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College Open Event (all stages of entry)

Join us on Saturday 20 September 2025, from 9am - 2pm for our College Open Event for all stages of entry. Meet our staff and pupils, enjoy a pupil-led tour of our beautiful campus, participate in interactive workshops and hear from Jo Wallace, Head of Pre-Prep, Rachael Cox, Head of the Prep School, Alex Swart-Wilson, Head of Sixth Form, and John Maguire, College Headmaster. Our Pre-Prep, Prep School, and Senior School Admissions teams will also be available for any questions regarding our admissions process, scholarships, fees, and bursaries.

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Admissions

International Students

International students are an important part of our community, and we are home to around 100 international students from 25 different countries each year. Students can board with us from the age of 13 years old through until their GCSEs, and then for their A Levels in Years 12 and 13.

Boarding

In our Senior School, boarding pupils reside in one of four single-sex boarding houses.

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Visit Us

Our International Admissions Manager is here to help you and your child through the process of applying to the College. We encourage families to visit us in person, if they can, or for those overseas we are able to offer a virtual tour of our campus and an online meeting with our admissions team.

VIEW OUR VIRTUAL TOUR

How to Apply

We know what a big decision choosing a school for your child is, particularly when it’s overseas. We have outlined what the typical milestones might be in this process but understand that each family’s journey may be different. Please therefore do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have that will help with your decision.

View our admissions process

Hear from Sixth Form Latvian boarder, Daniella, as she explains the top three things she loves most about boarding at the College.

Short Term Places

We offer short-term stays for international students, offering them the chance to experience life at a British boarding school as either a standalone experience or before committing to longer term. The College’s proximity to London and Cambridge, combined with our vibrant weekend cultural programme, makes us the ideal location for our short-term students and their families.

Students can join us in Year 9, Year 10 or Year 12, on a full boarding placement, for the following terms:

  • one and a half terms (one semester)
  • two terms (six months)
  • three terms (one full school year)

During their stay international students will:

Experience the modern face of independent education: Our rigorous academic curriculum challenges students to excel. Students will attend lessons alongside peers in a range of subjects. Specialisms and preferred subjects can be chosen dependent on the year group.

Participate in rich extracurricular programmes. From sports teams to creative arts, STEM clubs and leadership opportunities, students will have the chance to explore their interests and develop new skills. Some students may wish to experience high levels of sport in the UK in either rugby, hockey (girls and boys), netball, swimming, or cricket which we are well equipped to provide.

Royal Opera House

Immerse themselves in British culture. Students will practise their English language daily and experience British cultural traditions while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community.

Receive excellent pastoral care. Living in one of our modern, friendly boarding houses, our dedicated staff ensure all students feel safe, supported and at home, providing both academic guidance, and personal development support.

Entry Assessments

We are an academically selective school, and all students will take part in our entry assessments. Assessments can be sat whilst overseas at a British Council Office, at the applicant’s current school (if an international school), or at an approved agent’s office.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

English Level

English Support

Child Student Visa Sponsorship

International students who require a visa to study in the UK can apply for a Child Student visa with our sponsorship. We sponsor students who are boarding with us full-time. Our International Admissions Manager supports families through the visa application and the required documents.

Whilst we welcome applications direct from parents, selecting the right boarding school from a distance can be a challenge. We work with partner agents in many different countries, which often helps to make the process for families as smooth and easy as possible.

Apply Now View our international prospectus

Guardians

To ensure your child is supported whilst in the UK, we require them to have an appropriate guardian. Guardians can help with their pastoral care including holiday pick up and drop off, when they are unable to attend school through sickness or injury and with parents’ evening.

We ask that the guardian is resident in the UK and lives within 40 miles of Bishop’s Stortford. You should be confident in the guardian you choose, and we ask that they are an AEGIS or BSA accredited guardianship organisation. For a full list of guardians please see the respective websites: AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) or BSA (Boarding Schools Association).