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Middle School Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round for middle school students, and
admission is based primarily on English language proficiency, space
availability and suitability of program. Admission to NIS is
recommended only for students with sufficient academic ability,
interest, and motivation to benefit from the program. NIS expects the
applicant to be sufficiently mature for his/her age and for continued
enrollment at NIS, and satisfactory progress needs to be
demonstrated.
NIS follows a school-calendar year starting at the
end of August and finishing in mid-June, thus maintaining an age
cut-off date of Sept. 1 for grade placement. While recognizing that
school systems have different cut-off dates, NIS must consider a number
of factors for grade placement within our program. Each student’s case
must be considered on an individual basis.
For middle school students whose native language is
different than English, NIS does offer limited ESOL service for certain
students whose English language proficiency requires support. The goal
is to mainstream the students as quickly as possible, and students
needing intensive support on a long-term basis may be denied
admissions. Ultimately, admission to NIS for non-native English
speakers is based on class availability, program, and a demonstrated
need for an education in English. If deemed necessary, the applicant
may be asked to take a test to assess English language proficiency
prior to an interview. In other cases, some students may be assessed
upon admission and soon after enrollment commences.
Tours of the school can be arranged through the
Development office. NIS does not however, allow one-day “trial”
enrollment or extended lengths of time spent visiting the
classroom.
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