Admissions to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The handwritten element of the SOS-HGIC entrance examination has been removed.

The admission process comprises two stages:

1. Online Assessment

   An online assessment in English, Mathematics, Science, and Cognitive Ability.

   • The assessment is taken at the SOS-HGIC premises
   • A remote option is available only for international applicants resident abroad
2. Interview
   • Interviews are conducted in person
   • A remote option is available only for international applicants resident abroad

Applicants must successfully pass both stages to be offered admission to SOS-HGIC.

Admissions to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

SOS-HGIC was established to educate the brightest and the best students from SOS Children's Villages across Africa, alongside their Ghanaian counterparts in the host country, Ghana.

Admission to SOS-HGIC is highly selective. Students offered admission must:

1. Successfully pass the online entrance examination and the interview.
2. Provide evidence of strong academic performance through school transcripts and references
   • Applicants should have their schools complete the reference form and send it to admissions@soshgic.edu.gh
3. Agree to the SOS-HGIC Code of Conduct, committing to the school's Mission, Vision, and Philosophy

The Admissions Process

1. Applicants register online for the entrance examination via the admissions portal.
2. Applicants who successfully pass all stages and submit strong academic credentials and references are considered for admission.
3. Successful applicants and their parents meet with members of the Admissions Panel and formally agree to the Code of Conduct before offer letters are issued.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP)

SOS-HGIC has been authorized to offer Years 4 and 5 of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) since October 2020. The MYP is our entry-level curriculum, and students progress directly into the IB Diploma Programme (DP), which SOS-HGIC has offered for over 30 years.

The MYP emphasises:

• Conceptual understanding
• Learning in real-world contexts
• Disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning
• The development of transferable skills

These skills support independent learning and the application of knowledge in unfamiliar contexts through varied assessments, culminating in the Personal Project, skills essential for success in the IB Diploma Programme.

The transition from other curricula to the IB represents a significant shift in teaching and learning approaches. As a result, SOS-HGIC has relaxed its entry requirements to ensure that incoming students possess the skills necessary to engage fully and succeed in the MYP.

IB Diploma Programme Admissions

The admission process comprises two stages:

1. Online and Written Assessment

   An online assessment in Mathematics, Science, and Cognitive Ability. English will be a written assessment.

   • A remote option is available only for international applicants resident abroad.
2. Interview
   • Interviews are conducted in person.
   • A remote option is available only for international applicants resident abroad.

Information about Admissions to SOS-HGIC

SOS-HGIC was established to educate the brightest and the best students from the SOS Children's Villages across Africa, alongside their Ghanaian counterparts in the host country, Ghana.

Admission to SOS-HGIC is highly selective. Students offered admission must:

1. Pass the online and written entrance examination
2. Pass the admissions interview
3. Provide evidence of strong academic performance through school transcripts
   • Applicants must achieve A/A* or 7-9 in the IGCSE/GCSE subjects they intend to study at Diploma Programme level
4. Agree to the SOS-HGIC Code of Conduct, committing to the school's Mission, Vision, and Philosophy

The Admissions Process

1. Applicants register online for the entrance examination via the admissions portal.
2. Applicants who pass the entrance examination are invited to attend an admissions interview.
3. Successful applicants and their parents meet with members of the Admissions Panel and formally agree to the Code of Conduct before offer letters are issued.

The IB Diploma Programme (DP)

SOS-HGIC was the first school in Ghana to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in 1990 and has consistently achieved excellent results. We are a four-year IB Continuum School, and all MYP students are expected to progress into the DP. As a result, there are limited spaces for direct entry into the Diploma Programme.

The IB Diploma Programme provides a challenging, internationally focused, broad, and balanced education for students aged 16 to 19. It equips students with the academic skills required for university study and further education, while also fostering the values and life skills needed for a fulfilled and purposeful life.

Direct-entry DP applicants are required to:

• Successfully pass an online entrance examination in Mathematics, Science and Cognitive Ability test as well as a written test in English.
• Successfully pass an admissions interview

This assessment is designed for students aged 16 or above who have completed at least five years of full-time formal education.

Upon passing the examination and interview, applicants must submit their IGCSE or GCSE results as soon as they are released. Subject choices will be confirmed only upon receipt of these results.