We are currently accepting applications for children of pre-school through middle school ages (3 – 14 years).

All applications will be subject to a trial period; during this time, the child and family have an opportunity to get a taste of life at VFS and the teachers can assess the school’s ability to meet the child’s needs. Throughout the trial period, the child’s progress and integration into the school will be reviewed by the teachers. The outcome of this may result in full or conditional acceptance into the school; an extension of the trial period; or in the situation where the teachers feel strongly that the needs and interests of the child cannot be accommodated at the school, declining admission. The trial period involves consultation and review with the parents usually scheduled at the end of the week.

While we try to accommodate requested dates for trials, we have various factors to take into account when scheduling these, so please be aware that we cannot always facilitate last minute requests. For those families from abroad who have no opportunity to visit VFS in person, we can arrange a video chat with the teachers, however, along with those children starting at the beginning of a school year, their first week of school will be considered the trial period.

Kindergarten children must be at least 3 years old at the time of entry and be nappy-free. Due to the long periods outdoors in nature, children under the age of 3 ½ years will be assessed for stamina and independence during their trial week and, if successful, a part-time attendance arrangement will be planned in cooperation with the teacher.

Entry into the elementary classes will be from age 6 and based on school readiness observations at the end of kindergarten (more information available in our parent handbook). All elementary children are required to attend full-time, 9:00 – 15:00, 5 days a week.

When placing children in classes, we take into account age, developmental indicators, additional needs, language competencies and relocation impact.

We are currently only able to accept children who can understand and communicate in English or Italian. If your child cannot communicate effectively in either language, we require development of these skills before a trial can take place.

Admission enquiry

Please fill in all the fields

Name of parents/guardians

Parents' Occupation

Address

Email address

Phone

Child's name (and surname)

Date of Birth

Position in family of

What is your child's relationship to your other children?

Previous schooling:

Please tell us a little about yourselves

Please tell us a little about your child

What are their interests/ hobbies?

Why have you decided to seek a change in your child’s education?

How long would you intend to stay at the school?

What are the most important things for you when considering your child’s educational setting?

What is your child’s relationship to other children of a similar age?

If an Elementary enquiry, what level are the child’s lit/num skills?

What is your child’s first language?

Do they speak any Italian/English?

Has your child been diagnosed with any conditions that may impact their learning and playing? If so, please give details.

Does your child have any medical conditions that the school should know about? (please specify)

Does your child have any allergies? (please describe clearly in detail the severity of the allergy as well as prevention / treatment measures)

Does your child have any specific dietary requirements?

May we contact the last educational setting your child attended? If so, please include address and email/phone

Requested trial dates (no less than 2, and no more than 4 days recommended)
*subject to confirmation by class teacher

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