NHSG Sixth Form Scholar Awards Available at Year 12 entry, these non-means-tested awards recognise academic excellence and are based on a satisfactory personal statement and exceptional performance in the Sixth Form Scholars’ Examination and Interview. Those awarded will receive a remission of school fees of up to 30% per year for the duration of Year 12 and 13.
The assessment process for a Sixth Form Scholar Award is as follows: •
Girls are required to complete a personal statement
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Girls will also need to complete a NHSG Sixth Form Scholars’ Examination and can choose between:
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A Mathematics exam which will comprise three sections: Algebra, Number, and Trigonometry. The questions will be at the higher GCSE level (Grades 7-9) and involve applying skills to a variety of mathematical problems.
NHSG Head’s Scholar Award This prestigious award is reserved for the girl who achieves the highest combined result in the Sixth Form Scholars’ Award Process and demonstrates all-round academic ability. The award is for the value of up to a 30% remission of school fees. NHSG Sixth Form Scholar Awards NHSG Scholar Awards are reserved for girls who perform exceptionally well in the Sixth Form Scholars’ Award Process and demonstrate all-round academic ability. NHSG Sixth Form Scholar Awards are available for the value of up to a 20% remission of school fees. The actual number and amounts awarded will be dependent on the performance of the pupils involved in the Award Process. Making an application Parents of pupils who are joining NHSG for the first time are required to complete the school entrance application form after which their daughter will be required to undergo our entrance assessment process which includes: • Providing their most recent set of predicted GCSE grades • Providing a recent report from their current school
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An essay-based exam requiring intelligent discussion of a question about a topical, philosophical or general theme.
Both papers are one hour in length. Your daughter will then be invited to an interview with members of the School’s Senior Leadership Team to discuss her personal statement and her examination paper. The deadline for submission of your daughter’s personal statement is Wednesday 15th December 2021 and this should be sent by email to admissions@ncl.gdst.net. The examination will be held on Saturday 15th January 2022 and interviews will also take place in January 2022. Please note: A girl receiving a NHSG Sixth Form Scholar Award is expected to show dedication and commitment to her studies throughout her time at NHSG.
• Advising on preferred choice of subjects for A Level Study
A Scholar Award may be combined with a Bursary Award which is subject to means-testing.
• Attending an interview with members of the School’s Senior Leadership Team
Personal Statements received after 15th December 2021 will not be considered.
Pupils currently in Year 11 at NHSG (and who were therefore assessed for entrance when they joined the School), will be required to meet the minimum GCSE grades for Sixth Form, as set out in this brochure, in order to be eligible for a Sixth Form Scholar Award.
The School’s decision on awards is final and will be confirmed in March 2022.
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