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11+ Academic
Year 7 entry
Year 7 academic scholars will display talent, enthusiasm and potential in their academic lives. As part of the award, scholars will both receive a tailored package of support, and will also be expected to be role models and leaders in setting the academic culture in the school.
Academic scholars will automatically be enrolled onto the Academic Excellence Programme which provides pupils in Years 7-8 with bespoke support and development opportunities in their academic studies. As part of the programme scholars will enjoy:
- A fully funded trip each year to an engaging venue to broaden their academic horizons
- Weekly academic development seminars with a senior member of staff to stretch and challenge the pupils
- Support and guidance sharing with the school and wider community to help them develop their communication skills and articulacy
- Half-termly one-to-one sessions with a senior member of staff to support and guide them as they develop as academics
Academic scholars will also mentor younger pupils via the Prep School’s Year 7-8 Academic Mentor system.
The application deadline for 2027/2028 will be finalised shortly.
how to prepare
Portfolio preparation: Identify three or four pieces of classwork completed at school which you would like to bring to discuss in your interview. This could be something you are particularly proud of or from which you feel you have learned a lot.
A reference will be sought from your current school
There is no need to revise for the Maths and English exams - these will mirror a standard Year 6 curriculum, allowing for areas of depth and challenge
Scholarship Assessment Day
The content of exams will sit broadly in line with Year 6 National Curriculum allowing for stretch. The English paper will cover comprehension and creative writing skills. If a school has used an alternative specification, papers can be modified to more closely cover content that has been taught.
- Maths exam for 45 minutes
- English exam for 45 minutes
- Interview with senior members of academic team discussing portfolio (see below)
- Collaborative Science activity
- Interview with Head of Monkton Prep