Senior School
We are delighted you are considering Kent College Senior School for your 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 and your daughter will spend time getting to know us in advance of applying for a place and joining us.
Year 7 Scholarship Webinar
Wednesday 24th September, 6.00pm
Miss Handford, Head and Mr Mossman, Deputy Head (Academic) will cover the Kent College Senior School scholarship provision in more detail and explain the assessment process, criteria and the next steps. For families looking for a place in Year 7 in 2026. They will also be talking about the bursary support available for families. A Teams link will be sent after booking.
Meet the Head
Term Time
We are delighted to offer an opportunity to meet the Head, Miss Handford and tour the Senior School with her. These weekly slots will alternate between Tuesday's 9.00am-10.00am and Wednesday's 3.30pm-4.30pm. Bookings are limited to two families.
Book HereSaturday Open Morning
Saturday 4th October, 9am - 12pm
Book now for our Senior Open Morning for families looking to apply for Year 7 or Year 9 in 2026 and 2027. There will be talks from Miss Handford, Head, Deputy Heads, Mr Mossman (Academic) and Mrs Payne (Pastoral), and the Head Girl Team at 9.00am and 10.00am. These will be followed by a tour of the school and the opportunity to meet our pupils and teachers. Please book a time for the talk.
School Tours
Term Time
We warmly invite families to visit our Senior School for an individual tour with the Admissions team. These are by appointment only during term time.
Book HereSixth Form Information Evening
Wednesday 5th November 2025, 6.00pm-8.30pm
Join us for our Information Evening led by the Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head (Academic). Hear about our approach to the Sixth Form, discover the wide range of subjects available at A Level and BTEC and meet the teachers at our Subject Fair, and learn about the extra curricular opportunities we offer, such as the award-winning Ivy House programme.
Book HereWeekday Open Morning
Wednesday 5th November 2025 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 at 9.00am. These will be followed by a tour of the school and the opportunity to meet our pupils and teachers.
Key Dates 2025-2026
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Senior School
Acceptance Deadline September 2026 Entry
10th March 2026
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to apply for a place for your daughter, 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 daughter'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.