EDUCATION
27
FETTES
LORETTO
surreal occasions, as the whole school will have spent time trying to ensure that everything looks faultless for the guests. The advantage is that you will see more of the teachers and pupils, and be able to ask more questions and explore the school’s facilities uninterrupted in order to get a better feel for the place.
APPLYING FOR A PLACE Applications for entry are usually made in the autumn of the year prior to admission and many schools hold their open days during the autumn term. All schools will also say it is never too early to apply for a place, especially for their Nursery and many parents do so as soon as their baby is born. Often nursery and some school places are offered by date of application, although most give priority to siblings or the need to ensure a balance of boys and girls. Most schools require an application deposit of around £75. This can add up if you apply to lots of schools, but you may want a back up incase you don’t get a place at your first choice school. The usual advice is that it is never too early to put your child on a waiting list if there is a definite school you want to apply for.
ENTRANCE TESTS
Each independent school has its own admissions policy and entrance procedures so there are no hard and fast guidelines, but our research shows that entrance tests are rarely as bad for the children as they seem to adults and schools do a lot to make the process as painless as possible. These tests are ultimately designed to ensure that your child will be able to cope with the academic expectations of that particular school. After all, there is no point putting a square peg into a round hole. As each school is different you should ask what is likely to be involved and what you can do to help prepare your child. Find out more about entrance tests on page 29. ■
TIMELINE - ENTRY
September October School
Open Days
December School
application deadlines
January
Assessment day
February Offers Made
www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80
