How to apply

If you are interested in joining Plymouth College then we recommend you begin your journey with a visit. A brief initial visit will enable you to see the College at first hand, meet some of our pupils and teachers and get to know us a little better. We can offer you a bespoke visit, tailored to your interests. Alternatively, you might want to attend one of our open days. Thereafter, we can offer you a follow-up taster day so that you are able to gain a fuller experience of a day in the life of the School.

Your next step is to then register. Our professional and supportive Admissions team will guide you through this process. We will gather your details and arrange for you to undertake our assessment. Whilst we are an academically non-selective school, all applicants for the Senior School are asked to sit an assessment in English and Mathematics to help us ensure that they are able to access Plymouth College’s rigorous academic curriculum. We will also seek references from your existing school and ask that you meet with the Head and other senior teachers. For those to whom it is relevant, we can also begin to explore the availability of financial assistance.

Once you have received and accepted an offer of a place from the Head, our Admissions team will support you right up to and beyond the point where you join the school, assisting you with everything from uniform, travel, welcome and induction events and everything else you need to ensure a smooth and successful beginning to your Plymouth College experience.

International applications

Thanks to the reputation of boarding at Plymouth College, coupled with the size of the boarding houses, we suggest that applications are made as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Applications are accepted from Year 7 (age 11) until Year 12 (age 16+).

At any point during the application, we are always delighted when prospective pupils arrange to visit the School before making a final decision. We know that the warmth of the greeting from all they meet will help to make the choice of where to study easier for them.

Applications may be received directly from a prospective pupil’s family or via an agent and initial enquiries should be accompanied by: • Prospective pupil’s name and date of birth • Nationality and copy of passport • School reports (current and previous years) • Proposed year of entry and length of period of study

Offer and acceptance of a place Upon successful completion of the assessment a place at Plymouth College with by offered by letter. With the letter you will be provided with a form with which to accept the place. The place will be secured upon receipt of the completed form and payment of the deposit. The deposit is refunded against the pupil’s fee payment.

How to find us

By Road From the A38, take the Manadon exit onto the B3250 Mannamead Road signposted to Mutely. Half way along Mutley Plain, turn right at the traffic lights into Ford Park Road. Plymouth College can be found on your right after 150 metres.

By Rail The main line station is Plymouth, only a 5 minute taxi journey from our school, with regular connections to London, Birmingham and the South West.

By Air The school runs regular shuttles to Heathrow Airport, with Exeter and Bristol being our nearest regional airports.

Plymouth College Ford Park, Plymouth PL4 6RN Tel: +44 (0) 1752 505100 Admissions Tel: +44 (0) 1752 505120 Email: admissions@plymouthcollege.com

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Plymouth College

Ford Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6RN T: +44(0)1752 505100

Admissions

Tel: +44 (0)1752 505100 Email: admissions@plymouthcollege.com

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