How to Apply

We accept students from age 13 years upwards. Most enter at Year 9 and at Sixth Form. Some students may enter for short periods.

Each candidate must undergo an assessment.

Entry into Year 9:

The assessment entails:

• an interview;
• a reference from the candidate's present school; and
• an examination.

Prospective students will sit one of these examinations:

• the Gordonstoun Scholarship Examination;
• the Common Entrance Examination for those at preparatory schools; or
• a special exam for those from other school backgrounds.

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Entry into the Sixth Form

Approximately 60 students enter Year 12 each year to take two or three A-levels. Assessment involves:

• a Scholarship examination; or
• an interview and a report from the candidate's present school.

To enter Sixth Form, students normally have to obtain at least five grade Cs at GCSE or the equivalent in other examination systems.

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Short-term entry

We often accept students at any level for short periods, but not normally for less than one term.

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