Join the Pathfinder Family
Pathfinder Comprehensive School welcomes applications from all students who are eager to learn, grow, and excel. We admit students into Form 1 through Upper Sixth in both our General Education and Commercial Education streams.
Admission Requirements
A. Form 1 Admission (Entry Level)
To be admitted into Form 1, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age: The student should be at least 10 years old and not more than 14 years old at the time of admission.
- Academic Qualification: The student must have successfully completed primary school and obtained a First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) or its equivalent.
- Entrance Examination: Prospective Form 1 students may be required to sit for an entrance examination or aptitude test administered by the school to assess their readiness for secondary education.
- Required Documents:
- Completed admission application form
- Original and photocopy of the First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
- Original and photocopy of the student’s birth certificate
- Four (4) recent passport-sized photographs
- Previous school report cards (last 2 years)
- Medical certificate of fitness
- Parent/Guardian identification document
B. Admission into Other Forms (Form 2 – Form 5)
Students seeking admission into Forms 2 through 5 (transfer students) must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Records: The student must present report cards and academic transcripts from their previous school.
- Transfer Letter: A letter of transfer or attestation from the student’s previous school.
- Proof of Level: Evidence that the student has completed the class immediately below the one they are seeking admission into.
- Entrance Assessment: The student may be required to take an assessment test to determine their academic level.
- Required Documents:
- Completed admission application form
- Report cards from previous school
- Transfer letter from previous school
- Birth certificate (original and photocopy)
- Four (4) passport-sized photographs
- Medical certificate of fitness
C. Lower Sixth Admission (A/Level Entry)
Students seeking admission into Lower Sixth must meet the following requirements:
- GCE Ordinary Level Results: The student must have obtained at least four (4) GCE Ordinary Level passes, including English Language and Mathematics (or the required combination for their chosen stream).
- Subject Combination: The student must choose a subject combination offered by the school in either the General or Commercial Education stream.
- Required Documents:
- Completed admission application form
- Original and photocopy of GCE O/Level results
- Birth certificate (original and photocopy)
- Four (4) passport-sized photographs
- Previous school report cards
- Medical certificate of fitness
Admission Procedure
- Obtain an Application Form: Application forms can be obtained from the school’s administrative office in Pinyin or downloaded from our website (if available).
- Complete the Application Form: Fill in all required information accurately and completely.
- Submit the Application: Submit the completed form along with all required documents to the school’s administrative office.
- Entrance Test/Assessment (if applicable): Attend any scheduled entrance examination or assessment.
- Admission Decision: The school administration will review the application and communicate the admission decision to the applicant.
- Payment of Fees: Upon acceptance, parents/guardians are required to pay the prescribed school fees and collect the student’s admission letter.
- Resumption: The admitted student should report to school on the designated resumption date with all required materials, including school uniforms, textbooks, and personal items.
School Fees
School fees at Pathfinder Comprehensive School are kept affordable to ensure that quality education is accessible to all families. The fee structure covers:
- Tuition fees
- Registration fees
- Examination fees (internal exams)
- Library fees
- Sports and extracurricular activity fees
- PTA levies
- Development fees
For detailed fee information, please contact the school’s administrative office or visit us in Pinyin.
Note: GCE examination registration fees (O/Level and A/Level) are paid separately as required by the Cameroon GCE Board.