Scholarships

Y7 (11+) SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships into Year 7 are designed to recognise potential and exceptional talent. In recognition of additional contribution expected, the scholar is offered a reduction in the fees. All scholarships are reviewed annually in accordance with our Admission Policy. The College offers both Academic and Specialist Scholarships for entry in Year 7.

 Key 2025 11+ Scholarship Application Deadline

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Scholarships are awarded automatically based on performance in the entrance examination for Year 7 entry. An Academic Scholarship is held until Year 11, subject to periodic review, and is renewable into the Sixth Form (subject to the conditions given below).

SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIPS

Art

Candidates for entry to Year 7 can apply for an Art Scholarship when completing the Senior School Application Form. The value of the Art Scholarship will be confirmed in the offer letter to parents, and is usually worth £2,000 annually, which is deducted from the tuition fees.

Art Scholarships are awarded to outstanding candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm for art, have developed excellent and refined drawing skills and show creativity in handling a variety of media and will be expected to make a contribution to the artistic life of the College.

Candidates for Art Scholarships are invited to upload their digital portfolios of artwork undertaken in the last two years, and no earlier, to the Head of Art, aardeman@immanuelcollege.co.uk. This should contain artwork from both in and out of school, as well as any projects carried out within school. This should include observational drawing, colour studies through any media such as coloured pencils, pastel or paints, exploring photography, textiles and or creative pieces using mixed media. Candidates may include projects carried out within school. Sketch books and three-dimensional works are welcome to be brought in. Candidates should be able to show a strong ability to draw from observation and an ability to handle colour through their choice of media. 

The Head of Visual Arts will be looking at the candidate’s potential rather than expecting highly finished work.

Should the candidate be shortlisted, then an email will be sent out inviting them to an interview with the Head of Art.

An Art Scholarship will be awarded only to those candidates who also pass the College’s entrance examination and to those the Head of Visual Arts has considered, in her or his professional judgement, to be deserving of the award. Art Scholarships will be reviewed annually and are conditional on the pupil’s taking Art GCSE. If a pupil does not meet the standards required to retain the Art Scholarship, including the pupil’s maintaining high standards of attendance, diligence, behaviour, enthusiasm and art competition entry, the Head Master has the sole discretion to withdraw it.

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Creative Writing

Candidates for entry to Year 7 can apply for an Creative Writing Scholarship when completing the Senior School Application Form.

Creative Writing scholarships are awarded to children who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and talent in writing with a focus on prose fiction although other styles of writing (poetry, journalism etc) will be considered in making this award.

Candidates will sit a Creative Writing paper and will be expected to produce approximately 300 words on either a transactional writing task or a creative writing task.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a key member of the English Department at such time as they may be asked to undertake other exercises.

Jewish Life and Learning

Candidates for entry to Year 7 can apply for a Jewish Life and Learning Scholarship when completing the Senior School Application Form.

The value of the Jewish Life and Learning Scholarship will be given in the offer letter to parents.

Jewish Life and Learning Scholarships are awarded to those candidates who exemplify excellence in the Jewish Life & Learning assessment. Jewish Life and Learning Scholarships will be reviewed annually. If a pupil does not meet the standards required to retain the scholarship, including the pupil’s maintaining high standards of attendance, diligence and behaviour, the Head Master has the sole discretion to withdraw it.

Music

Candidates for entry to Year 7 may apply for a Music Scholarship when completing the Senior School Application Form.

The value of the award will be confirmed in the offer letter to parents and is typically worth £2,000 per year or a percentage award,to be deducted from the tuition fees.

Music Scholarships are offered to exceptional young musicians who demonstrate outstanding ability in singing or playing an instrument. Successful candidates will be expected to show a genuine enthusiasm for music and to make a significant contribution to the musical life of the College.

As part of the assessment process, candidates will be invited to perform two contrasting pieces for the Director of Music, who will also conduct a short interview. The Director will consider both the candidate’s current level of performance and their potential for future development.

A Music Scholarship will be awarded only to candidates who:

• Successfully pass the College’s entrance examination; and

• Are recommended by the Director of Music as being deserving of the award, based on professional judgement.

Scholarships are reviewed annually and are conditional upon the student taking Music (I)GCSE. Continued receipt of the award is dependent on the student maintaining the required standards of musical commitment, attendance, diligence, and behaviour. The Head Master reserves the right to withdraw the Scholarship at his sole discretion if these conditions are not met.

HOW TO APPLY

All candidates wishing to apply for an Art, Creative Writing, Jewish Life & Learning or Music Scholarship should complete the relevant section of the Senior School Application Form.

A candidate may apply for more than one scholarship.

All scholarships offered upon entry into Year 7 will be valid until completion of Year 11, subject to periodic review, unless withdrawn in accordance with the terms upon which such an award is made and / or in accordance with the College’s Terms and Conditions.