Admissions

Introduction

Anfield International Kindergarten is an independent Catholic International Kindergarten for boys and girls aged between 2 years 8mths old to 6 years old.

The Head of School is responsible for admissions and the operation of this policy.

The aims of this policy are:


(i) To set selection criteria and procedures that are consistent and fair to all children.

(ii) To identify children whose academic and other abilities appear to match the ethos and standards
of the School and whose personal qualities suggest they have the potential to contribute
sufficiently to the School community and benefit from the many opportunities that are offered
here.

(iii) To ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and
self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.

Motto

Educating Hearts and Minds

Vision

Our vision is to ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.

Our mission

Anfield is a Catholic school, in an international setting, where all are committed to creating a loving and joy-filled environment that is inspired by Jesus Christ. Anfield is a culturally diverse environment where all children are challenged, both academically and spiritually, to embrace and expand their international connections, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive within the global community.

Goals


• To encourage the development in all students, the qualities of personal responsibility, consideration, courtesy and respect in their relationships with one another, their teachers, the local and global community and the environment.

• To work for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study, whatever the ability of the child.

• To encourage children to be self-motivated, to strive to do their best in everything they do and to have confidence to take risks.

• To encourage children in independent and critical thinking about the standards and values in society and the global community, and to discover and develop a personal faith to guide them throughout their lives. 
• To develop in each child a knowledge, understanding and respect for the Catholic faith.
• To prepare children for their next stage of learning in an internationally-minded environment that encourages high standards of achievement and a life-long love of learning.
• To provide an environment where everyone in our school community feels safe and is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• To continually move forward, through innovation, creativity and endeavour, and to explore the world with its myriad of opportunities and challenges.

The selection criteria and interview/assessment procedures are determined and reviewed from time to time by the Head of School.

If the Schools are oversubscribed, and upon satisfactory completion of the entry assessment, the following criteria will apply:


(1) Children who are native English speakers

(2) Siblings of children already attending Anfield Schools

(3) Parent of children is a full-time employee of Anfield

(4) Date of receipt of a complete application

No children will be treated less favourably during the application process or during assessment on the grounds of their skin colour, race, nationality or ethnic and national origin, gender, religious faith, disability, orientation, or socio-economic group.