Admissions Policy

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Alagu Jothi Academy

Student eligibility shall be determined based on Board policies and in compliance with host country regulations. In addition, the school reserves the right to exclude students or to require special supplementary measures at the parents’ expense, if the student’s goals or abilities differ significantly from the School’s objectives.

Residency

Students enrolled at the Alagu Jothi Academy (AJA) must temporarily reside with their parents or legal guardians in the country of India. AJA is a school for day students. There are no boarding facilities for students whose parents live and work outside of Chennai.

Non-discrimination

The Alagu Jothi Academy – Chennai celebrates the diversity in our community. The School ensures that each student is treated with dignity and respect and protected from intimidation, discrimination, physical harm and/or harassment from other students and/or school staff. The School treats all students equally regardless of gender, race, national or ethnic identity, sexuality safety mentation or religion in allowing them access to courses of study, career guidance, preparation and qualifying examinations for further study, athletics and extracurricular activities. School regulations, communications and staff development opportunities shall reinforce these expectations. No student, who is otherwise eligible (as stated in this policy), shall be denied admission to, the School on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin. Nor shall race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin affect in any way the treatment, evaluation or any other consideration of the students of the School. Within the limits defined by Board policy or by host government directive, the School shall accept for admission students with disabilities, provided that such disabilities can be accommodated within available school resources, including physical space, trained faculty, and impact of student’s enrollment on the learning of other student.

Admissions standards

Admission in all cases is contingent upon a determination by the Admissions Director and/or Head of School that: The student will be able to meet the school’s academic standards; The student has exhibited acceptable behaviour in his/her previous school; The School will be able to meet any special needs of the student; The student will embrace the school’s mission Together we inspire a love of learning, empowering all students with the courage, confidence, creativity and compassion to make their unique contribution in a diverse and dynamic world.