Senior School
We are delighted you are considering Kent College Senior School for your son/daughter. Families are invited to visit us throughout the year and appointments can be made with the Admissions Team. We run termly Open Mornings and activity events as well as taster days and tours.
We hope you will spend time getting to know us in advance of applying for a place and joining us.
Year 7 and 9 Application Deadlines - September 2027 Entry
Friday 23rd October- Application and Scholarship Application Deadline
Saturday 14th November - Year 7 Entrance Day
Monday 16th November - Year 9 Entrance Day
Monday 16th November - Sports Scholarships
Tuesday 17th November - Year 7 and 9 Drama Scholarships
Wednesday 18th November - Year 7 and 9 Art and Music Scholarships
Friday 20th November - Year 7 and 9 Dance Scholarships
Year 12 Application Deadlines - September 2027 Entry
Sunday 11th October - Year 12 Application and Scholarship Deadline
w/c 2nd November - Year 12 Practical Scholarships
Senior School Tours
Term Time
We warmly invite families to explore our Senior School on a tour led by a member of our Senior Leadership Team. Visits are by appointment during term time and may take place as part of a small group of families.
Book HereSenior School Open Morning
Thursday 30th April 2026, 9.00am to 11.30am
Book now for our Senior School Open Morning. There will be talks from our Senior Leadership Team 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 HereSenior School Taster Day for Year 5 Students
Saturday 13th June 2026, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Our Taster Day offers a fun-filled morning of exciting activities for Year 5 pupils considering joining us in September 2027. Students will have the chance to challenge themselves on the outdoor Confidence Course, tackle stimulating STEM tasks as they work to break out of our Escape Room, make their own ice cream in Food Technology, and take part in an energetic samba drumming workshop.
Book HereSenior School Taster Day for Year 7 Students
Thursday 25th June 2026, 9.00am - 1.00pm
Calling all Year 7 students looking for a Year 9 place in September 2027! On the day, students will take part in a range of activities centered around our Global Citizens Programme, where learning goes beyond the classroom, connecting you with ideas, cultures and opportunities from around the world. It includes an opportunity to take on our outdoor assault course and tackle hands-on STEM challenges in our Escape Room challenge.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to apply for a place for your child, we ask for a completed application together with a registration fee of £180. 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.
All candidates will sit assessments, be observed in settings including lessons, and will have an interview. Details of our entrance assessments for all years can be found in the Admissions Policy.
Applicants for Year 7 and 9 will be invited to the Entrance Day for each year. We run taster and assessment days throughout the year for all year groups.
We ask for the latest school reports and will write for a reference from your child's current school.
A formal offer of a place will be made in writing. To accept a place we require a signed contract and deposit of £600 for a day place (UK/EU), £900 for a boarding place (UK/EU) and term's boarding fees for a boarding place (non UK/EU). Deposits now include VAT.