ADMISSIONS POLICY
Britannia International School (BIS) is committed to providing an environment conducive to the academic growth of students and to the fostering of future citizens with strong character, pride, and respect for their self, school, community and nation. BIS is a foreign owned secular non-profit co-educational international school for expatriate children in Guangzhou, China.
OPEN POLICY
Admissions are open during the school year at BIS. The school admits students of any race, colour, national and ethnic origin to all programmes and activities available to students enrolled at BIS. The school shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, sporting or any other school programmes.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
BIS is registered with the People's Republic of China as a School for Foreign Children.In compliance with Chinese government regulations, BIS can accept applications from foreign passport holders or residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Children of foreign nationalities who hold residence permits in Mainland China; and children of overseas Chinese working in Guangdong Province and returning overseas students.
ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT
BIS wishes to assess all students with regard to admission. The following system will be operated:
(a) Children aged 3 – 7 inclusive i.e. Early Years up to and including Year 2 will be required to attend a half-day or full day session with the class into which they will be enrolled. A teacher assessment of their integration and level of ability will be given to the admissions office
(b) Children aged 7 and over (i.e. for entry to Year 3 and above) will be expected to attempt written tests in English and Mathematics at their respective level. The results of the tests are for exclusive school use and not made available to parents.
BIS is an open-access establishment so please note that these assessments and tests are not in anyway intended to exclude students but to determine their ability levels and to ensure that should they need support in English and Mathematics or any pastoral help on entry that the school's Learning Services teachers are able to ensure such support is in place for them. It is school policy to admit students to their appropriate age level. Please see the enclosed form, Age at Enrollment. Any changes for individual students in this respect can only be agreed with the Principal and subsequently signed for by the parents or the chief operations officer and subsequently signed for by the parents
DAY SCHOOL AND GUARDIANS
BIS is a day school with no boarding facilities. Students must reside with one or both parents or legal guardian while attending the school.
ENGLISH FLUENCY AND SUPPORT
Students applying to BIS will be evaluated for their English speaking, reading, and writing ability. As the school maintains an environment where English is the primary language of academic instruction, preference is given to those students who are functional or have the greatest potential to be functional at their grade level in English. English language support is available to students who require additional English support to gain admission. A fee is charged for this service.
ROLE OF PARENTS
► Take an active role in the life of the school.
► Be willing to work with the child at (i.e. encourage reading, check homework is completed).
► Pay tuition fees promptly in accordance with the tuition fee policy.
CLASS SIZE
Admissions will be granted according to enrollment limits which ensure that standards of excellence will be maintained.
Nursery, Reception & Year 1: Approximately 18 students per section. Year 2 to above: Approximately 20 students per section
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
► Completed the "BIS Student Application Form", and "Bus Policy" in case students use bus service.
► Official previous school records in English.
► Four passport photos per student and 2 passport photos per parent/guardian.
► Medical report from Health Care Center of Guangdong Int'l Travel (207 Longkou Xi Rd, Tianhe, GZ) or other international clinic.
► Immunization record.
► Birth Certificate of the student.
► All Academic Records, including.
► Any available standardized test scores.
► Any special needs testing (if relevant).
► Classroom teacher recommendation.
► Principla/Counsellor recommendation.
► For Grade 7 and above, recommendation from Maths, English and one other teacher.
Additional
(FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS)
► Copies of the passport statistics page and China Visa Stamp for the student and parents.
► Copy of "Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors" from your local Chinese Public Security Station.
(FOR STUDENTS FROM TAIWAN, HONG KONG OR MACAU)
► A copy of student's & parents' passports.
► A copy of student's & parents' "Tai Bao Zheng"/"Hui Xiang Zheng".
(FOR STUDENTS FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITH FOREIGN PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS)
► Original and one copy of student's, parents' passports & identity documents.
► Original and one copy of student's foreign permanent residence permit.
► A short statement of reason for application from parent (in Chinese).
► Student's statement of reason for application-Year 7 upward (in Chinese).
