Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are provided below to questions we often hear. If you can't find the answer to your question, please contact the Admissions Office.
When should I submit my application to VVIS?
Students are accepted to VVIS on a space available basis throughout the present school year. We encourage early applications, particularly if spaces are limited. To ensure that your application is processed, you may be asked to provide a security deposit of one term’s fees.
How do I apply?
Please see the Four Step Procedure under Admissions Process.
Do you accept students with special needs?
VVIS provides support for students with mild to moderate learning and /or emotional/social difficulties. VVIS does not have a special learning difficulty centre and is therefore not resourced for children with severe social or learning difficulties.
Should my child be fluent in English to attend VVIS?
VVIS admits students with all levels of English up to Year 7 (Age 11). Students should have a conversational level in English up to Year 9 (Age 13). VVIS may require a language test to be administered prior to admission if the student’s first language is not English.
What languages are offered at VVIS?
All primary classes are taught in English and Portuguese. All secondary classes, with the exception of language classes are taught in English. A variety of language classes are available including Portuguese, French and Afrikaans. All mainstream languages can be offered with a supplementary fee and subject to Teacher allocation.
What are school hours?
The primary school (Years 1 to 6) starts at 9:10am and finishes at 3:30pm. After school activities such as music, yoga, computer classes and extra sport continue until 4pm.
The secondary school (Years 7 to 13) starts 9:00am and finishes 3:45. After school activities such as debating club, model united nations, cross country, extra sport and yoga continues until 4:30 – 5:00.
VVIS operates from Monday to Friday.
What after school activities do you offer?
VVIS offers a range of activities that alternate throughout the year. Some activities such as golf, archery and surfing are available subject to demand and subject to an extra curricular supplement. Generally, extra curricular activities offered on the school premises are available without extra cost. These activities include debating, model united nations, yoga, extra sports or extra maths/I.T/languages.
Is parental involvement welcomed at VVIS?
Parental involvement is encouraged at VVIS. Our Parents Association is always active and arranges numerous meetings and events throughout the year. Therefore the VVIS PA forms a vital part of the VVIS community (students, alummni, faculty and families). For more information, please visit their website.
Where do your teachers come from?
VVIS has an international and diverse faculty and staff complement. More than 60% of staff hold a Masters or second degree. Our teachers form an integral part of our community and therefore VVIS ensures that their methods of teaching meet the highest standards. Our excellent teachers and ongoing assessment is reflected in our consistent and outstanding academic track record.
Will my child need to take a placement test?
As part of the VVIS Admissions Policy, the Admissions Officer or Headmaster may require the administering of an admissions placement test. The reason for the test is to ensure that the applicant meets the requisite criteria for the year he or she wishes to enter and to enable greater fairness in the allocation of places where there are more applications than places available.
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