Everything you need to prepare a complete application — from universal documents to grade-specific requirements and pathway prerequisites for our three academic tracks.
The following documents are required for every applicant regardless of grade level. Please have these ready before starting your online application.
In addition to general requirements, each grade level has specific academic expectations and assessment criteria tailored to the developmental stage of your child.
Three pathway-specific requirement sets — see detailed breakdown below.
View Pathway RequirementsAll secondary applicants need a strong academic record, English proficiency, and prerequisites specific to their chosen pathway. Our counseling team helps students select the best fit.
Our admissions process is designed not to create barriers, but to ensure every student is placed where they can thrive — in the right grade, the right pathway, and the right learning environment for their unique potential.
— Universal School Admissions Team
Adequate English proficiency is essential for success in OSSD courses. Our structured assessment identifies each student's level and ensures the right support is in place from day one.
Students compose an essay on an age-appropriate topic, demonstrating their ability to structure thoughts, develop arguments, and write with clarity in English.
A structured test evaluating the student's ability to understand, analyze, and interpret English texts at a level required for OSSD coursework.
A conversational assessment evaluating spoken English fluency, listening comprehension, and the ability to express ideas clearly and confidently.
For students who are near — but not quite at — the required proficiency level, Universal School offers dedicated English language support classes. These intensive sessions help bridge the gap so students can succeed in their OSSD coursework while building confidence and fluency.
English proficiency is not a barrier — it is a bridge. Our assessment ensures every OSSD student starts with the right foundation, and our support classes ensure no student is left behind on the journey to fluency.
— Universal School OSSD Coordination Team
Universal School welcomes students from around the world. Our experience spanning three countries — Lebanon, Cyprus, and Greece — means we understand the unique needs of families in transition.
Beyond our standard admission documents, international and transfer students may need to provide additional materials depending on their previous educational system.
Our streamlined process ensures every international or transfer student is placed in the right grade and pathway for their academic background.
International families — or those planning to relocate from Lebanon — benefit uniquely from our OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) pathway. This globally recognized credential opens doors to universities worldwide without additional equivalency requirements.
Prepare your application with confidence. Here's what international and transfer families need to gather.
All official academic documentation from your current and previous schools.
Official identification and proof of legal residency in Lebanon.
Medical records and any supplementary documentation.
Universal School was born from displacement and rebuilt across borders. We understand what it means to start over in a new country — because we have done it ourselves, in Cyprus, in Greece, and back in Lebanon. Every international family finds a home here.
— Universal School, Founded 1958
Universal School is committed to inclusive education within our capacity. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn — and honesty about what we can provide ensures the best outcome for your family.
Our learning support team is equipped to provide meaningful accommodations for students with the following needs, ensuring they can fully participate in our academic programs.
We care deeply about every child's well-being. The following needs require specialized resources, facilities, or staffing that fall outside our current capacity. We are happy to recommend appropriate programs.
Sharing accurate and complete information about your child's learning needs isn't just a formality — it is the foundation for building the right support system. When we know the full picture, we can make the best decisions together.
Every child learns differently. Our role is not to fit students into a single mold, but to understand their unique needs and provide the environment where they can grow, succeed, and discover their own path to excellence.
— Universal School Learning Support Team
Our admissions process is holistic — we look beyond grades to understand the whole child and the whole family. Here's what shapes our decisions and the values that guide every enrollment.
Every application is reviewed through a lens of potential, values, and community fit — not just academic scores. We look at the whole picture.
Universal School is built on the belief that every child deserves access to quality education. Our admissions process welcomes all families without discrimination based on:
Every child's situation is unique. Don't let uncertainty hold you back — our admissions team is happy to discuss individual circumstances, answer questions, and help you determine the best path forward.
We don't select students based on test scores alone. We look for families who share our belief that education is a partnership — between school and home, between tradition and innovation, between who a child is today and who they can become tomorrow.
— Universal School Admissions Committee
68 years of welcoming families from all walks of life. Three pathways to success. One community bound by shared values. Your child belongs here.
