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The School offers scholarships and exhibitions for 13+ and 16+ entry (IV and LVI) for excellence in academic studies, music, sport, art, drama, design technology and all-round ability (13+ only).
In line with all HMC Schools, awards up to 40% of full fees can be made and these can be supported by bursaries where financial need is demonstrated. The number of awards given in each category depends upon the calibre of the applicants.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
13+ Academic Scholarship Exams:
Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 February 2012
Candidates should be under 14 on 1st September. The examinations taken for academic awards are the 13+ ISEB Common Scholarship Examinations. The timetable for the written examination will be:
Monday: Mathematics, Geography, English
Tuesday: French, Science, History
Wednesday: Religious Studies, Latin
(The Latin paper is not compulsory. A candidate cannot lose by taking it and will gain if he or she does well in it.)
16+ Academic Scholarship Exams:
Tuesday 15 November 2011
The exam will normally consist of papers in three subjects which the candidate intends to study at AS level, a verbal reasoning test and interviews with the Headmaster, Admissions Tutor and other senior academic staff.
MUSIC AWARDS
Those winning music scholarships and exhibitions (which may include both Choral and Organ awards) qualify for free tuition on the main instruments studied (with the Music Department's own staff) and free participation in professional masterclasses and consultation lessons approved by the Director of Music.
The auditions will include:
- the playing of two contrasting pieces of the candidate's own choice, and the appropriate scales etc. on the first instrument;
- the playing of one piece on the second instrument;
- playing at sight;
- ear tests;
- general interview questions on musical matters;
13+ Music Scholarship Exam:
Tuesday 31 January 2012
16+ Music Scholarship Exam:
Tuesday 15 November 2011
SPORTS AWARDS
Candidates must submit a one page sports CV which indicates all-round sporting ability and commitment at school level, with at least one achievement at or above County level. Candidates will be invited to attend for a day of interviews, games assessments, and physical gym tests. Successful applicants join our sports scholarship programme and become ambassadors for Dean Close sport.
13+ Sports Scholarship Exam:
Monday 17 October 2011
16+ Sports Scholarship Exam:
Monday 14 - Tuesday 15 November 2011
ART AWARDS
The candidate will sit a drawing test, present his or her own portfolio to the Head of Art, and have interviews.
13+ Art Scholarship Exam:
Tuesday 31 January 2012
16+ Art Scholarship Exam:
Tuesday 15 November 2011
13+ ALL ROUNDER AWARD
Tuesday 31 January - Wednesday 1 February 2012
Candidates will sit a verbal reasoning test, English and Maths paper, have interviews and be assessed in two activities of their choice (usually music, sport, art and drama). In addition, they must submit a 200 word essay which demonstrates ways in which they have served their communities at home, at school or elsewhere.
DRAMA AWARDS
13+ Drama Scholarship Exam
Tuesday 31 January 2012
16+ Drama Scholarship Exam
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Candidates must perform both prepared and unseen passages in an audition. They will sit a written paper and have interviews.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
13+ DT Scholarship
Tuesday 31 January 2012
16+ DT Scholarship
Tuesday 15 November 2011
The candidate will sit a design test, present his or her own portfolio to the Head of DT and have interviews.