Berkhamsted Collegiate (Girls)
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Berkhamsted Collegiate (Girls)
Hi
Has anyone got any advice about preparation for the entrance exam for Berkhamsted, please?
Was there a one-on-one interview of the child by a teacher and how did that go?
Any information gladly received!
Thanks.
Has anyone got any advice about preparation for the entrance exam for Berkhamsted, please?
Was there a one-on-one interview of the child by a teacher and how did that go?
Any information gladly received!
Thanks.
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T.i.p.s.y
Hi Julie, I used to live a couple of miles from Berkhamsted and because of all the grammar schools in the area I don't think the assessments are too difficult as they have a lot of competition - many leave the school for aylesbury and chesham. Do you have a daughter in a prep school in the area as they should be able to advise? I thought the school was co-ed but maybe thats just the prep school? Good Luck!
Hi,
My daughter's prep school sent 4 girls starting next month. As far as I learnt from those girls' mums;
Exam level was easier than Common entrance, SATs preparation also helps and verbal reasoning is similar of BUCKs 11+. They didn't do any particular coaching but passed no problems. Among those 4, 2 girls passed Bucks 11+. others didn't but were on border (119 & 117).
Interview was one to one with head mistress, the interveiw itself was not so difficult, just some chatting to see the character. But new head master coming in soon I understand, so it may change?
Quite popular for parents since there are boys & girls senior schools side by side (& join at 6th form). Obviously they do some activity together but separate for other time - ideal.
However you should be aware that they 'weed out' some weak pupil before A level - though it may change with new head.
Hope it helps - good luck!
My daughter's prep school sent 4 girls starting next month. As far as I learnt from those girls' mums;
Exam level was easier than Common entrance, SATs preparation also helps and verbal reasoning is similar of BUCKs 11+. They didn't do any particular coaching but passed no problems. Among those 4, 2 girls passed Bucks 11+. others didn't but were on border (119 & 117).
Interview was one to one with head mistress, the interveiw itself was not so difficult, just some chatting to see the character. But new head master coming in soon I understand, so it may change?
Quite popular for parents since there are boys & girls senior schools side by side (& join at 6th form). Obviously they do some activity together but separate for other time - ideal.
However you should be aware that they 'weed out' some weak pupil before A level - though it may change with new head.
Hope it helps - good luck!