2 General Procedures
All 13+scholarship testing takes place after the Lent (Spring) Half Term,
starting with the academic exams on the first three days, going on to the creative arts
on the Thursday and Friday and ending, on the Sunday, with sport.
16+ Scholarship testing takes place in the November preceding entry. Exact
dates are obtainable from the Admissions Registrar.
In all the testing, the emphasis is on allowing the candidates an opportunity
to demonstrate their strengths. We hope very much that they find the
experience enjoyable.
All scholarship testing involves interviews with members of staΩ and the
Headmaster. Again, the emphasis is on putting candidates at ease and allowing
them an opportunity to talk about their enthusiasms. Credit will be given to
those who seem genuinely interested in their subjects, have read widely and
can apply their knowledge to new situations and problems.
The College will seek references from the candidate's present school and it
is therefore essential that the candidate's present Head be informed of the
intention to apply for a scholarship.
Many prep schools will have copies of blank entry forms available. Forms
may also be obtained from the Admissions O≈ce, or downloaded from the