Admission Policy

Parents must agree to the THIS Admissions Policy before enrollment. By signing your application for admission you agree to the terms and conditions stated below. The application forms, documents, and fees need to be received by the Admissions Office by Day of registration.

The school’s admissions policy helps to recruit students while considering the technical aspects that must be considered in this procedure. T.H.I.S. offers an educational program for students varying from ages 1-18. The school offers four levels of education: Preschool (ages 1-5 years old), Elementary School (Grades Kindergarten –Grade 5), Middle School (Grade 6-8) and High School (Grade 9-12). Within our IB Diploma Programme, our High School students have the opportunity to take a course from each of the six subject groups that are required to complete the IB Diploma Programme including the IB Core Subjects: CAS, Extended Essay and TOK.

TreeHouse International School serves the educational needs of the international community in the area. At TreeHouse International School we welcome students from all around the world as we believe in the importance of developing well-educated, internationally minded citizens. All TreeHouse International School students have a fair opportunity to join the IBDP Programme and to meet its standards. THIS admits students whose academic, personal, social and emotional needs can be met by the school’s programs and services, and who can be integrated into the different IB DP subjects. TreeHouse is aiming for an Education that emphasizes and considers the diverse needs of its students based on different experiences, interests as well as characters.

Admission Process to TreeHouse International School

The Registration Form with all of the required documents and payment needs to be completed on day of registration. Students are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the current school year. Applications will not be accepted more than 1 year in advance of the expected date of entry.

Required Documents:

School Records
Teacher Recommendation
Health Record
Any previous academic/emotional/ physical assessment reports.
Standardized Testing (Results of standardized testing and any external academic examinations).

Decisions with respect to

Initial grade placement
Promotion from one grade to another
Retention in a particular grade
continued attendance at THIS are based on academic, personal, social and emotional aspects of student’s school record.

THIS reserves the right to dismiss or ask student be withdrawn if

the student’s best interests and needs cannot be met effectively by the school’s programs and services
the student’s behaviour is deemed to jeopardize the welfare of the school community
significant information is withheld from the school; or
school fees are not paid in accordance with THIS Financial Regulations.

Students are placed in a class compatible with their age, development and previous school performance. The student’s official school records and teacher recommendations must be submitted before a final decision on a grade level placement is made by the principal.

IB Diploma Programme Admission

TreeHouse International School offers admission to internal as well as external students to the IBDP. For the IB Diploma Program, students are expected to be 16 years of age at the time of admission. The IB Diploma Program is open to all students, regardless of previous educational experience. Admission is subject to space availability, as well as adhering to the admission requirements.

Admission Process for internal candidates of THIS to the IB Diploma Programme

Our students and their families should be provided with detailed information about the IB Diploma Programme available subjects and schedule. Students and families enrolled at THIS wishing to join the IBDP should enquire directly at the THIS head office as well as the IB Coordinator. All applicants should then submit a completed application form and a short letter of motivation in English. Further documentation should be advised with the IB Coordinator if necessary. An interview with the respective students/parents may be scheduled accordingly within the school campus. Accepted candidates will receive a signed confirmation to the IBDP at THIS. Students and parents will finalize the admission process by signing a document of finalizing registration/ acceptance.

Admission Process for external candidates of THIS to the IB Diploma Programme

New students who wish to join THIS should enquire via email (treehous@012.net.il ). After contact and confirmation of available space, all applicants should then submit a completed application form, a short letter of motivation in English, and a school transcript (reports) from the last four academic semesters to the respective contact person. Students and parents should then expect further communication from behalf of the school. An interview with the respective students/parents may be scheduled accordingly within the school campus. Following the students and their families will be provided with detailed information about the IB Diploma Programme available subjects and schedule. Accepted candidates will receive a signed confirmation to the IBDP at THIS. Students and parents will finalize the admission process by signing a document of finalizing registration/ acceptance.

Necessities for IBDP Admission

When wishing to join the IBDP students are asked to:

Submit previous grades and school records:
School transcript (reports) from the last four academic semesters
A recommendation from the student’s English teacher
Success for English & Literature is recommended for students passing an English proficiency exam with a score at least 80/100 for English SL and 85/100 for English HL.
Success for Mathematics is recommended for students with a grade average of at least 75/10 to enroll in Math Standard level (SL) or 80/100 to enroll in Math Higher level (HL).
Demonstrate willingness to embrace and embody the principles of the IB Learner Profile, IB Philosophy and Mission.
To follow the school’s instructions and guidelines.

Acceptance to the IB Diploma Programme will be with respect to:

Initial grade placements
Retention in a particular grade
Continued attendance at THIS that is based on academic, personal, social and emotional aspects of the student’s school record.

THIS reserves the right to dismiss or ask student to be withdrawn of the IB Diploma Programme if:

The student’s best interests and needs cannot be met effectively by the school’s programs and services
The student’s behavior is deemed to jeopardize the welfare of the school community
Significant information is withheld from the school
School fees are not paid in accordance with THIS Financial Regulations

Students will be placed in an IB subject course according to grade, development and previous school performance. Acceptance must be approved by the school’s IB Leadership team.

Policy Development

This policy was written in alignment with the IBDP Programme standards and practices. The school policies are reviewed annually by the school coordinator, teachers and school administration. Our school policies are available online and are communicated within our community via the processes described

School policies are available on the school website at: https://www.treehouse.co.il/
School policies are also distributed/explained within the school’s Student/Teacher Handbooks
The IB coordinator provides documentation to the IB teachers with regard to the latest IB principles and practices.
School policies are communicated with parents during Forum/Parents meetings.
Information regarding latest school updates will be provided via email/publications within our social media accounts.
Students are informed of school policies and procedures throughout the school year.

For more information about the IB standards and procedures please visit the The International Baccalaureate® (IB) official website:

https://www.ibo.org/