Admissions Process| Altair School

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Our educational model provides a comprehensive programme of study that promotes exploration and self-knowledge alongside the development of arts, sports, soft skills and talents, that complement our academic and socio-emotional training. Learn more about our international programmes and impressive campus: request a prospectus and visit the school campus during an Open Day.

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Complete the Registration Process

Fill out the online Registration Form and attach all required documentation.

Registration Form

List of Documents Required

Interview

Once the above steps have been completed, the School Secretary will contact prospective parents to organise an appointment with the Principal of the school and/or the Governing Board.

Assessment

We are a bilingual school and it is important that we understand the language abilities of prospective students. Therefore, applicants wishing to join 2nd Grade onwards will be invited to attend an interview. An entrance assessment will also need to be completed. In the 4th Grade, prospective students may spend a day at the Campus to experience school life in their future classes and ensure that our educational system is suitable.

Acceptance

Assessment results will be provided to parents and guardians at the end of the application process and you will be notified if your child has been accepted to join the school.

Documents Required for Application

The following documents must be submitted to the school as part of the admission application:

2 photos of the applicant (colour passport size).
1 photo of each parent (colour passport size).
Copy of the applicant's ID.
Copy of the ID of both parents.
Identity card, Immigration Card or Passport, in the case of foreigners.
Copy of the applicant’s Birth Certificate.
Copy of the applicant's vaccination record.
Copy of the applicant's medical insurance.
Proof of non-debt and punctuality in school fee payments to the educational centre of origin.
Copy of the latest progress report from the educational institution of origin.
Documents that evidence economic solvency.
Letter of recommendation from employer of parents.

Transfers

In the case of transfers, the additional required documentation is as follows:

Report cards from the 2 grades prior to the one you are applying for. (The applicant must have a minimum general average of 15).
Proof of Good Behaviour, considering 15 as the minimum passing grade.
Proof of non-debt and punctuality in school fees payments in the educational centre of origin.
Proof that the student has a level of English in accordance with the grade to which they are applying.
Copy of the applicant's medical insurance.

*Repeating students may not be accepted.

For Applicants from a Foreign School

In addition to the required documentation, please attach

Letter of recommendation from the Principal of the school
Letter of recommendation from the applicant's Tutor at their current school. In addition, to be enrolled in the national system, non-Peruvian parents must submit the prospective student’s previous educational certificates for validation at the Peruvian Ministry of Education.
Certification of studies for the years studied, issued by the educational authority of origin, must be legalised by the Ministry of Education of the country of origin and apostilled by the Embassy of Peru.
In the case of coming from a non-Spanish-speaking country, the certificates must be accompanied by a translation, endorsed by the authority designated by the embassy of the country of origin.

Applicants with Priority Admission

When there is high demand for school places, the following criteria will apply:

a) The siblings of students;
b) The children of former students;
c) Children of families that work in the school;
d) Gender equity, to maintain equal numbers of boys and girls;
e) Compatibility between educational styles, convictions and beliefs of the families with the educational philosophy and methodology of the school, in accordance with Article 13 of the Political Constitution of Peru and Article 5 of the General Law of Education;
f) Children of foreign families in a percentage that allows the school to maintain the intercultural exchange that the school promotes;
g) Information collected during the admission process.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or need some assistance, please get in touch with our friendly team who will be very happy to help. We look forward to meeting you.

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