FAQ - Admissions

Q1. In which month does the academic year begin at GIIS?
A. For schools in Asia, academic year begins in April for CBSE & Cambridge IGCSE curriculums, and in July for International Baccalaureate (Diploma) curriculum. For schools in India, the start month for academic year is end-June or may vary between cities. It is advisable to lookup on the specific GIIS website for the start month.

Q2. What are the minimum age criteria for admission into Standard 1?
A. On the first day of the academic year, your child should have completed five (5) years for admission into Standard 1.

Q3. What are the minimum age criteria for admission into Kindergarten?
A. Minimum age for admitting a child in Nursery is 2.5 years complete. So when a child completes the 2.5 years age during anytime of the year, he/she can start attending the Nursery classes. Minimum age is 3 years complete for Kindergarten 1, and 4 years complete for Kindergarten 2, on the first day of academic years.

Q4. Is there any admission test or what are the admission criteria?
A. Admissions are granted on 2 key factors collectively, one is compliance to the minimum age criteria and second, the child MUST pass the admission aptitude test for the desired class. Even if the child is eligible for a higher class by age, the result of the aptitude test would be final in deciding the class in which the child gets admitted.

Q5. Can my child seek admission during middle of the academic session?
A. GIIS Schools in Asia Pacific do allow mid-year admissions to all children who are relocating with their parents. GIIS students relocating to India too would be allowed to be admitted during the academic year. However GIIS students, who are relocating WITHIN India, are allowed to be admitted only at the beginning of the academic year.

Q6. If I am relocating from one country to another, which class would my child be admitted at GIIS?
A. If your child comes from any other international school mid-session, generally the child continues in the same standard or grade in which he/she was studying at the other international school. If your child has completed a particular standard/grade at the international school, then the child would join in the next grade. If you child moves from Singapore local school, then he/she may join one class higher as local age criteria’s are different.

Q7. If my child transfers from a Singapore local school to GIIS, and is admitted in a one year higher class, will my child be able to cope up?
A. GIIS Principals and the Admissions counselors take special care in taking decisions of double promotion due to age criteria difference of Singapore schools. They ensure that the child is admitted to the higher class only if the child has passed the aptitude tests. GIIS teachers monitor individual student performance and administer what is called, Minimum Level of Learning (MLL).

Q8. If I am relocating within India, which class would my child be admitted to?
A. In India, admissions sought during the middle of academic session are granted to the same standard in which the child was studying in the previous school.

Q9. When my child is relocating to your CBSE school, would there be any difficulties he/she may face due to change in school?
A. Your child would be able to smoothly integrate at GIIS and will be at home within the first week of his/her start at GIIS. Curriculum wise and textbook wise, since all GIIS schools are synchronized with other schools, there will be minimal inconvenience to your child.

Q10. When I relocate to other city/countries, does GIIS guarantee my child admission?
A. If your child moves from one GIIS school to another GIIS school, your child would be guaranteed admission.

Q11. Does GIIS have any arrangements with other schools for admission?
A. GIF has an association of forum schools with whom GIIS has an understanding to facilitate admissions of GIIS students returning to India. These are not guaranteed admissions and the child has to go through the Principal of GIIS school. The admission to forum schools is not applicable to children moving within India.

Q12. What are the school term periods and when are the school holidays?
A. There are three terms in a year and school holidays are worked on the basis of each countries national holidays and school breaks. To view a specific school’s term periods and holidays, please visit “The School-> Term & Holidays” on the GIIS school website.

Q13. Do GIIS schools provide school bus transport for students?
A. Yes, GIIS schools do provide school bus transport services either directly or through the appointed bus transport services.

Q14. What facilities are available in the school buses?
A. For all international countries, school buses are required to be air-conditioned, each seat fitted with seat belt and a mandatory presence of bus attendant to man the students inside the bus.

Q15. Does GIIS have school uniform and can I purchase the school uniforms from the school?
A. GIIS schools worldwide have standard uniforms for weekdays, sports days (ECA) and for Houses. Please refer to the specific GIIS school’s website under “The School->Uniforms” to see where you could purchase the uniforms from.

Q16. Where can I purchase the school books from?
A. GIIS schools have a book shop in the school premises, from where you can purchase the text books, as well as note books.

Q17. Do the GIIS school offer hostel facilities?
A. GIIS Singapore has a an option of a hostel for children who are not relocating with their families. The hostel is available for children from Std.7 onwards. It is available for both boys and girls.

Terms and conditions for Admissions into GIIS

1. All School Fees are to be paid before the payment deadline dates. Each Academic year consists of 3 Terms, and each Term consists of 4 months.

2. Bank drafts or cheques will be accepted at the admission time and are to be made in favour of "GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL" .

3. Electronic Funds transfer or Internet payments are also accepted into the school bank account, for payment of fees or purchase of books from school store.

4. Schedule of payment for Academic Year 2009-2010: All fees are to be paid 5 days before the start of new Term. For schools whose terms are from 1^st April to 31 March, following will be the deadlines for payment of fees.

2008-2009 Term Fees Deadlines GIRO/Interbank dates

Term 1 25^th Mar 2009 25^th Mar 2009

Term 2 25^th July 2009 25^th July 2009

Term 3 25^th Nov 2009 25^th Nov 2009

5. Non-payment of school fees before deadline will invite a late payment surcharge. Details of late payment are specified in the fees schedule.

6. Benefits to Sibling

A 25% Sibling subsidy will be applicable on the tuition fees for 2nd child and 3rd child. The subsidy does not apply to any other school fees such as Bus fees or registration fees.

7. Cancellation of Bus Service

Students who wish to cancel or terminate the school bus services are required to give a clear 60 calendar day notice to the school bus operator. Once the service is terminated, it cannot be restarted within the next 6 calendar months. This is to prevent bus services to be disrupted and to ensure smooth passage to students.

8. Withdrawal or de-registration of Student

Students need to give a 90 days notice to the school should they wish to deregister from the school. During these 90 days, the students should be attending the school and paying all the fees. If the parents wish to withdraw the child before completion of 90 days, they shall be required to pay the tuition fee for the remaining period. The deposit will be refunded only if the student has paid all the fees and there is no outstanding fee. The transfer certificate will be issued only when the account is settled fully.

9. The registration fee is non refundable and once paid will not be refunded for any reasons under any circumstances. The school shall deduct the unpaid Registration Fees from the security deposit.

10. Students who re-register with GIIS within 24 months after leaving the school are required to pay 50% of the registration fees but not required to give any aptitude test. Students who rejoin the school after 2 years, are required to pay 100% registration fees and also give the admissions aptitude test.

11. Admission for Hostel

Advance: Overseas students MUST pay registration fees AND six month hostel fees to secure a hostel room. The hostel students are required to give 6 months notice for termination.

12. Long Leave of Students

A student can take long leave from school only upon a prior approval from Principal. In case the student with approved long leave decides to leave the school, he/she will be required to pay the 3 month termination notice in full. Any default on payment of notice period will be adjusted against the refundable deposit

13.For Singapore, all ongoing School fees are to be COMPULSORILY paid by GIRO deduction facility

only. GIRO forms can be downloaded from giis website and parents are required to submit the signed and completed forms at the time of admission. Parents who are not paying by GIRO are required to pay a $50 GIRO admin surcharge for every cash / cheque payment. Fees payment by NETS will require a 1.5% NETS surcharge on all school fees. All fees paid after the fees deadlines will be subject to a late payment surcharge.