How to get into James Allen’s Girls’ School at 7+
July 31st, 2018Last updated: August 9th, 2024
Are you hoping for your daughter to win one of the places at JAGS at 7+? This guide tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your child, to pre-tests, exams and the interview.
Introduction
James Allen’s Girls’ School is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18, situated in Dulwich. Girls can enter the Pre-Prep School at 4+ and the Prep School at 7+.
Before you apply
At the time of writing, the next open day for the Prep school will be Saturday 5th October 2024, 10am – 12 noon. The morning includes a tour of the school and a talk by the Head. Booking is required and you can do so here:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/59733?
For the year 2024/25, fees for the Prep School are £7,191 per term, which works out at £21,573 per year. This fee does not include lunch. JAGS offer a range of bursaries, depending on a family’s income.
Application
To apply for 7+ entry, parents must complete a registration form and return it by post to the school. A registration fee of £100 is charged (£200 for overseas applicants). The window for applications will run between Monday 2nd September and Friday 8th November 2024.
For those who wish to apply for a bursary, a bursary application form must be sent to the school by the end of December 2024. The relevant forms can be found here.
Assessment(s)
The 7+ assessment procedure for James Allen’s Girls’ School consists of two stages. Girls will attend an assessment day on Monday 6th January 2025, where they will sit written tests in Maths, English (reading comprehension and writing) and an electronic Reasoning test. The school says that most students who do well in these tests will be working above the expected National Curriculum standards for Year 2.
Girls who are successful in the assessments will be invited to an interview. This will consist of an oral reading test and written and mental Maths extension activities. The interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Results
Successful candidates will be offered a place by the end of January 2025. The deadline for accepting the place is midday on 7th February 2025. Parents should return an acceptance form with an acceptance deposit of £2250. This is refunded in the final term of a child’s time at the school or can be donated to the bursary fund.
When casual places arise at other ages, JAGS offer these using their “chance vacancy” list. A chance vacancy form to join this list can be found here:
Destination schools
There is an expectation that children attending James Allen’s Girls’ Preparatory School will progress to James Allen’s Girls’ Senior School.
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