Windhoek International School

Welcome!

We understand that choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Transitions and new beginnings are not always easy, so we will endeavor to support you in each step of your journey between now and your child's first day of school.

For over thirty years, local and expatriate families in Windhoek have chosen WIS because it is a welcoming and supportive learning community that is characterized by cultural diversity, academic excellence, and active social responsibility. WIS is an inclusive and not-for-profit school that welcomes applications throughout the academic year.

Once you decide that WIS is right for your child, the next step is to complete this online form.

Please carefully complete all sections of this form as accurately as possible.

WIS Application For Admissions

This form will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.

A N$1,000 non-refundable application fee is required to process this application. You will be requested to upload copies of the following required documents:

- Student's Birth Certificate
- Student's Latest School Report
- All Parents/Guardians' Passports or Proof of Namibian Residency
- Student's Immunization Record

Note that if applying from overseas then the application fee may be paid at a later date.

SECTIONS: This form consists of 5 SECTIONS, all sections must be completed in full in order to be processed.

Conditions Of Entry

Please note:
1. An application will only be registered when the school receives all the completed forms and documentation.
2. Submission of the application form does not guarantee a place at Windhoek International School.
3. Places are offered formally, subject to availability, only after the initial assessments have been completed.
4. Please read and familiarise yourself with Administrative Rule for Community Conduct, current fees and payment schedule, linked above.
5. Windhoek International School does not close admissions except for Grade 10 and Grade 12. Grade 12 admission closes on 1 September and Grade 10 on 31 January of the academic year.

Student Device Requirements

WIS uses a BYOD system (Bring Your Own Device) for Grades 5 - 12, while those in Kindergarten through Grade 4 use school-issued iPads. See information here.

WIS Banking Details

Bank Windhoek Limited

Bank Address: PO Box 2121 Windhoek, Namibia
Branch: Windhoek
Branch Code: 481-972
Account number: 1177599901 - Cheque Account

SWIFT Code: BWLINANX

If you wish to pay the admissions application fee in a foreign currency then please contact finance@wis.edu.na

Proof Of Payment: N$1,000 non-refundable application fee.

SECTION 1

Student's Personal Information

Surname of student *

First/ Middle Name(s) of student *

Preferred Name of student *

Gender of student *

FEMALE

MALE

PREFER NOT TO SAY

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) *

Starting date at WIS (DD/MM/YYYY) *

Current Grade, Class or Year *

Nationality of student *

Passport No. *

Please list siblings and ages *

Please attach a copy of the student's birth certificate and passport. *

SECTION 2

Family Information

Are both parents living? *

Relationship Status? *

Married

Separated

Divorced

Student lives with? *

Both

Father/ Legal Guardian

Mother/ Legal Guardian

Other relevant information:

Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1

Name of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Surname of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Nationality of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Is the Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 a Permanent Resident in Namibia? *

Home Address of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Home Telephone number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Mobile number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Email of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Occupation of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Employer of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Work Address of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Work Telephone number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 *

Please attach a copy of the Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #1 ID, Passport or proof of Permanent Residency. *

Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2

Name of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Surname of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Nationality of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Is the Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 a Permanent Resident in Namibia? *

Home Address of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Home Telephone number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Mobile number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Email of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Occupation of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Employer of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Work Address of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Work Telephone number of Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 *

Please attach a copy of the Father / Mother / Legal Guardian #2 ID, Passport or proof of Permanent Residency. *

Religion

Home address/es of student in Windhoek if different to the above.

SECTION 3: Educational Information

PLEASE NOTE: WIS requires a copy of the student’s current two years of academic records (e.g. report cards/ transcripts) to be submitted with this application to consider the student for admission. For high school students, records must be provided for ALL high school years.

In addition, for all students entering Early Years 3 to Grade 12, WIS requires completion of our Confidential Student Reference Report by the current school and completion of our admissions assessment, which can be taken on our campus.

1. Foreign Language Choice * From Grade 1, WIS students are required to take a foreign language. Please indicate student’s foreign language preference.

French

Portuguese

German (ONLY applicable from Grades 3 - 12)

Spanish Ab Initio (ONLY applicable from Grade 11)

2. Student's home language? *

2.1. Language of instruction at student’s current school? *

2.2. English language level *

Fluent

Fair

Little

None

2.3. Is the student currently enrolled in an ELL/ESL class or receiving support? *

3. Has the student skipped a grade or been in a gifted, talented, honors, or accelerated programme? *

3.1. If YES, please explain, including grade level.

4. Has the student been diagnosed as having a learning disability or difficulty (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia, etc.)? *

4.1. If YES, please explain.

4.2. If YES, submit student’s latest IEP, educational psychologist report and/or accommodations programme with this application

5. Has the student ever had any special/remedial help/tuition (e.g. special education, remedial reading/math, etc.) *

5.1. If YES, please explain, including grade level.

6. Has the student ever received speech, language, or occupational therapy? *

6.1. If YES, please explain.

7. Does the student have behavioral traits or special needs of which the teacher should be aware? *

7.1. If YES, please explain.

8. Has the student ever been retained or asked to withdraw from any school? *

8.1. If YES, please explain, including grade level and name of school.

CURRENT SCHOOL

Name of current school? *

Address of current school? *

Admissions contact or school counselor? *

Email address of current school *

Telephone number of current school *

Academic Year of current school * Please indicate the START DATE and END DATE of the current schools' year. (Example: START DATE: January. END DATE: December)

Copy of previous school reports *

Completed student reference report.

SECTION 4: Medical Information

Medical Information

1. Is the student in generally good health? *

1.1. If NO, please provide details.

2. Does the student have any physical disabilities or difficulties (e.g. eyeglasses, hearing aid, wheelchair, etc.)? *

2.1 If YES, please provide details, including conditions of usage for eyeglasses, hearing aid, etc

3. Does the student have any special medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy, seizures, anxiety, diabetes, etc.)? *

3.1 If YES, please provide details, including medication needed for the condition

4. Does the student have any allergies, including food, drugs and stings? *

4.1 If YES, please provide details, including reactions and medication needed for the allergy.

5. Does the student take any regular/chronic medication and/or use an inhaler? *

5.1. If YES, please provide details, including name of medication and frequency of usage. Please note that all medications must be dropped off at the Health Room with written instructions.

6. Does the student receive treatment for any medical, surgical, or psychological condition/reason? *

6.1. If YES, please provide details.

7. Is there any other important information the school should know about the student’s health? *

7.1. If YES, please provide details.

8. Please list all childhood diseases the student has had. *

9. Please upload a copy of the child's Immunization Record.

MEDICAL CONTACT

Family Doctor *

Telephone number of Family Doctor *

Address of Family Doctor *

Medical aid scheme *

Membership Number *

Main member’s full name *

SECTION 5: Invoice Details

Invoice Details

Fees will be paid by? *

Parent

Guardian

Employer

If fees are paid by parent/guardian, will they be recharged or expensed to the employer? *

What percentage of the fee will your employer cover? *

Please select your payment option. *

A. Once off payment

B. Three (3) Installments (Please note this option is not available after January admission)

C. Monthly payments

Full name of person responsible for payment *

Address of person responsible for payment *

Telephone number of person responsible for payment *

Email of person responsible for payment. (ONLY ONE valid email address) *

Copy of ID or Passport of the person responsible for payment. *

Permissions: Use of student photos for publication

Please select one of the options below.

Declaration * I, declare that I understand by clicking the SUBMIT button on this form, that I am legally binded to the terms and conditions of this form. All information listed on this Application for Admission is true and accurate. Failure to disclose full and accurate information may result in termination of enrollment. A N$1,000 non-refundable application fee is required to process this application, in addition to the required documents listed.

Please make sure the following documents have been read and/ or uploaded to the completed application form before submitting it to Windhoek International School. *

POP of N$1000 non-refundable application fee (if paid via EFT)

Copy of student passport and birth certificate

Copy of previous school reports

Completed student reference report available via the link or WIS website

Completed Medical History Form (updated Immunization record uploaded)

Copy of both Father / Mother / Legal Guardian's ID or passport

Copy of the ID of the person responsible for payment

I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Administrative Rule for Community Conduct

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT WIS?

Google search

School website

Social media

Family

Friends

Employer/ company