Students entering the school in Grades 6-12 must have the English language ability to cope successfully with all classes taught in English. There are ESL proficiencies that must be demonstrated for admission. Any student who enters Benjamin Franklin 4 weeks after the start of Grade 9 will not be eligible to receive the dual diploma certificate (both the American and Spanish High School Diplomas), unless they are moving from participation in a program in another school.

Students applying to enter Grade 11 after the start of the school year will only be accepted if they have been taking the proper diploma courses, or similar courses, which would enable them to transfer to the diploma program and desired grade at Benjamin Franklin.

Students may not enter Grade 12 unless they have previously been taking the American diploma course and we are able to offer subjects to enable them to successfully complete the diploma.