Admissions Decisions

Admissions Requirements & Decisions

Once the appropriate division's Admissions Committee reviews a completed application the following decisions are rendered:

Accepted: The applicant is accepted for admission to Escola Americana and a space is reserved for him/her in a particular grade level.

Denied: The applicant does not meet Escola Americana eligibility requirements for admission. Applicants are denied on the basis of their academic or behavior records, when English language is not commensurate with the grade to which they are applying or EARJ does not have a program to meet the child's needs.

Deferred: Deferral is given when the Admission Committee determines a fair and accurate decision cannot be made without an on-site interview and/or assessment. A place is temporarily reserved for the applicant pending testing/screening conducted on campus. This is common in the following instances: the candidate lacks current standardized test scores or has scores that fall below those expected of an Escola Americana student; the candidate’s academic record suggests that he or she does not have the necessary English language skills; the candidate has a documented learning disability that the school's program may not be able to accommodate. It is important that deferred applicants explore other educational options in Rio de Janeiro.

Waiting List: When an applicant meets all requirements but the grade level is full. It is important that applicants placed on the Wait List explore other educational options in Rio de Janeiro.