Admissions Policy
Enrollment Steps
Initial Visit
It is helpful if your children are able to accompany you on your initial visit to HISB, but we recognize that this is not always possible. However, it is certainly the case that the more information we have, the easier it is for us to prepare for your children's first day at school.
Test & Interview
At this stage the school will set a date for the admissions testing, which includes time in school in classrooms. Students from Year 3 and up will undergo CAT4 testing and an English test. Although we do not impose rigorous academic entry criteria, the level of attainment at HISB is high and we need to be sure that your child will cope and settle happily with us.
Admission
Your acceptance of the offer should be made prior to your child starting school. At this stage you will receive the Parent Handbook covering general school routines, transport, uniform ad lunch arrangements and you will e shown ow to access the Curriculum Handbook relevant to your child's Key Stage from our school.
HEATHFIELD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Heathfield International School offers a warm and stimulating environment where students thrive academically, grow personally, and embrace strong community values.
Following the National Curriculum of England from Nursery to A-Levels, our small class sizes ensure personalised learning, where creativity and critical thinking are fostered.
Through engaging activities led by passionate teachers, students develop confidence, teamwork, and critical 21st Century Skills that prepare them for an ever-changing world.
Special Offer Available at the Fair (Terms and conditions apply)—Meet us to learn more and give your child the gift of an exceptional education.
AGES AT ENTRY
The British education system operates on the premise that students thrive best in their correct class age groups. Differentiated teaching caters for differences in needs and abilities; the most able children are challenged, while children needing support or more time are cared for and encouraged to fulfil their potential.
At Heathfield International School, we believe that it is important for children to be with peers at a similar stage in social maturity, and experience and educational research tells us that changes made early on may have negative consequences later. For these reasons, we adhere to the policy of keeping children within their correct age band except in the following circumstances:
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
A visit to the school is an obvious starting point to the entry procedure, but we have listed those things which you may require to see, receive, or have explained to you when you visit. You should also read our Admissions Policy. Our admissions procedures are described in three stages as set out below, though some stages may, in practice, be concurrent.
During your visit, you will tour the school, including key areas relevant to your children and specialist facilities such as music, drama, science, art, PE, the library, and IT suites. We will explain the admissions process, our educational philosophy, payment details (including refunds and notice requirements), and whether there is a waiting list at your child’s level and we will guide you on class placement, but final confirmation is only given after the formal application and initial assessments.
To proceed with the application, please submit:
- A completed Application Form
- Copies of your children’s latest school reports (translated into English if possible)
- Any relevant examination results
- Copies of birth certificates
- Two recent passport-size photos per applicant
- A copy of the passport particulars page for the father, mother, and children.
At this stage the school will set a date for the admissions testing, which includes time in school in classrooms.
Heathfield International School
