In short
The Handel Music Scholarships at North London Collegiate School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry.
What is the Handel Music Scholarships worth?
- 11+ Music Scholarship audition (20 minutes, at school) takes place in January 2027 for September 2027 entry
- second-round interviews held in the week of November.
How do you apply for the Handel Music Scholarships?
North London Collegiate School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not North London Collegiate School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Handel Music Scholarships at North London Collegiate School worth?
11+ Music Scholarship audition (20 minutes, at school) takes place in January 2027 for September 2027 entry; second-round interviews held in the week of November.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
Source: nlcs.org.uk, checked 12 Jun 2026