East London Christian Choir School has a compulsory five-stage enrolment process (Admissions process does not apply to the schools nursery). The purpose of the process is to communicate to the parents the values and purposes of the School, enabling the parents to identify the suitability of the school for their child’s development and maturity.

Once the parent has expressed an interest in the school the following takes place:

Stage 1 Initial Interview – Approx 1½ hours

Prior to the start of the enrolment process, parents and the prospective student(s) have an initial pre-interview with the school Senior Administrator. This covers:

1. An ELCCS introductory presentation.

• Video presentations - Educating for Eternity and Directions “NCSC” video.
  Brief discussion about how the school values the importance of biblical based education.

Importance of the family sharing the biblical values of the school. The need for cohesiveness between the family and the school.

2. A brief outline of enrolment procedure and parent orientation.

3. A School tour introducing parents to the school facilities.

Note: Parents can expect to receive a school prospectus and student application form at the end of the pre-interview.

Stage 2 Interview – Approx 1½ hours

Upon booking for the enrolment interview, parents and prospective student(s) meet with the Principal. This comprises of the following:

1. Receive student/s application.

· Identify that all aspects of the application are completed with additional documentation.

2. Discussion centred on prospectus:

Review the admissions process (specifically parent orientation and student diagnostics).

Discuss the stucture and workings of the school. Highlight specific policies and procedures. Discuss school's discipline principles. Discuss the financial costs for the student’s education. Discuss related topics from prospectus.

Note: Upon a successful interview the family will be notified of a preliminary position until the completion of the admissions process. The family will also be notified to pay the enrolment administration fee to activate the enrolment process.

Stage 3 Parent Orientation - Approx 4 hours

The parent orientation is a key part of the admissions process. The orientation is a one day workshop providing the parent with a simulated experience that their child will encounter each day at school. The orientation also includes a detailed introduction to the philosophy of biblical education and its unique contribution to Christian schools.

Orientation agenda

1. Completion of Orientation workbooks
2. School contract
3. Financial commitments.
4. Student Record release.
5. Notification on aftercare·

Stage 4 Student Diagnostics - Approx 2 hours per session

All students are a diagnostic test to determine current academic ability and clearly identifies any learning gaps within all subjects. For example, your child's English grammar may be above his/her grade level. However their punctuation skills may be below grade level. Your child is then placed in curriculum at his/her academic performance grade level in each subject and the learning gaps are then addressed. 

Note: The diagnostic is not a test that determines school entrance. Student Diagnostics usually take place before or during the third stage of admissions. The family will recieve a full report on the child`s diagnostics results.

Stage 5 Aftercare

Upon completing stage 4 of the admissions procedure, the school supplies the following information as part of its aftercare programme.

• Letter formally welcoming parent and applicant to the school.
  Provide parent with school reference number.
  Introduction parent to the school web site.
  Provide parent with login details for school web site.
  Supply parent with school handbook, contract (copy) and newsletters.