Welcome to Alma Mater International School
Krugersdorp South Africa
Alma Mater International SchoolDescription
The focus at Alma Mater is to develop well-rounded young men and women who are specifically groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary study. The Cambridge International Examinations were created for this precise purpose. Learners can also complete their A Levels at Alma Mater; this option greatly benefits learners who want to pursue careers in highly specialised fields such as medicine. We provide a safe, friendly and disciplined learning environment in which we build social and academic skills in self-confident students. Our curriculum is recognised internationally by the best Universities in the world. Alma Mater's excellent academic standards and highly committed staff serve to expedite our goal for our students attain to their full potential and fulfil their aspirations. We are a registered school of Cambridge Assessment International Education, part of the University of Cambridge. Through Cambridge International’s programme we prepare students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
- Day school tuition $2800 - $5800 USD
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Scholarships Available Yes
- Number of Students 780
- Year founded 1998
- Boarding school tuition $10800 - $11000 USD
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Grades for boarding school
7th Grade/Year 8 -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Curricula A/AS Levels, Cambridge Advanced, IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education
Tuition
A once off Application Fee of R725.00 is payable for applications to Grades 0000 to A Levels. 2. In addition to the above Application Fee for Grade 1 there is an additional fee of R1 200.00 for the School Readiness Assessment (depending on the assessor used it can be claimed back from certain medical aids). 3. Registration fee is a once off fee of R3 500.00, payable on registration and is non-refundable. There is no discount on Registration Fees. 4. School fees are payable by the 7th of each month. 5. For registering 3 (or more) children: 10% discount on the amount payable for the third child onwards. 6. Should one or more of the children be granted a scholarship, the above mentioned 10% discount will not apply. Grades Annual Fee Payments monthly in advance over 10 months Development Fund Payable in or before January of every year Exam Fees. 7. Discount on full payment (in advance) of Annual School Fee: Before 31 October 2019, 6% discount Before 30 November 2019, 5% discount Before 31 December 2019, 4% discount On or before 1st day of school 2020, 2% discount Discount will not apply where the child has been granted a scholarship. 8. Full Time Alma Mater High and Primary School students do not pay for extra lessons organised and taught by Alma Mater staff. 9. Excluded from school fees are transport, stationery, study guides, school uniforms, text- and exercise books, camps, excursions, tours, School Magazine, Matric Farewell and Valentines Ball. 10. Exam fees are only for Grades 7, 10 and 12. Exam fees are subject to prevailing exchange rate (GBP £) at time of payment and no discount is applicable on exam fees. 11. Reprinting of School Reports: R200.00 per report. The enrolment fee is payable on registration and non-refundable. There is no discount on Registration Fees. 2. Weekly boarding will allow a student to board for up to four nights a week (Monday to Thursday only). 3. Weekly boarders will be allowed only two weekend stays per term. Prior arrangements need to be made with the House Parents. The fee per weekend stay in is R275.00 per night. 4. Boarding fees include overnight accommodation, meals, linen and laundry services for agreed nights. 5. Boarding fees do not include normal curriculum tuition, co-curricular activities and extra academic assistance. 6. Holiday School and Easter Holiday fees are not included in the termly or weekly boarding fees. Additional Expenses 1. Voluntary activities are organised by various members of staff and charges are made per the activity e.g. concerts, theatre trips and outdoor expeditions. 2. Unavoidable Expenses (Items such as those listed below are invoiced on the termly invoice): Examination fees; Additional trips and visits; Stationery; magazine subscriptions and lost textbooks. 3. The insurance policies of Alma Mater do not cover the loss of students’ belongings.
Scholarships
Scholarships available to ages 13 to 18 years entering Lower Secondary, Secondary and Sixth Form stages. The scholarships are partial and deducted from the annual tuition fee only.
Curricula
Students can complete a research, internship and their international project qualification in their final years of school. Duke of Edinburgh awards can be obtained from 14 years old.
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
Please note that this application will only be processed once the following has been completed: - The applicant must meet the minimum entrance requirements - Entrance assessment might be required. To be booked with our Admissions Office. - Applicant must have an acceptance letter from Alma Mater International School before enrollment will be processed. - School transfer card - must be submitted before the first day of school (applicable from Year 2 to Year 13). - Final school results from current/previous school must be submitted before the first day of school. -No student will be admitted without completed registration.
Entry Requirements
Entrance assessment required with a minimum overall score for acceptance. Accompanying an interview or letter of recommendation from current school, latest school results required for consideration. Assessments are required as apart of your application to Alma Mater International School. See the following for the required assessments; Grade 00 and R – Class screening assessment Grade 1 – School readiness assessment Grade 2 to Grade 6 – Online international entrance assessment and class observation Grade 7 to Grade 12/A Levels – Online international entrance assessment and interview
Applicant Evaluations
Entrance assessment required with a minimum overall score for acceptance. Accompanying an interview or letter of recommendation from current school, latest school results required for consideration. Assessments are required as apart of your application to Alma Mater International School. See the following for the required assessments; Grade 00 and R – Class screening assessment Grade 1 – School readiness assessment Grade 2 to Grade 6 – Online international entrance assessment and class observation Grade 7 to Grade 12/A Levels – Online international entrance assessment and interview
- First application deadline May
- Second application deadline August and December
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
- Waiting List Yes
- Application fee (domestic) $50 USD
- Application fee (international) $50 USD
Waiting List
Waiting lists differ in each year group and will not exceed 12 months.
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- Gifted and talented student support Yes
- Learning support Yes
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught Afrikaans, French
- Examinations available A Levels, AS level, Cambridge Checkpoint - CHECKPOINT, Cambridge International Project Qualification - IPQ, International General Certificate of Secondary Education - IGCSE