FEE ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

Fee Assistance

Fee assistance is meanstested and the value is related to the circumstances of the applicant’s parents/guardians, with up to 100% of fees available. Fee discounts may include additional assistance with uniforms, school lunches, essential academic trips and examination fees. An online application form will be sent to those who express an interest in applying for fee assistance on the registration form. Please note that we will not be able to accept applications past the deadline.

The awarding of fee assistance in the Sixth Form is subject to satisfying the Sixth Form entrance requirements. Fee assistance awarded to a prospective Sixth Form candidate will be confirmed after the GCSE results, providing the candidate has met the requirements of the conditional offer.

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the two-year A Level course. The amount awarded ranges in value from 10% upwards. Retention of the award will depend upon a student maintaining the required level of academic progress and demonstrating a commitment to their studies.

External candidates will be awarded Academic Scholarships once GCSE results have been received in the Summer.

Scholarship Registration

External candidates of exceptional sporting, musical or artistic ability may apply for one of our Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music or Sport Scholarships.

An online application form will be sent to those who express an interest in applying for a co-curricular scholarship on the registration form. Only candidates who meet the Sixth Form entrance requirements will be invited to take part in the practical scholarship assessments.

Art Scholarship Facilities

Our facilities include four bright and well-equipped studios, intaglio and relief print-making equipment, an ICT suite, a photographic darkroom and a ceramics workshop. We have two dedicated display spaces, the Finlay and Baxter Galleries. The range of specialisms amongst our staff include Fine Art, Photography and Theatre Design.

Assessment

The assessment may include a drawing task and interview, during which candidates are required to bring a selection of up to 10 pieces of their artwork to discuss. The sample of work may include original paintings, drawings and any collage, print-making and photographic examples. The work could contain art ideas produced at home as well as at school and should demonstrate the candidate’s knowledge of perspective, academic pencil studies, inventive use of colour and an ability to work with a wide variety of materials. Art Scholars are selected based on their folder of work, response to the drawing task and interview.

Benefits

A percentage of fee remission. Art Scholars also benefit from tailored tuition and regular workshops. They are encouraged and supported to enter appropriate competitions and exhibitions. They are given chances to test their leadership skills in events such as House Art Competition and the opportunity produce artwork for official school publications.

Design & Technology Scholarship Facilities

The Design & Technology Department boasts impressive facilities which allow students to manufacture products in a range of materials. There are four dedicated workshops, a well-resourced store room and a large suite of computers in our display gallery. Our CAD/CAM facilities are wellestablished and we have a range of CAM machines, including three LaserCAMs and 3D printing options. We offer Resistant Materials, Electronic Products, Graphic Products and Product Design at A Level.

Assessment

For the Design & Technology Scholarship, students will need to bring a folder of work and evidence of recent practical work to the interview. This should contain a variety of designs and projects completed in school and at home and not just the current GCSE coursework project. The work should demonstrate the candidate’s enthusiasm, experience and potential in Design & Technology. During the interview candidates will have the opportunity to talk about the work in the folder and their passion for the subject.

Benefits

A percentage of fee remission and an opportunity to work on external national competitions for real-world problems and be leading members of our Technology Club and/or Engineering Club. Scholars attend the New Designers exhibition in Islington and will receive support with applications for university or industrial scholarships.

Drama Scholarship Facilities

The Michael Frayn Theatre provides outstanding facilities for drama and dance. The self-contained modern space has tiered flexible seating for up to 200 people. It has a retractable seating bank and is fully equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, supported by full-time professional theatre technicians. In addition, we have a Green Room and large Rehearsal Studio.

Assessment

Scholarships are awarded to those who show outstanding potential as an actor, designer or technician. Additional tuition is also offered as part of the scholarship. Actors should prepare and present two contrasting monologues: one pre-1800 and one post-1950. Each monologue should be no more than two minutes in length. A show interview will follow the audition, which will focus on the applicant’s knowledge of the chosen monologue. Designers/technicians should prepare a portfolio that shows their work on two contrasting productions.

Benefits

A percentage of fee remission plus the opportunity to participate in masterclasses, co-direct school productions, take part in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe plus workshops run by our actor-in-residence and Theatre Manager.

Music Scholarship Facilities

The facilities at KGS are excellent and comprise three performance auditoria, six rehearsal rooms, one technology suite and a purpose-built recording studio. Our outstanding teaching staff fully support the students during their time at the School.

Assessment

Scholarships are awarded to those who show outstanding potential on an instrument, preferably orchestral. As a guide, candidates should have achieved a good pass at Grade 7 standard at 16. Ability to play a second instrument is desirable, though not essential. Candidates will need to :

• Attend an audition where they perform prepared pieces on their instrument(s) and undergo sight reading/aural tests followed by an interview.

The audition will include:

• Performance of one prepared piece for main instrument (an accompanist may be provided)

• Sight-reading

• Aural tests, including singing

• Performance of prepared piece on second instrument or voice (if applicable). If a second instrument or voice is not being offered, two pieces on the main instrument should be prepared

• An interview with the Director of Music

Benefits

A percentage of fee remission with the inclusion of tuition for one instrument. Music Scholars will benefit from chamber music workshops and ensemble performance opportunities. Specific mentoring is provided by a dedicated and specialist member of the Music Department

Sport Scholarship Facilities

Students at KGS enjoy fantastic sports facilities including 22 acres of playing fields in beautiful Thames Ditton, opposite Hampton Court Palace. In 2014, a £1.2-million redevelopment of the facilities was completed, ensuring that Ditton Field now boasts: six netball courts, nine cricket nets, a long jump pit, four football pitches, four cricket squares, eight tennis courts, two AstroTurf hockey pitches, an AstroTurf practice area, a strength and conditioning suite, a pavilion and a recently refurbished, well-equipped boathouse. Further facilities on the main school site include a gymnasium, netball court, cricket nets and AstroTurf practice area as well as an extensive array of other equipment. Our coaches include a number of individuals who have played or coached to international level.

Assessment

Candidates applying for a Sport Scholarship at 16+ must perform at county level or above and demonstrate a combination of athletic ability and hand-eye co-ordination. At 16+ entry, the assessment is by arrangement.

Benefits

Sport Scholars receive high-level coaching with the individual support of a professional athlete. This includes access to expert-led strength & conditioning sessions, tailored advice on diet and nutrition and numerous sports psychology workshops. Some Sport Scholars may receive a percentage of fee remission.