Admission

Educational Components - Admission

Admission Kindergarten

• All children must be five years old by December of the current school year
• All children must pass a “Readiness Test”
• A letter of notification will be sent to the parents/guardians of the children who passed the test
• A letter of acceptance and dates of registration will be sent by the Principal
• A parent/guardian must accompany the child for registration
• All documents (listed below*) must be provided as part of the registration

First Grade

• Priority will be given to students of Maris Stella Kindergarten graduates
• All students are required to pass a “Readiness Test” Transfer Students
• A potential transfer student must submit an application to the Principal
• A diagnostic test will be given for appropriate grade placement
• A transfer student must submit all required documents (as listed below*)
• Catholic Mission Schools reserves the right not to admit a student who was expelled or dropped out of another school.

Required for all students Documents

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate
• A completed application form (application forms are available in the school office)
• A completed health form (health forms are available in the school office)
• Specific notices of any special considerations/needs (medical, social, etc)
• Up-to-date records of immunizations
• A copy of Baptismal Certificate for children baptized outside of Palau
• For transfer students, a copy of the student’s official transcript or permanent record card

Deposit

A deposit is required for each new student at the time of registration that is counted a partial tuition payment for tuition. If a student does not enroll, the deposit is forfeited.