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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as parents and our Admissions Office is on hand to guide you through the process. CPS Global School is a leading international school in Chennai that offers Cambridge curriculum and IB Diploma Program for learners aged 3 to 19 years. We are delighted that you are considering applying for it and we aim to make the admissions process as smooth and welcoming as possible.

Whether you are making an international move or changing schools locally, our objective is to ensure that your children have a great experience from their very first day with us. This introduction is intended to give a basic understanding of the admissions process in our school campuses located at Anna Nagar and Thirumazhisai.

STAGES OF ADMISSION

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Know the
Admission Policy

Check the eligibility
criteria for admission

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Pre Register / Talk to
the Admissions Officer

Get the brief introduction
about the curriculum of your
choice

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Procure
the Application Form

Apply online or obtain it from the respective campus by paying a non refundable application fee

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Take up
the Admission Test

Get assessed through CPS GS SAT. This helps us to understand your academic ability, approach to problem solving and previous knowledge

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Appear for
Personal Interview

Shortlisted applicants after assessment will be called for a personal interaction

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Remit
the School Fee

Pay the school fee after
knowing your admission
Status

KNOW THE ADMISSION POLICY

Being responsible for the education of your child entering our doors, we would be glad to discuss how he / she could become an important part of this happening school that is grooming learners for the demands of 21 Century life. Before doing that, check the eligibility requirements:

Age Criteria

Early Years 1 ‐ 2 years to be completed by 31 December 2024

Early Years 2 ‐ 3 years to be completed by 31 December 2024

Early Years 3 ‐ 4 years to be completed by 31 December 2024

For Grades 1 to 9 and 11, the applicant must qualify in the CPS Scholastic Assessment Tool (CPS GS – SAT) and fulfill the norms specified by the school. Students from cross boards such as ICSE / ISC, CBSE, State Board and other international boards may also apply. To get a better understanding of the CPS Global School Grade Levels, read this document here carefully.

Sibling Admission

Siblings get preferential admission, if there is vacancy in the Grade applied for and the applicant meets the admission criteria. However, we do not offer any concession for siblings.

Special Education

Students with special education needs are considered depending on the severity of their conditions. CPS Global School accepts students with mild / moderate educational needs / physical challenges but students with severe disabilities are a matter of concern since the school does not have a special education programme for these students.

Non-native Speakers of English

English as a Second Language (ESL) program is offered for Non-native speakers of English and they shall be admitted up to Grade 8. Basic language proficiency in English is required to study IGCSE and A Levels / IB Diploma Programme.

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PRE REGISTER /
TALK TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICER

Our Admissions Office is here to support you. Transition from a different country, state or a local region is always challenging and we have support and expertise on hand to guide you every step of the way. When you are ready to begin and have queries on the application process, reach out to the Admissions Officer of the respective campus here to handhold you in the step-by-step admission process. You can also pre register with the school, if you are keen to seek admission before the online portal opens.

PROCURE THE APPLICATION FORM

Our Application portal opens in the month of December. You can either procure the CPS Global School online Application here by paying a non-refundable application fee of INR 1000 or collect it in person from the school office. Internal Transfer of Applications across campuses shall not be permitted.

SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM

Filled in application form shall be submitted online within three days from the date of procuring. Incomplete form will not be processed. Checklist of Documents to be enclosed during submission of application:

Recent Passport size photograph*
Birth Certificate*
Residential Proof*
Parent’s Employment ID Card / Business Card*
Community Certificate (mandatory for communities other than General)
Student Aadhaar Card
Recent Report card / Mark statement / Equivalence Certificate
Passport and Visa(For Foreign Nationals only)
OCI / PIO Card (For Foreign Nationals only)
Medical Certificate / Doctor’s prescription (For medical ailments, if any)

*mandatory documents

APPLICATION TIMELINES

CPS Global School processes applications around the year. The academic session begins in June but we are flexible to accept applications during the school year based on vacancy and admission criteria.

However, applicants who wish to apply during the mid-session of the two years IGCSE / A Levels / IB Diploma Programme are not encouraged as subject choices vary from what was studied in the previous school and what is offered at CPS Global School.

We encourage applicants to apply by 31 April in order to ensure completion of the admissions process in time to start schooling on the first day of the month of June.

TAKE UP THE ASSESSMENT

Our priority is always to ensure that the admissions process is simple and stress-free for parents and exciting for applicants. The following table explains the subjects assessed in Scholastic Assessment Tool (SAT) for each level. This helps us to understand the applicant’s academic ability, approach to problem solving and previous subject knowledge.

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Program Level

Early Years

Mode of Assessment

Virtual / Face-to-Face Interaction

Program Level

Cambridge Primary (Grade 1 ‐ 5)

Mode of Assessment

Interaction / CPS GS ‐ Scholastic Assessment Tool (SAT) in English, Math & Science

Program Level

Lower Secondary (Grade 6 ‐ 8)

Mode of Assessment

CPS GS ‐ Scholastic Assessment Tool (SAT) in English, Math & Science

Program Level

IGCSE Y1 /
Cambridge AS Level / IB DP Y1

Mode of Assessment

CPS GS ‐ Scholastic Assessment Tool (SAT) in English, Math, Science. Based on specific subject choices, other subjects including II Language are assessed.

ATTEND THE
PERSONAL INTERVIEW

After qualifying in the interaction / written assessment, shortlisted applicants will be invited for a personal / online interview before a decision on their application is taken. Admission decisions will be communicated to the parent through an email from the school office.

ATTEND THE
PERSONAL INTERVIEW

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REMIT THE SCHOOL FEE

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After confirmation of admission, school fee shall be remitted within three days from the date of acceptance. Fee details can be obtained from the school office. In case of cancellation/withdrawal of admission by the parent for whatever reason may be, the fee paid shall not be refunded.

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