How to Apply
Whether you're considering Little Corgis Pre-School, Queen's College Preparatory School or Queen's College, London, we're delighted you're interested in joining our community. Our Admissions Team is here to guide you through every stage of the process and answer any questions you may have along the way.
We encourage families to visit us before applying, either at one of our Open Events or on a personalised tour, to experience life at Queen's first-hand.
Choose your entry point
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Little Corgis Pre-School (Age 3)
Our Little Corgis Pre-School offers girls the very best start to their educational journey in a nurturing, inspiring environment.
Application process
Step 1 – Register
Complete our online Registration Form.Step 2 – Stay & Play
Your daughter will be invited to attend one or more of our Stay & Play sessions, where she'll enjoy fun, age-appropriate activities while our Early Years team gets to know her.Step 3 – Meet our Co-Heads
Parents are invited to an informal meeting with our Co-Heads.Step 4 – Offer and acceptance
Offers are made throughout the year. Once accepted, a £500 deposit secures your daughter's place.Good to know
- Girls may start after their third birthday.
- Transition into Reception is seamless.
- Eligible families receive 15 hours of Early Years Funding.
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Reception (Age 4)
Girls joining Reception follow a similar, family-focused admissions process.
Application process
- Complete the online Registration Form.
- Meet our Co-Heads.
- Offers are made throughout the year.
- Accept your place by paying the £2,000 deposit.
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Year 3 (7+)
Year 3 is one of our main entry points into the Prep.
Application process
Register
Submit your Registration Form together with the £180 registration fee.
Assessment Day
Applicants attend a taster and assessment day, including:
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Group activity
Scholarships
All applicants are automatically considered for Academic Scholarships.
Girls wishing to be considered for a Music Scholarship complete an additional theory assessment, audition and aural test.
Offers
Offers are made following the assessment process, with an induction event taking place before girls join Queen's.
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Year 6 (10+)
Year 6 provides a unique pathway that continues to Queen's College, London.
Application process
Register
Complete our online Registration Form and submit your application, together with the £180 non-refundable registration fee.
Assessment
Applicants complete age-appropriate assessments in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Interview
Girls also attend an informal interview with a member of staff.
Offers
Successful applicants secure their pathway to Queen's College, London at 11+.
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Year 7 (11+)
Our principal entry point to the Senior School is at 11+.
As members of the London 11+ Consortium, we follow the Consortium's agreed admissions process.
Application process
Apply
Complete our online Registration Form and submit your application before the published deadline.
Entrance Examination
Applicants sit the London 11+ Consortium entrance examination.
Interview
Selected applicants are invited to interview with members of staff.
School Reference
We request a reference from your daughter's current school.
Offers
Admissions decisions are made by considering the entrance examination, interview and school reference together, allowing us to build a complete picture of each applicant.
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Sixth Form (16+)
We open up a number of places each year into our Senior College (Sixth Form), including 12 boarding places.
Application process
Apply
Complete our application form, pay our £180 registration fee, and submit your predicted GCSE grades.
Interview
Applicants meet with the Director of the Senior College.
Subject Requirements
Students must meet the published GCSE entry requirements for their chosen A-level subjects. In some cases, a short subject-specific assessment may also be required.
Offers
Offers are made subject to interview, school reference and GCSE performance.
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Occasional Places
We recognise that every family's journey is different. Whether you are relocating to London, your circumstances have changed or you are looking for a new educational opportunity for your daughter, we are always happy to hear from prospective families. While most girls join Queen's at our main entry points, we occasionally have places available in other year groups.
Please contact our Head of Admissions at admissions@qcl.org.uk or complete our enquiry form.
We would be delighted to advise you on the admissions process.
Visit Queen's
The best way to discover whether Queen's is the right school for your daughter is to visit us.
You are invited to attend one of our Open Events, join a Stay & Play session or arrange a personalised tour with the Admissions Team.