This is quite a broad and general question that requires more details. The best way is to either attend one of our Open Days where we explain the differences between them and offer tours in both schools. Or you will need to set appointments with members of our educational managers to get a better understanding.
Category: Admission
How old does my child need to be to enter School?
Your child needs to have turned 3 by October 1st of the year he starts if you are interested in FS1 (British) or Pre S (American) which are both equivalent to nursery classes.
Your child needs to have turned 4 by October 1st of the year he starts if you are interested to join FS2 (British) or Pre K (American).
If I do not have the school report, will that affect my acceptance at El Alsson?
No it will not. You need to have it submitted upon acceptance.
What documents do I need to apply?
You need 4 recent passport size photos for your child, an original birth certificate, photocopies of both parents’ ids and if available, the most recent nursery or school report.
Do I have to come to the Open Day or can I come any day to apply?
If you wish to take a tour of the school and attend a presentation about the British and American schools, the Open Day is a must. If not, then yes you can apply online any day with no tour.
Currently and due to the situation, our Open Days have become on Zoom and require prior registration. To register to one or more of our Open Days please click here.
If you wish to take a tour of the school, click here
After I fill an online application, what do I do?
One of the members of the registrar department will get in touch with you within a few days to schedule you for an assessment or to request more documents. If no one doesn’t get in touch with you, then kindly email them on registrar@alsson.com with your inquiry and application number.
How do I know the application went through?
If the application went through, you will see a message on the computer screen that the application was successfully submitted along with your application number. Please keep this application number handy for facilitation of further inquiries with our registrar department.
When does the admissions season start?
El Alsson’s admissions season start by November of the academic year before. ie if you want to apply for school for September 2021, you need to apply starting November 2020
We carry Open Days throughout the year. Open Days take place on certain dates at 10 am and 12noon. It gives you the chance to take a tour of the school, ask as many questions to our staff and apply for the new academic year.
Currently and due to the situation, our Open Days have become on Zoom and require prior registration. To register to one or more of our Open Days please click here.
If you wish to take a tour of the school, click here
How many children are in a class?
The maximum allowed is 24. However in FS1, the maximum number in class is 15. and in Preschool it is 20.