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Entrance Tests

Unlike many schools, Roedean is not fixed to rigid admission test dates. We recognise that these may not suit your other commitments, especially if you are living abroad, so we try to be as flexible as possible with a rolling testing schedule.

Having said that, advance planning usually helps potential students feel more settled and allows them to concentrate on happily ending their prep or primary school.
We would therefore encourage that:

  • the school visits/research stage concludes at least 12 months before proposed entry.
  • the application/testing stage concludes at least 6 months before proposed entry.

The test

If, like the majority of Roedean applicants, you are taking the internal Roedean test, there are three papers – Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Tests are usually marked, and an admissions decision made, within one working week.

Alternatively, you can sit the Common Entrance.

UK applicants

Testing takes place at Roedean. Please call 01273 667626 to arrange an appointment.

International applicants

Tests can either be taken in a suitable location such as your current school, or the local British Council office, or at Roedean. In addition to Maths and English, you may also be asked to take a Non-Verbal Reasoning paper.

If possible, we encourage you to test in the UK in order to see Roedean at first hand. After all, it is important to see where you plan to spend the next few years.

Please contact the Admissions Department (admissions@roedean.co.uk or 01273 667626) to arrange an appointment.

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