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Application Guidelines

Application Guidelines

Welcome to Sias International School (Sias lS).

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2024. To begin the process, please use our online application system by clicking Apply Now“. For detailed information about admissions, refer to the “Apply” section.

Admission Screening

Observation

• Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
• Mandarin Test

• Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test
• Mandarin Test

  • Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test / International Diagnostic and Admissions Test (IDAT)
  • (Students scoring 0 or 1 on interview questions will take the MAP test, while those scoring between 2 and 4 on each question will take the IDAT.)
  • Mandarin Test

Admission Documents

Parent Statement

Parent Statement

• Parent Statement
• Student Self-reflection (G3 and above)
• Teacher Recommendation (G3 and above)

• Parent Statement
• Student Self-reflection
• Teacher Recommendation

Interview

• Student interview: G3 and above have an interview when doing screening

• Parent interview: Interview with the Head of School

Grade Level Placement

Sias IS believes that it is important for children to be placed in classes with their age peers, especially at Toddler-Kindergarten and lower PYP grade levels. Please click here to see the Grade Level Placement.

Admissions Update

Kindly note, seat availability is now limited across many grade levels. We highly recommend you contact our Admissions Team directly before submitting an application for 2024-25.

Once you’ve ensured that your child is eligible to apply, you can begin your application any time.