Preschool

Preschool students must be three years of age by September 30th of the year of entrance. In addition, students are expected to be socialized, toilet trained and able to communicate using their first language prior to entry. Priority will be given to students who commit to continuing at IISA beyond preschool.

Grades KG & 1

In order to qualify for entrance to Kindergarten, students must be four years of age by September 30th of the year of entrance. KG2 students must be five years by September 30th of the year of entrance. Grade 1 students must be six years by September 30th of the year of entrance.

Grades 2 - 8

The ICARDA International School of Aleppo reserves the right, through its administrative and professional staff, to determine the proper placement for new students. Testing and other appropriate means are used to ensure that students are placed properly.

All students are assessed and placed in the appropriate grade based on the school’s review of tests, past school records, age, evidence of maturity and other factors deemed relevant by the administration and professional staff.

Grades 9 – 12

Transfer Students

IISA welcomes transfer students. As an international school, we are prepared to accept students from varying education systems. All students must come with their previous school records, with copies in the original language and English. The Counselor will review the previous records and determine credits which may be transferred. When transferring credits, the school will review primarily the question of progress towards graduation. Transfer credits will be recorded on the IISA transcript, but no evaluative marks will be transferred.

Entering Seniors

With permission of the School Head, students may enter IISA during the second semester of their senior year. Such students may enroll for credit, but will not be eligible for graduation. To be eligible for an IISA diploma, the student must complete the final year at IISA. Exceptions to this may be granted in unusual circumstances by the School Head.

Course Load

All students are expected to take a full-course load. There are no provisions for part-time students. Grade 11 or 12 students may, however, be assigned a supervised study period or a period to complete CAS expectations.

Deadline for Enrolment Credit

Students who enroll after the first day of the sixth week of the academic year will not receive full credit, unless the student is transferring directly into the school from another recognized school and has missed no more than three weeks combined enrolment while transferring. Exceptions to this may be granted by the administration.