Admissions DP

Ascend International School is an IB World School characterized by highly qualified faculty and staff, innovative individualized programs, experienced leadership, and state of the art facilities.

The customized program at Ascend is built upon proven teaching practices, coupled with current educational research. Our rigorous program is designed to address the growing need for reflective, creative critical-thinkers in an evolving 21st century. Our students are confident, collaborative, self-advocates with a life-long love of learning.

IBDP Programme at Ascend International School

Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Futures

The Diploma Programme serving students in 11th through 12th standard is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world. The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay showcases not only the knowledge of the students but their repertoire of the 21st century skills they have developed as lifelong learners. Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is an important component of the three programmes ensuring that the students reflect on their contextual learning and are motivated for self-initiated action for their community.

Whether you're a curious thinker, a changemaker, or a driven learner with big aspirations, this scholarship is your opportunity to access a transformative learning experience that nurtures your potential and prepares you for global success.

Admissions Process

At Ascend International School, the admissions process is thoughtfully designed to get to know each child and family on a personal level. For our learners, we aim to understand each child’s unique personality, learning style, and developmental needs while also helping families learn more about our school philosophy and community.

At Ascend, our admissions process is designed to be warm, personal, and efficient. We aim to truly understand each applicant and determine whether Ascend is the right fit for your child and family.

We want this journey to be welcoming and transparent, so here is a step-by-step guide to the admissions process for the Academic Year 2026–2027:

Step 1: School Tour

One of the first steps in the process is attending a parent tour of Ascend. This visit allows families to experience our vibrant community first hand, observe classrooms in action, explore our specialist spaces, and meet members of our faculty and leadership team.

If you're located outside India, we’re happy to schedule a virtual introduction via Zoom (virtual Call).

Tour Dates: Released on the 26th of each month at 10 AM IST, with dates for the following month.

How to register: After completing the Inquiry Form at the bottom of the Admissions page, you will receive an email with the link to sign up for a school tour.
Note: Tours are for parents only; students will have their opportunity to visit later during their student-observation.

To provide each family with a meaningful experience, tours are by reservation only and space is limited.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours begin promptly on-time and typically last 90 minutes, including a Q&A session.

Families who arrive late will need to reschedule for the next available date.

Step 2: Application & Document Submission

After attending a parent tour, you’ll receive the online Admissions Application form and all necessary supporting documents for Academic Year 2026–2027 by email.

Once we have received your completed application and all supporting documents, students will be invited for a Student visit to our campus..

Step 3: Student Visit / Observation

This visit gives your child the opportunity to engage with our faculty and peers, explore classroom activities, and participate in age-appropriate assessments.
Visits are scheduled individually after application submission. These involve a full school day, during which the student will interact with teachers, counselors, and students of their relevant grade level.

Step 4: Offer of Admission

Admissions decisions are typically shared by mid-December (for Pre Primary Years) or late January to February (for Grades 1–11). Selected families will receive a formal offer letter via email.

At Ascend, we view admissions as the beginning of a long-term relationship with families.
We encourage you to take each step of the process as an opportunity to engage with our philosophy, explore our learning spaces, and envision your child’s journey with us.

Grade-wise Admissions Guidelines - IBDP Admissions

Ascend offers lateral admissions for Grades 6 through 11. If your child has completed the prior grade at their current school, they may be eligible for the next grade at Ascend—subject to assessment and interactions with our academic team.

Student visits and assessments for DP are planned individually. Once you’ve toured our campus and submitted your application and documents, the Admissions Office will reach out to schedule the visit.

Need Help? Contact Us

We’re here to guide you through the process.
Please email us on admissions@ascendinternational.org

• Ms. Meghana – Assistant Director of Admissions
• Ms. Maria – Admissions Coordinator