Admission to the Upper School

 

All courses at MXIS lead towards IB diploma qualifications. Admission is based on school records from the last two years (Grades 9 and 10) and a personal interview. Students given the Maculaitis Assessment of Competencies (MAC II) test to gauge their ability in the English language proficiency.  TIf the results show the student is strong in English then he/she goes straight into regular mainstream classes. If the applicant falls below these levels, he/she will be advised to take an intensive summer Pre-IB Course before taking the IBDP and is classified as a Pre-IB student. After taking the intensive summer Pre-IB English Language Acquisition (ELA) Course, then student will be reassessed. If he/she meets the standard score, he/she will be admitted to the mainstream IB Diploma Programme with additional language support from the IB language teachers. However, if the student still failed after the Pre-IB course, a waiver (parental consent) will be required for the conditional acceptance of the student and will be admitted to the mainstream IB with additional language support. Students with diagnosed learning or behavioral issues will only be considered for admission following evaluations by the school’s guidance counselor.

 

Additional admission requirements for Grades 11 and 12:

 

• Completion of IB application forms, including a preliminary selection of courses to be taken to obtain the IB Diploma.

• Grades 9 and 10 report cards

• Teacher recommendations (for new MXIS students)

• Standard Score of 188 or higher on the Maculaitis Assessment of Competencies (MAC II)  Test administered by MXIS Guidance Counselor (as recommended by the Headmaster).

• 500 word essay indicating reasons for applying to IB Diploma Programme.

• Interview with IBDP Coordinator

 

IB Diploma Programme Acceptance Requirements:

 

• Average final IB grade of 4.0 (or C-) for 10th Grade.

• No failing marks in 10th Grade.

• No instance of academic dishonesty. 

 

IB Diploma Programme Conditional Acceptance Requirements:

 

• Average final IB grade of below 4.0 (or C-) for 10th Grade.

• No more than three failing grades in 10th Grade.

• No instance of academic dishonesty. 

 

Students who do not meet the above conditions will be evaluated on a case by case basis, and conditional acceptance may be given by the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator if there are exceptional circumstances. If not, the applicant may either take IB Certificate and/or MXIS Diploma.

 

Assessment exams for math and English is required for all incoming upper school students. This exam will usually be given on the first day of classes.  Enrolment for the IBDP Programme is through a completion of assessment tests in English and Mathematics. The purpose of the English test is to ascertain that every student has the written ability to access the whole of the International Baccalaureate Programme, which is delivered in English as well as determining at what level the student should study English either in Group 1 , or Group 2. The mathematics test also serves as a diagnostic tool to determine the level of study for math.