Sancta Maria International School

As an international school, we not only serve applicants from India but also welcome admission of students of different nationalities. The approval and denial of admission is on the basis of an interaction  with the Head of School and the program coordinator for students seeking admission in Early Years to Grade 5. The Middle and Senior School admissions are done on the basis of a written placement test along with an interaction with the Head of School and the respective Program Coordinator. Enquiries for admission are accepted throughout the school academic year based on the availability of seats.

ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS AT SANCTA MARIA [Pre-Primary to 12]

• The selection of learners for admission to the School is based on an assessment of the following factors :  
• Whether a complete admission application (being a complete set of all documentation and information requested) is submitted;
• Whether the learner has met the promotion requirements to the next grade (immediately below the grade to which the admission application relates);
• Whether there are places available at the chool given the capacity;
• Whether the school can meet the educational needs of the learner (including but not limited to any special educational needs of the learner);  
• Age of the learner. Age appropriateness as per the CAIE, IB and Government of India norms will be the point of reference per grade before granting admission unless exceptional circumstances require otherwise. The statistical age norm per grade as of the 1st of July of the year applied for is as;
• No student will be denied admission based on caste, creed, gender, race, religion, ethnic background or other discriminatory practice;
• Admission is made purely based on first-come, first-serve, merit & subject to the availability of seats in different classes;
• The willingness of the learner to participate in and add value to all areas of school life;
• Admission to the School is in the best interests of the learner – all learners are required to participate in the academic, sports and cultural programs of the school, and given the need to ensure that;
• English language, Mathematics and any other subject relevant to the proficiency is measured as part of the admission process for students entering Grades 6 – 12; Page 1 of 7
• Students are only taken into Grade 10 if they are transferring from a similar curriculum. Their admission is based on reports from their existing school and an assessment followed by an interaction;
• Admission seekers for Grade 11 have a verbal interaction and written assessments in English, Mathematics and any other subject as required. All the IB Diploma candidates also have a meeting with the HOS. The candidates should demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme.
• In Grade XII, only transfer of IB Diploma Students is admitted, provided they meet all the prerequisites of the IB Diploma;
• Overseas / Outstation applicants should send all the required documents to the Admissions Office via email or courier. In addition, they may also arrange a confidential recommendation from their existing school containing their final transcript. Such information should come directly from the candidate's existing school.
• Any admission is subject to a satisfactory reference check from the below age criteria

CONDITIONS FOR STUDENTS TO JOIN IBDP (INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

Admission to the Sancta Maria’s IBDP programme is contingent on candidates:

• Obtaining a minimum of 5 Cs in the International General Certification of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations
• Complete Sancta Maria’s entrance requirements
• Meet all external requirements of IB
• Are approved by the HOS