Requirements
Eligibility
Citizenship. In accordance with the laws in Greece, students applying for admission in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 9 must possess a valid non-Greek passport. There are no restrictions as to nationality for Grades Pre K, K and 10-12 and Greek students, too, may apply.
English Proficiency. English proficiency is not a requirement for admission for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Special ESL classes are provided for those who, after testing by the classroom teachers, are judged to need them. A special Language Admissions Policy exists for secondary students (see below.) An extra charge is assessed for students needing English as a Second Language (ESL) training.
Age Limitations- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 1. To be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten, a child must have reached the age of three by August 31, 2007; for Kindergarten the age of five by December 31, 2007; for Grade 1 the age of six by December 31, 2007.
Documentation from Previous School
Records for the year immediately before Pinewood are necessary for Kindergarten to Grade 8. Students entering the high school (Grades 9-12) must produce complete school records for all previous secondary years, Grades 8 and above. In certain cases, the school may request grades and other documentation directly from the previous school.
Health Records
It is extremely important that the school have accurate health records for all students, particularly with regard to hearing and vision and any special medical conditions and restrictions for each child. The school has developed a basic Certificate of Child's Health, which must be filled out in full by the parents and a physician and submitted before the child can attend classes at Pinewood. Families needing the services of a local physician can obtain references from the school office.
Students With Special Needs
Pinewood does not currently have the facilities or staff to deal with children who have serious learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Parents of children with problems of this kind should take into account that adequate educational programs and facilities in English do not exist in Thessaloniki. Parents of prospective students are advised that the school is able to serve only those students who can function in the regular program. Pinewood reserves the right to refuse admission to any student who, in the opinion of the school administration and designated qualified outside experts, is in need of special programs and support services which Pinewood is not currently able to provide.
Procedure for Registration of Students for 2008-2009
To register a student at Pinewood Schools, the following procedure is required:
1. A Pinewood Registration/ Application form and the school’s Health Form can be acquired from the school office, filled out in as much detail as possible and returned to the school office. A Parental Permission Form for field trips must also be signed.
2. The following documents must be brought to the school office for verification and photocopying (these will be returned immediately):
a. Pre-Kindergarten: A valid passport, a Birth Certificate, and one passport size photograph.
b. Kindergarten - Grade 6: A valid passport from a country other than Greece, a Birth Certificate, and one passport size photograph
c. Grades 7-12, all passports, including Greek, are acceptable.
d. Student’s Residence Permit from the Greek Aliens’ Bureau (if required and already issued).
e. New students: grades and school reports for the student’s school years immediately prior to enrolling in Pinewood. Students applying to Grades 9-12 must also furnish grades and/or reports for all secondary grades (Grade 7 and up.)
f. Students of Greek origin must provide school records for at least the past four years from the school they attended abroad, officially translated into Greek.
4. When the above matters have been attended to, the Registration / Application form should be taken to the Business Office where arrangement for payments can be made and an invoice given.
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