Admissions Procedure

The International School of Curaçao is dedicated to achieving academic excellence, appreciating diversity, and guiding the transition from childhood to adulthood. The admission process strives to identify a variety of students who demonstrate motivation and the ability to excel in our school system. The admission process also looks for students who indicate a commitment to learning and growth. In reviewing applications, the Admissions Committee considers academic performance, assessments, teacher recommendations, and individual characteristics and talents.

 Our main goal is to determine whether the student can and will be successful at the International School of Curaçao. ISC will serve students whose needs are within the scope of the curriculum offerings and can be met in the learning groups of up to 24 students. Students with mild special needs can be accepted as long as it is determined that the school can positively serve their special needs.

The decision to admit a student to the International School of Curaçao is based on the fulfillment of the admission requirements, space availability at the appropriate grade level, the school’s ability to meet the needs of the student, and the student’s ability to fulfill program requirements.

 Grade placement of students is decided after evaluation of the school records submitted by parents/guardians and is provisional until all the candidate’s school records have been received. The school reserves the right to change a student’s grade placement after reception of these records.

 New students are admitted throughout the year, provided there are spaces available and provided the applicant has submitted completed application documentation together with an application fee of NAfls.100.- (US $ 55.-) per student.

The following documents must be submitted for application:

§    Application form signed by the parent/s or legal guardian/s with passport size photograph attached.

§    Application fee (non-refundable of NAfls.100/US$ 55).

§    A cover letter written by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian, requesting admission of the applicant and giving a brief summary of the applicant’s educational background and reason for applying to the International School of Curaçao.

§ A Photocopy of applicant’s passport or birth certificate.

§    The applicant’s school transcript or copies of his/her school reports of the current year and for at least two previous years.

§    Medical Form, including emergency contact.

§    Copy of applicant’s vaccination records.

§    Classroom Teacher Recommendation Form, completed and signed by the applicant’s current teacher, in a sealed envelope.

§    A short autobiography written without assistance in English (for students grade 3 and higher).

§    Applicant Questionnaire (for students grade 6 and higher).

For Grades 9 to 12, submit also:

§    Two Teacher’s Confidential Reports (English & Math teachers), in a sealed envelope.

§    Native English speakers should submit a two page writing sample, either creative or expository.

§    Admissions interview required.

After acceptance of the application the procedure is as follows:

§    A letter of acceptance will be sent to all successful candidates together with a letter from our Accounts Department regarding payment of the registration fees.

Please note that an applicant’s space in the school is only guaranteed after receiving the required registration payment (non-refundable).

§    Before the summer parents will receive information about purchase of school uniforms and school supplies.

§    A letter of non-admission will be sent to students not meeting the admission requirements.

The International School of Curaçao welcomes applications from applicants with mild special needs (physical or academic). These applications must be accompanied by complete reports from teachers(s) and specialist(s) in order to be considered.

The International School of Curaçao is not equipped to handle students with severe academic or physical handicaps.

"The International School of Curacao admits qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin"