How does Academyati make admissions decisions?

Academyati’s admissions process is designed to understand whether the school and its progressive learning approach are the right fit for each learner and family. We look at the whole child rather than relying on one test or one academic measure. Depending on the learner’s age and stage, the admissions process may consider: ● the learner’s previous school experience and academic records ● age-appropriate academic readiness and learning needs ● English and Arabic language development, where relevant ● the learner’s social, emotional and developmental needs ● any additional learning support that may be required ● observations or assessments carried out as part of the admissions process ● conversations with the learner and ● whether Academyati can provide the appropriate environment, support and pathway for that learner to thrive. An essential part of the process is also a parent interview. Academyati is a progressive school, and it is important that families understand and feel comfortable with the way learning happens here. The parent interview gives us the opportunity to talk openly about Academyati’s approach to personalised learning, student agency, mixed-age experiences, real-world learning, assessment, relationships and the role of parents as partners in their child’s learning journey. It also gives families the opportunity to ask questions and consider whether this approach aligns with what they are looking for in a school. Because Academyati is a highly personalised learning environment, admissions is about understanding the learner’s interests, strengths, needs and aspirations, while also ensuring there is a strong shared understanding between school and family. An offer is therefore based on a combination of factors rather than a single score or assessment. Where a place cannot be offered, this may be because of capacity, age or stage availability, the level of support required, or because Academyati may not currently be the most appropriate educational setting for that learner. The aim throughout is to make admissions decisions carefully, consistently and in the best interests of the learner.