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2024 Dulwich College (7+, 8+, 9+, 11+, 13+) Complete Guide

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Quick and detailed information for the 11+ exams in 2023-2024 of Dulwich College is provided below for 7+, 8+, 9+, 11+ and 13+ Parents' reference.

Dulwich College 11 Plus Exam Information

  • School Address: Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD, United Kingdom
  • School Website: click here for more information
  • Contact Information:
  • School Type: Boys
  • Total Number of Students in School: ‎1500
  • Number of Places Available:
    • Years 3, 4 and 5 Entry:  45 places
    • For Year 7: 70 boys
    • For Year 9: 70 boys
  • Open Days:
    • Junior School
      • Open Morning: Saturday 23 September 2023, two sessions starting at 9.30 am and 10.45 am
      • Open Afternoon: Wednesday 11 October 2023, 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
      • Registered Parents' Evening: Wednesday 22 November 2023, 7.30 pm
    • Senior School
      • Wednesday 13 September 2023, arrival time 2.15 pm
      • Tuesday 26 September 2023, arrival time 2.15 pm
    • To find out about Dulwich College view the school’s Virtual Open Event films here.
  • Closing Date for Years 3, 4 and 5 Entry Registration: Monday 30 October 2023, 12 noon
  • Years 7 Entry Registration Closing Date: Monday 30 October 2023, midday
  • Years 9 Entry Registration Closing Date: Monday 30 October 2023, midday
  • Exam Provider: Dulwich College
  • ISI Report: ISI Report | Dulwich College, London

Dulwich College 7+ Exam Dates

  • 7+ Stage 1 Assessment: Saturday 2 December 2023
  • 7+ Stage 2 Assessment: Monday 8 January 2024
  • Results Posted: Friday 2 February 2024, 12 noon
  • Replies Deadline: Friday 9 February 2024, 12 noon

Dulwich College 7+ Exam Styles

In the school January assessment, the boys will sit papers in Mathematics and English (writing and reading comprehension). The majority of boys who are successful in the school entry procedure will be working at a National Curriculum Scaled Score of 100-115 or teacher assessment of Greater Depth by the end of their Infant or Pre-Prep school, (which is above the national average for their age group). Candidates who have shown sufficient promise in the assessments will be invited back in late January for an individual chat with a member of staff in which they will do some reading and maths problems.

  • Mathematics:
      • Boys will be expected to be able to demonstrate addition and subtraction. They can use whatever methods they have been taught; some schools, for instance, will not have taught vertical addition or subtraction by the time the children come for the assessment. They will need a good working knowledge of at least the two, three, four, five and 10 times tables and be prepared to use alternative methods to address other times tables. They need to be able to show an understanding of fractions of shapes, interpret simple bar graphs and solve a range of worded and pictorial mathematical problems
  • English: The English assessment consists of a writing task and a reading paper.
      • Writing task: Boys will be asked to write a simple piece based on a video or picture stimulus and will be expected to write for about 20 minutes (e.g. between eight and 15 sentences approximately). The school will be looking for a piece that makes sense, includes some creative vocabulary, has a structure, and shows a sound understanding of age-appropriate spelling, grammar and punctuation.
      • Reading comprehension: The reading assessment has two parts. The first section is sentence completion, where pupils have to choose a word from a list to complete each sentence correctly. The sentences become increasingly difficult. The second part of the assessment consists of several comprehension passages with some multiple-choice questions
  • Reasoning:
      • Pupils will be required to do a mixture of online reasoning questions. This test is a means of looking at a pupil’s underlying ability. It is ‘age-standardised, which helps the school to identify the potential of candidates, especially for the very youngest boys who have July or August birthdays. School do not assume the boys will have had any experience of these tests before they arrive and school will prepare them for it with practice questions before they start the main test to ensure they understand what to do. Ideally, the boys will have used a computer with a mouse beforehand, but this is not a barrier to doing well in these assessments. The school have the support and means to help all boys in these assessments. If your son has never used a mouse before, please do share this in your application, so the school can ensure the necessary support is available on the day.

Dulwich College 8+ and 9+ Exam Dates

  • 8+ and 9+ Stage 1 Assessment: Saturday 2 December 2023
  • 8+ and 9+ Stage 2 Assessment: Saturday 13 January 2024
  • Year 5 Results Posted: Thursday 25 January 2024
  • Year 5 Replies Deadline: Thursday 1 February 2024, 12 noon

Dulwich College 8+ and 9+ Exam Styles

The Year 4 and 5 assessments include online Reasoning assessments and papers in Mathematics, and English (writing and reading comprehension). Candidates who have shown sufficient promise in the assessments will be invited back in mid-January for an individual chat with a member of staff in which they will do some reading and maths problems.

  • Mathematics:
      • The papers for these points of entry cover a wide range of concepts candidates will have already met at their current schools. Good working knowledge of all times tables will be helpful, and they will need a sound grasp of the four rules of numbers, including written multiplication and division methods at 9+. They will need to use their own strategies and methods to solve mathematical problems, including word problems involving two distinct calculation stages.
  • English: The English assessment consists of a writing task and a reading paper.
      • Writing task: All boys will be asked to write a piece based on a stimulus (e.g., an image or a video). There will be a mini-lesson in which the stimulus will be introduced and the success criteria for the writing are outlined. The piece should have a clear structure and be paragraphed. The school will be looking for descriptive and figurative language in your son’s writing. Marks will be awarded for good knowledge of age-appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
      • Reading comprehension: The reading assessment has two parts. The first section is sentence completion, where pupils have to choose a word from a list to complete each sentence correctly. The sentences become increasingly difficult. The second part of the assessment consists of a comprehension passage with some multiple-choice questions. The format is the same for all age groups, but the reading level becomes more demanding and the questions more challenging. This assessment may be completed online.

Dulwich College 11+ Exam Dates

  • Closing date for Registration: Monday 30 October 2023, midday
  • Entrance Examinations for Boys will sit exams in Maths, English, Verbal, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning Friday 8 December 2023
  • Music Scholarship Auditions for boys who have been selected for a Music audition and have been invited back for an academic interview: Saturday 13 January 2024
  • Interview Dates: Wednesday 24 January to Wednesday 31 January 2024
  • Results Date: posted on Thursday 8 February 2024

Dulwich College 11+ Exam Styles

  • The offer of a place at the College is made on the basis of
    • The candidate’s performance in the appropriate examination an interview
    • A report from the Head of the candidate’s present school
  • Entrance tests: English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Interview: Candidates who show promise in the written papers are invited to attend for an interview shortly after the examination.

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School Catchment Area Criteria: Parents need to check the latest updated information on the school website.

Dulwich College 13+ Exam Dates

  • Closing Date for Registration: Monday 30 October 2023 midday
  • Dates of Entrance Examinations: Saturday 13 January 2024
  • Examinations: Written papers in English, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
  • Interview Dates: Tuesday 23 January 2024
  • Offer Date: Posted on Thursday 8 February 2024

Dulwich College 13+ Exam Styles

  • The offer of a place at the College is made on the basis of
    • The candidate’s performance in the appropriate examination of an interview
    • A report from the Head of the candidate’s present school
  • Entrance tests: Written papers in English, Mathematics, Science and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Boys who accept a place will need to sit either a French or Spanish examination in June 2024 for setting purposes only.
  • Interview: Candidates who show promise in the written papers are invited to attend an interview shortly after the examination.

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