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Admissions Policy

The admissions process at The Kintess School is designed to ensure a strong alignment between our educational philosophy and the unique needs of each child and their family. It takes place in two distinct yet complementary stages: a parental interview and a child assessment.

1. Parental Interview

This initial meeting allows our admissions team to engage in a structured dialogue with parents (or legal guardians) of the applicant. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of:

    • The family’s educational expectations and long-term academic aspirations for their child.

    • The alignment between the family’s values and those of the school, especially regarding international education, cultural openness, and global citizenship.

    • The child’s previous educational background, where applicable, and any specific needs or talents identified by the parents.

This interview is also an opportunity for parents to ask questions about our program, our teaching methods—including inquiry-based learning and student-centered pedagogy—and our support systems. It lays the foundation for a transparent and collaborative relationship between the school and the family.

2. Student Assessment

Each child participates in an individual evaluation session conducted by a qualified member of our teaching team. The duration of the assessment ranges from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the child’s age and developmental stage.

The assessment focuses on three key dimensions:

Academic Dimension: Foundational skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, logical reasoning, and language comprehension (in English, French, or Spanish, depending on the child’s prior exposure or program track).

Cognitive Dimension: Attention span, memory, problem-solving abilities, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

Socio-Emotional Dimension: The child’s comfort level in interacting with the evaluator, communication skills, ability to follow instructions, emotional expression, and adaptability to a new environment.

The goal is not to judge or rank the child, but to build a clear and respectful picture of their current development and potential.but to create a clear developmental snapshot that reflects their current capabilities and potential.

3. Admission Decision and Developmental Feedback

Once both steps are completed, the admissions committee reviews all gathered information. If the child is admitted, the family receives a detailed report outlining the child’s psychological, cognitive, and social development at the time of the assessment.

This report provides:

An overview of the child’s readiness to enter the appropriate grade level.

Key observations to guide the pedagogical approach (e.g., learning preferences, strengths, areas requiring support).

Recommendations, if needed, to ensure a smooth transition into the classroom environment.

This feedback is both informative and constructive. It helps parents gain deeper insight into their child’s developmental profile and how it fits within the school’s context.

In addition, the data collected during the assessments is used internally to help the school balance class compositions in terms of academic profiles, language exposure, and socio-emotional maturity—creating an optimal learning environment for all.