Our Admissions Process
Applications For the 2025-26 School Year Are Now Open
Welcome and thank you for visiting our admissions page—we’re pleased that you’re considering Island Pacific School for this important step in your child’s education. We understand how meaningful this decision is and are here to ensure you feel fully supported and welcomed every step of the way. Feel free to contact Julia McCaig, our Director of Admissions & Marketing, and she will help you with any preliminary questions you may have and guide you on next steps. If you prefer, you may fill in our online enquiry form with some very basic information about your child and we will get back to you promptly.
Our main intake is into Grade 6, with 18 places available each year. We also take applications for students entering Grades 7 and 8 but space is limited.
Application Steps
Step 1 - Get in Touch
We accept applications on a rolling basis, next intake is early December, 2024.
- To connect with us, please get in touch via our enquiry page. We’ll get right back to you and arrange for yours and your student’s visits.
Step 2 - Book a school visit for you and your child
A full-day student visit is a key part of our admissions process, offering your child a firsthand experience of life at Island Pacific School. Your child will be paired with a same-grade buddy to attend classes, meet teachers, and connect with peers.
Parents typically join for Morning Stretch, where the whole school gathers to share news and announcements. Following this, they meet with our Head of School while their child continues their day.
Once your student has had the school visit, we’ll connect with you to set up an academic interview with Amanda Szabo to help us understand your child’s reading, writing, and numeracy skills. This interview is purely informational and doesn’t necessarily affect admission decisions.
Book a student visit.
Book a parent visit.
Step 3 - Decision
Once we’ve received your application form, fee, and supporting documents, and after you and your child have visited the school, we will review your application and notify you in writing of our decision. If accepted, you’ll receive an enrollment offer with instructions to confirm your child’s place.
Step 4 - Enrolment
To confirm your child’s place at Island Pacific School, you’ll complete and return the required documents listed in your acceptance letter by the specified deadline. This will include:
- Additional school forms
- A review of volunteer and fundraising commitments
- Signing and returning the contract and tuition agreement
Tuition and Bursaries
Tuition
2025 – 26 Tuition Fees: $24,334
Island Pacific School is a not-for-profit organization where tuition fees support essential operating costs, including teacher salaries, learning resources, and facility upkeep. To continue providing the highest quality experience for our students, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap.
A non refundable application fee of $400 is due with the application. Upon acceptance of the student, a non refundable $400 tuition deposit fee is then payable, which will be applied towards the tuition fee.
We ask each student to contribute $175 through their own fundraising efforts to support their annual Discovery Week adventure. This annual contribution is due by April 30 of the year they begin their journey with us.
We may charge additional fees for students who require learning support. The annual cost is based on the number of blocks per week. One block is $1,200 annually, two blocks are $2,400 annually and 3 blocks are $3,600 annually.
Bursaries
Since opening in 1995, we have been committed to ensuring the broadest possible access to Island Pacific School. Our bursary program offers up to 50% support for families with demonstrated need, with priority given to current families. Bursaries are reassessed annually, so families must reapply each year.
To ensure fairness and transparency, we partner with Apple Financial to manage our bursary applications at arm’s length. Apple charges a fee of $137.50, and the deadline for applying is January 31st, with awards communicated by mid-March.
Admissions Timelines
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. With just 18 seats per class, Island Pacific School offers a close-knit, values-driven learning environment designed to support each student’s growth and discovery. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with our next intake scheduled for early December. Bursary funding (when applicable) is available on a first come, first served basis. Seats fill quickly—apply soon to secure your spot.
2024
December 2
Recommended application deadline
December 16
- Admissions outcome letters issued
- Tuition deposit for new accepted students due (requires a $400 deposit)
2025
January 31
Bursary Application Deadline
