Year 9 entry

Each academic year around 85 boys join the Middle School into Year 9 (age 13). In addition, 125 boys join the year group from our Lower School, making a total of around 210 boys. 60 of these places are given to boys who sit the ISEB pre-test when they are in Year 6 at prep schools. The remaining 25 places are given to boys who sit our own examinations when they are in Year 8.

Open Days and Visits 2021-2022

Year 9 2024 Deferred Entry Webinar

Monday 24 May 2021
The webinar will start at 6pm and last for an hour

On Monday 24 May we will be hosting a Zoom webinar for parents who are considering Dulwich College as a school for their son to join in Year 9 in September 2024.

This event is for those with a son currently in Year 5.

The Master, Dr Joe Spence, and the Head of Middle School, Mr Sameer Tanna will give short presentations about a Dulwich College education. Two of our pupils will also give an insight into their experiences here.

Reserve a place

If you have already used our online registration system please sign into your account, you will find a link to the event in your Checklist.

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A zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event. You will be able to send questions in advance and there will be a Q&A session.

Dates of visits for the Michaelmas Term will be on the website by June 2021. We are planning for these to be live, ticketed events.

Entry Procedures and Timetable

Entry to Year 9 in September 2022
Deferred entry to Year 9 in September 2024

Entry to Year 9 in September 2022

Age of applicant	For boys born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009
Number of places available	25
Academic, Art, Music and Sport Scholarships and Bursaries	Available
Closing Date for Registration	Monday 1 November 20201 midday
Dates of Entrance Examinations	Saturday 22 January 2022
Examinations	Written papers in English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Number of boys invited for interview	40
Interview Date	Friday 4 February 2022
Offer Date	Posted on Thursday 10 February 2022

Selection

The offer of a place at the College is made on the basis of

the candidate’s performance in the appropriate examination
an interview
a report from the Head of the candidate’s present school

and is subject to the College’s Standard Terms and Conditions.

The Interview

Candidates who show promise in the written papers are invited to attend for an interview shortly after the examination. Our aim is to provide a friendly atmosphere for the interview during which the candidate will be allowed the opportunity to give further evidence of his academic strengths and some indication of interests and abilities with which he might make a contribution to the general life of the College.

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Additional time is available for boys who have an Educational Psychologist’s report that shows they have below average scores for speed of cognitive processing. Use of a computer is available for boys for whom it is the normal way of working and where it is appropriate to their needs. Please make the Registrar aware of this at the time of application.

Deferred entry to Year 9 in September 2024

Age of applicant	For boys born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011
Number of places available	60 (25 additional places will be offered to boys who sit the entrance examinations in 2024)
Applicants eligible	Boys at 13+ Prep Schools in the UK
Academic, Art, Music and Sport Scholarships and Bursaries	Available Successful applicants will be invited to apply when they are in Year 8
Closing date for Registration	Friday 1 October 2021, midday
Examinations	ISEB pre-test in Michaelmas term 2021 at their Prep schools. Candidates who are invited for interview will be assessed further in English and Mathematics
Number of boys invited for interview	140
Interview Dates	Monday 31 January 2022 - Saturday 5 February 2022
Offer Date	Thursday 10 February 2022

Selection

The offer of a place at the College is made on the basis of

the candidate’s performance in the appropriate examination
an interview
a report from the Head of the candidate’s present school

and is subject to the College’s Standard Terms and Conditions.

The Interview

Candidates who show promise in the written papers are invited to attend for an interview shortly after the examination. Our aim is to provide a friendly atmosphere for the interview during which the candidate will be allowed the opportunity to give further evidence of his academic strengths and some indication of interests and abilities with which he might make a contribution to the general life of the College.

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Additional time is available for boys who have an Educational Psychologist’s report that shows they have below average scores for speed of cognitive processing. Use of a computer is available for boys for whom it is the normal way of working and where it is appropriate to their needs. Please make the Registrar aware of this at the time of application.

Online Registration

For candidates seeking admission to the Year 9 (Middle School) for 2022 and Deferred Entry for 2024, please complete the online registration form.

Applicants in the UK and overseas applicants who will be sitting the examinations in London should complete the UK Year 9 Registration form.

Registration form for UK candidates Year 9

Applicants outside the UK who will not be sitting the examinations in London should complete the Overseas Registration Form

Overseas Registration Form – Years 7-10

If you have already used our online registration system please sign into your account and select the 'Add New Applicant' button on your Dashboard.

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Pupil Premium

If your son is in receipt of the Pupil Premium, you will not need to pay a registration fee. Please complete the online registration form, tick the bursary box and upload the supporting documentation as requested on the form. This is for applicants in the UK only. Please contact the admissions team so they can finalise your application.

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Open Days and Visits 2021-2022

Year 9 2024 Deferred Entry Webinar

Entry Procedures and Timetable

Entry to Year 9 in September 2022

Selection

The Interview

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Deferred entry to Year 9 in September 2024

Selection

The Interview

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Online Registration

Pupil Premium

Specimen Papers

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Mrs Sarah Betts, The Registrar

Mrs Alison Williams, Assistant Registrar

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