Admission of National Students for Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 Classes (2026–2027 Academic Year)
Sandford International School would like to invite interested Ethiopian parents or legal guardians to apply for admission of their children to available places in the Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 classes for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Since the number of applicants is expected to exceed the available places, candidates will be selected for testing through a lottery draw. The draw will take place on one of the following dates: March 24, March 25, or March 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the school auditorium.
Parents of successful applicants will be notified and required to complete all admission requirements within a specified period. Applicants who fail to complete the requirements, including payment, within the given timeframe may lose their admission place.
To apply for admission, parents or guardians must collect and complete an application form from the School’s Admission Office. A non-refundable admission fee of 2,000 ETB (two thousand Ethiopian Birr) must be paid at the Finance Office. Completed application forms along with the required supporting documents must be submitted to the Admission Office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Please note that applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
Year Group Entry Requirements (2026–2027):
- Nursery: Children born on or before August 31, 2023 (3 years old by August 31, 2026).
- Reception: Children born on or before August 31, 2022 (4 years old by August 31, 2026).
- Year 1: Children born on or before August 31, 2021 (5 years old by August 31, 2026).
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Admissions Office:
- Telephone: +251 11 123 38 92 / +251 11 867 7694
- Email: admission@sandfordschool.org
- Website: www.sandfordschool.org
Thank you.
Sincerely,
The School Admissions Team
Sandford International School
