Reviewed June 2015
Entrance into St John’s International School The Head, working in conjunction with St John’s parent company International Education Systems (IES) determines the number of pupils who may be admitted to the school at each level of entry.
Class size is usually maintained at between 10 and 20 pupils. We believe this number allows us to provide the level of individual care and attention required, whilst providing a strong peer group environment for the children.
We endeavour to maintain a healthy balance of boarders and day children and of boys and girls.
Our aim is to admit children with both academic and other qualities, in order that each child can make the very most of the opportunities available to them at St John’s.
Admissions Procedure
Nursery, Junior & Senior Schools
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Request a prospectus
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If possible, arrange a visit to the School. This can either be an individual visit with an opportunity for a tour of the school taken by pupils and the opportunity to meet the
Headmaster or attendance at an Open Morning. You should allow 1-2 hours for a visit
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Taster Day. Prospective pupils are invited to attend a Taster Day, which is designed to help them and the Headmaster make an informed decision. A Taster Day allows individuals to
‘experience’ the school for a day and sometimes a night to meet pupils in their year group, participate in lessons and get a feel for the St John’s community
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Scholarship Assessments dates are published on the School website and are available by request from Admissions
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Offer of a place or place declined
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Registration Form completed and signed by parents and registration fee paid
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Acceptance Form completed and signed by parents and deposit paid
Admissions to Nursery and the Junior School
All Nursery and Junior School prospective pupils spend a day at the School where they are individually assessed. The methods of assessment depend on the age of the child, but generally pupils are assessed in terms of their English, Mathematical, reading ability and social skills. A verbal report is given to the Headmaster
Admissions to the Senior School
Pupils proceeding from Year 6 of the Junior School are not required to re-register.
Senior School Prospective pupils for Year 7 – 13 spend a day at the School where they are individually assessed. There is no official entrance test however; pupils sit papers in English and
Mathematics. All candidates meet with the Headmaster. Assessments can be taken at any time either at St John’s, or arrangements can be made for candidates to sit assessments under supervision.
Entry from the Junior School to the Senior School is subject to meeting the Senior School requirements.
All overseas candidates sit an EAL Assessment .
Admissions to the Sixth Form
Prospective Sixth Formers choose papers in two subjects they plan to take at A Level and a general paper (or EAL Assessment for candidates for whom English is not their first language). All candidates are interviewed by a Senior member of staff. By Skype if international.
The offer of a place
Final decisions regarding entry are made at the discretion of the Headmaster .
Letters offering any scholarships or bursaries are normally sent out by the Finance Office.
Acceptance of a place is subject to the School’s terms and conditions which will be provided or are available anytime on request
Bursaries and Scholarships
A range of means-tested bursaries and awards are available in cases where financial assistance is required. The level of assistance varies. Bursary forms and further information about bursary application are available from the Finance Department .
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Enrolling
Registration Form
If you are interested in your child attending the school we ask that you complete and return the registration form together with the registration fee (non-refundable). This form is available either as a hard copy or online at www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk
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Acceptance Form
Once an offer has been made we ask that the acceptance form be returned with the appropriate deposit. This deposit will be returned at the completion of your child’s education (less any outstanding payments due).
A welcome pack will be forwarded to you during the term prior to entry to the school. All necessary forms need to be returned as soon as possible for our records.
Complaints In the event that any parent has an issue regarding the Admissions Procedure or the outcome of an application, they are referred to the School’s Complaints’ Procedure, available from the Headmaster
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