Our Admissions Process
The Admissions Process is designed to consider the whole child, including their academic, social, emotional and educational needs. We strive to make the journey clear, supportive and welcoming for every family.
KINDERGARTEN
Children must be at least 2 years and 6 months old and toilet trained.
Admission includes:
- Application and document review
PRE-RECEPTION, RECEPTION, YEAR 1 & YEAR 2
Admission includes:
- Application and document review (including previous reports if available)
- Trial day (ONLY if deemed necessary by Headteacher of Kindergarten and Primary School)
No formal entrance examinations are required.
PRIMARY SCHOOL 3-6
Admission includes:
- Application and document review
- Review of previous school reports and references
- Interview with the prospective pupil
- CAT4 and/or English assessment where appropriate
- Trial day (ONLY in exceptional circumstances and deemed necessary by Headteacher of Kindergarten and Primary School)
Admission decisions are based on a holistic review of each applicant and place availability.
SECONDARY SCHOOL (YEARS 7-13)
Admission includes:
- Application and document review
- Review of previous school reports and references
- CAT4 and/or English assessment and interview with prospective student/s
- Additional subject assessments for some courses
- Trial day in exceptional circumstances
- Admission decisions are based on assessment outcomes, school reports, interviews and place availability.
Required Documentation
Applications should be accompanied by:
- Completed Application Form
- Birth certificate and passport copy
- Previous school reports
- School reference (where available)
- Relevant SEND reports (if applicable)
- Medical records
- Parent/guardian passport copies
Documents submitted in languages other than English or Greek may require translation.
The Admissions process follows various stages, depending on the age of the student:
KINDERGARTEN
All Kindergarten children are admitted on the basis that the child is over two years and six months and can use the toilet independently.
PRE-RECEPTION, RECEPTION and YEAR 1
Early Years applicants will not go through a formal admissions process.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
All applicants for Years 2 of the Primary School are given a cognitive entrance examination and an informal interview.
All applicants for Years 3 to 6 of the Primary School are given a cognitive entrance examination, a short-written assessment and an informal interview.
Copies of recent reports from a recognised school and a reference letter from their current school, form an integral part of the Admissions Process.
An Application Form must be completed after the initial enquiry. All Application Forms must be accompanied by all the relevant documents which are specified.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Years 7 to 10 of the Secondary School are given a cognitive entrance examination and an informal interview. Year 10 applicants may also need to take further examinations dependent on their IGCSE subject choices.
Applicants for Year 12 will take formal entrance examinations in the subjects they wish to pursue at this level, including a cognitive entrance examination and an interview.
Copies of recent reports from a recognised school and a reference letter from their current school, form an integral part of the Admissions Process.
An Application Form must be completed after the initial enquiry. All Application Forms must be accompanied by all the relevant documents which are specified.
Enquiry Form
If you are at an early stage and would like to learn more about The International School of Paphos, our curriculum, year group availability or admissions requirements, we encourage you to complete our Enquiry Form.
This allows our Admissions Team to understand your needs and answer any questions you may have before you proceed further with the application process.
Application Form
Once you are ready to apply, parents are invited to complete the Application Form.
All applications must be submitted together with the relevant supporting documents, as specified by the Admissions Team.