Admissions

Application Process

Step 1

Get in Touch
Complete our online Application Form

Upload your documents
– Student passport/ID/Birth Certificate
– Past and recent school results
– Consent to release records
– Character reference

Step 2

Assessment and Review
Once assessment has been completed, we may invite you for an interview.

Step 3

Await our Response
Our admissions officer will inform you regarding eligibility of admission to Alma Mater.

Step 4

Interview
We Request an interview with the family and child, this informal chat will help us with your child’s placement and entry level.

Step 5

Offer
You will receive a letter of conditional offer for placement at Alma Mater.

Step 6

Acceptance
Once you have accepted your Acceptance/Conditional offer you will be required to submit a proof of payment for registration.

Step 7

Enrolment
You will be sent a form and contract to complete for enrolment of your child. Your registration will only be confirmed once enrolment is complete and registration is paid.

Step 8

Registration
Please see communication to receive your registration steps and arrangements.

Why choose an international school for your child?

Alma Mater serves many applicants from other continents. We are close to main international airports;
OR Thambo – Johannesburg International and Lanseria International Airport.
Shuttle services are arranged for students to and from the airport.

All foreign students are required to have a study VISA.

Step 1

Receive your conditional offer. Book your appointment at the embassy for a Study VISA Application. Gather all your required documents, check institutional letters with our VISA officer. Full comprehensive Medical Aid is compulsory for all boarding students.

Step 2

VISA Applications to be submitted before November

Step 3

Email your Study VISA to admissions@almamaterinternational.co.za

When received, the following must be submitted BEFORE the first week of school

Verification on arrival  |  Passport  |  VISA  |  Medical Aid Certificate

Entry requirements

Assessments are required as a part of your application to Alma Mater International School. See the following for the required assessments;

Grade 000 and Grade 00

Teacher interview required

Grade 00 and Grade R

Class Observation Assessment

Grade 1

R1SAT Grade R to Grade 1 Skills Assessment Test

Grade 2 to Grade 6

Entrance assessment and class observation

Please see our Admissions Policy for more information

Standardised Age Group***

Cambridge (CAIE) Alma mater***

Alma Mater Grade level***

Key stage
UK

Year Groups (General)

Form level
(UK std)

IB levels

US & Australia Grades

6

*Cambridge Primary

Grade R

Key Stage 1

Year 1

PYP

Kindergarten

7

*Cambridge Primary

Grade 1

Key Stage 1

Year 2

PYP

Grade 1

8

*Cambridge Primary

Grade 2

Key Stage 2

Year 3

PYP

Grade 2

9

*Cambridge Primary

Grade 3

Key Stage 2

Year 4

PYP

Grade 3

10

*Cambridge Primary

Grade 4

Key Stage 2

Year 5

PYP

Grade 4

11

*Cambridge Primary

Grade 5

Key Stage 2

Year 6

PYP

Grade 5

12

*Cambridge Primary/ Lower Secondary

Grade 6

Key Stage 3

Year 7

Form 1

MYP

Grade 6

Entry requirements

Assessments are required as a part of your application to Alma Mater International School. See the following for the required assessments;

Grade 000 and Grade 00

Teacher interview required

Grade 00 and Grade R

Class Observation Assessment

Grade 1

Entrance Assessment and Observation

Grade 2 to Grade 6

Entrance assessment and class observation

Please see our Admissions Policy for more information

Awards

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Alma Mater International School
Best International Primary – High School
South Africa 2021

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Alma Mater International School
Best All-Through Co-Educational Private School
South Africa

Accreditations