Joining our Senior School

You can register for an Open Day or get in touch with Admissions Manager Chrissie Hall-Davis with any questions or to arrange a private tour either by email admissions@how.gdst.net or telephone her on 02920 261832.

Please take note of our key admissions dates. Please make sure your daughter is registered for these events.

Saturday 26^th September Open Morning

Tuesday 13th October Year 7 Taster Morning

Friday 20^th November Deadline for applications

Wednesday 26^th November Music Scholarship Auditions

Saturday 28^th November Year 7 Entrance Examination

Mathematics

The mathematics assessment is an online examination, and your daughter is expected to know the four operations (with times tables essential), basic percentages, sequences, fractions, money, and time, as well as area and perimeter of rectangles and metric units.

Problem-Solving English

The English examination consists of two parts. The comprehension section will be conducted as an online assessment. Additionally, your daughter will have the opportunity to showcase her vocabulary and writing skills through an extended piece of writing.

Additional Learning Needs: 25% extra time is usually given if supported by documentation. Candidates should bring a bottle of water and a pen and pencil. Wearing school uniform is not required.

In order for your daughter to sit the Entrance Examination, you are required to register and pay the registration fee on our Admissions Portal.  Howell’s School, Llandaff.  If you are applying for a bursary you should complete a further form before Friday 26^th November otherwise we will not be able to consider your bursary  application.

• Academic Scholarships: Usually 5% of tuition fees, awarded to students who excel in the examinations.
• Music Scholarships: Typically 5% of fees. Applicants must have passed Grade 5 in their first study instrument/voice; a second instrument/voice is highly desirable. Audition includes performance, scales/arpeggios, sight reading, aural tests, and an interview. The on-line application can be found here.
• GDST Bursaries: Means-tested financial assistance based on need, with academic merit also considered.

Parents should upload their daughter’s most recent school report as part of the application process. We may also take up a reference.

Offers will be made as soon as possible following the entrance examination.  Please save the afternoon of Thursday 4^th February for an Offer Holders Afternoon.