For students who have English as a second language, KGIS provides some English Language Support, however, KGIS is unfortunately unable to offer intensive remedial programmes for students falling more than a grade level behind in English language ability.

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IGCSE, A Levels

Assessment

Kindergarten (UK Reception and Year 1):
● All applicants must be fluent in English at an age-appropriate level.
● All applicants must be toilet-trained.
● All applicants will be invited to an assessment day when they are in Muscat.

Grades 1-5 (Primary School UK Years 2-6):
● All applicants will be required to complete a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT).
● All applicants must be fluent in English at an age-appropriate level.
● A positive supporting reference letter from their previous school must be provided.
● Applicants will be invited to a short interview with the school when they are in Muscat.

Grades 6-10 (Secondary School UK Years 7-11):
● All applicants will be required to complete a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT).
● All applicants must be fluent in English at an age-appropriate level and will be required to complete an English Language assessment.
● A positive supporting reference letter from their previous school must be provided.
● Applicants will be invited to a short interview with the school when they are in Muscat.
● Applications for entry to Grade 10 (UK Year 11) will be considered on a case by case basis and entry will be at the discretion of KGIS.

Grade 11 (Post 16 UK Year 12):
● All applicants will be required to complete a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT).
● All applicants must be fluent in English at an age-appropriate level and will be required to complete an English Language assessment.
● Applicants must achieve a minimum of 5 A*-C (9-4) at GCSE (or equivalent) and a minimum grade C (4) in GCSE English Language and Mathematics.
● Specific subject entry criteria applies for A Level courses.
● A positive supporting reference letter from their previous school must be provided.
● Students will be invited to a short interview with the school when they are in Muscat.

Grade 12 (Post 16 UK Year 13):
● Applications for entry to Grade 12 (UK Year 13) will be considered on a case by case basis.

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Knowledge Gate International School is an international school offering education from Kindergarten to A Level. Its staff is made up of well-qualified international teachers from a wide range of countries across the globe.