Discovering Manchester : Admission Q&A for Prospective Students
Here, we aim to provide clarity to our prospective students and their families by addressing some of the most common questions related to admissions, criteria, and daily life at Manchester International School.
Q. WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?
Criteria for admission to Manchester International School are outlined in the Admission section of our website. Additionally, please note that there is an age limit for each grade level. We encourage you to review the detailed information in the admission section for specific criteria.
Q. WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION?
There is no set admissions deadline at Manchester International School. However, if there is a possibility of relocating to Coimbatore, we encourage parents to submit all required application documents as soon as possible to secure a place for their child.
Q. CAN I ENROL MY CHILD IN MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NOW?
Yes, Manchester International School operates on a rolling admissions policy. We accept students based on current availability for the particular grade. You can apply for admission at any time.
Q. WHEN DOES THE ADMISSION OF STUDENTS FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR START?
Admissions for the upcoming school year typically start from November to May, with the school year commencing in June.
Q. DOES MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CONDUCT ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS FOR ITS ADMISSIONS?
Students are admitted based on their previous academic records and a carefully structured interaction with our admissions team. Aptitude tests are conducted for admissions from Grade 3 onwards.
Q. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM?
The maximum number of students in a classroom is twenty-five (25), though it may vary depending on the grade level, ranging between 20 and 25.
Q. CAN MY CHILD LEAVE THE SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE DAY?
Manchester International School operates as a closed campus. If your child needs to leave the campus for any reason during the school day, please contact the front desk for appropriate procedures.
Q. ARE MEALS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL?
Yes, the school cafeteria is open throughout the school day, offering full meals, lunch options, as well as drinks and snacks for students' convenience.
Q. DOES MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OFFER TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS?
Manchester International School provides a bus service route for students. The cost of this service starts at INR 1,500 per child per month, depending on the specific route. Door-to-door pick-up service is available for students living within the scheduled bus route.
Q. DO YOU HAVE BOARDING FACILITIES?
Yes, we offer both full boarding and weekly boarding facilities for Boys and Girls separately. Students have the option to stay with their families on weekends.
Q. WHAT ARE THE SCHOOL HOURS?
School hours at Manchester International School start at 08:30 AM. and end at 3:10 PM
Q. ARE THERE SCHOOL UNIFORMS?
Yes, school uniforms are provided by Manchester International School.
Q. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY CHILD TO RECEIVE NATIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION DURING THE SCHOOL DAY IF I AM NOT A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER?
At Manchester International School, all instruction during school hours (8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.) is conducted in English. However, as part of our program, we offer support for mother tongue languages such as Tamil, Hindi, and French in the Primary Years Programme (PYP). For more details, please refer to our Language Policy on our website.
We hope that these answers provide the clarity and information you need to consider joining the Manchester International School community. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to our admissions team. We look forward to welcoming you to our school!