What documents are required for the Silicon Valley International School application?

The Silicon Valley International School’s application requirements vary by grade level. Below is a breakdown of the necessary documents and steps for each division:

Preschool and Kindergarten (Age 3–5)

• Online application via Ravenna
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Teacher Recommendation (if applicable for older preschoolers already in a formal school setting)
• Birth certificate or passport copy
• Family photo (optional, but encouraged)
• Student visit (play-based assessment; no formal academic records required)

Grades 1–5

• Online application via Ravenna
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Teacher Recommendation (current year teacher)
• Academic Records (past two years, if available)
• Birth certificate or passport copy
• Writing Sample (completed during the admissions visit)
• Language Assessment (if applying for Grades 2–5 and entering bilingual program without prior language background)

Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

• Online application via Ravenna
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Teacher Recommendations:
  • One English teacher
  • One Math teacher
  • One Principal or Counselor
• Academic Records (past two to three years)
  Birth certificate or passport copy
• Writing Sample (completed during admissions visit)
• Language Assessment (if entering bilingual program without background)

Grades 9–12 (Upper School)

• Online application via Ravenna
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Teacher Recommendations:
  • One English teacher
  • One Math teacher
  • One Principal or Counselor
• Academic Records (past two to three years, including transcripts if applicable)
• Birth certificate or passport copy
• Personal Statement or Student Questionnaire (specific prompts provided)
• Writing Sample (completed during admissions visit)
• Language Assessment (if necessary, based on bilingual program track)

Notes:

• Language Assessments are typically required if the applicant is applying for a bilingual track and has not previously been enrolled in a similar program.

Student Interviews and Visits are required across all grade levels as part of the holistic review process.