To be seriously considered, a student should have achieved first class standing in over half of the subjects he or she has studied in the previous few years. A working knowledge of English is preferred. This is hard to define. Some students have come to the College with only a rudimentary knowledge of English. With the aid of their fellow students and the faculty, they have been able to cope very well.
Linguistic ability is an obvious advantage.
All International Baccalaureate examinations may be written in either French, English or Spanish. The successful applicant will have a genuine enthusiasm for the aims of the College and for the idea of understanding between peoples of widely differing cultures. An openness of mind is essential. Students must approach new and unfamiliar experiences with enthusiasm, balance and good humour. They should be able to accept and enjoy customs and attitudes which are vastly different from their own.