Admissions Policy
Our formal policy on eligibility, documentation, assessment, and decisions.
Policy Overview
Admissions to Asperion International Finishing School are open throughout the academic year, subject to seat availability. The school welcomes students of all nationalities and backgrounds. Asperion upholds fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity in all aspects of its admissions and educational practices.
Final acceptance is based on: prior academic performance; standardised assessment results; social, emotional, and developmental readiness; review of specific learning needs in alignment with available support systems; completion of all required documentation and financial commitments; and seat availability within the relevant course. All decisions are made by the Admissions Committee based on whether Asperion can effectively support the student’s academic and personal development.
Eligibility Criteria
The school welcomes students from varied national and cultural backgrounds who demonstrate the readiness to thrive in a rigorous and values-driven academic setting. Applicants must meet age criteria for entry (e.g. Grade 6 / MYP 1: 11 years on or before 1 August of the year of entry). We expect a strong prior academic record and evidence of readiness for an English-medium, inquiry-based curriculum.
Asperion is committed to equal opportunity and ensures that no student is disadvantaged on the basis of race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin in its admissions processes. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to engage with both academic rigour and our behavioural and protocol programmes. Families must be able to meet the financial commitments of the school and support the residential model.
Required Documentation
The following documents must accompany the application. If reports are in a language other than English, certified translations must be provided.
- Scanned copy of the student’s birth certificate
- Scanned copies of identity documents of the student and parent or guardian
- School reports for the last two academic years (all terms or semesters)
- Official transcripts where applicable
- Contact details of the current Principal or Coordinator for reference
- Any documentation relating to specific learning support needs, where relevant
- Certified translations if reports are issued in a language other than English
Admission Assessment Criteria
Entrance assessment: Asperion uses standardised testing—GL Cat 4—along with a holistic review to determine grade placement and readiness. Assessments are conducted on a rolling basis once the completed application is received.
Interview process: A student interaction and an interview with parents and the student are required. The interview explores the candidate’s interests, goals, and readiness for residential life, and gives families the opportunity to ask questions.
Evaluation standards: Decisions are based on prior academic records, standardised assessment results, social and emotional readiness, interview feedback, references, and the overall fit between the candidate and the school’s mission. The Admissions Committee determines enrolment based on whether the school can effectively meet the student’s needs.
Final Decision & Compliance
All admission decisions at Asperion are made by the designated Admissions Committee in consultation with the Head of School. The Committee carefully reviews each application to ensure that the school can appropriately support the academic, social, and developmental needs of the student within its existing resources and programme structure.
The school reserves the right to accept or decline an application based on its professional judgment, seat availability, alignment with grade level expectations, and completion of all admission and financial requirements.
The Admissions Policy is reviewed periodically as part of the school’s governance and quality assurance processes to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, standards, and the evolving needs of the school community.