AVENOR COLLEGE ADMISSION POLICY
1. Purpose
Avenor College is committed to valuing diversity and fostering a strong partnership between the school and parents, ensuring that students can fully benefit from our educational offer. To guarantee a transparent and comprehensive process, this policy defines the steps from initial admission through to the integration of new families into the Avenor community. Admission is selective, with places offered to students to whom we can provide the opportunity to discover their potential and develop it to the highest level.
2. Principles
- Respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Equal opportunity: all candidates may enter the process regardless of ethnicity, gender, culture, or religion.
- Holistic evaluation of each applicant’s academic, social, and personal development.
- Emphasis on trust and partnership with families.
- Priority for siblings of current students and Avenor Nursery children.
3. Governance of Admissions
The admissions process is overseen by:
- Executive Director
- Heads of School (Nursery, Primary, Secondary)
- Deputy Heads and Compliance Director
- Admissions Team
- Board of Directors
4. Admission Criteria for New Students
4.1. Principles for admissions:
- Alignment of Values and VisionCompatibility between the family’s values and the educational philosophy, ethos, and vision of Avenor College, within the wider educational context.
- Student Readiness and DevelopmentThe child’s psychological, intellectual, and physical readiness for schooling, as assessed through the admission process, including age suitability for the intended year group.
- Potential to Benefit from the Educational OfferThe child’s capacity to engage meaningfully with and benefit from Avenor College’s academic and co-curricular programmes.
- Integration within the School CommunityThe student’s and family’s ability to integrate harmoniously into the Avenor community and to contribute positively to its collaborative environment.
- Family–School Partnership and CommunicationThe quality of the relationship, communication, and cooperation between the family and the school, including constructive involvement in school life.
- Compliance with Institutional, Financial, and Legal RequirementsAdherence to the school’s financial obligations, legal standards, and institutional regulations, including observance of school rules and procedures.
- Academic and Linguistic CompetenceAcademic performance and English language proficiency appropriate to the child’s age and the requirements of the intended year group. (This principle is not applicable to Nursery and Preparatory classes.)
- Behaviour and AttitudeDemonstration of exemplary behaviour, respect for others, and a positive attitude towards learning and community participation.
4.2. Criteria for admissions:
Admission to Avenor College is selective, and students must demonstrate the academic, behavioural, and personal qualities required to thrive in our community. Criteria vary by year group as follows:
- In the Nursery children are observed and evaluated by the admissions team (no formal testing).
- Nursery groups
- Green Group: Age between 1 year 9 months and 3 years by 31 August of the current academic year.
- Yellow/Blue Groups: children aged between 3 and 4 years as of September 1 or children who turn 3 years old by December 31 of the current school year.
- Reception groups
- children aged between 4 and 5 years as of September 1 or children who turn 4 years old by December 31 of the current school year.
- Year 1 groups
- children aged between 5 and 6 years as of September 1 or children who turn 5 years old by December 31 of the current school year.
- Nursery groups
- Primary (Preparatory – Grade 4)
- Preparatory: Students are observed and evaluated by the admissions team (no formal testing). Children turning 6 by 31 December may be admitted if recommended (by their Nursery teacher) under Romanian legislation for school entry.
- Grades 1–4: Minimum result of Good on admission tests in Mathematics, English, and Romanian.
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct at the current school).
- Lower Secondary (Grades 5–8)
- Minimum average of 8.5 on admission tests in Mathematics, English, and Romanian.
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct at the current school).
- High School (Grades 9–12)
- Grade 9:
- Successful completion of admission tests in Mathematics, English, and CEM (equivalent to average 8.9).
- Successful interview with a member of the Learning Leadership Team.
- Recommendations/Reports from previous schools (if applicable).
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct or equivalent)
- Further conditions mandatory for admission:
- National Evaluation minimum average 8.9 (Romanian system) OR Cambridge Checkpoint result of minimum HIGH (31–40)
- FCE with minimum B
- Grade 10:
- Compatible profile based on the academic record to date (joining the IGCSE programme in the middle of it requires careful consideration of the current profile of the student in order to ensure successful completion of the programme).
- Successful completion of admission evaluation (tests and interviews depending on chosen IGCSE options).
- Recommendations from previous schools (if applicable).
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct or equivalent).
- Grade 11:
- Compatible profile based on the academic record to date.
- Successful completion of admission evaluation (tests and interviews depending on chosen A Level subjects)
- Recommendations from previous schools (if applicable).
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct or equivalent)
- Further conditions mandatory for admission:
- Minimum grade C in at least 8 IGCSE subjects (or equivalent if coming from another educational system)
- Minimum grade B in the IGCSE subjects chosen for A Level (or equivalent if coming from another educational system).
- Grade 12:
- Compatible profile based on the academic record to date.
- Successful completion of admission evaluation (tests and interviews depending on chosen A Level subjects).
- Recommendations from previous schools (if applicable).
- Exemplary behaviour (average 10 in conduct or equivalent).
- Further conditions mandatory for admission:
- Minimum grade C at AS Level in at least 3 subjects (the examinations must align with the subjects and examination boards offered at the school to ensure full compatibility).
- Grade 9:
5. Application & Registration Documentation
- Application form
- Copy of birth certificate
- Medical records & vaccination certificate
- Signed parent–school contract
- Payment of enrolment and initial tuition fees
- Transfer documents from previous school
- Payment for supplies and transport (if applicable)
6. Waiting List & Class Size
- School: Classes are capped at 20- 22 students. Priority given to Avenor Nursery children and siblings, then external candidates, depending on availability.
- Nursery: We take into account a specific ratio child teacher and space.
- Ratio for NG: 1 adult for 6 children
- NB, NY, NO: 1 adult for 7 children
- Reception: 1 adult for 9 children
- Year One: 1adult for 10 children
7. Admissions Calendar
- Sept–Oct: Publish education offer for next year.
- Nov–Jan: Group meetings with parents (internal and external).
- Jan–Feb: Re-enrolment of existing students.
- Ongoing: New admissions based on availability.
- June: Class formation and communication with families.
- August: Random draw for Preparatory classes (teacher allocation).
8. Internal Students – Progression Criteria
Progression is not automatic. Criteria per year group include:
- Nursery: progression is related to age appropriateness as well as psychological and intellectual and physical readiness.
- Primary and Lower Secondary: Minimum average 8.5 (Gymnasium) / ‘Good’ (Primary), 95% attendance, exemplary behaviour (max. 3 warnings).
- Grade 9: Minimum HIGH (31–40) at Cambridge Checkpoint or 8.9 at National Evaluation, minimum B at FCE, 95% attendance, exemplary behaviour.
- Grade 10: Must demonstrate progress towards being able to successfully complete the IGCSE programme, 95% attendance, exemplary behaviour.
- Grade 11: Minimum 8 IGCSE exams with at least C, minimum B in subjects continued at A Level (or a similar/facilitating subject), 95% attendance, exemplary behaviour.
- Grade 12: Minimum C at 3 AS Level exams, 95% attendance, exemplary behaviour.
9. Internal Students – Re-enrolment Conditions
All progression criteria must be met for a student to be eligible for re-enrolment. Students currently enrolled are given priority in the re-enrolment process, provided they have successfully met the progression criteria. For students who do not meet the progression criteria, conditional re-enrolment may be considered on the basis of an individual plan developed by the Learning Leadership Team. Re-enrolment options may include, but are not limited to:
- Non re-enrolment (e.g., due to academic performance, examination results, or behaviour);
- Repetition of the current year (where academic results indicate this is the most appropriate pathway);
- Re-Enrolment Under Exceptional Circumstances
10. Internal Students – Re-Enrolment Under Exceptional Circumstances
Avenor College upholds high academic and behavioural expectations for student progression. The school recognises, however, that exceptional or unforeseen circumstances may temporarily affect a student’s ability to meet the established Progression Criteria.
In such cases, to ensure fairness while maintaining the integrity of academic standards, students who have not met the Progression Criteria may be considered for re-enrolment in the following academic year, provided that there are compelling exceptional circumstances. Parents who wish to request consideration under this provision must contact the Learning Leadership Team (LLT) to initiate the application process.
Decisions regarding re-enrolment under this provision are made by the Learning Leadership Team, based on a thorough review of each individual case. Where re-enrolment is approved, it will be formalised through a contractual agreement outlining the specific educational pathway and the support measures that the school can provide, in accordance with the student’s particular circumstances.
PROCEDURE FOR INDUCTION OF NEW STUDENTS
PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERRING CLASSES
ANNEX 1 – Admission flow
ANNEX 2 – New students induction Policy
Date: 24.06.2021
| Reviewed: | 14.10.2025 |
| Document in force: | 15.10.2025 |
| To be revised: | Oct 2028 |
