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Scholarships and Awards 2019 Admissions
Contents Introduction
Introduction 2 It is the Governors’ policy to award Scholarships and Exhibitions on merit
to pupils whom Governors wish to attract to Berkhamsted because of the
Dates for Scholarships 3
contribution that they are able to make to School life, be that academic,
About Berkhamsted School 4 musical, dramatic, sporting, artistic or as potential leaders.
Academic 5
Music 7 • The Scholarship value will often be 10% of the tuition fees although
Art 9 higher awards may be granted.
• Exhibitions may also be awarded.
Drama 11
• Where there is a demonstrated need, means-tested funding may be
Sports 13
available to those awarded Scholarships, which can raise the value of
Incent Awards 15 the award to a maximum of 50% of school tuition fees.
How to apply 17 • The Incent Award is awarded to talented pupils who would not
otherwise be able to afford to attend Berkhamsted; the award may be
Scholarship enquiries 17
up to the full value of tuition fees and can also include extras such as
school uniform, travel to and from school, and trips and expeditions.
• Scholarships and Exhibitions are only awarded on entry to Berkhamsted
(from age 9+) and thus are not available to pupils within the School.
Pupils at the preparatory schools within the Berkhamsted Schools
Group, however, are eligible for Scholarships if applying for entry to the
Senior Schools (Berkhamsted Girls and Berkhamsted Boys).
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School.
However, all Scholarships and Bursaries may be withdrawn if it becomes
apparent through the scholarship review and monitoring process that the
pupil to whom an award was made is not meeting scholarship expectations
as set out in the expectations document that will be sent with any offer.
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Dates for Scholarships About Berkhamsted School
FOR YEARS 5 - 12 Berkhamsted School is one of Britain’s leading independent schools, with
Closing date for scholarship applications: Monday 15 October 2018 over 475 years of history and tradition. It is a Day and Boarding School for
boys and girls offering both single sex (from age 11 – 16) and
Deadline for applications for co-educational teaching (ages 3 – 11 and 16 – 18).
additional means-tested funding *: Monday 12 November 2018
The School is affiliated to the HMC, GSA and IAPS. Our Patron is
Her Majesty The Queen.
FOR YEARS 7 - 8
Academic Scholarship by invitation School structure
Year 7 & 8 Scholarship exams Friday 23 November 2018 Berkhamsted School has a ‘diamond’ structure that combines both single-
sex and co-educational teaching. Boys and girls are taught together until
All other Scholarship Assessments the age of 11 (Berkhamsted Pre-Prep and Berkhamsted Prep), separately
Sport Scholarship Monday 12 November 2018 from 11-16 (Berkhamsted Boys and Berkhamsted Girls), before coming
Drama Scholarship Thursday 15 November 2018 back together again in a joint Sixth Form (Berkhamsted Sixth).
Music Scholarship Friday 16 November 2018 The structure is a real strength of Berkhamsted. In the senior school, girls
and boys are taught separately on different sites, but share in academic
YEARS 9 - 10 trips and visits and in many co-curricular activities, including the chamber
choir, orchestras, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Combined
Academic Scholarship by invitation Cadet Force. At Berkhamsted, boys and girls are able to maintain an
Year 9 & 10 Scholarship exams Monday 12 February to appropriate level of social contact that means it is possible to develop
Wednesday 14 February 2019 friendships with their peers across both parts of the senior school.
All other Scholarship Assessments
Sports Scholarship (Year 12) Tuesday 15 November 2018
Girls’ Sports Scholarship (Years 9 & 10) Monday 19 November 2018
Boys’ Sports Scholarship (Years 9 & 10) Monday 19 November 2018
Drama Scholarship (Years 9 - 12) Wednesday 14 November 2018
Art Scholarship (Year 12) Friday 23 November 2018
Music Scholarship (Years 9 - 12) Friday 16 November 2018
Peter Gibbs Science Scholarship (Year 12) Saturday 8 December 2018
* Additional means-tested funding is only awarded in conjunction with a Scholarship.
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Academic Age Title
9+ The Major Open Scholarships
Method of Assessment
Interview
Scholarship Examination follows
By Invitation Only
Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit alone on
Entrance Assessment
entrance to the School.
11+ The Major Open Scholarships Interview
Who can apply?
By Invitation Only
Scholarship Examination in
With the exception of Sixth Form applicants, pupils are invited to sit for an
English, Mathematics and a general
Academic Scholarship based on their performance in the Entrance Assessments
paper including Geography,
in November and January. Applicants sit Scholarship Examinations in English,
History and Science follows
Mathematics and other appropriate subjects. These are usually at 9+, 11+ and 13+.
Entrance Assessment
To apply for an Academic Scholarship at 16+, please refer to our website
Admissions section for updates to this requirement based on national changes to
public examinations. 13+ The Major Open Scholarships Interview
For all 16+ Academic Scholarships, candidates will be required to complete a By Invitation Only Scholarship Examination in
written assessment and will be questioned by an academic panel. English, Mathematics, Science,
Geography, History,
The Peter Gibbs Science Scholarship is a Science Scholarship available for Sixth
Modern Languages and Latin
Form entry only. The Scholarship is offered to a talented student entering
follows Entrance Assessment
the school in the Sixth Form who is aspiring to study Science or Medicine at
University. Applicants for this Scholarship must study at least one and preferably
two, Science Subject at A Level e.g. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology. 16+ The Major Open Scholarships Written Assessment
Including the Peter Gibbs Interview with Academic Panel
What is the Scholarship worth? Scholarships Please check Admissions section
The value of the Academic Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees although Applications Required of our website for updates to this
higher awards are sometimes offered. Additional means-tested funding is available requirement based on national
on application to raise the value of the award to a maximum of 50% of the fees. changes to public examinations.
The value of the Peter Gibbs Science Scholarship is means tested and can be up to
100% of the tuition fees for two years.
What we expect of an Academic Scholar
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School.
However, Scholarships are reviewed annually and may be withdrawn if it becomes
apparent that the student to whom an award was made is not making a significant
contribution to the academic life of the School or making the most of the
opportunities available to him or her.
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Age Title Method of Assessment Indicators of Suitability
Practical assessment through attendance
Music 9+ Music
of the Audition Day comprising:
• Prepared solo performance on Grade 3 standard or above
Who can apply? Awards strongest instrument / singing (3 mins on one instrument/singing.
max) Accompanist provided. Ensemble experience shown
Music Scholarships, Exhibitions and Awards are given for musical ability to
those who have attained the entrance criteria for the School. • Unprepared workshop on a second through commitment to
instrument or sing (in a group) or musical activities in their
classroom percussion (in a group) school or outside.
How do I apply? • Interview with the Music Dept
Registered candidates should complete the relevant application form on the School • Personal statement with supporting
website, and provide any additional information requested. The Director of Performing portfolio of musical achievements
Arts Development will be pleased to see prospective candidates or answer any
enquiries. Pupils are assessed by a combination of audition, interview and a personal 11+ Music • Prepared solo performance on Grade 4 standard or above
statement. The practical audition will require participants to attend a full day’s Awards strongest instrument/singing (3 mins on strongest instrument/
workshop, where they will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative music max) Accompanist provided. voice.
making as well as perform a solo on their strongest instrument/voice in a concert • Unprepared workshop performance Ensemble experience shown
setting. on a second instrument/singing (in a through commitment to
group) musical activities in their
What is the Scholarship worth? • Interview with the Music Dept school or outside.
The value of the Music Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees and free • Personal statement with supporting
tuition on two instruments (including Singing) and Music Theory lessons if the tuition portfolio of musical achievements
is taken in School. Applications can be made for additional means-tested funding to
raise the value of the award to a maximum of 50% of the fees.
13+ Music • Prepared solo performance on Grade 5 standard or above
A Music Exhibition provides free tuition on up to two instruments (which might Awards strongest instrument/singing (3 mins on strongest instrument/
include Singing) and Music Theory lessons as long as the tuition is taken in School.* max) Accompanist provided. voice.
Choral Awards and String Awards are also available for singers and string players • Unprepared workshop performance Ensemble experience shown
at all levels of entry and are usually equivalent to the value of the Music Exhibition. on a second instrument/singing (in a through commitment to
group) musical activities in their
What we expect of a Music Scholar • Interview with the Music Dept school or outside.
For entry at 9+, 11+ and 13+, we would strongly encourage award holders to study • Personal statement with supporting
Music to at least GCSE *. At 16+ entry, award holders will be expected to choose portfolio of musical achievements
Music as one of their A level options. Award holders should be ambassadors for Music
at Berkhamsted and are expected to make a full contribution to the musical life of 16+ Music • Prepared solo performance on Grade 7 standard or above
the School throughout their time in the School. They will be expected to commit to Awards strongest instrument/singing (4 mins on strongest instrument/
various ensembles, relevant to their instrument(s), and to perform in concerts and max) Accompanist provided. voice.
events. • Unprepared workshop performance Ensemble experience shown
on a second instrument/singing (in a through commitment to
Music Awards are offered for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School. However, group) musical activities in their
all award holders are mentored throughout the year by one of the music department school or outside.
staff and their progress encouraged and closely monitored. Through a structured • Interview with the Music Dept
annual review, awards may be withdrawn if it becomes apparent that the student • Personal statement with supporting
to whom an award was made is not demonstrating continued commitment to the portfolio of musical achievements
subject or making a significant contribution to Music Department activities and events. If candidates do not play a second instrument, they will be encouraged to sing in the workshop. For boys, whose
* exceptions to this would need to be authorised by the Director of Performing Arts Development voice is in the process of ‘changing’ at the time of the audition, we will offer an alternative option.
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Art
Who can apply?
Art Scholarships are awarded for artistic and creative ability to those who
have attained the entrance criteria for the School. This award is only available
to Year 12 candidates joining the Sixth Form as an external candidates.
How do I apply?
Registered candidates should complete the relevant application form on the
School website, and provide any additional information requested. The Head
of Art and Design will be pleased to see prospective candidates or answer any
enquiries. Pupils are assessed on the basis of the presentation of a Portfolio of
work, a practical test and an interview with the Head of Art and Design.
What is the Scholarship worth?
The value of the Art Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees with
additional means-tested funding available on application to raise the value of
the award to a maximum of 50% of the fees.
What we expect of an Art Scholar
It is expected that the award holders will choose Art & Design as one of the
subjects for A Level. Award holders should be ambassadors for Art who will
make a full contribution to the artistic life of the School throughout their time
in the School.
Scholars will be expected to attend the weekly club run by the resident artist
and complete an independent art project in their own time each term.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School.
However, Scholarships are reviewed annually and may be withdrawn if it
becomes apparent that the student to whom an award was made is not
demonstrating continued commitment to the subject or making a significant
contribution to Art in the School.
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Drama Age Title Method of Assessment Indicators of Suitability
11+ Drama • Interview with the Drama • Significant roles in productions and/
Awards Department or
Who can apply? • Audition: performance of a • Commitment to drama activities
Drama Scholarships and Exhibitions are granted for commitment to and solo speech and/or
achievements in Drama to those who have attained the entrance criteria for • Participation in a Drama • Speech & Drama Exams (if studied -
the School. Workshop these are not a requirement): Grade 2
• Personal Statement outlining or above (LAMDA or Trinity-
How do I apply? commitment to and Guildhall)
Registered candidates should complete the relevant application forms on achievements in Drama
the School website, and provide any additional information requested. The
Director of Drama will be pleased to see prospective candidates or answer 13+ Drama • Interview with the Drama • Significant roles in productions and/
any enquiries. Pupils are assessed by a combination of audition, interview and Awards Department or
personal statement. The practical audition will require candidates to perform a • Audition: performance of a • Commitment to drama activities
solo acting speech and participate in a group workshop. The choice of speech solo speech and/or
is entirely up to the candidate, but must be from a published play and be no • Participation in a Drama • Speech & Drama Exams (if studied -
longer than three minutes (11+) and four minutes (13+ and 16+). Workshop these are not a requirement): Grade 4
• Personal Statement outlining or above (LAMDA or Trinity-
What is the Scholarship worth? commitment to and Guildhall)
The value of the Drama Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees with achievements in Drama
additional means-tested funding available on application to raise the value
of the award to a maximum of 50% of the fees. Scholars are also eligible for 16+ Drama • Interview with the Drama • Significant roles in productions and/
free group Speech and Drama tuition in School. The value of the Drama Awards Department or
Exhibition is free group Speech and Drama tuition in School. • Audition: performance of a • Commitment to drama activities
solo speech and/or
What we expect of a Drama Scholar and Drama Exhibitioner • Participation in a Drama • Speech & Drama Exams (if studied -
Workshop these are not a requirement): Grade 7
For entry at 11+ and 13+, it is expected that award holders will study Drama
to at least GCSE. At 16+ entry, scholars will be expected to choose Drama • Personal Statement outlining or above (LAMDA or Trinity-
and Theatre Studies as one of their A level options. Award holders should be commitment to and Guildhall)
ambassadors for Drama who will make a full contribution to the dramatic life achievements in Drama
of the School throughout their time in the School.
Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time
in the School provided they demonstrate continued commitment to the
academic subject and participation in co-curricular activities. They should
also make satisfactory progress in Speech and Drama lessons (if taken).
Scholarships/Exhibitions are reviewed annually and may be withdrawn if
expected behaviours and/or standards are not met.
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Sports Age Title Method of Assessment Indicators of
Suitability
Who can apply? 11+ The Sports • Panel interview with At least county
Sports Scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of sporting Scholarship Directors of Sport representation or
excellence, talent, and future potential. Students must have attained the • Portfolio of sporting equivalent standard
entrance criteria for the School. achievements in one of the School’s
major sports.
• Practical Assessment
How do I apply?
Registered candidates should complete the relevant application form which 13+ The Sports • Panel interview with At least county
can be downloaded from the School website, and provide any additional Scholarship Directors of Sport representation or
information requested. The candidate is expected to have representative • Portfolio of sporting equivalent standard
experience or its equivalent at county level or above and provide evidence achievements in one of the School’s
of commitment to school sport. The Directors of Sport will invite successful major sports.
• Practical Assessment
applicants for an assessment day. Pupils are assessed on the basis of their
Sport CV and a practical assessment. In addition, there will be a panel
16+ The Sports • Panel interview with At least county
interview, which will include the Directors of Boys’ and Girls’ Sport.
Scholarship Directors of Sport representation or
• Portfolio of sporting equivalent standard
What is the Scholarship worth? achievements in one of the School’s
major sports.
The value of the Sports Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees with
additional means-tested funding available on application to raise the value of
the award to a maximum of 50% of the fees. * Berkhamsted School’s major sports are Cricket, Football, Lacrosse, Netball & Rugby
What we expect of a Sports Scholar
Award holders should be ambassadors for Sport who will make a full
contribution to the sporting life of the School throughout their time in the
School.
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School.
Scholars are mentored throughout the duration of their scholarship
and parents and scholars will receive regular updates on their progress.
Scholarships are reviewed annually by Directors of Sport. If it becomes
apparent that the student to whom an award was made is not meeting
expectations in terms of performance, progress, attitude and conduct or is not
making a significant contribution to Sport in the School their scholarship may
be withdrawn.
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Incent Awards Age Title
9+
Method of Assessment
The Incent Awards Interview
Qualification by Entrance
Incent Awards are offered to high calibre talented pupils from financially or Assessment
socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Scholarship assessments in
relevant area (Academic, Music)
1. They are awarded to enable talented pupils who would not otherwise be follow Entrance Assessment
able to attend Berkhamsted, to afford to do so.
2. Candidates must demonstrate academic potential or have a particular 11+ The Incent Awards Interview
talent(s) or skill(s) so that they will make a significant contribution to some Qualification by Entrance
area of School life. The candidate must clearly demonstrate the potential Assessment
to reach scholarship level in whichever talent or skill is being assessed -
Science, Academic, Art, Drama, Music or Sport – to be considered for an Scholarship assessments in
Incent Award. The Peter Gibbs Science Scholarship falls under this category. relevant area (Academic, Music,
Drama, Art, Sport) follow
3. The Award shall be up to 100% of the tuition fees, and, where appropriate, Entrance Assessment
may also include financial assistance for the following areas:
• School uniform and sports kit
13+ The Incent Awards Interview
• Travel to and from school
Qualification by Entrance
• School trips and expeditions Assessment
• Extra lessons e.g. Music, Drama etc. if applicable. Scholarship assessments in
• Any financial assistance with the above is subject to approval by the relevant area (Academic, Music,
Vice Principal Drama, Sport) follow
Entrance Assessment
While most applications for Incent Awards will be received from candidates 16+ The Incent Awards Interview
who are presently in maintained sector schools, Berkhamsted does work with Scholarship assessments in
a number of feeder schools in the independent sector who offer awards on relevant area (Academic, Music,
a similar basis and therefore will consider applications from pupils who are Science, Drama, Art, Sport)
presently in receipt of means-tested awards of this nature.
Incent Awards are given for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School.
However, Incent Awards may be withdrawn if it becomes apparent that
the student to whom an award was made is not making the most of the
opportunities available to him or her.
15 16How to apply
If you would like to apply for any of our Scholarships, please submit a
completed application form (available on the website or from the Admissions
office) and send with the relevant information requested to arrive by 9am on
Monday 15 October 2018 to the following address:
Mrs Linzi Wesley
Scholarship Administrator
Berkhamsted School
Overton House
131 High Street
Berkhamsted
Herts
HP4 2DJ
In case of financial need, the value of Scholarships may be increased by the
award of additional means-tested funding. Parents interested in applying for
such funding should tick the required box on the Scholarship Application
Form. We will then be in contact regarding the completion of a confidential
statement of financial circumstances for consideration. The deadlines for
the return of applications for additional means-tested funding is Monday 12
November 2018.
Scholarship enquiries
All enquiries related to Scholarships and Awards, requests for application
forms and applications for additional funding should be directed in the first
instance to the School’s Admissions Manager, Mrs Wesley, on the following
contact details:
Telephone: 01442 358001
E-mail: admissions@berkhamstedschool.org
17 18Over ton House 131 High Street Berkhamsted HP4 2DJ Telephone: 01442 358001 E-mail: admissions@berkhamstedschool.org www.berkhamstedschool.com A member of the Berkhamsted Schools Group Registered Char ity No. 310630 Registered Company No. 622349
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