision rests with the Principal. A six-week trial period in the class to which the student is assigned, is mandatory.

AJA - An IB World School reserves the right to deny admission or re-enrolment to any applicant if, in its opinion, there were reasons to believe that admission or re-enrolment would not be in the best interest of the applicant or AJA - An IB World School.

AJA - an IB World School also reserves the right to postpone admission if a class is full. In this case, the applicant is placed on a waiting list. The qualified applicants are then accepted in order of date of application, subject to the above priorities.