Admission Policy

The purpose of IISA is to provide the best possible education, based on international curricula and practices, for ICARDA and expatriate children residing with their families in the Aleppo area.  The school attempts to ensure a smooth entry from and transfer to other schools which have an international based curriculum and program.  Emphasis is placed on preparation for higher education, and the medium of instruction is English.  The school makes every effort to accept all qualified students who apply, subject to limitations placed by the Syrian Government and IISA School Policy on enrolment of Syrian citizens.

The school reserves the right to exclude students, or to require special supplementary measures at parent expense, if the student’s goals or abilities differ significantly from the above.

The following guidelines for exclusion of students will be observed by the School Head:

1. Students who require special classes, e.g. intensive remediation or compensatory education, because they are mentally impaired, physically or emotionally handicapped.

2. Students who are not benefiting from the academic program due to the lack of interest or effort, persistent behavior problems, or failure to maintain a satisfactory level of performance.

3. Students who do not adhere to the policies, rules, regulations and Student Discipline Code of IISA.

The SMC reserves the right to limit enrolment as well as exclude students at any time.

If a student has already been admitted to the school and it is subsequently determined that the school does not have an appropriate program for that child, the School Head (in consultation with the parents, the High School or Elementary/Middle School Principal, counselor and teachers) will decide the length of time that the school can adequately serve the educational needs of the child.  Parents may be required to provide extra services, such as tutoring, at their expense.  The parents of students enrolled who do not show improvement will be advised to seek suitable educational institutions to meet their children’s specific needs.