Frequently Asked Questions
About Admissions
- 1. What are the school hours and days of instruction?
- 2. How many students are enrolled?
- 3. How many students are in the classroom and grade levels?
- 4. Where can I find the cost of enrollment?
- 5. Do you have programs or extended care after the school day ends at 15:00?
- 6. If we are able to preview the campus prior to applying for enrollment, can we meet with the school counselors, principals, and teachers when we visit the campus?
- 7. Does the school provide breakfast and lunch?
- 8. Does the school have bus transportation?
- 9. Where do most students live?
- 10. What is the dress code?
- 11. How is grade level placement determined?
- 12. Will my child need to take a test to determine placement?
- 13. Does my child need to know English fluently in order to apply?
- 14. How is the school operating under COVID-19? What can I expect when my child begins learning at WBAIS under the current pandemic?
- 15. Does WBAIS accept mid-year transfers?
- 16. If an elementary student has currently been in a gifted program, what options does WBAIS have available for them?
- 17. What services does WBAIS provide for students with special needs?
- 18. Does WBAIS have part-time students or online courses or short term enrollment (1-3 months)?
- 19. Is there an age limit?
- 20. How much homework do students receive?
- 21. What is the process for high school seniors when applying to college?
- 22. Does WBAIS have a waitlist? If I apply, am I guaranteed a space?
- 23. Does WBAIS give priority enrollment and does it help to apply early or pay the deposit in advance?
- 24. My child is enrolled and learns in an Israeli school in Hebrew or Arabic. Can my child enroll in WBAIS?
- 25. Can my child have his admission screening appointment by Zoom or at another international school abroad?
- 26. Does WBAIS make exceptions to the September 1 cutoff?