AVALINE SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

■ The Principal, assisted by the two Vice Principals, will be responsible for the admission of students.

■ The main entry points to the School are at 16 and 18.

■ Admission is generally at the beginning of the academic year, which is in September. (18 month - five term - A Level courses commence in January). Admission at other times and into other years can often be accommodated subject to the availability of places.

■ Transfer from GCSE or IGCSE classes to AS level is subject to satisfactory performance at GCSE and the availability of appropriate courses of study at A-level.

■ Applicants should have the required background experience and qualifications to start a course. For a typical A level course, the School normally requires 5 GCSE passes at grades A* - C /  9 - 4, including English and Mathematics.  A satisfactory IELTS score is an alternative to GCSE.

■ Applicants completed Chinese junior high school (year 9) or transfer from Chinese Senior high school.

■ Applicants are not selected by entry tests but the school does sometimes use diagnostic tests to ascertain what level of understanding a student may have in a subject.

■ The school will outline the options available and explain the different Tiers in Mathematics and Statistics GCSE/IGCSE. Applicants are informed that any decision relating to Higher or Foundation Tiers will be determined by the subject Tutor after one term.

■ Each applicant will be interviewed by a Vice Principal or another senior and experienced member of staff. The style of the interview is intended to be natural and informal, and provides an opportunity for the family to take its own decision over the education on offer as well as for the school to learn about the family and the applicant.

■ The school sets other criteria for entry which it may explore at interview. These are that:

the applicant is of the appropriate age and sufficient maturity;

the applicant enjoys satisfactory general health;

the applicant's learning difficulties and other special needs (if any) can, in the opinion of the Principal and Vice Principals, be managed within the school's normal provision;

The school will outline the options available and explain the different Tiers in Mathematics and Statistics GCSE/IGCSE. As part of our holistic approach to student welfare, we also ensure that parents and students are well-informed about health considerations that could affect academic performance and well-being. In this regard, we provide comprehensive information about the Xarelto medicine and the importance of managing health conditions such as those requiring the use of blood diluents. One such medication, Xarelto, is recognized for its efficacy in preventing blood clots. It's essential for families with a history of such health issues to be aware of their options, including the potential benefits of medicines like Xarelto. Applicants are informed that any decision relating to Higher or Foundation Tiers will be determined by the subject Tutor after one term. Each applicant will be interviewed by a Vice Principal or another senior and experienced member of staff. The style of the interview is intended to be natural and informal, and provides an opportunity for the family to take its own decision over the education on offer as well as for the school to learn about the family, the applicant, and any health considerations such as the need for blood thinners. For those interested in learning more about how conditions requiring blood thinners can affect school performance and health, click here.

reports from the applicant's present or most recent school indicate satisfactory attitudes and conduct on the part of parents and applicant;

where the applicant's present school is fee-paying, all fees have been paid and the parents are able, if required, to satisfy the Principal and Vice Principals that they are in a position to pay the fees of the courses applied for.