Admission Policies

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS ?
PROCEDURES
ENTRANCE EXAM
The exam is designed to evaluate the overall knowledge and thinking approaches. The minimum score for each exam (Math, English and Arabic) is 70%. The application will not be processed any further if the candidate failed to score the minimum grade.
ADMISSIONS FOR THE PYP
FOUNDATION STAGE PYP1 & PYP2
- We assess the perception, graphomotor, cognitive, and social skills of
the applicant through English, Math, and Arabic exams.
- We also assess the ability to understand instructions.
FROM PYP3 TO PYP8
- Mathematics, Arabic and English Language entrance exams are
conducted.
- An oral interview with the PYP coordinator takes place.
ADMISSIONS FOR THE MYP
- Mathematics, Arabic and English Language entrance exams are
conducted.
- Report cards from previous schools must be provided.
- Student’s interview with the MYP coordinator/Head of Secondary
takes place.
- In case the candidate is transferred from another IB® school, please provide the following entry requirements :
- Vaccination certificate
- Health card
- The latest two academic year’s reports (for transferring students)
ADMISSIONS FOR THE MYP
- Mathematics, Arabic and English Language entrance exams are
conducted.
- Report cards from previous schools must be provided
- Student’s interview with the MYP coordinator/Head of Secondary
takes place.
In case the candidate is transferred from another IB® school, please
provide the following entry requirements :
- For grade 10 (MYP5) a score of 5 or above for each Higher Level
subject.
- For Grade 10 (MYP5) a score of 4 or above for each Standard Level
subject.
- The student must meet MYP5 expectations for Service as Action and
Personal Project.
ADMISSIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME DP1
- Mathematics, Arabic and English Language entrance tests are
conducted.
- Report cards from previous schools should be provided.
- Student’s Interview with the DP coordinator/ Head of Secondary takes
place.
- Student must meet minimum requirements of all Higher Level
subjects.
ADMISSIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME DP2
- Student will only be offered subjects available at Notion International School.
- Student must provide previously covered topics and materials of the 6 subjects in
DP1.
- Report of DP1 must be provided.
- Student must provide results' document for the below:
- Extended Essay: Feedback and Reflection(s) from his previous school
- TOK Commentary and teacher’s comment
- CAS outcome and DP1 achievements
- Student’s Interview with the DP coordinator/Head of Secondary will take place
Age Placement Guide
- Use the age chart below to check which grade your child will join.
It is the policy of the school to place students within their age appropriate year group.
Students will be placed according to their age on the 1st September in any given year.
Please contact the Admissions office for any advice on which grade your child would join.
Grades | Program | Age Range |
Grade Pre K | PYP 1 | 2.6 years |
KG 1 | PYP 2 | 3.6 years |
KG 2 | PYP 3 | 4.6 years |
Grade 1 | PYP 4 | 5.6 years |
Grade 2 | PYP 5 | 6.6 years |
Grade 3 | PYP 6 | 7.6 years |
Grade 4 | PYP 7 | 8.6 years |
Grade 5 | PYP 8 | 9.6 years |
Grade 6 | MYP 1 | 10.6 years |
Grade 7 | MYP 2 | 11.6 years |
Grade 8 | MYP 3 | 12.6 years |
Grade 9 | MYP 4 | 13.6 years |
Grade 10 | MYP 5 | 14.6 years |
Grade 11 | DP 1 | 15.6 years |
Grade 12 | DP 2 | 16.6 years |