Admission to the John F Kennedy International School is open to students of all nationalities who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from the challenging curriculum and programme offered by the school and provided there is no reason why the applicant cannot be educated in Switzerland.
Limited support from the school is available but, in most cases,, the necessary support will require additional funding from the parent of the student which will be billed on an hourly basis. Any student who has previously been referred to an Educational Psychologist or been in receipt of Learning Support must be identified during the admissions process and clear details must be recorded on the admissions forms.
Admission is dependent on:
Class Placement
Under normal circumstances students are assigned to classes on the basis of age. However, factors such as previous records, physical and emotional development and results of testing, are also considered. The final decision rests with the Head of School.
Special Learning Needs
Our school is able to admit and serve students with mild learning difficulties who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from our regular curriculum and programme. They will be admitted on the basis of previous school records and placement, assessment of current intellectual and achievement levels and a psycho-educational evaluation if necessary.
Temporary Students
Students who wish to join the school for one or two terms, for example, to access the winter sports programme will only be able to so, should places be available. In every case, the student must demonstrate the following conditions:
Waiting List
Should more students wish to attend than there are places, then the date order of application will prioritise.
Priority placement will be given to qualified siblings of current students. Parents must sign to confirm the finishing date of each student.
Non-Admittance
JFK reserves the right not to admit students with:
The final decision to accept a student to the John F Kennedy International School will be taken by the School Director with advice from the school’s educational team. In all cases the Head of School’s decision is final.
Selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you, as a parent, can make.
Contact us for information and organise a visit
We strongly receommend a visit to our school where you can see the classrooms as well as meet teaching and boarding staff.
Completing and submitting an Application Form
Before making application for your child to study at JFK, please ensure you have read and understood our Admissions Policy.
Admissions evaluation and assessment
Following submission of an application, you will receive an email acknowledgement from us. You should feel free to contact us at any time regarding your application.
Notification of application outcome
Successful applicants will be contacted, in the first instance by phone and then by email to advise that a place is available and to begin the formal process.
Selecting the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you, as a parent, can make. JFK offers an outstanding education designed to enrich the lives of all students, by offering both academic and sporting opportunities to challenge and extend, exploring all the possibilities available. We will be pleased to assist you with any queries you have about our school.
Future applications
We are open at all times to applications to our school. Where the number of applicants exceeds the number of students in a particular class, a waiting list system operates. Date of application is critical to this list. Therefore early applications are advised. Thank you for your interest in JFK.
There are essentially four steps involved in joining JFK:
Our administration staff are available to guide you through the process. Please contact us should you have any questions relating to the process or your application.
Procedure
1. Review our website or contact us for information and to organise a visit
We strongly receommend a visit to our school where you can see the classrooms as well as meet teaching and boarding staff.
The Download Centre contains the necessary forms. Please take the time to look through the website to discover the outstanding learning opportunities available through life at JFK.
2. Completing and submitting an Application Form
Before making application for your child to study at JFK, please ensure you have read and understood our Admissions Policy.
Completing an application form
The application process starts with the submission of an Application Form together with the required supporting documents and application fee.
Supporting Documents
For all applicants:
Submitting the Application Form
Application forms can be submitted in person, by post or electronically (scans) by email
3. Admissions evaluation and assessment
Following submission of an application, you will receive an email acknowledgement from us. You should feel free to contact us at any time regarding your application.
Tests and Assessments
All applications are reviewed by the Head of School to determine whether the entrance criteria for the class applied for will be met at the point of admission. The Head’s decision with respect to whether the criteria will be met, is final.
If assessment or testing is required, we will contact you to make the arrangements.
4. Notification of application outcome – offers and unsuccessful applicants
Successful applicants
Successful applicants will be contacted, in the first instance by phone and then by email to advise that a place is available and to begin the formal process. If we are not able to make contact after several attempts, the place may be offered to another applicant. It is therefore vital that you keep us informed of any changes to your contact details.
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