Transfers & Enrollment Conditions

Policy Overview - Transfers & Enrollment Conditions

Summit is not a transfer school. We are designed for students who begin early and stay with purpose. We do not offer mid-year enrollment, late entry, credit recovery, or flexible placement. The program depends on structure, mentorship, and long-term planning; therefore, we close enrollment once the year begins.

Accepted Entry

Grade 9; Grade 10 by rare exception only (see below).

Not Accepted

New enrollment into Grades 11–12 under any circumstances.

Definition of “Transfer”

A student who completed Grade 8 or 9 elsewhere and seeks Grade 9 (standard) or Grade 10 (exception) entry at the start of the year only.

For the step-by-step process, see How to Apply. For readiness criteria, see Academic Entry Requirements.

Grade 10 Entry - Rare and Individually Evaluated

We consider a small number of Grade 10 candidates each year. This pathway is never routine and cannot be assumed. Families should review requirements early and follow the initial documentation step in How to Apply.

Minimum Requirements

Timeline

Apply 3–4 months before the academic year begins.

Records

Complete transcripts, representative work samples, and student writing.

Diagnostics

Summit placement in mathematics and languages.

Languages

Strong academic English and active study of two world languages.

Readiness

Consistent performance and capacity for an accelerated, honors-level pace.

Required Preparation (1–4 weeks)

Live Instruction

Targeted lessons with Summit faculty based on placement results.

Focus Areas

Structured support in STEM and/or languages as indicated.

Alignment

Planning and feedback to sync with Summit curriculum and ILP goals.

This process is demanding by design. Our goal is to protect long-term success, not to limit access. The Academic Leadership Team reviews each case and issues the final decision.

Programs We Do Not Offer

Upper-Grade Entry

No new enrollment into Grade 11 or Grade 12.

Timing

No mid-year or late-start admissions.

Status

No trial, part-time, or course-only enrollment.

Graduation

No flexible timelines, diploma recovery, remediation, or fast-track promotion.

Why These Conditions Matter

The curriculum builds layer by layer. Late entry disrupts a student’s continuity and the seminar rhythm of the group. If you are considering Summit, begin with intention and planning. We encourage Grade 8 and early Grade 9 families to start the process early.