Pre-Prep Department  (3-7 years)

Children can enter our Nursery Department in the term of their third birthday on either a part or full time basis.  There is an additional intake in the September after their fourth birthday when they can join a Reception Class on a full-time basis.  Entry into Year 1 or Year 2 is often possible but will depend on the availability of places.

Prep School  (7-13 years)

Children can enter the Prep School at any point from Year 3 onwards.  There is a large annual intake into Year 7 at 11+ and, depending on the availability of places, entry into year 8 at 12+ may also be possible. 

Most pupils join the school at the start of the academic year in September but entry at other times is possible and welcomed.

Visit the school

Parents are invited to visit the school and meet the Headmaster.  Personal tours of the school are conducted by the Registrar who can be contacted on 01227 714019 or registrar@junior-kings.co.uk

Registration

Parents may register their child at any stage, either before or after their visit, by completing and returning the registration form, together with the £75 registration fee.  The child’s name is then added to the provisional entry list for the term and year indicated.

Assessment

During the academic year preceding entry, all children entering  Years 2, 3 and 4 will be invited to visit the school for assessment.  These assessments are conducted informally and will generally involve the children joining a class of their own age group for a day in school.  During the day, informal assessments of reading, writing and maths will be conducted in order to gain a broad view of a child’s ability to flourish at the school.

A similar process is followed for children entering Year 5 and above though at this stage children are expected to sit entry tests in English (reading comprehension and writing), maths and non-verbal reasoning.  These tests can either be sat on a set date in January or on alternative dates later in the year.

A school report will also be requested either before or after the assessments.

Offer of a place

Assuming the assessment has been successful, a formal offer of a place will be made.  Parents respond by accepting the place in writing and paying the acceptance deposit.

Joining the school

Once the acceptance deposit has been paid and the place confirmed, further information will be sent out in the term preceding entry.  Children will also be invited to spend another day or part day in school in order to meet their new class and teachers.

Admissions Procedure for Overseas Applicants

Parents should apply for a place as above but should note that entry tests can be arranged at a British Council Centre if easier.  The school is able to offer extra English support for those for whom English is not a first language.  These lessons are at an additional cost to the school fee. 

Registration Form

To register your child with Junior King's School, Canterbury please download the Registration Form and return the completed form to

The Registrar - Mrs V A Wells B.Ed (Hons.)
The Junior King's School
Milner Court
Sturry
Canterbury
CT2 0AY