Welcome to our Admission Process

Here you will find our admission process step by step.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In this section you will find our requirements, including documents, and our guidelines.
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
In this section you will find our admission process, step by step.
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ADMISSION DOCUMENTS

In this section you will find all the documents we require for our admission process. 
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Admission Requirements

In this section you will find our requirements, including documents, and our guidelines.

Admission Requirements

  • Student must be four (4) years old for Pre-Kinder, five (5) years old for Kindergarten, and six years old (6) for First Grade by October 31 of the current year.
  • Evidence of custody agreements, termination of paternal or maternal relationships, or any other legal document that is considered relevant and necessary for the safety of the student.
  • A minimum of 2.50 cumulative average is required for new students from 2nd to 11th grade.
  • An admission test is required from Kindergarten to Eleventh grade.
  • It is required that the parents or guardian inform any aspect of physical, mental, emotional health, or any family situation that could affect the academic performance of the student or his/her security.

Required Documents

  • Admission Form
  • 2 x 2 Photograph
  • Original birth certificate and copy (issued after July 2010)
  • Original Social Security Card and copy (Law 186, September, 1st, 2006) Copy available for review in Admissions Office
  • Pediatric Health Certificate
  • Immunization Certificate (PVAC-original form) (Law 25, September, 25, 1983) Copy available for review in Admissions Office
  • Vision Evaluation(by an Optometrist/Ophthalmologist)
  • Hearing Evaluation (evaluation of a hearing screening by a medical doctor in Audiology)
  • Behavior Certificate (by a teacher or director of the current school)
  • Official school transcript from the previous school with a minimum 2.50 average in a sealed school envelope
  • Official school transcript of the current year with the promoted grade in May with a minimum 2.50 average in a sealed school envelope
  • Kindergarten Diploma (for students entering First Grade)
  • Admission Test (Kinder – 11th)
  • Psychometric Evaluation or other when considered necessary

Admission Guidelines

TAES will not accept admission forms without the required documents.


The student will be in an academic-disciplinary provisional enrollment during the first year. At the end of the first semester, the student will be evaluated in order to continue enrolled in TAES.


Every admission form will be evaluated following the Information & Student Handbook (MIRE).


The parent or guardian and the student will receive the Information & Student Handbook. After reading and returning the signed certification at the beginning of the new academic year, you will ensure to comply with the norms (rules) and amendments, and attend the TAES’ meetings and activities.


Thomas Alva Edison School is not a specialized school in special education. The school does NOT have a special education program or the resources required to address the needs of these students.


Thomas Alva Edison School reserves the right to modify these guidelines.


The enrollment and monthly payments are not transferable to any other student.


The enrollment payment is not refundable except for the determination of TAES to cancel it; the initial $100 payment will not be reimbursed.

Admission Procedure

In this section you will find our admission process, step by step.

01 ORIENTATION

Receive orientation at our:
• Open House
• Office

02 ADMISSION

Visit Admissions Office and turn in:
• All required documents
• Complete Application for Admission
• $100 fee for space reservation
• $40 fee for Entrance Examination

03 APPOINTMENT

An appointment will be made for an interview with the academic coordinator.

04 EXAMINATION

Notification of date, time and place of Entrance Examination will be provided for:
• Kinder
• Learn Aid (1st grade and up)

05 APPOINTMENT

Second appointment with coordinator:
• Discuss results of Entrance Examination, you will be notified if:
• Summer Courses are required (applies to Kindergarten only)
• An academic review is required (applies from 1st grade and up)
• Your child has been admitted

06 ADMITTED

If your child is admitted:
• You must complete and turn in all of the Admissions documents.
• You will be informed of important dates
• You will be notified if there are any documents pending for your child’s record.
• The $100 reservation fee will be accredited to the enrollment costs.

07 PICK UP LISTS

You will be notified with dates to pick up listings of:
• Materials
• Books
• Uniforms

08 NOT ADMITTED

If your child is NOT admitted:
You will be reimbursed 50% of the $100 reservation fee

09 INTERVIEW

If the Coordinator determines that a second interview is necessary:
You will be informed of the procedures to be followed at that time.