Admissions Process

The Beaconhouse Al Khaleej International School admits students of any nationality. The school follows a standards-based US curricular program designed for Grades KG to 12. BAKIS has a learning support program which enables the enrollment of a number of students that need additional learning support at each grade level. 

Age Requirements and Grade Placement

For Lower Elementary (K1 – Grade 2), grade-level placement is determined by the child’s age by December 30 of that year. Please note that no exceptions can be made.

By September 1:

• K1 must be 4 years of age
• K2 must be 5 years of age
• Grade 1 must be 6 years of age
• Grade 2 must be 7 years of age

For Grades 3 – 12, grade-level placement depends on the child’s current curriculum and grade level, and academic ability within his/her grade level.

Language Proficiency Entry Requirements

Kindergarten 1 (K1)

During the intake period, non-native English speaking students will be expected to demonstrate an acceptable level of fluency in English to be eligible for admission. During the intake process, should language proficiency appear to be an issue, the applicant will be further assessed to determine whether or not their level of fluency in English is acceptable for admission.

Kindergarten 2 (K2) to Grade 12

All non-native English speaking students admitted to BAKIS from K2 – Grade 12 are expected to demonstrate a grade-level mastery of the English language. In other words, they should be able to function in an English language environment with the same competency as their native English-speaking peers. During the intake process, should language proficiency become an issue, the applicant will be assessed to determine whether or not their level of fluency in English is acceptable for admission. Non-native English speakers, whose fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is found to be below grade level, will not be eligible for admission.

BAKIS does not offer an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program.

Admission Priorities

Admission to BAKIS is competitive, and date of application is not the only factor taken into account when seats are offered. Academic history and performance, student’s potential, teacher’s recommendations and family background are all important considerations.
Our priority system below is aligned with our identity as an US Curriculum school. Special consideration will be given to students with a demonstrated need for an American education.

First category

Students from families of companies holding a corporate seat(s)

Second category

Students holding a North American (American/Canadian) passport and have a sibling presently attending BAKIS

Third Category

Students holding a North American (American/Canadian) passport

Fourth Category

Students from families of any nationality who have a sibling presently attending BAKIS

Fifth Category

Students who do not fall under category 1, 2, 3 or 4

Waiting List

If an applicant meets BAKIS admissions requirements but is applying for enrollment in a grade level that is full, that applicant will be placed on the waiting list for his/her grade level for that particular school year. Because of the school’s priority system, a student’s position on the waiting list may change if there are subsequent applications from families with higher priority. See admission priorities.

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