VISIT US
We are delighted you are considering Kent College for your child. Families are invited to visit us throughout the year and appointments can be made with the Admissions team. We run events for Nursery to Sixth Form as well as taster days and tours. We hope you and your child will spend time getting to know us in advance of applying for a place and joining us.
Prep School Showtime Saturday
Saturday 7th February 2025, 8.45am-11.00pm
Join us for a fun morning of drama, music and performance at Kent College Prep School. Take part in workshops and activities that showcase the first class performing arts provision, meet our specialist teachers and see the fantastic facilities our Prep pupils use. Suitable for children from 3-11 years.
Book HereStay and Play
Fridays in Term Time, 10.00am to 11.00am
Families with pre-school children are welcome to joinour free Stay and Play session. These sessions featurefun play, creative crafts, and enjoyable singing or astory time. It’s a fantastic chance to explore the Nursery setting,meet the staff and other families, and watch your child have a lovelytime! The sessions are suitable for parents withchildren from new-born to 3 years.
Ready for Reception
Friday 23rd January 9.00am – 10.00am
This is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to explore, learn, and get a head start on the exciting journey into school life. Come and meet our friendly staff, see our classrooms, and take part in fun activities designed to make the transition smooth and enjoyable.
Book herePERSONAL SCHOOL TOURS
Term Time
We warmly invite families to visit our Nursery, Prep School, Senior School or Sixth Form for an individual tour. These are by appointment only during term time.
Senior School Spring Open Morning
Tuesday 3rd March 2026. 9.00am to 11.30am
Book now for our Senior Open Morning. There will be talks from Miss Handford, Head, Deputy Heads, Mr Mossman (Academic) and Mrs Payne (Pastoral), and the Head Girl Team. These will be followed by a tour of the school and the opportunity to meet our pupils and teachers.
Book HereYear 7 Taster Day
Tuesday 20th January 2026
If you’re exploring options for a Year 7 place, we would like to invite your child to join our Taster Day this January. It’s a chance to experience life at Kent College first-hand.
Pupils can choose to attend one of three practical sessions – Sport, Performing Arts or Food Technology. Afterwards, they’ll come together for a STEM activity featuring exploding jelly babies and the chance to meet our school turtles, a firm favourite with our students.
Parents are invited to join us for refreshments during the final part of the event, with an opportunity to meet our Senior Team and learn how Kent College helps unlock the potential of every child.
Book HereSixth Form Taster Days
Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Sixth Form applicants will be invited to taster days where they will be observed participating in a number of lessons and will attend an interview with a member of the Sixth Form staff team. They will spend the days based in Tilley with our current Lower Sixth students.
Book HereUnlocking Potential, Inspiring Performance
Thursday 26th February, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Experience why sport excels at Kent College, where we unlock potential and inspire performance. Meet our dedicated staff, explore our outstanding facilities, and hear from our inspiring guest speaker.
Book HereAPPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for a place for your child you will need to complete and return an application form together with the registration fee. The Admissions pages for each part of the school can be found in the Apply Now links.
The registration fee Nursery and Prep School applications is £120 (if applicant's parents live in the UK/EU) or £180 (if applicant's parents live outside the EU).
For Senior and Sixth Form applications the registration fee is £180 (for UK/EU and non EU).
The registration fee now includes VAT and is non-refundable.
Once we have received your application form and registration fee we will contact you to advise as to next steps.