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The school seeks special arrangements and authorization from relevant
examination boards so that examination conditions do not put students with
diagnosed learning difficulties at a disadvantage. Board approved evaluation
concessions are made available to students where appropriate. Every effort is
made to ensure that they have full access to the curriculum and are integrated into
all aspects of school life.
c) College Counselling Centre

The College Counselling Centre is an integral part of our high school students’
educational journey as they transition to their tertiary education. Access to
information on careers and post high school possibilities, as well as guidance from
the school's counsellors enable students and parents to make informed decisions
about their future pathways. Students and parents are taught how to use effective
online tools that will enable them to easily explore courses, colleges and countries
around the globe as well as feel empowered to approach the college admissions
process with a sense of confidence.
In Years 9 and 10, students gain an insight into the career exploration and college
admissions processes so that they understand how to best prepare for their
journey into their senior years of high school. Students are assigned to a specific
counsellor beginning grade 9. Students and parents are introduced to “Cialfo”,
the online platform that is used by all the stakeholders to ensure an effective
applications process.
By utilising this online tool, students undertake assessments that help them find
out more about their areas of interests, and possible career pathways that may be
suited to their talents and skills. This will help them consider the subjects to be
chosen for the IB Diploma programme, as well as the majors they may wish to
study at university level. Additionally, a key component for selecting subjects for
their IBDP is done in conjunction with their individually assigned Counsellor.

In the IBDP years, students continue to use “Cialfo”, to further discover their skills
and career interests. Through research and the use of diverse resources, students
identify universities across the globe that form a part of their final applications
list. They can compare their standardised test scores and Grade Point Average
(GPA) with those of previous DAIS applicants by using the ‘Scattergrams’ tool on
Cialfo. Students are well supported for their competitive applications through
targeted workshops and frequent meetings with their individual counsellors.
“Cialfo” helps them keep the journey organised and by adhering to a specifically
planned High School College Counselling Calendar, the student can find the
application process seamless.
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