F.A.Q.

ALTIS International School

Frequently asked questions

Altis International School is legally operating as a private school, approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education and is accredited by:
  • National Council for Private School Accreditation
  • ISEI Education Association
  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Yes. We are proud of our international status and welcome online students from around the globe.

ALTIS offers a full curriculum grades PreK through 9th, continuing the next years with the following high school classes.

Yes, our ALTIS PrepStudents program is designed to assist beginner English students up to 8th
grade.

ALTIS offers open enrollment, meaning students can begin their courses at any point throughout
the school year, as long as they cover all the standards and take all the exams. If the student meets
the age requirement or has completed the previous grade level, they may enroll at any time. Your
start date is the day your enrollment is finalized, but classes begin in September, and span
throughout the school year until June (for Romanian-based students).

For every new unit of study, the content and skills to be covered according to the standards are
assigned on the Kinderpedia platform by ALTIS teachers, along with an assessment. It is not made
mandatory by ALTIS to buy specific supplies. The learning material may be organized according
to the academic standards and units of study by every family. Nevertheless, a list of tentative
supplies, textbooks, and online platforms is provided by ALTIS for parents who need a structured
curriculum.

Tuition and enrollment fees may be paid fully during the enrollment process or in three
increments by December. Fees and tuition are nonrefundable if a student withdraws. The person
responsible for the student’s finances must be 18 years of age or older. By completing and signing
the Financial Agreement in the Enrollment Packet, the financier agrees to abide by the stated
terms.

How can I tell which classes are online and which ones are hybrid (parent-led) courses?
Every enrolled student has access to a class calendar on Kinderpedia, for every subject or any
other activity. Mentors will instruct their students to know when and how the activities are led.

Several certified teachers grade and evaluate student assignments and exams for ALTIS.

Students may request a report card by emailing the registrar at .

For tests or other unit assignments, a parent or responsible adult should be the proctor. Teachers
will grade unit tests and final assignments and return them with comments for encouragement or
improvement if the case.

Yes. ALTIS offers alternate testing for failed exams

Students have the freedom to choose what type of electives they want, besides the mandatory
core subjects.

Yes, they will appear on the student record and will be evaluated according to a syllabus made by
the student and an examination done by the mentor. Every student will decide with their mentor
the category/area of study their electives fall in. Further documents may be provided (diploma,
class attendance, etc.). or via the Enrollment Packet.