Alma Mater develops well-rounded young men and women who are specifically groomed to excel at secondary and tertiary study.
We are a registered school of Cambridge Assessment International Education, part of the University of Cambridge. Through Cambridge International’s programme we prepare students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
Applications to Alma Mater International School
Entry requirements:
Assessments are required as a part of your application to Alma Mater International School. See the following for the required assessments;
Grade 00 and R – Class screening assessment
Grade 1 – School readiness assessment
Grade 2 to Grade 6 – Online international entrance assessment and class observation
Grade 7 to Grade 12/A Levels – Online international entrance assessment and interview
Please see our Admissions Policy for more information
| Standardised Age Group*** | Cambridge (CAIE) Alma Mater*** | Alma Mater Grade level*** | Key stage UK | Year Groups (General) | Form level (UK std) | IB levels |
| 6 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade R | Key stage 1 | Year 1 | PYP | ||
| 7 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade 1 | Key stage 1 | Year 2 | PYP | ||
| 8 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade 2 | Key stage 1 | Year 3 | PYP | ||
| 9 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade 3 | Key stage 2 | Year 4 | PYP | ||
| 10 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade 4 | Key stage 2 | Year 5 | PYP | ||
| 11 | *Cambridge Primary | Grade 5 | Key stage 2 | Year 6 | PYP | ||
| 12 | *Cambridge Primary/ Lower Secondary | Grade 6 | Key stage 3 | Year 7 | Form 1 | MYP | |
| 13 | *Cambridge Lower Secondary | Grade 7 | Key stage 3 | Year 8 | Form 2 | MYP | |
| 14 | *Cambridge Lower Secondary | Grade 8 | Key stage 3 | Year 9 | Form 3 | MYP | |
| 15 and 16 | *Upper Secondary IGCSE | Grade 9 and 10 | GCSE | Year 10 and 11 | Form 4 and 5 | MYP | |
| 17 and 18 | *Cambridge Advanced AS/A Level | Grade 11 & 12 | AS/A Level | Year 12 | Lower Form 6 & Upper Form 6 | **DP | G |
| 19 | * Cambridge Advanced A Level | Grade 13 | A Level | Year 13 | Upper Form 6 | **DP | G |
* New Cambridge Assessment International Education pathway names
** IB Diploma Programme students will be required to have three subjects on standard level and three subjects on higher level
*** Alma Mater Policy
Alma Mater International School Contact Details
Telephone number: 011 660 7567
E-mail: [email protected]
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