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title: Why does my child need a student assessment?
description: "Our mandate is to provide the optimal educational experience for all accepted students from K to 12, including those requiring our excellent [Learning Support Services (LSS) program!](https://abbotsfordchristian.com/admissions/support-services/) As ACS’ LSS program is consistently at capacity, and as we want to…"
url: "https://abbotsfordchristian.com/faq/why-student-assessment-needed/"
updated: "2026-05-06"
category: Applying to ACS
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# Why does my child need a student assessment?

Our mandate is to provide the optimal educational experience for all accepted students from K to 12, including those requiring our excellent [Learning Support Services (LSS) program!](https://abbotsfordchristian.com/admissions/support-services/)

As ACS’ LSS program is consistently at capacity, and as we want to have an accurate understanding of an applying student, **our policy is that all new K-12 students** **will be assessed** to ensure they can thrive without learning support at the grade level they are applying for.

If you have any more questions, please contact [Stacey Kloosterhof](mailto:admissions@abbotsfordchristian.com), Admissions Coordinator, and she'll be happy to help.