Admissions Essentials

The Board holds the Head of School accountable for defining the academic, physical, emotional, social and behavioral criteria candidates must meet for acceptance into the School.

In particular, the Head of School shall only admit candidates if sufficient space and resources are available to meet their academic, physical, emotional, social and behavioral needs.

The Head of School has the absolute right to refuse admission to any candidate, and there shall be no right to appeal to the Board.

At a minimum, the Head of School shall:

• Define in writing the assessment criteria for admissions.

• Ensure that each candidate is considered fairly and, when necessary, their needs assessed in the context of both the candidate’s ability to progress within the standard curriculum, and the support services available within the school’s approved budget at the candidate’s grade level.

Criteria

• Demonstrated academic and intellectual potential that meet the grade-level expectations. ISKL accepts a managed number of students with mild to moderate learning needs.

• Demonstrated English oral and written skills that meet the grade expectations. Students who require English Language support may be admitted based on the minimum expectations of each division. Elementary School accepts a managed number of students with a wide range of language proficiency. Middle and High School require a minimum level of proficiency. Admission to Middle and High School is subject to the assessment results (ISKL uses WIDA testing for all grades) and the school’s capacity to meet the needs of the student.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate the facilities independently or with the support of designated personnel. ISKL accepts a managed number of students who require resources for physical support.

• Demonstrated ability to build respectful, responsible and collaborative relationships as outlined in the divisional behavior codes. ISKL accepts a managed number of students who require social, emotional or behavioral support.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to school life outside of the academic day.

The Board holds the Head of School accountable for accepting candidates in the priority listed below. All candidates must meet the admissions criteria stated above before they will be considered in the priority system.

When the School, enrollment is within 5% of capacity within any grade level, the Head of School may, at their discretion, vary the selection process to optimize the benefit to the school.

Priority One

• Current students 

• Children of faculty and administration

• Siblings of currently enrolled ISKL students

• Children of members who are employed by the US Embassy

• Returning student alumni

• Children of ISKL alumni

Priority Two

• Applicants, regardless of nationality, who are transferring from schools where English is the medium of instruction for mission-aligned candidates.

Priority Three

• Applicants, regardless of nationality, who are transferring from schools where English is not the medium of instruction for mission-aligned candidates.