Admission Policy
At St. Ambrose Schools, Usiefrun, we focus on the potential of every applicant and seek to provide an educational environment in which students can develop academically, personally and as members of the school community.
Individual Needs
We recognise that every child has different learning needs and abilities.
Placement Tests
Applicants are required to complete placement tests before a place is offered.
School Community
We seek students who can benefit from and contribute positively to our school community.
Fair Selection
Our selection procedures are designed to be consistent and fair to applicants.
Introduction
All children have very different needs and at SASU, we pride ourselves on providing a service to our students that is designed to meet each individual's specific requirements.
The programs we have on offer are flexible and rigorous enough for us to challenge the most able, whilst being able to offer specialist support to pupils who have some additional needs.
Although we prefer to focus on potential at entry rather than achievement, all applicants are required to complete placement tests before a place is offered to ensure that we can adequately meet their learning needs.
The Aims of This Policy
This policy establishes the principles and procedures that guide admission to the school. Its aims are to:
- Ensure compliance with the school's not-for-profit purpose originally established as a secondary school providing education comparable to what obtains in Nigeria but today embracing a broader provision.
- Provide independent education for children between the ages of 10 and 17.
- Set selection criteria and procedures that are consistent with this charitable purpose and that are fair to applicants.
- Identify students whose academic potential and other abilities will enable them to benefit from the opportunities the school has to offer.
- Identify students who can contribute positively to the school community.
Equal Treatment
We welcome students from different ethnic groups, backgrounds and creeds.
A Welcoming Community
Every student is welcomed as a member of the school community. We expect all of our pupils to attend our assemblies.
Disability & Additional Needs
At present, our facilities for children with disabilities are limited, but we will do all that is reasonable to ensure that the school's culture, policies and procedures are made accessible to children with disabilities.
When a disability or special educational need is made known to us, we will consult with parents and make reasonable adjustments to our admissions procedures.
These adjustments are intended to enable a child, if she is able, to satisfy our admission requirements.
Supporting Individual Needs
We seek to understand individual needs and make reasonable adjustments where possible.
General Admission Procedures
Our admission procedure includes the following:
Competitive Entry Tests
Applicants are required to participate in the school's competitive entry tests.
Interview
The admission process includes an interview.
Character & Academic Reference
A character and academic reference is required from the applicant's current school.
Interested in St. Ambrose Schools?
Contact the school to learn more about our admission process and opportunities for prospective students.