4.2 Enrollment Priority Students who meet admission requirements may be enrolled on the following priority: Children of faculty and administration  Siblings of currently enrolled students and/or alumni  International students who bring diversity to the existing demographics  Other students who have completed application procedures and meet entrance  requirements. 4.3 Grade Placement The academy reserves the right to place a student at the grade level that best serves the educational needs of the child, regardless of the previous grade completed or age of the child subject to ADEK approval. A conservative placement is used in order to best serve the educational needs of the student. If the school feels that grade retention is in the best interest of the child, parents will be asked to sign a Retention Form to confirm support of the decision. 4.4 Class Placement The goal of class placement is to create similar sections within each grade level. Each of the sections will be as balanced and diverse as possible with regard to the following student characteristics: English language fluency  Educational needs and ability level  Cultural background  Mother tongue language  Gender  4.5 Special Enrollment Requests All special enrollment requests will be submitted to the Admissions Committee (see Clause 6.7) and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, given space available, with priority assigned to: Students fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic language who have siblings  already enrolled in the school Students transferring from other GEMS schools with high recommendation   Admission Committee 4.6 Late Enrollment: Late enrollment is subject to dates published by ADEK. Students may be accepted provided they are assessed at grade level. In all cases, the divisional head will make the final decision in consultation with the Principal/CEO and subject to records from the previous school. 4.7 Tuition Fee Payment
4.2 Enrollment Priority Students who meet admission requirements may be enrolled on the following priority:  Children of faculty and administration  Siblings of currently enrolled students and/or alumni  International students who bring diversity to the existing demographics  Other students who have completed application procedures and meet entrance requirements. 4.3 Grade Placement The academy reserves the right to place a student at the grade level that best serves the educational needs of the child, regardless of the previous grade completed or age of the child subject to ADEK approval. A conservative placement is used in order to best serve the educational needs of the student. If the school feels that grade retention is in the best interest of the child, parents will be asked to sign a Retention Form to confirm support of the decision. 4.4 Class Placement The goal of class placement is to create similar sections within each grade level. Each of the sections will be as balanced and diverse as possible with regard to the following student characteristics:  English language fluency  Educational needs and ability level  Cultural background  Mother tongue language  Gender 4.5 Special Enrollment Requests All special enrollment requests will be submitted to the Admissions Committee (see Clause 6.7) and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, given space available, with priority assigned to:  Students fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic language who have siblings already enrolled in the school  Students transferring from other GEMS schools with high recommendation  Admission Committee 4.6 Late Enrollment: Late enrollment is subject to dates published by ADEK. Students may be accepted provided they are assessed at grade level. In all cases, the divisional head will make the final decision in consultation with the Principal/CEO and subject to records from the previous school. 4.7 Tuition Fee Payment
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