Applications will begin to be processed in February for the school year beginning that August.

Interview: An appointment may be made with a child for a 5 minute-interview in order to determine whether their English qualifies them for the English Proficiency Test.

Application: All applicants must submit a completed Student Application Form with ALL questions answered and ALL the required documents submitted together (details of documents required to be submitted are included with the application form). The application can be submitted at the school office, mailed or e-mailed to the school with the application fee included. When the application is received, the registrar will review it to determine if any additional information is needed. All completed applications submitted to Grace International School (GIS) will be reviewed by the appropriate principal.
If there is concern about possible learning disabilities, GIS may give some preliminary tests to the applicant. If warranted, GIS may recommend testing by a professional.

Testing: All prospective students applying for kindergarten are required to take the DRS (Developmental Readiness Scale). A testing appointment for prospective students applying for first grade may be required to evaluate English language proficiency using the DRS. A testing appointment for prospective students applying for second grade or any higher grade may also be required to evaluate English language proficiency using the IPT (Idea Proficiency Tests). Reading and writing skills are assessed through a standardized test requiring approximately 2 ½ hours to complete. Speaking and listening skills are evaluated through an oral interview requiring approximately 30 minutes to complete. English proficiency testing is scheduled each year during March and April.

Admission Interview: If the child passes the test and there is space available in the grade for which he/she is applying, an appointment may be made between the principal and the parents.

Acceptance Letter: If a child meets the criteria for acceptance, his/her parents will be sent a letter of acceptance. If a child does not meet the requirements for any reason, a letter of explanation will be sent. If a child meets the requirements for acceptance, but no space is available in the appropriate grade, the child will be put on the waiting list.

Registration: A letter of acceptance does NOT guarantee a student’s place in Grace International School. A student's place is guaranteed only when the entrance fee is paid. The entrance fee is due within four weeks of the date on the letter of acceptance or the first day of the student attending school if the application is approved in July or later.