Prep School (age 11+)

Our friendly Admissions team will guide you through the process and ensure that you know what you need to do and when. Please contact the Admissions Office if you would like to discuss an application before registering.

• Attend an Open Morning or Welcome Wednesday
• If you have not already done so, register as a candidate HERE. The registration fee is £125 per candidate
• Complete the relevant application forms, including a Pupil Information Form and any award application forms
• Send a copy of the most recent school report and any other relevant reports (e.g. medical or Educational Psychologist reports)
• Attend entry testing
• Felsted's Admissions Office will request a confidential reference from the current school

Felsted’s entry tests include:

• Maths
• English comprehension
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning 

The online tests are adaptive and require no advance preparation or tutoring. We will send further information (including familiarisation exercises) to all registered candidates in advance of the assessments. Exam access arrangements are available for SEND candidates - please discuss with us so that we can ensure the correct arrangements are in place.

Places are offered based on entry testing results, most recent school report and receipt of a satisfactory confidential reference from the current school. Candidates based in the UK will normally attend Felsted School for entry testing and interview; please contact the Admissions Team to discuss any alternative arrangements that may be required.

Awards are offered in the following categories:

• Academic
• Art
• Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE)
• Drama
• Music
• Sport (cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, tennis or squash)

We offer two levels of Award; the level awarded is decided by Felsted School after assessment:

• Felsted Scholarship - awarded to the top performing candidates after assessment. Fee discount applied to day or boarding fees
• Mary Skill Award - honorary award to recognise candidates who are not yet at Scholarship level but who demonstrate skill, enthusiasm, commitment in their chosen disciplines.

All Award Holders take part in a programme of enrichment activities relevant to their discipline and they have genuine opportunities to develop talent, as well as mentoring and feedback from specialist staff and coaches. Both Scholarship and Mary Skill Award Holders are eligible to apply for additional means-tested financial support. 

All bursaries are means-tested and are subject to an annual review. There is no guarantee of financial assistance as demands for support are usually in excess of the funds available.
Please download our Scholarship and Awards Booklet for important information about entry and assessment criteria

In order to ensure that as many families as possible have the opportunity to experience Felsted teaching, we have sample lessons available on our website. Children will be able to sample a mixture of academic and creative lessons and there will be an opportunity to submit any work completed.

Virtual Taster Sessions

In addition, we will also offer an on-site Taster Day in the Spring Term to all candidates who have been offered a place.