Dear Potential Bingham Parents and Students,
Admission/Enrollment to Bingham Academy for the 2024/2025 academic school year opens on January 8, 2024.
Please carefully note the process as listed below.
{MOBILE VERSION IS CURRENTLY NOT SUPPORTED}
Phase 1: CREATE AN ACCOUNT
Beginning January 8, 2024 through February 9, 2024 a PowerSchool account should be created by any interested family seeking admission into Bingham Academy (click here to create an account). Once your PowerSchool account has been created, please move to Phase 2.
Phase 2: ONLINE APPLICATION & RECOMMENDATION FORMS AND FEES
The online application should be completed by any interested family seeking admission into Bingham Academy (click to access the online application form). In addition to the application form, there are instructions about payment as well as 2 confidential recommendation forms which need to be completed and submitted. These include:
1) BA Confidential School Recommendation Form
and either
2a) BA Confidential Religious Leader Reference Form, if part of a religious organization OR 2b) BA Confidential Character Reference Form, if not.
These forms are all accessible/downloadable from within the application account. All fees need to be paid and all forms need to be completed and submitted by no later than February 9, 2024 in order for the applicant to be considered. However, please note that submission alone does not guarantee enrollment.
Phase 3: GROUP INTERVIEWS
Following an initial screening of applications, only selected applicants will be invited to the next step of the admission process: group interviews. Invitations will be determined by applicants meeting minimum requirements, alignment with the above-mentioned criteria, and available spaces in each grade level. During this face-to-face meeting time, applicants will get to learn more about the school. Group interviews (by invitation only) will be held on March 12 & 14, 2024.
Phase 4: PLACEMENT TESTING
Following group interviews, only selected applicants will be invited to the next step of the admission process: placement testing. Each child will be given age-appropriate assessments that will help determine correct grade-level placement in the school. Placement tests are not used as selection criteria, but only used to ensure correct grade placement. Placement testing (by invitation only) will be held on March 25 - April 13, 2024 for students in KG through Grade 2 and April 13, 2024 for students in Grade 3 through Grade 11.
Phase 5: FINAL ACCEPTANCE LETTERS
Official acceptance letters will be given to accepted students and families. Enrollment in the school is guaranteed only after the family accepts the invitation and pays the place holding fee. Final acceptance letters will be sent on May 1, 2024.
Forms/Links Needed to Apply:
PowerSchool Account
Online Application Form
*The BA Confidential School Recommendation Form AND the BA Confidential Religious Leader Reference Form OR the BA Confidential Character Reference Form are all accessible/downloadable from within the application account.
*Note: Advancement to each phase of the admission process does not guarantee enrollment. Only an official acceptance letter guarantees enrollment.
Final Acceptance Letters May 1, 2024.
For any further assistance, please contact the Admission Officer at admission@binghamacademy.net or at 0112 797 480; or 0112 797 481
Admissions Criteria
Non-Discrimination Statement: BA does not discriminate between gender, race, religion, color or national and ethic origin in its admissions policy. Furthermore, BA does not discriminate in the privileges made available to students. BA admits boys and girls of any religion, race, color or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Minimum requirements needed to be considered an eligible applicant:
Completion of all necessary components of the application and recommendation forms by the stated deadlines.
Payment of a non-refundable application fee of $100 USD (or equivalent) by the stated deadline. Click HERE for payment information details.
If applying for KG1, the applicant must be 4 years of age on or before August 31.
Passing grade-level appropriate placement test.
Proven English proficiency at levels commensurate with the grade-level being applied for.
(*Bingham Academy reserves the right to seek further Language Proficiency Testing if deemed necessary).Ability of the school to support the academic, emotional, psychological, or behavioral needs of the applicant.
Bingham Academy seeks students and families who can help support and pursue the school’s mission and vision statements. The four major criteria evaluated include:
Alignment with the mission and vision of Bingham Academy
Commitment to building a multicultural community
Openness to Bingham’s teachings and values
Engagement of the parents in the learning process (Elementary School) OR engagement of the student in the learning process (Secondary School)
As mandated by the Bingham Academy Board, in the event that there are spaces available in the grade requested, the selection priority of applicants is as follows:
Level 1 Partner Organization Applicants (Guaranteed enrollment)*
Level 2 - 4 Partner Organization Applicants (Preferred enrollment)*
Standard Applicants*
*Note: All applicants must meet minimum stated requirements and demonstrate high alignment
Questions and Answers
1. What are the grades at BA?
Bingham Academy has Grades KG1 – Grade 12. There is only one class per grade.
Please note that Bingham uses the 'Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum', which is similar to the UK National Curriculum. This means that:
- KG1 is equivalent to 'Reception/Foundation Stage 2' in the UK,
- KG2 is equivalent to 'Year 1' in the UK,
- Grade 1-5 is equivalent to 'Year 2-Year 6' in the UK; and so on.
2. What are class sizes like?
The ideal class size for KG1 & KG2 is 17. For Grade 1 – Grade 12 the ideal size is 24.
3. Is there an assessment for applicants?
Following group interviews, selected applicants will be invited to the next step of the admission process: placement testing. Each child will be given age-appropriate assessments that will help determine correct grade-level placement in the school. Placement test are not used as a selection criteria, but only use to ensure correct grade placement. These placement test will take place March 27 - April 13, 2023 for elementary school students and April 18, 2023 for secondary school students.
4. Do applicants for Grade 11 take the assessment test?
Students applying for Grade 11, even if taking the IGCSE examinations at another school, must still sit the BA placement exam in April. They must also submit their IGCSE exam results once available. A grade of ‘C’ or above is expected in each course before acceptance will be considered.
5. When does the 2024/2025 school year begin?
The 2024-2025 school year at Bingham Academy will begin August of 2024.
6. Which curriculum do you follow?
We use the Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum from Grades KG2 to 12. For further information visit the CIE website at www.cie.org.uk
7. Do you keep a waiting list for future admissions?
We have a limited capacity to take new students each year. If a space for the coming academic year opens up after the admissions period but before the start of the new school year, we will contact previously unsuccessful applicants to see if they would still like to be considered for a place. However, we do not keep a long term waiting list and we do not hold applications from one admissions period to the next. If your application is unsuccessful and you wish to apply for admission for the following school year, you will need to submit a new application during the next admissions period.
8. Does Bingham Academy have a Child Safety Policy?
Bingham Academy is wholly committed to the provision of a safe environment for our students and the school community. All potential staff will undergo a screening process which includes police/background checks and contact with employment and pastoral referees. Our staff complete child safety training annually and commit to a code of conduct to ensure child safety. Similarly, volunteers complete a police/ background check, child safety training and agree to abide by our code of conduct. Bingham Academy has a robust process for the investigation of any reports of concerns in relation to child safety. Bingham Academy is a member of the Child Safety Protection Network.