Admissions

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Visiting Knighton

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope it gives you a useful and informative insight into life at Knighton House School.

Of course, there is nothing better than coming to see us and experiencing for yourself the magic of Knighton.

You are very welcome to call our Head of UK Admissions who will be happy to arrange a visit or to answer your questions and guide you through any aspect of the admissions procedures.

There are a number of ways we’d love to welcome you to Knighton House.

Personal visit

Either for a personal visit, which is much preferred so we can provide the best possible bespoke visit tailored to you. This is an opportunity to meet and chat with Robin Gainher who will take you round the school to ensure you see as much as possible. We are always conscious of time pressures for visiting families so do please let us know how long you have for the visit and if there was any particular aspect of the school, or department, you would especially like to visit so we can tailor your visit accordingly.

To arrange a personal visit please call our Admissions team – 01258 452065 or email: admissions@knightonhouse.co.uk

Open Working Mornings

Open Working Mornings are held throughout the year and are an opportunity to see the school in action. These are a popular way to visit with the whole family to experience a normal working morning at Knighton. These mornings run from 9am to 12.30pm.

A Knighton event
Or at one of the many events held at Knighton throughout the year where you can meet other parents and children more informally.

Taster Days
Having seen the school in action on a visit we would always encourage your child to come for a ‘taster day’ or ‘taster boarding night’, or both! These give your child an opportunity ‘try out’ Knighton House for themselves. We would make sure that they are looked after by an assigned ‘shadow’ for the day, someone who might already know your child or who has something in common with them to ensure they bond immediately. We normally find children have had a wonderful day after a tester session and definitely want to come back again!

Our Admissions team will be happy to arrange a taster day/night.

Entry points to Knighton
Whilst the main entry points to the Prep School are at 7+ (NC Year 3) and 11+ (NC Year 7), places are often available in the intervening year groups.

We understand that it is not always possible to join at the beginning of the academic year and on occasions pupils join at the beginning of the Lent and Summer Terms. We aim to be as flexible as possible.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you to Knighton House School.

Entry process

Entry Process

Children may join at any point during the academic year, when there are places available. Our small classes ensure that all new arrivals are made to feel welcome and are able to integrate quickly and easily. You will soon feel very much part of the Knighton community once you have joined.

It’s really important to us that we help you every step of the way and guide you through every possible detail where no question is off limits.

We understand that circumstances change all the time so we are always as flexible and accommodating as possible about accepting children. Please do ask if you are considering placing your child with us at any point during the year not just the usual entry times which tend to be at the start of each term.

Registration can take place at any time but early registration is recommended in order to secure a place. A registration form should be completed and the appropriate registration fee paid. If a particular year group is full, children will be placed on a waiting list.

Our Admissions Registrar will write to you with details of the deposit and when it is due to secure your child’s place at Knighton. The balance of this deposit is refundable after the deduction of any outstanding charges following your final account. The deposit is not refundable if your child does not take up the place.

Although Knighton House is a non-selective school, it’s important to us that that your child will be able to flourish at Knighton so we pay particular attention to their report and reference from their previous school as well as on meeting them when they visit. We will also invite them to take part in some form of assessment before they arrive so we are informed of their academic ability. The type of assessment varies depending on entry point.

Prep School
Girls can join the prep school from Year 3 onwards (the academic year in which girls turn eight). For the prep school the latest point of entry is during Year 8, their final year at Knighton. After Year 8 girls move to their chosen senior schools.

Pre-Prep School – The Orchard
Both girls and boys join The Orchard from the age of three — but they are equally welcome to join at any point of the year in Reception, Year 1 and/or Year 2.

Open days

Open Days

Open Morning – Saturday 6th October 9am to 12.30pm
Open Morning visitors will have the chance to look round the prep school and pre prep with some of our pupils, meet with staff and with our Headmaster, Robin Gainher. There will also be various events going on for the children including pony rides, sporting challenges and various hands-on activities so your children really enjoy their morning.

In addition, Open Working Mornings are held throughout the year which are an opportunity to see the school in action. These are a popular way to visit and experience a normal working morning at Knighton. These mornings run from 9am to 12.30pm.

Please do get in touch with our Admissions team to find out more 01258 452065 or e-mail admissions@knightonhouse.co.uk

International Admissions

Several pupils join us each year from overseas, we are delighted to welcome these students and believe it adds an exciting dimension to the school, allowing pupils to benefit from the language and culture these pupils bring.

Over the years, Knighton House has welcomed pupils from Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, China and beyond. Pupils usually join us for a minimum of a year in order to improve their English, play new sports and enjoy new experiences and build confidence. They are offered EAL lessons with a specialist teacher. Lessons are tailored to the individual pupil’s needs and support the school curriculum. Sessions are based around the core skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in order to strengthen and embed their vocabulary and grammar structure. In addition, pupils are entered for the University of Cambridge affiliated KET, PET, FCE and Cambridge Advanced English qualifications.

We now offer EAL online; the thinking behind this innovation being all about continuity of teaching. When our overseas students come to Knighton, for a few weeks or an entire academic year, during that time they prepare for a wide range of EAL examinations, from First Certificate in English to Cambridge Advanced English; they are taught intensively by our Head of EAL and obtain excellent results. On returning to their schools, many girls wish to take further examinations under the guidance of our staff, so for them we have created an online tutoring service which meets that need. Girls take home with them all the resources they require (syllabus, text book and guidance notes) and book in a weekly lesson slot.

To arrange a personal visit please call our International Admissions team – 01258 452065 or email: international-admissions@knightonhouse.co.uk

English as an Additional Language for international pupils at Knighton House

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