{"Base":{"Id":1276,"Url":"/admissions/senior-school/16plus","DocType":"admissionsGroupPage","NavigationTitle":"16+","MetaTitle":"Entry at 16 years old at King\u0027s College School ","MetaDescription":"Each September, King\u0027s College School admits about 55 boys and girls into the sixth form at 16 years old. The following pages detail key dates and procedures for entry.","MetaKeywords":"16+, 16 plus, 16 years old entry point, Senior school places in London, Senior school entry in Wimbledon, Senior school, Sixth form entry, Cco-educational school, Mixed sixth form, Boys and girls sixth form","SocialMediaImage":"","HideFromSearchEngines":false},"Content":{"CarouselSlides":[{"Image":{"Url":"/media/4011/16plus-admissions-banner-2019.jpg?crop=0.14579008477056746,0.18109201257848889,0.0612024785819159,0.1988542600916143\u0026cropmode=percentage\u0026width=1922\u0026height=1000\u0026meta=false\u0026rnd=132114776150000000","Alt":""},"Title":"16+ entry","SubText":null,"Button":null}],"Breadcrumb":[{"Name":"Welcome","Url":"/"},{"Name":"Admissions","Url":"/admissions/"},{"Name":"Senior school","Url":"/admissions/senior-school/"}],"Intro":{"Title":"16+ entry","Text":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe are delighted that you are interested in your child joining King\u0027s College School and we hope you find the information on these pages helpful.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 400 or so pupils in the co-educational sixth form at King\u0027s can choose to study either the International Baccalaureate diploma (IBDP) or A levels. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},"LeftColumn":"\u003cp\u003eKing’s College School, Wimbledon is a kind, inclusive and purposeful community where pupils’ exceptional success in public examinations makes King’s one of the world’s leading schools. Founded by Royal Charter in 1829, our heritage is rooted in intellectual endeavour and a progressive spirit. Yet, a King’s education is so much more than academic excellence; it is an adventure of learning and discovery, both inside and outside the classroom. Here, we nurture and educate the whole person, a true education of Mind, Spirit and Heart.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease explore the various sections available on this page for 16+ entry. If you have any additional questions, please do get in touch.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEntry to the sixth form is via competitive tests and interviews which take place in November of year 11.  \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease explore the sections listed to right of this page to find out more about the application process, and if you have any further queries please do get in touch.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eContact\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSue Lorimer\u003cbr /\u003eTel: 020 8255 5329\u003cbr /\u003e Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:sixthformadmissions@kcs.org.uk\"\u003esixthformadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcsprospectus.org.uk/16plus/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003eVIEW PROSPECTUS \u0026amp; FAQS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","MenuTitle":"","InfoMenu":[{"Title":"Open events and visiting King\u0027s","Text":"\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16+ OPEN EVENING\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to find out what makes King\u0027s such an exciting and stimulating place to learn is to attend an open event and meet some of our staff and pupils, while exploring the campus and finding out more about the exciting opportunities here.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pupils who are in year 10 and are interested in applying to join our sixth form in September 2028, our next 16+ open evening will be held in June 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther details, including a booking form, will be available here in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"prospectus and 16+ frequently asked questions","Text":"\u003cp\u003eExplore information about 16+ entry to King\u0027s, including key dates, bursaries, scholarships, travel information and more. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://kcsprospectus.org.uk/16plus/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003eview our prospectus and 16+ FAQs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Entry process","Text":"\u003ch4\u003eVisiting the school\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the first step you will take is to arrange to visit the school.  We are always delighted to welcome you here and you will find the opportunities available for visits on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/visiting-and-open-events\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisiting and Open Events page\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eREGISTRATION\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge ranges applicable to each entry cycle:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"width: 538px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePupil’s date of birth\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 92px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry date\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 118.641px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration opens\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.359px; height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2010 – 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2011\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 92px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2027\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 118.641px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003en/a\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.359px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eregistration has closed\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2011 - 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2012\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 92px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 2028\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 118.641px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eregistration will open in May 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 171.359px; height: 114px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eregistration will close in early October 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration for candidates who wish to be considered for a place at King’s College School begins the year before entry. We recommend that you register at the end of year 10 or the start of year 11, no later than the deadline, which is in early October of year 11 (see \u0027key dates\u0027 for the precise deadline).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pupils at King’s must have the right to be resident and study in the United Kingdom. The school does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/13383/admissions-policy_ws_july-final-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applications are welcomed from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or special educational need. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the registration process you will complete an online application form for your child to take the 16+ tests and give us permission to contact their head teacher for a confidential reference.  Your child will also have the chance to tell us a little about their interests and achievements and will be asked to upload a copy of their end of year 10 report.  Further information, including a link to the registration form, can be found under\u003cspan\u003e \u0027how to register\u0027.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e16+ SCHOLARSHIPS\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcademic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport scholarships are available for year 12 entrants. Please see the 16+ Scholarships section for further details and application forms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFinancial Assistance with School Costs\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may want to apply for a place at King’s but are worried about being able to pay the fees. King’s is committed to widening access to the school and during the registration process you will be asked if you would like to apply for a bursary (assistance with fees). More information about bursaries can be found on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/financial-assistance-with-school-costs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinancial Assistance with School Costs\u003c/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/financial-assistance-with-school-costs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003epage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTHE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll registered candidates are given a formal assessment in the second half of the autumn term when they are in year 11. Candidates sit written tests in English, Mathematics and a General paper. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMathematics paper (50 mins): \u003cbr /\u003eThe test will be restricted to core material commonly covered during the first year of a two-year course leading to higher tier GCSE. Basic skills, primarily in algebra, will be assessed. More extensive topics that might require some revision will not be assessed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish paper (50 mins): \u003cbr /\u003eThe English paper will consist of a choice of extended writing questions. The questions will be based on the skills included in English Language (I)GCSE qualifications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral paper (40 mins): \u003cbr /\u003eThe General paper is a multiple choice paper that tests comprehension, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tests are highly competitive, there is no standard grade mark to pass and no past papers available. Candidates are not expected to revise in preparation for the tests as we aim to assess innate ability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISABILITY, SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, MEDICAL CONDITION OR ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL  LANGUAGE\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010, exam concessions may be available for candidates with a specific learning difficulty, disability, or long term medical condition, or for candidates for whom English is an Additional Language.  Please follow this link for more information on the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/e841fbd660124151862aeb3cd9fbdb12\" href=\"/media/14542/entrance-exam-concessions-policy_ss_june-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Entrance exam concessions policy_SS_June 2026.pdf (3)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance Exam Concessions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. If the candidate has any physical disability, long-term medical condition or specific learning difficulty, you will need to supply details as part of the online registration process. We also ask for information about the applicant’s first language. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eINTERVIEWS\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates who qualify through the written tests are invited for three 15-minute interviews at King\u0027s in mid-November; two will be subject based from the choices noted on the registration form and the third will be a general interview.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates not being invited for interviews will be notified of that at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOFFERS\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers are made in early December of the year before entry and are generally unconditional, although we reserve the right to specify one or more required grades in certain cases. When considering candidates, we look very carefully at their entry tests, references and school reports, and interviews if applicable, to try to give as fair an assessment as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA PLACE AT KING\u0027S COLLEGE SCHOOL\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to confirm your acceptance of the place by returning the correct forms and paying a deposit of one half of a term\u0027s school fees. The deposit for pupils joining us in the lower sixth in September 2027 will be £5,970.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"How to register","Text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistrations for year 12 (sixth form) entry for September 2027 are now closed.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 12 (sixth form) entry for September 2028 onwards:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo register your child for the entry assessments for a place at King\u0027s, please complete the online registration form linked above.  You will be asked to upload scans of the photo page of your child’s passport, a passport-style photo of your child, their latest full school report including teacher comments, as well as information on any public examinations already taken.  Candidates will also be asked to complete three sections about their achievements, their passions and why they wish to study the subjects they have specified, at King\u0027s. \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend that you have all the above information to hand before beginning\u003c/strong\u003e. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will also be asked to make an online payment (by debit or credit card) of the \u003cstrong\u003eregistration fee of £210 (inclusive of VAT)*\u003c/strong\u003e. If your child is in receipt of Pupil Premium, please contact the admissions office to request that the registration fee be waived.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce we have received and processed your child\u0027s registration form, you will receive a confirmation email from the admissions team.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pupils at King’s must have the right to be resident and study in the United Kingdom. The school does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/dd6cba9c48ac43ee9bf83af8b69a1736\" href=\"/media/14979/admissions-policy_ws_august-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Admissions policy_WS_August 2026.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, applications are welcomed from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or special educational need. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need further advice, please contact the admissions team: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:sixthformadmissions@kcs.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esixthformadmissions@kcs.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e or 020 8255 5329.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*As per the terms and conditions, the registration fee is non-refundable. The only exception is where we are unable for any reason to accept your registration, in which case a refund of the fee will be made.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Key dates for 16+ entry in 2027","Text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor pupils born between 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e September 2010 and 31\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e August 2011.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e October 2026 at 12noon\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic scholarship application deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday 5\u003c/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 2026\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBursary application deadline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 26\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e October 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry tests\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026 (morning) \u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterviews invitations emailed\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterviews for selected candidates\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e (afternoon) \u0026amp; Saturday 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026 (morning)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic scholarship auditions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c/sup\u003e and Tuesday 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e November 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults emailed\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c/sup\u003e December 2026\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffer holders\u0027 evening\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuesday 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e December 2026 \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadline for acceptance of offers\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e December 2026 at 12.00 noon\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt, Drama and Sport scholarship assessments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring term 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSixth form induction events\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring and summer terms 2027\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e"},{"Title":"Scholarships and bursaries at 16+","Text":"\u003cp\u003eKing\u0027s offers a number of academic and co-curricular scholarships for students in our co-educational sixth form. Scholarships are awarded following competitive assessments and recognise pupils with exceptional talent.  Although the monetary value of our awards is modest, the receipt of a King’s scholarship is a significant accolade.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school offers \u003cstrong\u003emeans-tested\u003c/strong\u003e bursaries worth up to 100% of the school fees for those candidates whose academic potential has been demonstrated in the entrance examinations, but who would otherwise be unable to take up the place. For further information, please \u003cspan\u003erefer to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/admissions/financial-assistance-with-school-costs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinancial Assistance with School Costs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prestigious Rossetti and Fawcett academic scholarships are awarded to pupils who perform exceptionally well in the entrance examinations and interviews. There is no need to apply for these as they are awarded automatically as part of the admissions process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO-CURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are four types of co-curricular scholarship available at 16+: art, drama, music and sport. All of these have a separate application process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic scholarships are assessed during the 16+ admissions process whilst art, drama and sport scholarships are assessed in the spring term once candidates have been offered a place at the school. To give you a flavour of these scholarships and what the process involves, information can be viewed by clicking on the links below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/14445/260508_16plus_scholarships_brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edownload the 16+ scholarship brochure 2027\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15174/information-sheet-for-16plus-music-scholarships-2027-entry.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16+ music scholarship information sheet 2027\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/15019/16plus-music-scholarship-application-form-2027.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16+ music scholarship application form 2027\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"Title":"Advice for overseas applicants","Text":"\u003cp\u003eWe welcome applications from pupils studying overseas, but please note that King’s is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.  All pupils at King\u0027s must have the right to be resident and study in the United Kingdom.  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe School does not sponsor pupils under the Child Student Visa Scheme\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e In line with the Equality Act 2010 and the school\u0027s \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"/media/13383/admissions-policy_ws_july-final-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmissions Policy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, applications are welcomed from all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or special educational need. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe entry tests\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseas candidates \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill be required to travel to\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e King’s to sit our entry tests. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the \u0027Entry process’ tab for information about the structure and content of the entry tests.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tests are highly competitive, there is no standard grade mark to pass and no past papers available. We prefer pupils not to prepare for the tests as we aim to assess innate ability. The exception to this, for some overseas pupils, is the Mathematics test as this focuses on algebra which is not always studied in such depth as it is in the UK.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following advice is only for international students not following the UK curriculum.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe advice is intended to indicate the broad level of ability expected, NOT the content of the entrance test.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is not intended to give guidance on the curriculum coverage we would hope for from an overseas candidate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMathematics \u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head of maths gives the following advice: We test basic skills, primarily in algebra. No calculator is allowed. Regarding text books, the algebra section of any GCSE textbook or revision guide will be fine. If you would like a specific suggestion, you could try “IGCSE Mathematics Practice for Edexcel” by Johnson and Clough. This will give an idea of the algebraic knowledge that will be assumed, although some of the questions on the test will be more searching.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may find it useful to try the question paper below. As a guide, a candidate who is likely to fit the academic profile of the school would be expected to achieve a mark of 80% on those questions that they have studied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/54100c9008694b7f932cdd9f6e6b3acf\" href=\"/media/7296/igcse-higher-tier-maths-sample-paper.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"iGCSE higher tier maths sample paper.pdf\"\u003eiGCSE Mathematics higher tier sample paper\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-udi=\"umb://media/fc7a8e56212548d883d5167b597f9ef7\" href=\"/media/7297/mark-scheme.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mark scheme.pdf\"\u003eMark scheme\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEnglish \u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a minimum requirement, candidates would be expected to be at IELTS level 6. The following is a list of appropriate texts that a typical overseas candidate applying for Sixth Form entry at King’s would be able to read confidently, either independently or in the context of a school English course.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProse\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Maya Angelou – I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings\u003cbr /\u003e Emily Bronte – Wuthering Heights\u003cbr /\u003e George Eliot – Silas Marner\u003cbr /\u003e F. Scott Fitzgerald – The Great Gatsby\u003cbr /\u003e William Golding – Lord of the Flies\u003cbr /\u003e Susan Hill – The Woman in Black / I’m the King of the Castle\u003cbr /\u003e Kazuo Ishiguro - Never Let Me Go\u003cbr /\u003e Lloyd Jones – Mr Pip\u003cbr /\u003e Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird\u003cbr /\u003e George Orwell – 1984\u003cbr /\u003e J.D. Salinger – The Catcher in the Rye\u003cbr /\u003e Mary Shelley – Frankenstein\u003cbr /\u003e Robert Louis Stevenson – The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrama\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Arthur Miller – The Crucible\u003cbr /\u003e JB Priestley – An Inspector Calls\u003cbr /\u003e Shakespeare – Macbeth / Romeo and Juliet / The Merchant of Venice\u003cbr /\u003e R.C. Sherriff – Journey’s End\u003cbr /\u003e Dylan Thomas – Under Milk Wood\u003cbr /\u003e Oscar Wilde – The Importance of Being Earnest\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Simon Armitage – Hitcher\u003cbr /\u003e Gillian Clarke – Catrin\u003cbr /\u003e Carol Ann Duffy – Valentine\u003cbr /\u003e Thomas Hardy – The Convergence of the Twain\u003cbr /\u003e Seamus Heaney – Death of a Naturalist\u003cbr /\u003e Gerard Manley Hopkins – Spring\u003cbr /\u003e Ted Hughes – Pike\u003cbr /\u003e Philip Larkin – An Arundel Tomb\u003cbr /\u003e Percy Bysshe Shelley – Ozymandias\u003cbr /\u003e Alfred Lord Tennyson – The Lady of Shalott\u003cbr /\u003e William Wordsworth – Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge Sept. 3 1802\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInterviews\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverseas candidates who qualify through the written tests are invited for three online interviews at King\u0027s in mid-November; two will be subject based from the choices noted on the registration form and the third will be a general interview.  Each will last for approximately 15 minutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates not being invited for interviews will be notified of that at the same time.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}}