Year 7 Entrance Test Guide
Dear Parents, Thank you for registering your child for our November 12th 2022 Entrance Test. The arrangements for the day are outlined over the following pages. If there are any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.
Dear Parents, Thank you for registering your child for our November 12th 2022 Entrance Test. The arrangements for the day are outlined over the following pages. If there are any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.
I look forward to meeting all our new prospective CIS families on that day.
I look forward to meeting all our new prospective CIS families on that day.
Yours Sincerely,
Yours Sincerely,
Stewart King Principal, CIS
Stewart King Principal, CIS
September 2022
September 2022
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Equipment
Timings of the day Refreshments
• Children should wear their current school’s uniform.
• A facemask must be worn throughout the day.
• Children should bring with them hand sanitiser and a water bottle.
• Pens and pencils will be provided by school, no other equipment is required.
• Lunch and snacks will be provided although children with food allergies or specific dietary requirements should bring a packed lunch.
• Families should arrive from 8:30am for a prompt 9:00am start.
• Children will begin their assessment at 9am, while Parents are invited to our main hall for a presentation, refreshment and an opportunity to meet key staff.
• Tours of the School will be available for Parents from 10am and will conclude no later than 11am.
• Parents are asked to be available from 2.30pm in the main car park to collect their children. To do so parents must bring with them the card provided to them at the beginning of the day.
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Covid Security
Our COVID Protocols
Our COVID Protocols
• It is mandatory for all visitors to CIS to wear a facemask when they are in contact with pupils. It is no longer required in meetings of adults.
• It is mandatory for all visitors to CIS to wear a facemask when they are in contact with pupils. It is no longer required in meetings of adults.
• Children are not required to wear masks on campus but may choose to do so if they prefer. They are asked to bring a small bottle of sanitizer with them.
• Children are not required to wear masks on campus but may choose to do so if they prefer. They are asked to bring a small bottle of sanitizer with them.
• All visitors are asked to complete a temperature check and cleanse their hands before proceeding beyond the car park.
• All visitors are asked to complete a temperature check and cleanse their hands before proceeding beyond the car park.
• Drivers, other than parents attending the presentations and tours should not move beyond the main car park.
• Drivers, other than parents attending the presentations and tours should not move beyond the main car park.
• We ask that any positive test for Covid within the 7 days of visiting the school is reported to our Registrar via admissions@cislagos.org. This information will be treated confidentially but will be used to inform parents whose children also attended the day.
• We ask that any positive test for Covid within the 7 days of visiting the school is reported to our Registrar via admissions@cislagos.org. This information will be treated confidentially but will be used to inform parents whose children also attended the day.
• Children will take all assessment in rooms which are correctly spaced and well ventilated.
• Children will take all assessment in rooms which are correctly spaced and well ventilated.
• Collection of your children will be from the main school car park and not in an indoor.
• Collection of your children will be from the main school car park and not in an indoor.
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How are tests organised? such such a way as to allow very are during the as
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the
CIS Secondary is an academically selective school and as
our assessments are rigorous but organised in
every child to perform to their
best. The three tests are: • An online cognitive ability test provided by GL assessment www.gl-assessment.co.uk which comprises of four 30 minutes test. • Separate paper-based assessments for English and Mathematics which are one hour each. There
regular breaks
day to allow students to relax, enjoy snacks, and eat lunch as well
to tour the school in the company of our prefects. Sample question are here: guide to tests and sample verbal and Non verbal questions
When will the outcome of the assessments be shared with Parents?
When will the outcome of the assessments be shared with Parents?
We will write to the families of all the children who have taken the examinations no later than Friday 19th November. The letter will indicate one or two outcomes:
We will write to the families of all the children who have taken the examinations no later than Friday 19th November. The letter will indicate one or two outcomes:
• The assessments have gone well and child will progress to the interview stage.
• The assessments have gone well and child will progress to the interview stage.
OR
• Having carefully considered all of the assessment marks, we may judge that the applicant has not met our minimum requirements. However, we understand that a variety of factors may lead to a result which is not truly reflective of the child’s ability. We can all have a bad day! Therefore, no child will have a place declined at this stage. Rather they will be invited for a retake of the examinations.
• Having carefully considered all of the assessment marks, we may judge that the applicant has not met our minimum requirements. However, we understand that a variety of factors may lead to a result which is not truly reflective of the child’s ability. We can all have a bad day! Therefore, no child will have a place declined at this stage. Rather they will be invited for a retake of the examinations.
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W e l c o m e
Students who are settled in their decision and feel part of the school before they arrive will more quickly adapt both academically and socially to their new school.
Students who are accepted for September 2023 entry become members of our community as soon as the joining forms are received.
Pre Year 7’s will from February 2023:
• Be included in all Year 7 newsletters
• Be allocated a house
• Be invited to weekend competitions
• Be invited to taster days and presentations
Contact Info Plot 8, Amore Street, Off Freedom Way, End of Admiralty Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos admissions@cislagos.org
