This page will answer the following questions:
(This page is a summary. For the exact details, see the admissions policies
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What are the Requirements for Admission?
What is the Usual Application Process?
What Grade Should My Child Apply For?
How Will Admissions Decisions be Made?
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What are the requirements for admission?
1. Your child must have a current foreign passport that has been used to enter Taiwan.
2. Your child's English should be close to a "native" speaker at the same grade level.
3. Your child should have the academic ability to do well at their grade level.
4. Student(s) must live with their parents or an appropriate legal guardian during the school year.
5. Morrison must have space in the grade required for your child.
6. All tuition and fees must be paid in full by the designated due date.
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What is the usual application process?
1. Submit an online application
2. Submit the supporting documents
3. Screening activities and tests with followup interviews
4. Admissions decisions and parent notification
5. Registration of the student
| 1. Submit an online application |
*Available after reading this page of information |
| 2. Submit the supporting documents |
*Applications are not active until all the documents are received
*A checklist of documents is available |
| 3a. Screening tests / activities |
*Screening tests are only scheduled if there is a chance of space being available in the child's grade.
*These tests help Morrison make sure they can meet your child's educational needs.
*There is a fee for the tests
*Most testing for the next school year begins in April and continues through the summer until classes are filled |
| 3b. Interviews |
*Interviews are only scheduled when
a. there is still space available in the class
b. the results of your child's screening and educational records is positive
*These interviews allow the principal to meet with the child and their parents for about half an hour. |
| 4a. Admissions Decisions |
*A group of Morrison staff meets to discuss and decide about your child's application.
*Admissions decisions are usually made in early May (See the admissions schedule) |
| 4b. Parents are Notified |
*You will be notified as soon as possible about any changes in your child's application status. |
| 5. Registration |
*Your family will need to complete some more paperwork and pay a registration fee |
The typical timeline for these processes can be found on the Application Schedule page.
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What grade should my child apply for?
Kindergarten - Your child can apply if they are 5 years old by November 1st of the year they begin school.
First Grade - Normally, your child must be six years old by November 1st of the year they begin and they must have finished a recognized kindergarten program. Sometimes students without a recognized kindergarten year can enter Morrison, if standardized testing shows they are ready for the first grade.
Second - Twelfth Grade - Students normally enter the next grade, as shown on their school records. When students are transferring from another school system and the grade may be unclear, the following criteria are considered:
Past school records
Chronological age
Evidence of maturity
Results of entrance or other standardized tests
If your child is transferring from a national school in Taiwan, you may be asked to provide additional proof of their ability to function in an all-English school environment. If their English is not at grade level they may be able to participate in the ELL (English Language Learning) program which provides extra support for a small number of English language learners. The ELL program has an additional fee.
Morrison does not usually allow students to skip a grade because of high scores. We also do not allow students to repeat a grade unless there is some evidence they did not do well enough at the skills in the previous grade.
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How will admissions decisions be made?
Admissions decisions are made by a council of people who look at 3 factors:
1. Whether your child meets the 6 requirements for admissions.
2. If there is currentlyspace available in your child's grade.
3. The school's priorities for admissions decisions:
First Priority-- Children of Missionaries (see definition in Policy #1613 MISSIONARY)
Second Priority-- Children of Christian Workers (see definition in Policy #1614 CHRISTIAN WORKER)
Third Priority-- Other children. The following factors will be given equal consideration in making enrollment decisions:
1. The applicant's potential for making a positive contribution to a Christian school environment;
2. Morrison's ability to meet the educational needs of the applicant;
3. The English language proficiency of the student;
4. Whether an applicant has brothers or sisters currently enrolled in Morrison Academy.
5. Whether an applicant is the child of Morrison alumni
Morrison practices fair admissions procedures which are not influenced by relationship and/or financial matters.
Now that you have read this material, you may click here for the online application.
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