Admissions

If an applicant has had previous school experience, he/she shall submit grade reports, and, or transcripts which shall reflect at least an 85% composite average with no failing grade for the previous school year, and a letter of good conduct from their previous school.

Generally, student applicants will be required to take an admissions exam to determine their proficiency at the grade level applied for.

An exam may not be required if the applicant submits proof of outstanding academic achievement for the previous two school years.

The applicant completes and submits a Student Application Form, presents an original birth certificate, and, or passport, plus pertinent certificates, medical records, or evaluations.

Although the required documents and the application may be submitted via mail, courier, or delivered by an intermediary, at some point the application process is completed in person by the applicant and the parents, or legal guardians.

If there is space available and all of the above requirements are met, the school principal, or principals submit the materials, together with their recommendation to The Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee consists of both school principals, plus the Director, or the Executive Director.

In some cases, the Admissions Committee may request a personal interview with the applicant and his, or her parents. Generally, the Committee will render a decision within five work days of receiving the completed application and pertinent documents.

While attending the Equity American School, seven credits are required each year by all ninth through twelfth grade students. Due to our core subject curriculum and small classes, we are able to accommodate students who have been in gifted and talented programs in the U.S.

Students receiving less than an 85% composite average, or a failure in any course during any quarter are placed on Academic Probation for the next quarter and must bring their grades up to standard if they are to continue at the school.

We have found that most students on Academic Probation willing to put forth the extra effort can overcome any academic deficiencies. Our teachers work closely with students to bring them back on track. With students, teachers and parents working together we have achieved excellent results.

Our learning environment attracts and encourages highly motivated students to build on their talents and become responsible young adults, ready to step up to the next level of their education.

Our main strength from the viewpoint of the academic community is our academic record. In transferring from Equity to other elementary or upper schools, our students are readily accepted. Our elementary through tenth grade students are tested and comparatively evaluated yearly through a national standardized exam (SAT-10). Our juniors and seniors are tested with both the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. All students who originate from a country where English is not the native language must also pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT) exam.

Our High School program is college preparatory. We prepare our students well for the university environment by challenging them academically and by teaching them how to organize themselves and develop good study habits. Their scores on the SAT, ACT, and TOEFL exams reflect their solid preparation for university.

Most of our graduates earn scores above U.S. national averages. One hundred percent of our graduates are accepted at U.S. universities or colleges. During the past five years, the majority of our graduates have averaged between 40% and 60% of their university tuition expense in scholarships and grants.