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.

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Open Days and Visits 2021-2022

Year 9 Open Afternoons

We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the College campus once again.

Open Afternoons in the Michaelmas Term will be ticketed events, booked online, and will only be open to those families who are considering a Year 9 application for entry in September 2022 and those considering a Deferred Entry application for entry in September 2024. More visits will be arranged in the summer term for those looking at entry in future years.

In addition to the Open Days we can offer individual and small group visits from September and we would ask you to call us at the start of the Michaelmas Term to book a mutually convenient date.

The admissions team are always happy to talk to families on the phone and to answer any individual queries regarding the application process.

Our website is updated regularly so please do look at it to capture a flavour of what life at Dulwich College could be like for your sons.

Dates

Wednesday, 15 September, arrival time 14.00 - FULL
Thursday, 30 September, arrival time 14.00 - FULL

Dr Joe Spence, The Master, and Mr Sameer Tanna, Head of Middle School, will be speaking followed by conducted tours of the College. The events will finish by 16.00

Reserve a place

If you have previously used our online registration you will need to sign into your existing account before continuing.

You will find a link to the event in your Checklist or select 'Add New Applicant' on your Dashboard.

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Entry Procedures and Timetable

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

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 sit a 20 minute English composition test and will be asked one or two Mathematics questions during their interview
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.

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 2021 midday
Dates of Entrance Examinations	Saturday 22 January 2022
Examinations	Written papers in English and Mathematics and online Reasoning tests
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.

Online Registration

Year 9 Registration for entry in 2022 has now closed.

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

Registration for Deferred Entry entry to Year 9 in 2024 has now closed.
Registration to Year 9 for candidates outside the UK has now closed.

If you have previously used our online registration you will need to sign in to your existing account before continuing. You will find links to events and additional forms specific to your son's application in your 'Checklist'.

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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 Open Afternoons

Dates

Entry Procedures and Timetable

Deferred entry to Year 9 in September 2024

Selection

The Interview

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Entry to Year 9 in September 2022

Selection

The Interview

Extra Time in Entrance Examinations

Online Registration

Pupil Premium

Specimen Papers

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