Scholarships
11 + Scholarships at King's Hall School
The 11+ scholarships are awarded by King’s College for pupils at or entering King’s Hall School. The value of the awards are retained on entry into King’s College, subject to the normal annual review process, although award holders are expected to enter for the relevant scholarship tests at 13+. Success here may result in an increase in the value of the award.
If holders of 11+ scholarships do not proceed to King’s College, the value of the award must be repaid to the College.
The 11+ awards are administered by King’s College. Testing takes place in January.
Academic
The testing for an academic award consists of written papers in English, Maths and verbal reasoning. There will also be an interview. Candidates will be asked to provide reports from their present schools.
Sports
Testing for sports awards consists of a practical aptitude test in several sports and an interview. Candidates’ present schools will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation giving details of past sporting achievements and involvement.
Music
Candidates will be asked to show achievement (Grade 3 – 4 is a good guideline) and potential in one instrument. Competence on a second instrument is welcomed. Candidates are encouraged to offer singing.
Auditions will consist of two contrasting prepared pieces on voice or first instrument, another prepared piece on the second instrument if offered, an aural test and a study piece given to the candidate half an hour before performance. There will also be an interview.
Music award holders will receive free tuition in up to two instruments at King’s Hall.
Music Scholars are expected to play a full role in all the school’s musical activities.
All scholarships are awarded on the basis of open competition.
Once awarded, all scholarships are subject to annual review. Scholarship holders are expected to continue to contribute as appropriate to the life of the school.
Scholarship offers are made as soon as possible after the relevant tests. Acceptance is conditional on agreeing to terms and conditions, details of which may be obtained from the Admissions Registrar.
All scholarship holders may, in addition, apply for means-tested bursarial assistance.
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- It’s great we have a match at least once a week. Henry
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- My favourite part of school is all of the Christmas celebrations because we all make it special. Mollie
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- I really like the sport here because we do lots of it and it gives me more opportunities to expand, especially my hockey. Grace
- I like sport because it is so much fun and my favourite subject. James
- The drama department is fantastic and there are always lots of plays and performances providing great opportunities for those with acting talent. Felicity
- I love break times when I can go into the classrooms and see all my friends. Amelia
- I love boarding, the Christmas celebrations and the year 8 fundraising. Connie
- I like sport here because there’s a lot of it and I find it great fun. Henry
- I like playing football at break because I enjoy playing with my friends. Max
- My favourite thing in the school is probably the year 8 leaving festival in the summer. Harry
- I like boarding and I like hockey. I love all the different hobbies Barbara
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- The things about King’s Hall I like the most are archery, hobbies and ICT. Gordon
- In the boarding houses the staff are really friendly. They give us lots of their time and we can ring our parents and socialise with our friends. Sam
- I like the sport; it is good because everyone gets a chance to do it even if they are in the 4th or 5th team. Imogen
- I like the tutor time and breaks because they are great fun and I get to talk to my friends. Ellie
- I have been here since Reception and I have enjoyed every day. I love the friendly atmosphere and the really helpful teachers. We have a really good library and I love reading so I spend quite a few break times there with my best friend. Rosalie
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