Entry at 3+: Pupils can join Pre-Prep unit in the term that their third birthday falls. A completed application form should be submitted on line and where relevant, two recent school/nursery reports and a reference from the child’s current school/nursery. The school offers a limited number of EAL supported places for pupils with little or no English language skills.
Entry at 7+: Entry into any year in KS2 is based upon the submission of the child’s school reports from the previous two years, a school reference from their current school and completion of an on-line assessment. For those starting in Year 5 and above children may also be required to attend an interview (via video or telephonic conference, if international) with the Headmaster or Head of KS2 and complete a personal information sheet along with completion of a full taster day. The school has an expert EAL support department and therefore they offer places for children with little or no English language skills
Entry at 11+: Applicants for admission at the age of 11 are asked to sit an on-line entrance assessment. They also require submission of the child’s school reports from the previous two years, a school reference from their current school, completion of a personal information sheet and to attend an interview (via video or telephonic call, if international) with the Headmaster. Entry into Year 8 is based upon the submission of the child’s school reports from the previous two years, a school reference from their current school, completion of an online assessment and personal information sheet and required to attend an interview (via video or telephonic call, if international) with the Headmaster. The school has an expert EAL support department and therefore they offer places for children with little or no English language skills.
Entry at 13+: Pupils already members of the Stonyhurst community based at St. Mary’s Hall will normally transfer to the College as a matter of course, but they will sit an internal assessment designed to help in placing the pupil in the correct class setting. Entry into Stonyhurst College at 13+ (Lower Grammar) from other schools is based upon interview (via video or telephonic call, if international), school reports, completion of a handwritten 500 word personal statement and a satisfactory performance in the online entrance assessment. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Cambridge English Test (CEPT).
Entry at 14+: Entry into Stonyhurst College at 14+ (Grammar) from other schools is based upon interview (via video or telephonic call, if international), school reports, completion of a handwritten 500 word personal statement and a satisfactory performance in the online entrance assessment. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Cambridge English Test (CEPT).
Entry at 15+: Entry into Stonyhurst College at 15+ (Syntax) from other schools is based upon interview (via video or telephonic call, if international), school reports, completion of a handwritten 500-word personal statement and a satisfactory performance in the on-line entrance assessment. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Cambridge English Test (CEPT). Applications are welcomed at this stage for entry onto a structured pre-IB programme. This course may be of particular interest to overseas students looking to join the Sixth form and follow the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Sixth Form Entry: Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephonic call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports. Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the IBCP would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test.
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