Admissions

Applying to Saint John's

Admissions Criteria

Applicants for admission to Saint John's School should be academically oriented and be able to meet demanding standards and curricular, instructional, and behavioral high expectations.
 
Where applicable, criteria for admission include evidence of previous academic success, positive school behavior/citizenship, and proof of ability to succeed in the academic and social environment at Saint John's School.
 
All candidates are given careful consideration in the admissions process, and any adverse decisions are made regretfully but with the best interest of the child and the school in mind. The final decision on an applicant's admission is based on the collective experience and judgment of the school administrators, psychologist, and counselor on the Admissions Committee.
 
All applicants are informed in writing or by phone call of the action taken on admissions. Each applicant's admission folder and content is the property of Saint John's School and may not be copied or released to parents and/or guardians.

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission, all applicants for Toddler through 12th grade must submit the requirements detailed below.  Incomplete files will not be reviewed.

  • Online application
  • Non-refundable $100.00 application fee
  • Birth certificate
  • PVAC-3 form (Puerto Rico vaccination form) or immunization record
  • Family/Student introduction letter
  • Additional requirements by grade level are detailed below

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  • Early Childhood Program (Toddler Program through 2nd grade)

    There are no additional requirements for Toddler Program applicants.  For students applying to PPK through 2nd grade:
    • Letter of recommendation from current teacher
    • Evaluation or progress report from current teacher, or
    • Transcript or report cards from current and/or previous school (two complete years, if applicable) 
    • Classroom visit
    • Psychometric evaluation, if applicable
    The age requirements for admissions are:
    • Toddler program: 18 to 36 months
    • Pre Pre-Kinder: 3 years by July 31*
    • Pre-Kinder: 4 years by July 31
    • Kindergarten: 5 years by July 31
    • 1st Grade: 6 years by July 31
    *Candidates applying to Pre Pre-Kinder and up must be potty trained
       

    • Elementary Division (3rd through 6th grade)

      • Transcript or report cards from current and/or previous school (at least two complete years)
      • Letters or recommendations from current teachers
      • Previous standardized test scores: Piense, Learn Aid, or comparable (if applicable)
      • Psychometric evaluation, if applicable
      • ISEE online entrance exam
        • Register here for an At-Home test appointment
        • Use Saint John's School ode 546160 for score reporting
      • Classroom visit
      • Interview with the Saint John's School Admissions Committee

    • Secondary Division (7th through 12th grade)

      • Transcript from current and/or previous school (two complete years minimum)
      • Letters of recommendation from current teachers 
      • Previous standardized test scores: Piense, Learn Aid, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, or comparable (if applicable)
      • Psychoeducational Evaluation (if applicable):
      • ISEE online entrance exam
        • Select the ERB-Administer At-Home test appointment 
        • Use Saint John's School code: 546160 for score reporting
      • Interview with the Saint John’s School Admissions Committee
      For students applying to 12th grade:

      Saint John’s School considers only extraordinary cases for senior year entry. Applicants must provide evidence of such (determined by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis) and comply with at least one of the following:
      • Excellent academic standing; cumulative GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent) or better
      • Returning former student in excellent standing
      • Demonstrated ability to contribute to the SJS community
      • If admitted, the student must commit to taking at least five academic courses for the year.

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      Nissa Cardona 

      Director of Enrollment Management
      787-728-5343 ext 3201
      Interamerican University - BA Management and Marketing
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      Paola DeCastro 

      Assistant - Admissions Office
      787-728-5343 ext 2225
      University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

    Saint John’s School

    1454 Ashford Avenue
    San Juan, P.R. 00907
    Phone: 787-728-5343
    Fax: 787-303-4486/787-906-0186
    info@sjspr.org
    Saint John’s School is a non-profit, college preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school founded in 1915. The school, located in a residential area of Condado, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has an enrollment of over 800 students from pre pre-kinder to grade twelve. Instruction is mostly in English with the exception of language courses.