To Be Returned to the Deputy Principal for the Upper Secondary

Pre-IB Course Selection and Declaration of Compliance with Regulations Forms 2017 - 2018

To be returned to the Deputy Principal for the Upper Secondary Pre-IB SUBJECT CHOICES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018

Student name: ______(please print)

A. Required Subjects

1 English  2 Mathematics  3 Physical Education  4 IB Prep and Intro Economics  5 History or Geography (please select one)

B. Option Choices

Group 1 Norwegian A Norwegian B Study

Group 2 Biology Physics Study

Group 3 Visual Arts Chemistry Study

Group 4 Theatre Arts French/Spanish (please circle one) Study

Group 5 C(A)S and ICT  English Support* Mathematics Support**

C. Conditions

 Students can ONLY choose ONE study.  All students MUST study at least one Science.  All students MUST study at least one Language apart from the required English (unless special arrangements are made with the US Principal). Please note that previous study in the language is required for all languages. *Students who need extra support in English will be enrolled in English Support by the English teachers. **Students who need extra support in Mathematics will be enrolled in Mathematics Support by the Mathematics teachers. Have you applied to any other schools? YES □ NO □ STUDENT DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL’S REGULATIONS FOR PRE-IB STUDENTS

I certify that ALL of the following are true:

1. I have read and fully understand the conditions and consequences presented in this document.

2. I agree to all the conditions and consequences in this document and am aware that non-compliance can jeopardise my enrolment in the IB programme at Oslo International School.

Student name: ______

Signature: ______

Date: ______

PRE-IB ADMISSION CHECKLIST OSLO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Please tick the requirements and attach the relevant documentation.

For External Applicants Only:

□ Application Package has been completed.

□ The Subject Choices have been made and checked that there is no collision.

□ The School’s Regulations for Pre-IB Students has been read and the Student Declaration has been signed. You may bring this document with you to your interview.

□ Copies of all relevant documentation such as school records and letters of reference have been attached.

□ There is a clear understanding of the Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures Document.

For Internal Applicants:

□ The Subject Choices have been made and checked that there is no collision.

□ The School’s Regulations for Pre- IB Students has been read and the Student Declaration has been signed.

□ There is a clear intention to complete all the requirements of the Year 10 courses and an understanding of the Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures Document.

BASIC UPPER SECONDARY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. All interested internal applicants must fill in the Pre-IB/IB Application forms before the admissions deadline. 2. All internal applicants must meet the following conditions for admission:

 a minimum average exam grade of 4 must be achieved in the Year 10 or Pre-IB June examinations.  a minimum average Work Ethic (or its equivalent) grade of 4  a minimum demonstrated English language proficiency of a strong Level B1 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)  a demonstrated good record of attendance and conduct

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

1. All of the normal admissions procedures have been completed. 2. If deemed necessary, the appropriate placement exams have been taken in English and/or Maths and have been completed at a satisfactory level. 3. The students previous academic records have been provided along with letters of recommendation. 4. All external applicants must meet the following conditions for admission:

 a minimum demonstrated English language proficiency of a strong Level B1 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)  demonstrated academic abilities at a level appropriate to the Upper Secondary Programmes  demonstrated satisfactory work habits, conduct and attendance

APPLICANTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Students with documented mild learning difficulties who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from our regular curriculum and program with limited assistance and/or special assessment conditions can apply for regular admission or admission under special conditions.

Decisions about admission and the student's programme of studies will be made after a review of the student's previous academic records, learning needs evaluations, and current achievement levels.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

 English B and Norwegian B can only be chosen by students who do not have the language level required to access the respective English A or Norwegian A curriculum. (access level to be determined by a combination of the students' performance in Year 10 and the teachers' recommendations at the time of the Pre-IB admissions application review, or for new students the performance on the admissions exam)  Enrolment in any Language B in the Pre-IB / IB Programmes requires previous study in that language and a minimum demonstrated language proficiency of Levels B1/B2 as described in The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)  Enrolment in Mathematics HL in the IB Programme requires a minimum of grade 6 (although a 7 is recommended) from the Pre-IB Mathematics A examination in June and a recommendation from the mathematics teachers.  Enrolment in Mathematics SL in the IB Programme requires a minimum of grade 5 from the Pre-IB Mathematics A examination in June and a recommendation from the mathematics teachers.  Enrolment in any Science in the IB Programmes requires previous study in that science at Pre-IB Level or its equivalent.  A minimum grade 5 for Mathematics in Pre-IB is a desired prerequisite for enrolling on the HL Economics course.  A minimum grade 5 for both Mathematics and Physics in Pre-IB is needed for enrolment in Physics HL in the IB Diploma Programme.

* For the full details of the admissions requirements at OIS see the Document entitled "Upper Secondary Admissions Requirements and Procedures"

**Please note that the school reserves the right to determine the appropriate programme for all applicants and has the right to refuse admissions to applicants who do not fulfil the prerequisites for success in the Programmes offered at OIS.