Our admissions process is designed to be as stress-free as possible (for the child and family alike) and to help us to identify the potential in every applicant.
We are looking for children whose talents stretch beyond the confines of the curriculum and who will contribute to the rich life of the College and our community. This is why we don’t make offers on the strength of the entrance exam alone. We interview every child before the exams are sat, and take into consideration their personalities, talents, and school reference.
Years 4 & 5 Open Mornings
Open Mornings are the best way to see Epsom. You get access to all parts of the College, via a personal guided tour, and the chance to hear from our Head, Sir Anthony Seldon.
You’ll see departmental showcases, visit the Lower School and take a look inside a Day or Boarding House.
Our September event sold out, but we have two more this academic year. Register your interest below.
Register Your InterestYears 4 & 5 College Tours
College Tours are great for those that prefer a more intimate gathering, and who wish to see us on a normal working weekday.
Your morning will begin with a short welcome from the Head, Sir Anthony Seldon. This will be followed by a tour of the College with one of our pupils. While you won’t quite get the access you would on an Open Morning, you will gain an authentic view of life at the College.
Your morning will finish with refreshments and the chance to meet senior staff, who can answer any questions you may have.
Book here31 October, Year 6 Registration
Following a visit to Epsom, we invite parents to submit a registration form, which begins our admissions process. Your child will be interviewed, take part in entrance exams and – if successful – be offered a deferred place.
All you need to do before the 31 October deadline is to complete the online registration form and pay the non-refundable fee (£200 per child for UK residents, £300 per child for overseas residents).
Register TodayAutumn, Year 6 Interviews
All registered children will have a short interview, usually no longer than 15 minutes.
The ‘interview’ is actually more of a chat; a chance for us to get to know your child a little. We meet every child who registers and we do so before the exams in January.
We do it this way because we feel it’s really important to help your child become familiar with the school, and our staff, ahead of the entrance exams. It calms the nerves a little.
It’s also helpful for us to meet each child and find out more about them, their interests and their personality. Assessments and school reports only tell us so much.
While we understand the competitive nature of applying for schools, we would advise against coaching for interviews – we far prefer to see the child’s true interests and personality.
4-6 January, Year 6 Assessments
The assessments take place in January of Year 6. Children who are applying to join Year 9 in 2026 will be invited to attend either a morning or afternoon session between 3-5 January 2024.
Each child will sit four papers:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Maths
- Creative Writing
Your child will be well looked after by our team. We are used to dealing with last-minute nerves, from both the child and their parents. There are plenty of breaks between papers and everyone is reunited with their parents at the end of the session for drinks and snacks.
Sample Papers
Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths papers are set by GL Assessments.
The English paper is set by our own Head of Department.
February, Year 6 Deferred Places Offered
Once all entrance assessments have concluded, we evaluate every child’s performance. To do this we look at:
- performance in the entrance exams
- how they came across in the Autumn interview
- school references
We also consider the make-up of the year group as a whole, ensuring a good balance of personalities, interests and talents. This is a vital part of the process, as it is important for children to thrive as part of a happy, well-balanced community.
Deferred places will be offered in mid-February and parents have one month in which to make their decision.
A deferred place is conditional on your child’s continued academic progress and satisfactory attendance and behaviour throughout Years 7 and 8. We will look at school reports, internal examination results and a final transfer reference which we request in the spring of Year 8.
February. Year 6 Offer-Holder Event
Hopefully, you will be delighted with your offer and accept it immediately. However, we know in reality that there are a number of things to consider. We give families a month to think things through, and weigh up all of the options.
We host an event for all our Offer Holders after the February half-term. Parents get the chance to hear from members of our Senior Leadership Team and to take part in a Q&A session.
Your child has the chance to meet other offer-holders and take part in some fun team-building activities.
Everyone is then reunited for food and refreshments.
For 2026 entry, the date for this event is Thursday 22 February 2024.
March, Year 6 Acceptance Deadline
To accept your child’s place at Epsom, we require a confirmation deposit of £4,000. £2,000 of the deposit will be offset against the first term’s fees. The balance of £2,000 will be held in the general funds of the College in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, and will be offset against a pupil’s final account when they leave the College.
February-March, Year 8 Scholarship Assessments
We award scholarships for excellence in academic study, Drama, Music and Sport. Assessments take place in February and March of your child’s Year 8, with exact dates and timings confirmed nearer the time.
If your child is holding a deferred place at Epsom, you will be contacted at the start of Year 8 with further information about scholarships and the application forms.
Learn MoreAutumn, Year 8 Late Applications
If you missed the Year 6 exams, it may be possible to sit the Epsom College 13+ entrance examination as a late applicant.
Please note however that this is entirely dependent on the availability of places, and in recent years we have been oversubscribed and operating relatively long waiting lists. Therefore you should avoid this route if at all possible. Please contact our Admissions Team to find out current availability before submitting an application.
The exams for late applicants take place in the Autumn of Year 8 and comprise of papers in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. The date for the 2024 Late Applicant exam will be 6 October 2023.
We do not provide sample Verbal Reasoning papers, but English and Maths past papers are below.
Years 4 & 5 Open Mornings
Open Mornings are the best way to see Epsom. You get access to all parts of the College, via a personal guided tour, and the chance to hear from our Head, Sir Anthony Seldon.
You’ll see departmental showcases, visit the Lower School and take a look inside a Day or Boarding House.
Our September event sold out, but we have two more this academic year. Register your interest below.
Years 4 & 5 College Tours
College Tours are great for those that prefer a more intimate gathering, and who wish to see us on a normal working weekday.
Your morning will begin with a short welcome from the Head, Sir Anthony Seldon. This will be followed by a tour of the College with one of our pupils. While you won’t quite get the access you would on an Open Morning, you will gain an authentic view of life at the College.
Your morning will finish with refreshments and the chance to meet senior staff, who can answer any questions you may have.
31 October, Year 6 Registration
Following a visit to Epsom, we invite parents to submit a registration form, which begins our admissions process. Your child will be interviewed, take part in entrance exams and – if successful – be offered a deferred place.
All you need to do before the 31 October deadline is to complete the online registration form and pay the non-refundable fee (£200 per child for UK residents, £300 per child for overseas residents).
Autumn, Year 6 Interviews
All registered children will have a short interview, usually no longer than 15 minutes.
The ‘interview’ is actually more of a chat; a chance for us to get to know your child a little. We meet every child who registers and we do so before the exams in January.
We do it this way because we feel it’s really important to help your child become familiar with the school, and our staff, ahead of the entrance exams. It calms the nerves a little.
It’s also helpful for us to meet each child and find out more about them, their interests and their personality. Assessments and school reports only tell us so much.
While we understand the competitive nature of applying for schools, we would advise against coaching for interviews – we far prefer to see the child’s true interests and personality.
4-6 January, Year 6 Assessments
The assessments take place in January of Year 6. Children who are applying to join Year 9 in 2026 will be invited to attend either a morning or afternoon session between 3-5 January 2024.
Each child will sit four papers:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Maths
- Creative Writing
Your child will be well looked after by our team. We are used to dealing with last-minute nerves, from both the child and their parents. There are plenty of breaks between papers and everyone is reunited with their parents at the end of the session for drinks and snacks.
Sample Papers
Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths papers are set by GL Assessments.
The English paper is set by our own Head of Department.
February, Year 6 Deferred Places Offered
Once all entrance assessments have concluded, we evaluate every child’s performance. To do this we look at:
- performance in the entrance exams
- how they came across in the Autumn interview
- school references
We also consider the make-up of the year group as a whole, ensuring a good balance of personalities, interests and talents. This is a vital part of the process, as it is important for children to thrive as part of a happy, well-balanced community.
Deferred places will be offered in mid-February and parents have one month in which to make their decision.
A deferred place is conditional on your child’s continued academic progress and satisfactory attendance and behaviour throughout Years 7 and 8. We will look at school reports, internal examination results and a final transfer reference which we request in the spring of Year 8.
February. Year 6 Offer-Holder Event
Hopefully, you will be delighted with your offer and accept it immediately. However, we know in reality that there are a number of things to consider. We give families a month to think things through, and weigh up all of the options.
We host an event for all our Offer Holders after the February half-term. Parents get the chance to hear from members of our Senior Leadership Team and to take part in a Q&A session.
Your child has the chance to meet other offer-holders and take part in some fun team-building activities.
Everyone is then reunited for food and refreshments.
For 2026 entry, the date for this event is Thursday 22 February 2024.
March, Year 6 Acceptance Deadline
To accept your child’s place at Epsom, we require a confirmation deposit of £4,000. £2,000 of the deposit will be offset against the first term’s fees. The balance of £2,000 will be held in the general funds of the College in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, and will be offset against a pupil’s final account when they leave the College.
February-March, Year 8 Scholarship Assessments
We award scholarships for excellence in academic study, Drama, Music and Sport. Assessments take place in February and March of your child’s Year 8, with exact dates and timings confirmed nearer the time.
If your child is holding a deferred place at Epsom, you will be contacted at the start of Year 8 with further information about scholarships and the application forms.
Autumn, Year 8 Late Applications
If you missed the Year 6 exams, it may be possible to sit the Epsom College 13+ entrance examination as a late applicant.
Please note however that this is entirely dependent on the availability of places, and in recent years we have been oversubscribed and operating relatively long waiting lists. Therefore you should avoid this route if at all possible. Please contact our Admissions Team to find out current availability before submitting an application.
The exams for late applicants take place in the Autumn of Year 8 and comprise of papers in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. The date for the 2024 Late Applicant exam will be 6 October 2023.
We do not provide sample Verbal Reasoning papers, but English and Maths past papers are below.
