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Whether your child is in early childhood, elementary, or secondary, choosing the right school and education is an important decision parents need to make. Here in TIS Admissions, our experienced team is on hand to assist in your decision-making process and answer all your questions. With our rich history and high-quality educators, we are positive that your child will receive a world-class education in a warm, caring environment.
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Enrollment Information
New Students
The school considers the following as essential for admission:
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As per Chinese law, we cannot admit children of Chinese citizens living in China unless one of the following conditions are met;
- Where at least one parent holds a foreign passport and is legally working, visiting or studying in Tianjin. Tourist (L) visas are excluded.
- Where the parents and the child all hold foreign passports, and the child lives in Tianjin with a legal guardian.
- Where the parents have either a Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan residency permit and hold a Mainland Travel Permit (Hong Kong/Macau residents) or Return Permit (Taiwan residents). The parents should also have the required border control stamps as well as work and live in Tianjin.
- Where at least one parent has a residency permit and proof that they have lived in the country of permanent residency for at least 2 years. The child will also be living with at least one parent or a legal guardian in Tianjin.
- The child was born overseas, with a legal birth certificate and the passport of the country of birth.
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Demonstrate age-appropriate adequacy in the English language and educational skills as determined by an interview, examination, and/or educational records.
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A medical report must be completed as well as the submission of your child's most recent immunization record.
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All required forms and paperwork must be completed and submitted. Note: All documents must be in or translated into English.
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An Enrollment Deposit payment is required to reserve your child's space.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnic origin or gender in its admissions or in any school programs.
2022 - 2023 Grade Placement
| D.O.B | Grade | Age | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018.10.1 - 2019.9.30 | FC | 3 | |
| 2017.10.1 - 2018.9.30 | JK | 4 | |
| 2016.10.1 - 2017.9.30 | K | 5 | |
| 2015.10.1 - 2016.9.30 | 1 | 6 | Language |
| 2014.10.1 - 2015.9.30 | 2 | 7 | Language |
| 2013.10.1 - 2014.9.30 | 3 | 8 | Language |
| 2012.10.1 - 2013.9.30 | 4 | 9 | MAP & Language |
| 2011.10.1 - 2012.9.30 | 5 | 10 | MAP & Language |
| 2010.10.1 - 2011.9.30 | 6 | 11 | MAP & Language |
| 2009.10.1 - 2010.9.30 | 7 | 12 | MAP & Language |
| 2008.10.1 - 2009.9.30 | 8 | 13 | MAP & Language |
| 2007.10.1 - 2008.9.30 | 9 | 14 | MAP & Language |
| 2006.10.1 - 2007.9.30 | 10 | 15 | MAP & Language |
| 2005.10.1 - 2006.9.30 | 11 | 16 | MAP & Language |
| 2004.10.1 - 2005.9.30 | 12 | 17 | MAP & Language |
Students are ordinarily placed in the appropriate grade indicated by their previous schooling.
If a question regarding placement arises, the following factors are considered in parent/school discussions:
- School records
- Chronological age
- Evidence of maturity
- Results of entrance or standardized tests
The school does not practice acceleration of students (skipping a grade) in cases of high achievement. New students who are non-native English speakers may be placed at a lower grade level at the principal’s discretion, but not more than one grade lower than chronological age. Placing students lower than this hinders their social development. Students placed one grade below their chronological age may have an opportunity to be promoted to the class corresponding to their chronological age at the end of their first year.
Students will not be placed in a certain grade or level based on the parent’s preference for a certain teacher.
Enrollment Process
- Complete the online application form
- Complete PowerSchool Registration (an email will be sent from a liaison)
- Set up a testing day at TIS
- Complete all necessary testing (2000 RMB application fee required) and admissions interview
- Submit required documents (student's passport, current transcript or copy of school records)
- Upon acceptance, pay the non-refundable Enrollment Deposit to secure a seat.
- Submit a completed Student Medical Report and Immunization form before the student starts school.
Returning Students
1) Online Re-Enrollment. Click here for our 2022 - 2023 Re-enrollment Packet
Submission Deadline: June 2, 2022
Log into your PowerSchool account and fill out every section under the “Re-Enroll”
button. In this packet, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
When completed the finance department will email a copy of your child’s 2022-2023
tuition invoice.
2) Payment of Tuition and Fees
Early Bird Discount (¥15,000) Deadline: May 20, 2022
Tuition Payment Deadlines: Refer to Financial Information 2022 -2 023
Please carefully read our Financial Information 2022 - 2023 for tuition fee amounts,
payment plans, payment methods and our financial policies. To take advantage of
the early bird discount, the enrollment deposit MUST be paid by Friday, May 20,
2022.
3) Student Medical Report (SMR)
Submission Deadline: End of the first week of 2022 – 2023 school year
If your child is entering grades, 1, 6 or 9, please complete a new
Student Medical Report.pdf.
Waiting Pools
Enrollment is based on a first-come basis, but in the event of close submissions, priority is given to:
- Children of Leadership Development International staff and associates
- Eligible siblings of students already attending
- Students currently attending other International Schools Consortium schools
- Students with higher levels of English abilities
If a student has passed the necessary admission requirements, but there is no space available, he/she may be placed in a waiting pool. Students will be added to this pool according to the enrollment priority listed below. This waiting pool is dissolved at the end of the school year and parents need to re-apply if they wish to be considered for enrollment for the following school year. We encourage parents to look for other educational options while their child is in the waiting pool.
New Students
The school considers the following as essential for admission:
-
As per Chinese law, we cannot admit children of Chinese citizens living in China unless one of the following conditions are met;
- Where at least one parent holds a foreign passport and is legally working, visiting or studying in Tianjin. Tourist (L) visas are excluded.
- Where the parents and the child all hold foreign passports, and the child lives in Tianjin with a legal guardian.
- Where the parents have either a Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan residency permit and hold a Mainland Travel Permit (Hong Kong/Macau residents) or Return Permit (Taiwan residents). The parents should also have the required border control stamps as well as work and live in Tianjin.
- Where at least one parent has a residency permit and proof that they have lived in the country of permanent residency for at least 2 years. The child will also be living with at least one parent or a legal guardian in Tianjin.
- The child was born overseas, with a legal birth certificate and the passport of the country of birth.
-
Demonstrate age-appropriate adequacy in the English language and educational skills as determined by an interview, examination, and/or educational records.
-
A medical report must be completed as well as the submission of your child's most recent immunization record.
-
All required forms and paperwork must be completed and submitted. Note: All documents must be in or translated into English.
-
An Enrollment Deposit payment is required to reserve your child's space.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnic origin or gender in its admissions or in any school programs.
2022 - 2023 Grade Placement
| D.O.B | Grade | Age | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018.10.1 - 2019.9.30 | FC | 3 | |
| 2017.10.1 - 2018.9.30 | JK | 4 | |
| 2016.10.1 - 2017.9.30 | K | 5 | |
| 2015.10.1 - 2016.9.30 | 1 | 6 | Language |
| 2014.10.1 - 2015.9.30 | 2 | 7 | Language |
| 2013.10.1 - 2014.9.30 | 3 | 8 | Language |
| 2012.10.1 - 2013.9.30 | 4 | 9 | MAP & Language |
| 2011.10.1 - 2012.9.30 | 5 | 10 | MAP & Language |
| 2010.10.1 - 2011.9.30 | 6 | 11 | MAP & Language |
| 2009.10.1 - 2010.9.30 | 7 | 12 | MAP & Language |
| 2008.10.1 - 2009.9.30 | 8 | 13 | MAP & Language |
| 2007.10.1 - 2008.9.30 | 9 | 14 | MAP & Language |
| 2006.10.1 - 2007.9.30 | 10 | 15 | MAP & Language |
| 2005.10.1 - 2006.9.30 | 11 | 16 | MAP & Language |
| 2004.10.1 - 2005.9.30 | 12 | 17 | MAP & Language |
Students are ordinarily placed in the appropriate grade indicated by their previous schooling.
If a question regarding placement arises, the following factors are considered in parent/school discussions:
- School records
- Chronological age
- Evidence of maturity
- Results of entrance or standardized tests
The school does not practice acceleration of students (skipping a grade) in cases of high achievement. New students who are non-native English speakers may be placed at a lower grade level at the principal’s discretion, but not more than one grade lower than chronological age. Placing students lower than this hinders their social development. Students placed one grade below their chronological age may have an opportunity to be promoted to the class corresponding to their chronological age at the end of their first year.
Students will not be placed in a certain grade or level based on the parent’s preference for a certain teacher.
Enrollment Process
- Complete the online application form
- Complete PowerSchool Registration (an email will be sent from a liaison)
- Set up a testing day at TIS
- Complete all necessary testing (2000 RMB application fee required) and admissions interview
- Submit required documents (student's passport, current transcript or copy of school records)
- Upon acceptance, pay the non-refundable Enrollment Deposit to secure a seat.
- Submit a completed Student Medical Report and Immunization form before the student starts school.
Returning Students
1) Online Re-Enrollment. Click here for our 2022 - 2023 Re-enrollment Packet
Submission Deadline: June 2, 2022
Log into your PowerSchool account and fill out every section under the “Re-Enroll”
button. In this packet, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
When completed the finance department will email a copy of your child’s 2022-2023
tuition invoice.
2) Payment of Tuition and Fees
Early Bird Discount (¥15,000) Deadline: May 20, 2022
Tuition Payment Deadlines: Refer to Financial Information 2022 -2 023
Please carefully read our Financial Information 2022 - 2023 for tuition fee amounts,
payment plans, payment methods and our financial policies. To take advantage of
the early bird discount, the enrollment deposit MUST be paid by Friday, May 20,
2022.
3) Student Medical Report (SMR)
Submission Deadline: End of the first week of 2022 – 2023 school year
If your child is entering grades, 1, 6 or 9, please complete a new
Student Medical Report.pdf.
Waiting Pools
Enrollment is based on a first-come basis, but in the event of close submissions, priority is given to:
- Children of Leadership Development International staff and associates
- Eligible siblings of students already attending
- Students currently attending other International Schools Consortium schools
- Students with higher levels of English abilities
If a student has passed the necessary admission requirements, but there is no space available, he/she may be placed in a waiting pool. Students will be added to this pool according to the enrollment priority listed below. This waiting pool is dissolved at the end of the school year and parents need to re-apply if they wish to be considered for enrollment for the following school year. We encourage parents to look for other educational options while their child is in the waiting pool.