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ADMISSIONS
PROCEDURE OUTLINE
CURRENT
NOTIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES:
Revised:
Thursday, August 21, 2008
International applicants can apply through out the year. A wait
list for international applicants has been opened for the grades
that are full. The International Applicants must go through the
admissions procedure and obtain an acceptance before they can be
put on the waiting list. In case a current student withdraws and
a seat becomes available, the applicant will be notified
immediately on a first come basis.
Please note
that by ‘Local’, we mean students who were studying in Pakistan
at the time of admissions. And by ‘International’, we mean the
students who were studying outside of Pakistan, at the time of
admissions, regardless of the nationalities of the applicants.
ADMISSIONS FOR AUGUST SEMESTER 2008-2009:
Admissions for
the August Semester for local applicants are now closed.
Admissions for
the August Semester for international applicants are still open.
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LOCAL
APPLICANTS |
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS |
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ELEMENTARY – PS till 5 – OPEN |
X |
GRADES
1, 3 & 5 |
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MIDDLE
SCHOOL – 6 – 8 – OPEN |
X |
GRADES
6, 7 & 8 |
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HIGH
SCHOOL – 9 - 12 - OPEN |
X |
GRADE 9
& 10 |
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CLOSED |
ALL GRADES |
PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, Gr. 4, Gr.11, Gr.12 |
For the
latest information, please continue monitoring our website
www.kas.edu.pk at regular intervals.
WEBSITE:
www.kas.edu.pk, ADMISSION’S OFFICE EMAIL:
admissions@kas.edu.pk,
guidance@kas.edu.pk
ADMISSIONS
INFORMATION:
Thank you
for your interest in gaining further information about the
procedures for obtaining admission into KAS.
The
Admission’s process for all applicants (local or international)
entails:
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Completion of paperwork – (No incomplete files will be
processed)
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In House
Testing
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In House
Screening
Interview
(For Elementary grades: Parent interview; For Higher grades:
Applicant Interview)APPLICATION
CHECKLIST:
A completed
packet will include:
a. Main application
b.
2 Recommendations for PreSchool and Kindergarten applicants and 3
Recommendations for all other applicants.
1. School Counselor or Principal’s
Recommendation (All applicants)
2. Current Math Teacher’s Recommendation. (Not applicable
for PS or KG applicants)
3. Current English Teacher’s Recommendation
(Not applicable for PS or KG applicants)
4. Class Teacher’s Recommendation (Only for Pre-School
or Kindergarten applicants.)
(Please note that the Recommendations have to be sealed and
confidential)
c. Current
year + last 2 years school records for grades 1-10(Total of 3
years);
Current year
+last 3 years school records for grades 11 & 12(Total of 4
years for grades 11 & 12)
d. Copies of any standardized tests given e.g. ITBS, PSAT, SAT.
e. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate and
passport
f. Copies of both parent's passports
g. Immunization or health record of applicant.
Along with
the paperwork, the applicant has to sit for an in-house testing.
If the applicant is not available for testing, additional
paperwork will include:
1/ A recently graded Math test copy.
2/ A recently graded English writing sample such as, an
essay or a book report.
Note: Incomplete
Applications will not be processed.
APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES:
The
admissions process for 2008-2009 costs US$ 100/-(via cheque) or
Rs.6000/-(in cash) whichever is most convenient for you.
The application processing fees has to be paid prior to
consideration and is non-refundable. You may pay cash or send a
check in, made out to 'KARACHI AMERICAN SCHOOL' along with the
rest of the paperwork. You may courier, fax or email your
application, as convenient for you.
REGISTRATION FEES:
There is a
one-time, non-refundable Registration Fee for every new student
entering KAS. This fee of US$4,000 per student reserves a
place in class for the admitted student and is payable within 3
weeks from the date of admission.
ANNUAL TUITION 2008-2009:
PreSchool $
7,830
Kindergarten –
Grade 5 $11,785
Grades 6 –
8 $11,815
Grades 9 –
11 $11,835
Grade
12
$12,035
The annual
tuition above includes the Student Activity Fee (Kg - Grade 12)
and the Graduation Fee (Grade 12 only). The fee for AP
examinations (tentative charges) have been included in the
annual billing.
Please see
the following 'Tuition & Fee Information' for more
details.
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
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Address:
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Fax
#'s:
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Admission Office
Karachi American School
KDA Scheme # 1
Amir Khusro Road
Karachi – 75350, Pakistan
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Attention: Admission Officer
(92-21) 452-5319 - Admission office
(92-21) 454-7305 - Main office
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CONTACT
PERSONS:
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TESTING
& EVALUATIONS
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Grades
PS & KG
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Class
Teacher Evaluation/Screening + Parent Interview
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Grades 1
- 5
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In-House
Testing + Class Teacher Evaluation/Screening + Parent
Interview
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Grades 6
- 12
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In-House
Testing + Class Teacher Evaluations/Screening + Applicant
Interview
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ADMISSION’S
TIMELINE
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Applicants
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Grades
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Applying
for entry
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Timeline
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Local
Applicants
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All
Grades
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First
Semester – 1ST week of August
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Begins
Feb 1st.
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Local
Applicants
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Grades
KG - 5
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First
Semester – 1ST week of August
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Ends 31st
August.
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Local
Applicants
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Grades
6 - 12
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First
Semester – 1ST week of August
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Ends 31st
August.
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Local
Applicants
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Grades
KG - 5
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Second
Semester – First week of January
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Begins
1st October
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Local
Applicants
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Grades
KG - 5
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Second
Semester – First week of January
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Ends
30th January
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Local
Applicants
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Grades
6 - 12
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Second
Semester – First week of January
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No
Admissions
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FACTS
TO FOLLOW
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Pre-School
Applicants:
Ages 4 and above, may apply throughout the year, whether
local or international.
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Cut-Off
Date: The
cut-off date for age for all grade levels is 1st
October.
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Processing:
Testing and Evaluations will only take place after
completion of all paperwork.
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International
Applicants:
International Applicants are welcome to apply throughout the
year.
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Local
Applicants: Local
Applicants have a specific timeline that must be followed
accordingly and is not flexible.
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School
Year:
The Academic Year is divided into 2 Semesters or 4 Quarters.
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New
Academic Year:
The new
academic year or the first semester begins the first
week of August.
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Second
Semester:
The Second Semester begins the first week of January,
immediately after the winter break.
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Incomplete
Application:
Incomplete applications will not be processed and will be
considered on hold.
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Recommendations
for PS, KG and Gr.1:
The Classroom teacher fills out the Math & English
recommendations or the Class Teachers Recommendation,
outlining the child’s linguistic and analytical abilities
and what he/she has learned. The Principal fills out a form for the
Child's social skills for the Pre-School /
Kindergarten class. Forms are available online in PDF format, along with
the online application.
For Word document format, please email at
admissions@kas.edu.pk
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GLOSSARY
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Local
Applicants:
Applicants applying from within Pakistan.
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International
Applicants:
Applicants applying from outside Pakistan.
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AGE
REQUIREMENT CHART FOR 2008 - 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
| YEAR |
AGE |
GRADE |
| 2004 |
4 |
PRE-SCHOOL |
| 2003 |
5 |
KINDERGARTEN |
| 2002 |
6 |
GRADE
1 |
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2001 |
7 |
GRADE
2 |
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2000 |
8 |
GRADE
3 |
| 1999 |
9 |
GRADE
4 |
| 1998 |
10 |
GRADE
5 |
| 1997 |
11 |
GRADE
6 |
| 1996 |
12 |
GRADE
7 |
| 1995 |
13 |
GRADE
8 |
| 1994 |
14 |
GRADE
9 |
| 1993 |
15 |
GRADE
10 |
| 1992 |
16 |
GRADE
11 |
| 1991 |
17 |
GRADE
12 |
GRADE PLACEMENT CHART AND CRITERIA
Karachi
American School has a selective admissions policy. Students are
admitted and placed according to standards established by the
Admission’s Committee.
 All
applicants applying locally, age 6-18, complete a three-part
admissions test: a standardized test measuring reading
comprehension, and mathematical computational and problem solving
skills. The applicant’s writing sample is measured against grade
level norms at the Karachi American School. A review of grades at
previous schools and letters of recommendation completes the
process.
All
applicants are screened for developmental readiness & behavior.
The screening takes place on site in the
classroom
and in the program they will attend.
Grade
level placement is determined by the applicant’s age,
educational background, in-house placement testing and evaluation,
and by meeting the admissions criteria. Age
appropriateness is determined by the applicant’s birthday
falling on or before October 1st.
International
Students Coming from different Countries
Age
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KAS
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United
States Canada
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United
Kingdom
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Australia
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United
Arab Emirates
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Korea
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Japan
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4
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Pre-School
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Pre-Kindergarten
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Reception
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Pre-School
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Kindergarten
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5
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Kindergarten
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Kindergarten
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Year
1
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Reception
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Grade
1
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6
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Grade
1
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Grade
1
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Year
2
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Year
1
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Grade
2
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Grade
1
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Grade
1
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7
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Grade
2
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Grade
2
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Year
3
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Year
2
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Grade
3
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Grade
2
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Grade
2
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8
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Grade
3
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Grade
3
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Year
4
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Year
3
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Grade
4
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Grade
3
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Grade
3
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9
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Grade
4
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Grade
4
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Year
5
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Year
4
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Grade
5
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Grade
4
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Grade
4
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10
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Grade
5
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Grade
5
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Year
6
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Year
5
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Grade
6
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Grade
5
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Grade
5
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11
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Grade
6
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Grade
6
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Year
7
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Year
6
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Grade
7
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Grade
6
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Grade
6
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12
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