ACADEMIC

Up to twenty King’s Scholarships (10%) and Exhibitions (5%) are awarded as a result of examinations held early in the Summer Term. The assessments are wideranging and provide opportunities to excel in a variety of areas.

King’s Scholars are members of the Canterbury Cathedral Foundation.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a sharp, enquiring mind supported by a love of learning, together with the ability and desire to engage in independent research.

Candidates will sit the following compulsory papers: General Paper, English, a Modern Language (and discussion), Mathematics, Science (including a practical assessment and data analysis discussion) and have an informal interview. Candidates will also sit three papers chosen from: a second Mathematics paper, Geography, a second Modern Language (French, Spanish or Mandarin), History, Classics (either Latin or Latin & Greek) and Religious Studies & Philosophy.

Examinations take place in Canterbury although special arrangements can be made in exceptional circumstances. Three or four Sixth Form Scholarships can be awarded for outstanding performance in the Sixth Form entrance examination held in November prior to entry.