Eligibility Requirements
Stepping In
All students must go through a level test (except EYP/Early Years Programme students) and an individual interview in order to be accepted into HJIS. As a part of the application process, parents must sit the enrollment interview, which is to ensure the school’s philosophy and programs match parents’ educational beliefs and expectations.
Early Learning
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Ability to separate from parents, social maturity, self-help skills, language ability, fine and gross motor skills.
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Students must be able to toilet themselves independently.
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Children can be admitted regardless of their level of English proficiency (for preschool and PreK classes).
Elementary School
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Age-appropriate social skills, language ability, academic ability, and the current dynamics of the class. Students entering must generally have sufficient competency in English in order to benefit from our academic programs.
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Children may also be admitted regardless of their level of English proficiency. Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) classes are usually sufficient for children to quickly develop proficient English language skills.
Middle School
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Social skills, language ability, academic ability, and the current makeup of the class.
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Students must have a fairly high degree of competency in English.
High School
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Social skills, language ability, academic ability, and the current makeup of the class.
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Students must have a fairly high degree of competency in English.
