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United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Step 1. Chat to our admissions team. The admissions team explains the admissions process and provides information for your child's age and grade. The school year runs from August to June, and for entry at the start of the academic year the recommended application deadline is May 1.
Step 2. Schedule a visit. Families can visit ISA via an open day or a personalised tour to experience life at ISA and meet teachers. Sign up for the next open day.
Step 3. Apply. Applications for enrolment are made online and there is a £50 application fee per child, capped at £100 for two or more children. The admissions team will help gather the details needed for the application.
Step 4. Offer. The application is processed and may involve meeting the Principal or completing tests to determine the right grade level placement. You will be kept informed throughout the process up to the offer.
Step 5. Meet the ISA counsellors. If joining middle or high school you will meet one of two full‑time counsellors who will help with the transition, including setting up your academic schedule.
Step 6. Making connections. A member of the Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) will contact families and may organise meetups; a welcome event is held for new entrants two days before the start of term.
Step 7. First day! New students are welcomed by current students who act as ambassadors and buddies and shadow them for the first couple of weeks to help them settle in.
Scholarships are available for entry in August with a 10% fee discount. The school also offers full and partial bursaries across the middle and high school to support students who might otherwise be unable to benefit from ISA. Full details on how to apply and the related conditions are available from admissions@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk.
Located on the Pitfodels campus just outside Aberdeen, the International School of Aberdeen is an independent IB World School serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers the IB curriculum across PYP, MYP and DP, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and an American curriculum, providing a flexible pathway from early years to graduation. ISA began in 1972 and was Scotland's first IB Programme; it moved to Pitfodels in 2010. The campus features a traditional granite reception building, two teaching wings, science labs, visual and performing arts studios, a 300-seat theatre, and a sports complex with a swimming pool and an 8-metre climbing wall. Outdoor spaces include FIFA-grade all-weather fields and tennis courts. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, English language studies, and language options in French or Spanish (including Ab Initio). Extracurriculars include BEBRAS and CREST, a wide range of sports and performing arts, and community partnerships with local organisations to extend learning beyond the classroom.
