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