Year 9 Admissions

Children should be registered for Charterhouse by 30 September, when they are in their Year 6. To register for Charterhouse, parents need to complete the registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee to secure a place for their child on the list for their year of entry. 

Registration Form

All registered candidates sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 6. This is an age-standardised series of on-line tests in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The results are reviewed in conjunction with a reference from their current School. Successful applicants will be invited to an Interview and Activities Assessment at Charterhouse in the Spring Term of Year 6.

The Assessment at Charterhouse has been carefully designed with the primary goal of getting to know our prospective pupils. We achieve this through a mix of engaging group activities, friendly interviews, and an interesting written assessment with the aim to uncover the diverse talents that each student possesses. The written assessment will be a piece of creative writing. 

Following the Interview and Activities Assessments, we communicate our offers to all families in the March of Year 6. For the families who receive an offer of a place, we ask for them to confirm the offer by signing our Acceptance Form and paying a non-refundable deposit by the May of the child's Year 7 (at the latest).

These offers are conditional upon a positive reference of performance and behaviour from their current school when they move into their Year 8.

We extend a warm welcome to all our new families joining Charterhouse to participate in a series of special events. These gatherings are dedicated to welcoming them into our community and to provide opportunities for their children to meet and interact with the other children who will be embarking on their educational journey alongside them.

All candidates can register at any time up until 30 September, two years prior to entry.

The registration for 2026 Entry via the Year 7 Route, is now open. To register for Charterhouse, parents need to complete the registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee.

2026 Entry:Registration Form

Candidates from Hong Kong and mainland China are recommended to contact Academic Asia (www.academic-asia.com) and they will guide them through the process and invite them to take the ISEB Pre-test at Academic Asia’s offices.

Children will sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 7. This is an age-standardised series of on-line assessments in Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The results are reviewed in conjunction with a reference from their Current School. Successful applicants will be invited to an Interview and Assessment early in the Spring Term of Year 7.

The Assessment at Charterhouse has been carefully designed with the primary goal of getting to know our prospective pupils. We achieve this through a mix of engaging group activities, friendly interviews, and an interesting written assessment with the aim to uncover the diverse talents that each student possesses. The written assessment will be a piece of creative writing. 

Following the Interview and Activities Assessments, we communicate our offers to all families in the March of Year 7. For the families who receive an offer of a place, we ask for them to confirm the offer by signing our Acceptance Form and paying a non-refundable deposit by the May of the child's Year 8 (at the latest).

These offers are conditional upon a positive reference of performance and behaviour from their current school when they move into their Year 8.

We extend a warm welcome to all our new families joining Charterhouse to participate in a series of special events. These gatherings are dedicated to welcoming them into our community and to provide opportunities for their children to meet and interact with the other children who will be embarking on their educational journey alongside them.

Some candidates may be offered a place on the reserve list.

Should any vacancies arise, there is a Year 8 Route Application Form available for families who would like to be considered. Please complete the form below.

Year 8 Route - Application Form

If places are available, suitable candidates will be invited by the Admissions Team to complete the online Registration Form, with £420 (inclusive of VAT) registration fee, prior to taking Charterhouse tests.

Candidates will complete various tests on a digital platform, allowing them to take the tests virtually from any location with Wi-Fi. The platform uses advanced technology to ensure secure invigilation. Additionally, some candidates may be asked to take an EAL test.

Following the testing, candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day at Charterhouse. During this day, candidates will participate in a series of immersive assessment activities, take a guided tour of Charterhouse, and engage in a conversational interview with a member of staff. The day is thoughtfully designed to get to know our prospective pupils and understand their diverse talents.

Families who receive an offer of a place, are asked to confirm the offer by signing our Acceptance Form and paying a non-refundable deposit.

We extend a warm welcome to all our new families joining Charterhouse to participate in a series of special events. These gatherings are dedicated to welcoming them into our community and to provide opportunities for their children to meet and interact with the other children who will be embarking on their educational journey alongside them.