_11+ Admissions Guide (2024)

The English paper will cover:

Comprehension questions based on a text, asking candidates to retrieve explicit and implicit details and show understanding of word definitions/expressions as well as English grammar rules. Analysis questions based on a text, asking candidates to comment on the writer’s language choices and the effect on the reader. Creative writing based on themes covered in the text.

On assessment day, all applicants will also have the opportunity to meet ‘one-to-one' with one of our Senior School teachers so that we can get to know them a bit better. Applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions about what the School offers which might be of interest to them. This interaction will not form part of the assessment process. Parents of shortlisted applicants will be able to choose whether their child sits their examinations on Thursday 12 or Friday 13 December. We anticipate that applicants will be with us for approximately three hours and will be in touch with precise timings in due course.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications for 11+ Scholarships will open to shortlisted applicants. Applications can be made through Open Apply and you will be notified once the application process is open. Our Admissions Department and Head of Scholars, will host a webinar to guide you through the scholarship application process on the evening of Wednesday 4 December. We shall write to you in due course with details of how to book this event. All scholarship applications must be completed by Monday 9 December.

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