We follow the Cayman Islands and UK Education Age standards which require that children who are 4 years of age or older will be placed in our Reception program.

As such, the age progression follows as:

• Age 4 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Reception

• Age 5 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 1

• Age 6 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 2

• Age 7 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 3

• Age 8 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 4

• Age 9 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 5

• Age 10 yrs at Sept 1 will be placed in Year 6

We recognize that all children develop at different rates, and that for families transferring from other schools there may be a gap in your child’s placement.

Please let us know on your application form if your child’s age does not align with the above so that we can work with you to determine the best placement for your child to fully support their learning outcomes.

At Island Primary, our dedicated and experienced staff strive to meet the diverse and often complex needs of all children in our care to ensure all who attend Island Primary reach their full potential through having full and equal access to the curriculum offered.

Prior to a place being offered, and to ensure that Island Primary is equipped to provide all reasonable accommodations to support the learning needs of a child with an identified SEN, the parent/guardian must submit their child’s most recent psychologist and/or specialist report(s), along with the application form.

When a full-time 1:1 aide is required to meet a student’s learning needs, parents are responsible for sourcing and covering associated costs and for finding an aide for however long is deemed necessary by the school. It is important to note that a place can only be offered if this additional level of support is deemed feasible by the school, such as when considering current learning support and SEN accommodations already in place within individual classes.

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Island Primary believes strongly in a non-discriminatory and all-inclusive approach to developing our school community. As such, our applications are determined based on the date of application.

Families are important to us, and as such priority entry is given to siblings applying. Parents with siblings are required to register new siblings no later than September 1st of the year preceding entry to be assured of a place.

Our school accepts students based on the date of their application, as such we encourage families to apply as soon as possible to secure your place.

Reception applicants who are currently attending a pre-school (including daycare) we will require a copy of the latest progress report.

Primary student (Years 1 - 6) applicants must submit a complete set of academic records from the past year, including any standardized test scores, if available.

An admission interview may be requested if the school requires additional information.

Examples of when an admission interview may be required might include overseas transfers coming from a non UK/North American school, children whose families wish to place in a class that does not align with their age, or where school reports provided to not adequately show the child’s current level of learning.

Our application fees are non refundable and non transferrable. However if we are unable to offer a place in your chosen entry year, your application will automatically roll over to the next available placement, and you will not be required to re-apply.

Please see our Tuition & Fees Policy for more information.

Application fees may be paid by credit/debit card or via online bank transfer or wire. Please see our Tuition Schedule & Policy page of our website for more information.

Island Primary maintains bank accounts with two Cayman banks to help make your payment process as easy as possible:

CIBC FirstCaribbean: CI $ Chequing Account / Acct No: 1048 5566 / Name: Island Primary Ltd.

Butterfield Bank: CI $ Chequing Account / Acct No: 1361 8189 60019 / Name: Island Primary Ltd.

Yes! We offer a 5% discount for the second child, and a 10% discount for a third and subsequent children.

Please note full tuition for the first child is based upon the child in the highest year level.

We work to confirm Reception spaces annually by January 31st each year, however this may extend further depending on a variety of factors.

Students applying to enter in our Year 1 - 6 programs will be notified as soon as possible after their application has been fully completed:

• Online Application form completed

• Supporting school reports

• Immunization record

• Additional requested documents where applicable

• Application fee

Our placement fee is payable when your child has been offered a space. These fees are non refundable and non transferrable. However in the event you elect to defer your child’s start date with us, your enrolment will automatically roll over to the next available placement, and you will not be required to pay a new Placement fee.

Please see our Tuition & Fees Policy for more information.

We are pleased to offer a Financial Assistance program through our school’s registered Non-Profit organization, ClassSpace NPO.

Please see our Financial Assistance section of our Website for more information on how to apply.

Uniform information can be found on our website on the School Day Life page. We encourage families to order uniforms once their enrolment confirmation has been provided.

The school will explore having a small stock of school uniforms on hand to assist families, more information will be provided in early 2023, please sign up for our Updates email to learn more.

Yes, once you’re child is enrolled with us they will automatically be re-registered every year without the need to re-apply.

We understand families needs may change as circumstances dictate. Families are required to provide a Term’s notice when withdrawing their child to avoid penalties. Please use our Withdrawal Form found here.

We are pleased to be partnering with CF School who will be opening a full middle & high school in Buttonwood Park in September 2025.

Children attending Island Primary will be offered priority placement to CF School. For more information, please email us on info@islandprimary.org