13+ Academic Scholarships
Process | Expectations | Dates
Assessment Process
Candidates sit our scholarship papers at the College in the Spring Term of Year 8. Students will sit papers in the core subjects of English and Mathematics. In addition, candidates will complete a CAT4 and choose to sit a paper in one of the following: Science, Geography, History, Philosophy, Latin, French, German, and Spanish.
Applicants also have an interview of about 15-minutes with a member of the Senior Academic team. The interview is intended to assess the candidate's particular academic interests, and candidates for academic scholarships are expected to be able to identify and expand on their intellectual passions either within or outside the topics they have studied at school. For all applicants, the College will require a confidential report from the candidate's current school to support their application.
Expectation of Academic Scholars
Academic Scholars are expected to maintain high standards of excellence in their contribution to their academic study, have a consistently purposeful approach to school life, and sustain a strong work ethic.
Every scholarship holder is expected to set an example for other students in their conduct and approach to academic study. Scholarship holders are required to participate in the fuller life of the Senior School through its programme of extra-curricular activities, attend academic lectures and participate in annual academic competitions. Scholarship holders are also required to promote the school as requested at all Open Mornings.