International School of Lusaka

1. Confirm eligibility and year placement. The minimum age to join ISL is 2 years by September 1 in the year of admission; Nursery must be over 2, Pre-School over 3, Reception over 4, and Year 1 over 5 by that date. Students are placed by age and school history, and ISL normally will not place a child more than one year outside the year appropriate for their age. 2. Start the online application. Begin via the ISL OpenApply portal by selecting 'Register Your Interest' or 'Apply Now' to start the application process. 3. Submit required documents and pay fees. Provide date of birth, academic records from the previous school, and the intended date of admission; complete the online medical form with vaccination details; the Registration Fee is non-refundable. The Capital Levy (Enrolment Fee) is payable after accepting a place and there is a 50% discount for second and subsequent children. 4. Undergo assessments for placement. ISL has an open admissions policy and an assessment is required for Years 1–13 to ensure correct class placement and to address any specific needs. Primary assessments are done by the class teacher; Secondary assessments cover English and Maths, with potential ESOL or Learning Support assessments if needed. 5. Receive and accept an offer. After an offer is made, acceptance is required and the Capital Levy must be paid by the date stated on the offer. ISL also notes that there is a 50% discount for second and subsequent children. 6. Induction and first day planning. Once an offer is accepted, new families attend a morning induction for Primary families and a New Students Orientation for all new students; new pupils can start the following day or as agreed. Details are shared closer to the start of the school year. 7. Start date and ongoing welcome. New students begin on the agreed start date, with induction and orientation arrangements completed prior to the first day of school.

ISL maintains waiting lists when necessary due to ongoing turnover; if a class is full, a waiting list is opened for the respective year level concerned.

ISL offers a limited number of scholarships each year for exceptional students. The Scholarship Selection Committee welcomes external applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics and the potential to be a positive and contributing member of the ISL community, with the aim of providing access to an excellent academic programme for families who otherwise may not be able to afford it. There are two scholarships available for external candidates: one for students entering the two-year Year 10–11 IGCSE programme and the other for students entering the two-year Year 12–13 IB Diploma Programme. Beacon Scholarship ISL partners with the Beacon Scholarship programme for students with strong leadership qualities. The Beacon Scholarship provides access for financially disadvantaged students to top-tier secondary schools in their home country and undergraduate programmes at world-class universities in the UK. The programme includes leadership training and mentoring, as well as a goal-setting performance management system; applicants must demonstrate that they are ‘Changemakers'—they are already making a difference and have the capacity to influence others.