Alexandra House School

1. After completing the application form, an appointment for interview is arranged. It is helpful if parents provide up-to-date school reports and samples of the child's work at the interview. An informal test assesses the child's current level of ability in English and Mathematics to determine placement. If the family cannot be in Mauritius for interview, a place may be secured if the reports from the previous school indicate the work covered and the skills acquired.

2. Normally a place is offered only after this interview and testing. Admission is at the discretion of the school. Priority is given to 'traditional A.H.S families' such as siblings, returning families, or families with longstanding ties to the school. The school reserves the right to offer places to the most suitable candidates.

3. School Visit: Prospective parents who wish to visit are requested to make an appointment; staff provide information and a guided tour. Formal Application: A completed application form is required, accompanied by the child's birth certificate and previous school reports where appropriate. Fees and Submission: The registration fee is Rs.1000 for Mauritius-based applicants (this fee may be paid when the family arrives in Mauritius for applicants from abroad). Processing: If the application is emailed, it is acknowledged within one week during term time, or within the start of the next term; upon receipt, the child\'s name is placed on the waiting list.

4. Criteria for entry to Reception Class: Children are eligible for entry to Reception Class when they have reached 4 years of age by 31st December of the previous year. Prospective pupils are called for an interview with the headmistress and an informal test is given to assess English and mathematics; priority is given to fluent English speakers and to children from 'traditional A.H.S families'. Interviews typically occur during September and October of the year in which the children turn 4. Once 14 places have been allocated, no more testing will be carried out for that year and parents of remaining pupils on the waiting list will be advised that no further places are available.

5. Criteria for entry to classes from Year 1 to Year 6: If a place is available, the child will be given an appointment for an interview with the headmistress. Parents are encouraged to provide up-to-date school reports and samples of the child's work; an informal test will be given to assess English and mathematics. If necessary, prospective pupils may be invited to spend time in the school to assess literacy and numeracy to determine placement. Enrolment occurs when parents sign the enrolment form and pay a non-refundable enrolment fee to secure the place.

6. Children with Special Educational Needs: Parents of children with special needs or learning difficulties are asked to carefully consider what the school has to offer and to discuss each case with the staff. The school will take into account any reports from educational psychologists or specialists and advise on what specialist help is available locally. Admission may not be possible if, in the opinion of the Headmistress and Director, the school cannot provide adequately for the particular needs of the individual.

The school uses a waiting list. Upon completion of the application form, the child\'s name is placed on the waiting list. For Reception, 14 places are allocated; once these places have been filled, no more testing is carried out for that year and parents of remaining pupils on the waiting list are advised that there are no more places available for that year. They may choose to keep their child\'s name on the waiting list for a possible future place.