Submitting an Online Application Form
Each applicant will find a checklist within their form to guide parents in completing the application to be reviewed by ACS. Parents must complete the following:
Complete the online application. The application must include:
- Latest school report from the current school year (when applicable)
- All semesters/terms school reports for the 2023-2024 school year in one PDF file
- All semesters/terms school reports for the 2022-2023 school year in one PDF file
- Student’s photo (headshot only)
- Copy of passport to verify nationality and age
- Online recommendations for applicants of Kindergarten through grade 12. Click here for instructions.
Note: All documents must be in English. Any documents in languages other than English must be translated.
Re-Applying to ACS
If you have previously submitted an application to ACS and would like to re-apply, please contact the Admissions Office by email for instructions.
Age Cut-Off Date for EY, KG, and Grade 1
The age cut-off date for applicants of Early Years, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 is September 1. Applicants to these grades must meet the age requirement as follows:
- Early Years: 4 years old before September 1
- Kindergarten: 5 years old before September 1
- Grade 1: 6 years old before September 1
As of 2nd grade, the cut-off date will not apply unless there is a significant discrepancy that may affect the applicant's academic progress.
ACS will not make an exception for applicants who do not meet the age requirements for EYP through Grade 1.
Application Fee
You will only be able to submit the application form once the USD150 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee payment is made online once you reach the end of the application form.
Important Information
If your child has not attended any school yet, an admissions screening may be required
If you are applying for more than one child, common information will automatically be filled in on subsequent applications.
- Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*), and ACS will receive the data exactly as it is entered. Please make sure to check the spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
- ACS will only review applications with completed checklists.
OpenApply Mobile App
OpenApply is available as a mobile app, created exclusively for parents and families! This is available to download on the App Store and Google Play.