Frequently Asked Questions

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•            What are the admissions eligibility requirements?

EWISC mission is to serve the expatriate community in Dhaka, Our applicants come from Dhaka city only, but since our medium of instruction is English, non-native speakers of English (Grades play group to ‘O’ level) must have attended an English medium school for at least three years, and may be required to pass our English for speakers of other languages screening.

•          How do we apply?

If your child meets all eligibility requirements, click on EWISC Application for Admissions to download your won copy of all required application documents, including the application checklist.Click here for more details of eligibility

•                How many students are in each class?

In the elementary school there are not more than 25 students in each class. Early Learning Center (ELC) and Kindergarten classes have two teachers in each room.

•                   What is EWISC school year?

Classes usually begin in late August or Early September and the school year ends in 1st August and usually ends at last of July.

•                How do middle and high school students obtain a course schedule?

Students enrolling at the beginning of the school year attend new family registration meetings for a full EWISC overview, followed by individual courses selection meetings with their appointed counselors. When arriving during the school year, after a brief orientation with the office of admissions personal, students will meet with their counselor to develop their schedules usually begin classes the next day.

•                 How do students handle the transition to Bangladesh?

Of curse, every students experience is different; however, attending EWISC, with its British-style environment, makes the transition smoother for most. Every student at EWISC knows what it feels like to be the new student and they are very helpful to the newcomers. Faculty ad administration, too, are involved, counselors in every division handle personal and transition issues with students and their families.

•                 What’s EWISC current enrollment?

As of September 2003, over 500 students are enrolled, including approximately 150 in the early learning center. Total enrollment fluctuates based on the movement of expatriate families throughout the year. Over 60% of EWISC students are Mirpur only. Click here for transportation and living information.

•                What after school sports and activities are available?

Activities vary across divisions; click on for elementary school, middle school and high school pages for more details on divisional co curricular programs.

•                 Does EWISC have a special education program?

While we do not offer special education classes, our learning support program serves a limited number of students designated as needing support to help them keep up with our regular curriculum in each division (See special program). Parents of applicants with learning differences are required to discuss their children’s special needs with the admissions director of admissions before applying to EWISC. If our programs can’t support a child’s needs. Wee will try our best to information on other options.

•              What are EWISC tuitions and fees?

For the 2003/04 school year and fees are as follows:

Tuitions

Registration fee

EWISC is committed to offering scholarship assistance to families of new and returning students. Applicants must be made on an annual basis. Contact the office of admissions for further in formations.

EWISC has developed a priority system that reflects system the school’s missions of serving dependants of families on temporary professional assignments in Bangladesh. It is essential to both the student and EWISC that there be reasonable match between the students abilities and the schools programs and environment.