Question 1

Do we offer a Saturday School?

Accepted Answer

There is no formal Saturday morning school, but Senior School matches, long concert rehearsals, and drama performances are scheduled over the weekends.

Question 2

Do you offer IB or A Levels?

Accepted Answer

King's Ely offers only the A level programme. It values creativity, which is limited in the IB offering, and provides 29 different A level subject choices.

Question 3

Does the school offer ESOL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Specialised ESOL lessons are available from Prep to Year 11, charged separately. The Year 11 one-year IGCSE program includes 7 English lessons in the quoted fee. Year 12 students have IELTS lessons scheduled, with an average IELTS grade of 7.5 (2025).

Question 4

What are the exam results like for international students?

Accepted Answer

A Level (2025): 32% of A level students were international, with 56% of their grades being A and A*. One-third of international students secured all grades at A* or A. IGCSE (2025): 46% of IGCSE students achieved grades 7-9. GCSE (2025): 62% of all grades for international students were at 6-9.

Question 5

What are the common points of entry?

Accepted Answer

International students can join from Year 5 onwards. Popular entry points are Year 7, Year 9, Year 10 (start of GCSEs), Year 11 (one-year programme), and Year 12 (A level programme).

Question 6

Do the assessments need to be supervised?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all tests must be supervised by an agent, school, or British Council to ensure the work is the student's own. Remote monitoring via TEAMS/ZOOM is an option.

Question 7

Is there an interview?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all students who pass the assessment are offered a 30-minute interview, normally with a member of the leadership team, in person or via TEAMS (ZOOM is no longer preferred). Students are encouraged to attend alone.

Question 8

What is the best time to apply?

Accepted Answer

The earlier the better as places are awarded in order of registration. For GCSEs, aim for the beginning of March; for A Levels (especially sought-after courses), the beginning of January.

Question 9

When is the King’s Ely open morning?

Accepted Answer

On Saturday 13 March 2027.

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