16+ Interviews

Yes, please. We will request a reference from the headteacher of the pupil's current school to help in our assessment process.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

If a candidate has any form of special educational need, they can be considered for extra time or other access arrangements. We will need a recent educational psychologist's report and /or a recommendation from a pupil's school SENDCo or equivalent specialist teacher. These supporting documents should be submitted with the registration.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

We do not wish for pupils to endure hours of extra tuition. The assessment is designed not to be 'tutorable'. We would much prefer pupils to come along to their assessment feeling fresh and full of energy rather than worn out from working too hard!

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

All City interviewers are experienced at putting pupils at ease and getting the best out of them. Please also rest assured that we are very much looking for academic potential and interest above anything else! Any practice your daughter can get in articulating her ideas with enthusiasm and justification would be beneficial.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

If a candidate has any form of special educational need, they can be considered for extra time or other access arrangements. We will need a recent educational psychologist's report and /or a recommendation from a pupil's school SENDCo or equivalent specialist teacher. These supporting documents should be submitted with the registration.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

Prospective students should not undertake tutoring for our assessments. Our exams are based on the GCSE syllabuses which students will have probably covered in year 10. We also appreciate that schools will teach topics in a different order, so understand that some of the content might not have been covered yet.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

It is crucial for us to have an admissions process which is as fair and transparent as possible. We aim to identify those with the most potential to benefit and thrive here at City.

From City of London School for Girls website (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 Sept 2026

On Tuesday 24 November 2026.