International Section Application Process 2014-2015

Complete and submit your online application.

Please make sure to fill in all fields that apply.  If your child is not currently attending a school please enter N/A under current school name.

• Current Parents: Go directly via My Backpack with your username and password.

• New Families : Click the button below.

For 2013-2014 mid-year start inquiries please contact the Admissions office. 

Submit all required documents.

• All required documents will be listed and visible when you go back to check your online application. They are also available by clicking here. 

• To download required forms, click here. 

• Please submit the confidential teacher recommendation form(s) to your child(ren)'s current school. We request that the form(s) be completed and mailed to The Awty International School by your child(ren)'s teacher from the current academic year.

IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Arrange for admissions testing.

• For PK4 to 4th grade applicants: Contact Tami Clark of Education Specialists (713-461-7996) to schedule the individual evaluation (WPPSI or WISC). The fee of $175.00 is payable by cash or check to Education Specialists at the time of testing.

• For 5th -11 grade applicants: Please register for and take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) and the OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Ability Test).  You can register here for the ISEE. Awty's testing location code is 447771. To register for the OLSAT please contact the Admissions Office.

• Overseas applicants:  The ISEE test is available online around the corner and around the globe. For a location please visit this link: Testing at Prometric.

Check the status of your application on regular basis.

Observation visits and interviews.

•  All PK3 and PK4 applicants will have to come to Awty for an observation visit. We will contact you in January to schedule that visit.

• All 6th to 12th grade applicants will have to come to Awty for an interview.  Please contact the Admissions office to schedule the appointment.

Admissions committee and decisions.

• All completed applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee during the month of February.

• Decision letters will be sent out starting March 10, 2014.