Karachi American School

Admission Process

The Admission’s process for all applicants (local or international) entails:

• Completion of paperwork – (No incomplete files will be processed)
• Testing/Screening
• Recommendation from current school
• Applicant and parent interviews
• Classroom Evaluation (At the discretion of the Admission committee).

Testing & Evaluations

FAQS

The Admission’s process for all applicants (local or international) entails:

• Early Learning Center K3 Applicants: For 3-year old born before August 1st of their birth year.
• For K4 & K5 Applicants: For 4-year old born before October 1st of their birth year.
• Cut-Off Date: The cut-off date for age for all Grade levels, K4 till Grade 12 is 1st October.
• Processing: Testing and Evaluations will only take place after completion of all paperwork.
• International Applicants: International Applicants are welcome to apply throughout the year.
• Local Applicants: Local Applicants have a specific timeline that must be followed accordingly and is not flexible.
• School Year: The Academic Year is divided into 2 Semesters or 4 Quarters.
• New Academic Year: The new academic year or the first semester begins the first week of August.
• Second Semester: The Second Semester begins the first week of January.
• Incomplete Application: Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be considered on hold.
• Recommendations for K3, K4 and K5:
  Class Teachers Recommendation Form, is required to be filled out, outlining the child’s linguistic and analytical abilities and what he/she has learned. The Principal’s Recommendation Form is filled out by the head of the school, outlining the Child’s skills pertaining to age and Grade level. Forms are available online in PDF format, along with the online application. For Word document format, please email at admissions@kas.edu.pk

Glossary

• Local Applicants: Applicants applying from within Pakistan.
• International Applicants: Applicants applying from outside Pakistan.

International Applicants

International applicants can apply throughout the year.

International Applicants can apply for a position on the wait list if a certain Grade is closed for admissions.

The applications are processed on first-come basis; therefore it is imperative to keep the timeline and limited seats in mind.

Waitlist

A wait list has been opened for the Grades that are full.
All applicants must go through the admissions procedure and obtain a formal ‘wait-list’ notification to have their child listed on the waiting list.
In case a current student withdraws, and a seat becomes available, the applicant will be notified immediately on a merit basis.

General Information

Admission into the Karachi American School is highly competitive.
Applications will not be processed unless all requested documentation is received.
Since there are waiting lists in many Grades it is important for families to apply early and follow the deadlines calendar:

Admission’s Timeline

We begin classes the first week of August. There may be no seats available for families of children who wait until late in the summer to apply.

The acceptance rate varies for Grade levels. In general, approximately 70 % of those who apply to our school are turned away for one reason or another. Incomplete applications, or those with missing documentation, will not be acted upon.

Age Requirement Sheet

Age cut-off: August 1st – For K3.
Age cut-off: October 1st – For K4 – GR 12. .

Karachi American School has a selective admissions policy. Students are admitted and placed according to standards established by the Admission’s Committee.

All applicants applying locally, age 6-18, complete a three-part admissions test: a standardized test measuring reading comprehension, and mathematical computational and problem-solving skills. The applicant’s writing sample is measured against Grade level norms at the Karachi American School. A review of Grades at previous schools and letters of recommendation completes the process. All applicants are screened for developmental readiness & behavior. The screening takes place on site in the classroom and in the program they will attend.

Grade level placement is determined by the applicant’s age, educational background, in-house placement testing and evaluation, and by meeting the admissions criteria. Age appropriateness is determined by the applicant’s birthday falling on or before October 1st for Grades K4 to Gr.12, and August 1st for K3.