APPLYING TO THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Candidates who are new to the King’s family sit a Password test in English/Knowledge and Mathematics. To be considered, students usually show a strong score in Mathematics and good English proficiency. In terms of English proficiency, we usually expect students to have achieved at least A2 by the start of Year 9, B1 for Year 10 and B2 for Year 11. If students can provide a UKiset certificate from within twelve months before their month and year of entry to the College, they do not need to sit the Password tests.

Candidates who have already applied to The King’s School do not sit additional admissions tests; their admissions tests from The King’s School are reviewed by International College staff.

Candidates who are currently at Junior King’s sit a Password test in English/Knowledge and Mathematics. Recent assessments they have taken at Junior King’s are also reviewed by International College staff.

A Teams video call interview will be arranged with the candidate and the candidate will be asked to prepare a handwritten personal statement, to be received by the College Principals in good time before the interview. The personal statement must outline the student’s achievements to date and reasons for applying to the College. A recent school report is also requested at this stage. The interview will be conducted in English at the appropriate level. We look for students who speak with enthusiasm and curiosity about their studies; who already have, or have a strong desire to develop, sporting, musical or cultural interests; who understand and are excited by the prospect of an education at the International College; whose spoken English is sufficient to contribute fully to life and learning at the International College.

If the candidate’s English is particularly weak, he/she might be required to take an additional test or second interview.

We consider students’ academic scores and also the comments on their character. We look for students who have strong academic skills, a positive and successful approach to study and school life and interests outside the classroom.

Any offer will remain conditional until receipt of the following documents, all outlined in the offer letter:

–Signed acceptance form
–Passport (information page with photograph)
–Translated birth certificate
–Satisfactory school reference
–Parent questionnaire

We welcome students with special educational needs, provided that the College can be confident that reasonable adjustments can be made to offer the support they require. We welcome students with physical disabilities provided that the International College on the Malthouse site and The King’s School in the historic site of The Precincts can cope with their needs (please see SEND policy and Accessibility plan which are also available to read on our website). We advise parents of children with special educational needs, behavioural needs, medical conditions, physical disabilities, or any other condition that may affect how care is provided for them to discuss their child’s requirements with the College Principals before their child sits any entrance examination so that we can assess whether we are able to meet her/his needs. Parents should provide a copy of a current Educational Psychologist’s report or a medical report where applicable. Such reports are also useful when it comes to consideration of exam access arrangements, but the College reserves the right to insist on the use of its own assessors and local consultants to determine whether access arrangements are suitable. Any available reports should be submitted as part of the admissions process. Failure to provide this information during the admissions process may subsequently invalidate any offer made.

We welcome siblings to join the College, but admission is not automatic, and all students must meet the entry criteria as outlined in this document.