Admission Criteria
The Oxford International School of Tunis does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, colour, gender, or national origin and seeks to accept all qualified students who apply. Applications for Admission are accepted throughout the year in accordance with the published admission procedure. All applications to the school must be accompanied by previous school reports and/or records, any appropriate medical records, a valid identity document and any other documents required.
A child with the appropriate age for the grade level before the 1st of September of that academic year is eligible for standard admission.
Admissions will be granted according to class size limits that ensure that standards of excellence will be maintained.
Grade/Age Eligibility Chart
Standard Admission
A child with the appropriate age for the grade level before the 1st of September of that academic year is eligible for standard admission. Appropriate ages for the grades are:
| Age/Grade Cut-Off | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enrolling for 2018/19 Academic Year | ||
| Birth Year | Age | Grade level |
| Sept. 16th 2013 – Sept. 15th 2014 | 4+ | KG 1 |
| Sept. 16th 2012 – Sept. 15th 2013 | 5+ | KG 2 |
| Sept. 16th 2011 – Sept. 15th 2012 | 6+ | Grade 1 |
| Sept. 16th 2010 – Sept. 15th 2011 | 7+ | Grade 2 |
| Sept. 16th 2009 – Sept. 15th 2010 | 8+ | Grade 3 |
| Sept. 16th 2008 – Sept. 15th 2009 | 9+ | Grade 4 |
| Sept. 16th 2007 – Sept. 15th 2008 | 10+ | Grade 5 |
| Sept. 16th 2006 – Sept. 15th 2007 | 11+ | Grade 6 |
| Sept. 16th 2005 – Sept. 15th 2006 | 12+ | Grade 7 |
| Sept. 16th 2004 – Sept. 15th 2005 | 13+ | Grade 8 |
| Sept. 16th 2003 – Sept. 15th 2004 | 14+ | Grade 9 |
| Sept. 16th 2002 – Sept. 15th 2003 | 15+ | Grade 10 |
| Sept. 16th 2001 – Sept. 15th 2002 | 16+ | Grade 11 |
| Sept. 16th 2000 – Sept. 15th 2001 | 17+ | Grade 12 |
The chart above indicates the grade OIST applicants are placed in when they are born between the corresponding dates. This is a general guideline, as OIST reserves the right to place students in a given grade.
Exceptional Admission
A child whose birthday is on or after 1st September of that academic year but has exceptional academic skills and appropriate social maturity may still be considered for admission into a particular grade. Acceptance is contingent upon a successful interview and previous school records.
Admission Process:
1. Parent/Guardian will fildl the application form and provide:
a. Completed application form
b. 4 passport size photos of student (3 cm * 4 cm)
c. Two photos of each parent.
d. Passport photocopy (for applicants other than Tunisian Nationality)
e. National ID card photocopy (for applicants with Tunisian Nationality)
f. Official transcript from previous school (if applicable)
2. Applicant will take English and Mathematics proficiency test if applicable (for students who are applying grade 2 and onward)
3. Registrar may conduct interview to determine the skills and capacity of the applicant.
4. Registrar will present the application together with his/her report to the principal or assigned vice principal.
5. The principal and/or assigned vice principal will invite applicant for the final interview.
6. The principal and/or assigned vice principal may request further educational or psychological evaluations, educational documents, parent meeting, additional interview, etc. if he/she deems necessary.
7. The principal and/or assigned vice principal will offer a place or record the applicant’s name into waiting list if the application is accepted.
8. Registrar will call the accepted applicants listed in waiting list with following the priority criteria and order in waiting listed.
9. Parent/guardian of the accepted applicant will pay the required fees if there is available seat for the accepted applicant.
10. Registrar will register the applicant as a student to the OIST.
11. Registrar will provide welcome letter and student/parent handbook to the parent/guardian.
12. Registered student will take French and Arabic placement test.
13. Registrar will inform relevant parties about registration, English, Arabic and French level of the student.
14. Principal or assigned vice principal will place registered student to the relevant class, Arabic and French program.
Required Documents
Following documents must be provided for application procedure
a. Completed application form
b. 4 passport size photograph (3 cm * 4 cm)
c. Two photos of each parent.
d. Passport photocopy (for applicants other than Tunisian Nationality)
e. National ID card photocopy (for applicants with Tunisian Nationality)
f. Official transcript from previous school or reports for the previous two years (if applicable)
Grade Placement
Applicant is placed into the appropriate grade depending on following conditions in order if applicable:
a. Educational records
b. Results of entrance tests
c. Age as of application
d. Emotional, physical and cognitive skills and capacity
