Admissions Policy

Students of any nationality will be admitted to RVIS based on their ability to benefit from the RVIS program and the potential contribution they will bring to the overall make up of their class and the school. RVIS cannot admit students who have special learning or behavioral problems.

General Criteria for Entry

In order to ensure a positive, productive experience for all children enrolling in RVIS the following admissions criteria will be applied to all prospective applications:

• The child's age, previous schooling, English language proficiency, and learning achievement will be taken into account. Reports from previous schools will be assessed as will any previous academic examinations taken.
• Successful completion of the RVIS admission screening process (admission test and prior records reviewed for students in Grades 1-6, and an admission readiness assessment and prior records reviewed for students in Pre-K and Kindergarten)
• All non-native English speaking students admitted to RVIS will be expected to demonstrate a mastery of the English language sufficient to be successful in our program
• Acceptance depends upon admissions testing, previous work as shown by the report cards (where applicable), and the Confidential School Report from the previous school

Note: Grade 6 was added for the 2009/2010 school year. The Board of Trustees approved the addition of Grade 7 for the 2010/2011 school year at the June 2009 Board meeting.