Admissions
Admission to Karachi American School is highly selective and competitive. Qualified students capable of completing a demanding college preparatory program with a strong AP program are admitted. AP International Diploma is offered through AP coursework. Admission is based on prior academic record, standardized test scores, three letters of recommendation, graded writing sample and, an admission interview for parent and applicant. The school makes a conscious effort to preserve size, ethnicity and gender at each grade level.
Applications will not be processed unless all requested documentation is received. Since there are waiting lists in many grades it is important for families to apply early and follow the deadlines calendar:
Kas Accreditation And Membership
Admissions Timeline
We begin classes the first week of August. There may be no seats available for families of children who wait until late in the summer to apply.
Acceptance rates vary by grade level. In general, applicants who submit a complete application with all required documentation have a strong chance of being considered for admission. Please note that incomplete applications, or those missing required documents, cannot be reviewed.
No decision concerning admission will be made until all information is complete.
| Grades | Entry Time | Apply from | Processing/Screening |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades | First Semester – 1st week of August | Begins January 1st | Individual Time Slots |
| Early Learning Center (K3/K4/K5) | First Semester – 1st week of August | Begins January 1st | Individual Time Slots |
| All Grades | Second Semester – 1st week of January | Begins October 31st | Individual Time Slots |
Testimonials
Our little one was nurtured with a lot of care and in an environment that allowed him to explore his areas of interest and build valuable social, motor and academic skills. Due to the small class size the teachers knew my child very well and customised activities that helped in my child’s early development.ELC Parent