Boarding Admissions
Entry Requirements for International Admissions
Although the majority of pupils attending Berkhamsted are day pupils, we offer the opportunity to join a small boarding community at the school.
Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls may consider applications from international students aged 13 (entering at Year 9) and aged 14 (entering at Year 10) to study at GCSE level. To apply for a place to study at our Senior Schools, applications must follow the current day application timelines. Berkhamsted Sixth may consider applications from international boys and girls aged 16 (entering at Year 12) to study for two years and completing A-Levels.
Prospective pupils should contact the Admissions Office if they wish to register at any time. Admissions will then advise if a candidate registration form should be completed, along with the non-refundable registration fee.
Overseas students, once registered, are required to sit a CAT4 test and complete an online form with questions on the subjects they wish to study at GCSE and A Level under exam conditions through a recognised partner agent, at the nearest British Council office, or at their current school. A reference from the student’s current school is also required.
In addition, candidates will be invited to interview with the Headteacher of Berkhamsted Sixth or the Director of International Admissions.
When joining Berkhamsted Sixth, progression to Year 13 depends on satisfactory attainment, as determined by the student’s term grades and results across the course of the Lower Sixth year (Year 12), in addition to the end of year examinations. Work ethic, discipline record and contribution to the wider life of the school are also taken into account.
Entry requirements for UK Admissions
Prospective pupils may be registered at any time. A candidate registration form should be completed, and along with the non-refundable registration fee, should be posted to the Berkhamsted Admissions Department.
Entry to the School is dependent upon satisfactory attainment at respective stages of the Curriculum as well as a good interview and a reference that reflects a sound disciplinary record and a commitment to the wider aspects of school life.
Progression from one section of the School to another can never be guaranteed, however, we endeavour to make decisions on entry with the expectation that pupils should be able to progress through the School.
Prospective pupils may be registered at any time before the registration deadline. A candidate registration form should be completed, and along with the non-refundable registration fee, should be posted or emailed to the Berkhamsted Admissions Department.
Admissions Timetables
Please follow the links below to find out the timelines for applications to each of the Schools.
I enjoy spending a night in St John’s every now and then – it’s like having a sleepover at a friend’s house!
Weekly boarding works well for us. I know he’s happy and we enjoy our weekends together knowing that the homework is done.
Studying at Berkhamsted was the turning point of my life. I love boarding life… we study together, have fun together and care about each other.
Some fantastic shots by Ada from the badminton matches on Thursday 🏸
#badminton #iloveboarding #bsa
Some fantastic shots by Ada from the badminton matches on Thursday 🏸
#badminton #iloveboarding #bsa
A huge thank you to Dasha, Isaac, Meghan and Josh for organising a fantastic badminton tournament on Thursday night! 🏸 #badminton #iloveboarding #bsa
A huge thank you to Dasha, Isaac, Meghan and Josh for organising a fantastic badminton tournament on Thursday night! 🏸 #badminton #iloveboarding #bsa
Mr Ottaway and Miss Thackray were delighted to welcome Ian, Kelly (and Kelly’s mum!), Erin and Selina back to Berkhamsted yesterday. A lovely afternoon of reminiscing! ☀️
Mr Ottaway and Miss Thackray were delighted to welcome Ian, Kelly (and Kelly’s mum!), Erin and Selina back to Berkhamsted yesterday. A lovely afternoon of reminiscing! ☀️
We had a fantastic day today exploring our capital city… Some of our highlights included the London Dungeons 👻, shopping 🛍️ and Chinatown! 🍱
We had a fantastic day today exploring our capital city… Some of our highlights included the London Dungeons 👻, shopping 🛍️ and Chinatown! 🍱
A hot air balloon came to say hello to the boarding houses this morning! #iloveboarding #bsaboarding #newschoolyear 🎈💭
A hot air balloon came to say hello to the boarding houses this morning! #iloveboarding #bsaboarding #newschoolyear 🎈💭
It’s been fantastic to welcome a record number of new boarding students to the school yesterday.
It’s been fantastic to welcome a record number of new boarding students to the school yesterday.
We said a big goodbye to Mrs Stanforth yesterday, who has been an incredible Residential Tutor (for 11 years!) in St John’s. We celebrated with homemade pizzas in our new pizza oven, a quiz, lots of dancing (from Miss Jarvis) and countless smiles. A special evening for a special person! 💕😊 #iloveboarding #bsaboarding
We said a big goodbye to Mrs Stanforth yesterday, who has been an incredible Residential Tutor (for 11 years!) in St John’s. We celebrated with homemade pizzas in our new pizza oven, a quiz, lots of dancing (from Miss Jarvis) and countless smiles. A special evening for a special person! 💕😊 #iloveboarding #bsaboarding
Fantastic to see an Incents Year 12 student playing the piano at Berkhamsted Prize Day 2023. #berkoboarding #iloveboarding #aimhigh #beadventurous
Fantastic to see an Incents Year 12 student playing the piano at Berkhamsted Prize Day 2023. #berkoboarding #iloveboarding #aimhigh #beadventurous
Boarding house fun!
Our Young Enterprise scheme provides an excellent opportunity for our Sixth form students to develop business skills and entrepreneurial talents alongside their A Level studies.
The students work in teams to consider product development, marketing and their target market. They are also exposed to a commercial environment where they ultimately have to make a profit. They also need to be resilient when sales are not good and learn what products and marketing ideas will boost their sales.
The final of this year’s cohort took place at the KPMG offices in Watford, where the teams showcased their trade stand and finished with a 4 minute presentation to the KPMG team.
It’s a brilliant learning experience that develops the soft skills that can’t be found in the classroom, such as perseverance, collaboration and effective communication.
Applications are now open for Berkhamsted Sixth.
Find out more at our Sixth Virtual Open Event on Thursday 29 June at 7.30pm.
Book via the link in our bio.
Our Young Enterprise scheme provides an excellent opportunity for our Sixth form students to develop business skills and entrepreneurial talents alongside their A Level studies.
The students work in teams to consider product development, marketing and their target market. They are also exposed to a commercial environment where they ultimately have to make a profit. They also need to be resilient when sales are not good and learn what products and marketing ideas will boost their sales.
The final of this year’s cohort took place at the KPMG offices in Watford, where the teams showcased their trade stand and finished with a 4 minute presentation to the KPMG team.
It’s a brilliant learning experience that develops the soft skills that can’t be found in the classroom, such as perseverance, collaboration and effective communication.
Applications are now open for Berkhamsted Sixth.
Find out more at our Sixth Virtual Open Event on Thursday 29 June at 7.30pm.
Book via the link in our bio.
Great way to end #nationalboardingweek with a campfire and s’mores! #iloveboarding #berkoboarding
Great way to end #nationalboardingweek with a campfire and s’mores! #iloveboarding #berkoboarding
Movie Night 🎬
#nationalboardingweek #iloveboarding #bsaboarding @bsaboarding
