Scholarships
Entrance at the age of 13
A detailed testimonial from the Head of the candidate's present school, referring to ability in work and games and to personality in general, must be sent with the entry form for any scholarship. An entry form and a copy of the prospectus may be obtained from the Admissions Registrar.
Academic Scholarships
An examination will be held in February each year to determine the award of the Entrance Scholarships.
Scholarship awards may be subject to increase by a bursary where need exists. King's College has agreed to abide by the HMC rules, whereby a bursary will only be given on the evidence of a full statement of financial circumstances. All awards are tenable throughout a pupil's time at the school subject to satisfactory performance and behaviour. The examination will be taken at King's College, Taunton, and will include an individual interview and a Verbal Reasoning Test.
Candidates must be over 12 years of age and under 14 on 1st September before the examination. In deciding awards, due allowance is made for a pupil's age. Those who gain awards must enter the school in the September followingthe examination unless, for special reasons, the Headmaster's permission isobtained for a later entry. Pupils already at King's College may only be entered at the Headmaster's discretion.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar on or before the 1st February of the year of the examination.
The compulsory papers are English, French, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, and Religious Studies. The optional paper is Latin.
Candidates for the Classics award will sit the Latin paper and must undertake to study Latin at GCSE.
Candidates who sit the Scholarship Examination but who fail to gain an award may be excused the Common Entrance Examination if their performance is of a sufficiently high standard. The award of a Scholarship will lapse if it is not accepted within the specified period.
Candidates who already hold an award or bursary at the school are eligible to compete, but the amount of any award gained at the later date will not be added to the amount of the earlier award; the amount granted will be that of the more valuable of the two awards gained.
Sports Scholarships
We are looking for candidates of character, with leadership potential and ability in games. Academically, we expect candidates to be up to the standard of a sound Common Entrance pass. These scholarships are for external candidates only, and are held in February.
All candidates for Sports Scholarships will be invited to come to King’s College on the scholarship day when they will be given an opportunity to see the school and to demonstrate their ability in games. They will also have an individual interview.
Candidates who win an award must sit the Common Entrance Examination in June. Candidates of high academic potential may be entered for the Academic Scholarship papers instead of Common Entrance and be considered for the Academic Scholarship as well as the Sports Scholarship.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar on or before 1st February.
Art
King's College offers art scholarships to suitably gifted candidates. Pupils will be expected to visit the school and to bring a portfolio of their work. Candidates must be prepared to take the art and design course to GCSE level. All candidates will be given an individual interview.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st February.
Drama Scholarships
King's College offers Drama Scholarships to suitably gifted candidates. All applicants will be invited to visit the school for an individual interview. They will be expected to perform a prepared monologue, and will be asked to take part in an improvised exercise with other candidates.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st February.
Design and Technology Scholarships
King's College offers Design and Technology Scholarships to candidates who can demonstrate a flair for this subject. All applicants will be invited to visit the school for an individual interview where they will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their ability within this field. We would also expect candidates to bring a selection of both their design and practical work to the interview. Candidates must be prepared to take the Design and Technology course to GCSE level.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st February.
Music
King's College offers a number of music scholarships and awards each year as a result of auditions and interviews held in February. The scholarships and awards include free instrumental tuition on up to two instruments. All awards may be increased by a bursary in cases of financial need.
Candidates should normally have Grade V in their first instrument. They should prepare two contrasting pieces, and they will also be tested in sight-reading and aural: it is an advantage to be able to offer singing or a second instrument.
The scholarships are for boys and girls of outstanding ability. Smaller awards are offered to candidates who maybe have not yet achieved scholarship standard, but who show real musical potential, and some preference will be given to those who have had experience in cathedral choirs.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school at least once before the auditions, when they can take the opportunity to play informally to the Director of Music and be shown round by some of the school’s musicians.
Entry forms should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st February.
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Entrance to the 6th form
A detailed testimonial from the Head of the candidate's present school, referring to ability in work and games and to personality in general, must be sent with the application form for any scholarship. An entry form and a copy of the prospectus may be obtained from the Admissions Registrar.
Academic Scholarships
Examinations will be held in November each year. 6th form scholarships are offered to boys and girls entering the school for a two-year A Level course. Awards may be increased by a bursary where need exists. The examination will be taken at King's College, Taunton.
Candidates will sit an examination paper in a subject of their own choice. This will normally be one that they intend to take at AS Level. In addition each candidate will have a Verbal Reasoning Test and an individual interview.
Forms of application should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st November.
Music Scholarships
King's College offers a number of Music Scholarships each year as a result of auditions and interviews held in November. The scholarships and exhibitions include free instrumental tuition on up to two instruments at the discretion of the Director of Music. All awards may be increased by a bursary in cases of financial need.
Candidates should have reached a standard equivalent to Grade VII on their first instrument. They should prepare two contrasting pieces, and they will also be tested in sight-reading and aural: it is an advantage to be able to offer singing or a second instrument. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school at least once before the auditions, when they can take the opportunity to play informally to the Director of Music and be shown round by some of the school's musicians.
Forms of application should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st November.
Sports Scholarships
These will be awarded in November each year. Candidates will be assessed in their chosen sports and will have an individual interview. Candidates must also satisfy academic entry requirements.
Forms of application should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st November.
Creative Arts Scholarships
These will be awarded in November each year. Candidates will be assessed in their chosen media and will have an individual interview. Candidates must also satisfy academic entry requirements.
Forms of application should be sent to the Admissions Registrar by 1st November.
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