Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Chancellor’s School provided below for 11+ Parents reference.
Chancellor’s School 11 Plus Exam Information
- Address: Chancellor's School, Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7BN
- Chancellor School Website: Click here for more information
- Admissions Contact:
- Telephone: 01707 650702
- Email: [email protected]
- School Type: Co-education
- Total Number of Students in School: 1,043
- Number of Places Available for Year 7 Entry: 210
- SIF Registration opens for Musical Aptitude Test: 1 April 2023
- SIF Registration closes for Musical Aptitude Test: 19 May 2023
- Deadline for submission of applications to your Local Authority: 31st October 2023
- Exam Provider: Chancellor’s School
- Ofsted Report: Ofsted Report | Chancellor’s School, London
Chancellor's School 11+ Exam Date for Music Aptitude Test (Written)
- Emails detailing time of Musical Aptitude Test will be sent to all applicants who are considering applying under Criterion 4: W/C 5 June 2023
- Musical Aptitude Test (written) for those considering applying under Criterion 4: W/C 12 June 2023
- Musical Aptitude Test (performance) for those considering applying under Criterion 4: W/C 19 June 2023
- Chancellor’s Open Evening For Prospective Parents And Students in Year 5 and 6: September 2023 (date TBC)
- Final deadline for LATE applications for musical aptitude test: September 2023 (date TBC)
- Final opportunity for LATE APPLICANTS to sit Musical Aptitude Test, written and performance: W/C 25 September 2023
- Results of all Musical Aptitude Tests posted to parents by Chancellor’s School: W/C 9 October 2023
- Closing date for the Common Application Form (CAF): 31 October 2023
- Allocation of Places: letters or emails will be sent out by the Local Education Authority, to all parents who have applied using the CAF: 1 March 2024
Chancellors School 11+ Exam Styles
- The musical aptitude test is in two parts, both parts must be completed in order to be considered for a Musical Aptitude place.
- All students who apply under this criterion will be invited to sit a written aptitude test in music, followed by a performance in their chosen instrument (including vocal).
- The written test does not require any formal knowledge of musical theory.
- The exact timings for the test will be sent via post before the exam.
- If the school are unable to accommodate all applicants on the date, a further date will be arranged.
- Please do not send in any supporting material/certificates of aptitude/ability as the school unable to take these into consideration.
Musical Aptitude Test 1:
This is a written test, taken with other children, and is approximately 15 minutes in duration. The test is based entirely on aural responses. There are no practice papers for the test.
There are 60 questions of four types: Pitch, Melody, Texture and Rhythm.
Pitch: for these questions, candidates listen to two sounds and have to indicate whether the second sound is the same as the first, or whether it is higher or lower. Some of the pitches are less than a semitone apart i.e., very close together.
20 questions.
Melody: for these questions, candidates listen to two tunes consisting of five notes. Candidates have to decide whether the second tune is the same as the first or if one of the notes has been altered. If there is a change, candidates will be expected to identify which note has been altered, by giving the number of the note.
10 questions.
Texture: for these questions, candidates listen to a number of notes played together at the same time (a chord). Candidates need to decide whether or not each chord has two, three or four notes.
Rhythm: for these questions, candidates listen to two patterns of notes and have to decide whether the second pattern is the same as, or different from, the first, and where any difference occurs. Each rhythm will be four beats (or pulses) in length.
10 questions.
Musical Aptitude Test 2:
In addition to the written aptitude test, candidates will be required to complete a musical performance aptitude test. Each child is allocated a 5-minute slot to perform on their preferred instrument/s (voice included). There is a totally free choice of piece(s), enabling candidates of all cultures an equal chance to succeed. They may also perform on more than one instrument if they prefer.
The school can provide an accompanist if required or you may bring your own. There is also a provision to play a cd backing track. Please note for vocal performances this should be a backing track only and not have the original artist singing.
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