Karachi High School has a selective admissions policy. Grade level placement is determined by the applicants age, educational background and in-house testing. The final evaluation and decision is made by the Admissions Committee.
It is mandatory for both parents to be present with their child for the first interview.
Testing & Evaluation:
Applicants aged 3 and 4 are assessed for developmental readiness. The assessment takes place on site in the classroom.
All applicants aged 5-15, complete a two-part Admissions Test:
- A test measuring reading and comprehension.
- A test measuring mathematical computational and problem solving skills.
- A review of grades at previous schools completes the process.
International Applicants:
International applicants are welcome to apply throughout the year.
Local Applicants:
Local applicants have a specific timeline that is not flexible. Applications for admission must be made in November for the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and between January – March forKey Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
School Year:
The Academic Year is divided into 3 Terms.
- Term 1:Autumn August-October
- Term 2:Spring November-February
- Term 3:Summer March-May
The new Academic Year or the First Term begins in the second week of August.
| PERMITTED DATES OF BIRTH FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016- 2017 | |||
| children born in the following months only will be eligible | |||
| CLASS | AGE RANGE | DATE OF BIRTH FALLING IN ANY OF THESE MONTHS | |
| FOUNDATION YEAR | 3.3 TO 4.2 | 2012: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2013: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| RECEPTION YEAR | 4.3 TO 5.2 | 2011: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2012: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 1 | 5.3 TO 6.2 | 2010: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2011: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 2 | 6.3 TO 7.2 | 2009: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2010: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 3 | 7.3 TO 8.2 | 2008: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2009: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 4 | 8.3 TO 9.2 | 2007: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2008: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 5 | 9.3 TO 10.2 | 2006: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2007: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 6 | 10.3 TO 11.2 | 2005: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2006: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 7 | 11.3 TO 12.2 | 2004: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2005: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 8 | 12.3 TO 13.2 | 2003: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2004: JANUARY TO APRIL |
| YEAR 9 | 13.3 TO 14.2 | 2002: MAY TO DECEMBER | 2003: JANUARY TO APRIL |