Pupils take the following admissions assessments:
Online English Placement Test (80 minutes)
- This tests pupils in Use of English, comprehension, vocabulary and listening
- Examples of these tests can be found at: www.oxfordenglishtesting.com
Written English Test (40 minutes)
- This tests pupils’ ability to write English in both formal and semi-formal writing contexts.
Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)
- CAT 4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) – an assessment that is designed to understand what students’ academic potential might be. Tasks involve non-verbal reasoning, verbal reasoning, numbers and spatial ability.
Upon successful completion, pupils are invited for interview with the Head.