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Additional Info for Applicants

Student Support Needs:
Academic/ Social & Emotional: JAIS welcomes applications from students with learning differences. The psycho-educational evaluation and any existing IEPs must be submitted ahead of time so that we can discuss if JAIS is the best educational and social/emotional fit for your child.

English as an Additional Language Learners:
We accept applications for EAL learners in all grades;  proficiency in English is not a prerequisite for admissions.

 School Divisions:

  • Early Years: 
    Placement in Early Years for three- and four-year-olds shall be determined by the administration based on the child’s age, developmental readiness, and information provided by the previous preschool/daycare and parents.  Parents whose children will turn 3 by September 1 of that school year and are toilet trained are eligible to apply.
     
  • Elementary School
    Placement in Kindergarten through Grade Five shall be determined by the administration based on the student’s age, evaluation of records from previous schools, and tests administered by JAIS.  Students enrolling in the Kindergarten program will generally be five years of age on or before September 1 of the year of admission. Students enrolling in Grade 1 shall generally be six years of age on or before September 1 of the year of admissions or shall have completed a year of an “American-style” developmental kindergarten. 
     
  • Middle School
    Placement in grades six through nine shall be determined by the administration based on the student’s age, evaluation of records from previous schools, and tests administered by JAIS.
     

Guardianship

In order to be enrolled at JAIS,  a student must be living with either a parent or a legal guardian. Students not living with parents must complete the appropriate form concerning the school’s guardianship policy. (Please contact school administration for the appropriate forms.) In addition, a formal meeting attended by the parents and guardian must take place before an arrangement acceptable to JAIS  can be approved.

Financial Aid

JAIS offers financial assistance based on financial need.  Families who receive tuition assistance from other organizations are not eligible for additional assistance from JAIS. If parents request financial assistance, they will be given a Financial Assistance Application to complete. Applications are reviewed in the spring for the following school year. For more information please email - admissions@jerusalemais.org.