ADMISSIONS

Stage 1: Completion of Forms – Parental Enquiry Form and Application Form

• These forms are available in digital versions through the Office of Admissions & International Partnerships and must be completed and submitted digitally to the Office. The Office does not accept printed, handwritten, scanned, or photographed copies of the form.
• The registration fee can be paid online or paid at a bank, into the GIS Account. The finance department will also accept POS (point of sale) payment for the registration fee only.  No other payment is required at this point. The fee is $100 (USD), payable in cedis at prevailing exchange rates for all applications (Nursery to Sixth Form).

NB: The School is unable to proceed with an application without evidence of successful completion of all requirements under step 1 above.

Once the completed Application Form is received, the file undergoes a thorough review by the Admissions Team.  If appropriate, the review will also involve Academic Management, the Counsellor, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).

Stage 2: Entrance Assessments

All admissions into Ghana International School are subject to a successful entrance assessment, an interview with child and parent(s) in attendance and a thorough evaluation of previous school reports. These will include a confidential report obtained from an applicant’s current school Principal. The aim is to determine the school’s ability to fully cater to the needs of the child. Entrance assessments are administered in February/March before the academic year starts in September.  Late admissions for international applicants may take place between August and December as required. Please note the following in relation to the administration of entry assessments.

• English is the language of instruction, therefore, entrance exams are conducted in the English Language.
• Applicants for Year 3 to Form 3 are assessed in Maths and English.
• Prospective Form 4 students are assessed in Maths, English, Combined Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and an optional language (French or Spanish).
• Entry assessments for late entrants (international applicants) may be conducted in August or as required.
• Non-resident applicants may, at the discretion of the Head of Admissions & International Partnerships, be assessed in their country of residence, and in collaboration with the child’s current school.

Note: Entry into Lower 6th Form does not require applicants to sit entry assessments. Candidates are required to submit results of IGCSE or an equivalent examination in support of their applications.

 Acceptance/Denial of Placement

The decision to make an offer of admission is always made by the Principal.

• After the assessment, interview, and submission of confidential student reports, Parents will receive a notification by email on whether their child will be offered a place or not.

Stages 3 and 4: Submission of documentation and Payment of Fees

• Once the child has been offered admission, parents are informed of all mandatory documentation including medical reports, rules and regulations document, food allergy forms, etc., and given a deadline for submission. 
• Upon receipt of the required documentation, admission and tuition fee invoices will be issued for payment. 

Stage 5: Admissions Prospectus: This will be provided to parents in preparation for the start of the school. 

Following a successful enrollment, additional information on next steps will be provided.

*Please note that all monetary transactions must be made to the School’s account. Proof of all payments must be shared with the School.

Orientation and School-related information

The Office of Admissions & International Partnerships organises orientation events for all new families.

Interested? Complete an Enquiry Form – click here