{"id":20902,"date":"2026-04-14T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/in\/?p=20902"},"modified":"2026-05-15T06:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:48:25","slug":"igcse-school-admissions-2026-27-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/in\/blog\/igcse-school-admissions-2026-27-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"IGCSE School Admissions 2026-27: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Admission season is quietly sneaking up on you, and it is important to ensure it doesn\u2019t catch you by complete surprise. The good news is that you don\u2019t have to figure it out all at once; a little preparation done early can go a long way and keep you informed throughout the admission process.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have put together a detailed guide for all concerned parents\u00a0 out there on everything you need to know about IGCSE school admissions for 2026 – 2027, including understanding what you are looking for, timelines, how to prepare for entrance assessments, and the questions you didn\u2019t know you needed to ask. Think of us as your insider guide; we\u2019ve already done the homework, so you don\u2019t have to start from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n

When should you start the admission process?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>school admission<\/strong><\/a> timeline starts as early as October, with research on schools and final waitlist submissions in March and April. To get ahead, it’s wise to start early and avoid the admission frenzy. Go through this concise table below for a quick snapshot of the important dates and what typically happens at each stage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Tentative Period<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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What Happens<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Enquiry and Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October – December 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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This is when most parents start researching schools. You can submit enquiries online or visit school campuses to collect admission details.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Interaction\/Assessment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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January – February 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Interactions with children and Parent meetings are set up within this period<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Admission Offers and Confirmations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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February – April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Based on their performance in assessments or interactions, schools send out confirmation mails or letters for admission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Fee Payment and Document Submission<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Within 7 to 15 days of offer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Confirm the admission with fee payment and submission of the required documents within the specified deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What documents do you need to keep ready before applying?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here is a preparation checklist so you are never caught scrambling at the last moment:<\/span><\/p>\n

For all students:<\/b><\/p>\n