Starting the Journey: Primary Entry
Students entering the School in lower grades—Years 7 to 9—know the ropes well. They talk about the school’s open-arm policy for these years: Year 7, Year 9, and the leap into Year 12. If a student wants to join in another year and there’s a spot, they’re welcome. The kids appreciate the well-rounded subjects, taught by experts who know their stuff. They’re grouped by how well they do in most subjects, but especially in English, Maths, and Languages. The friends in Year 9 might add that Science gets the same treatment, and if someone struggles with reading or writing, the school’s Learning Support team is there to help them out.
Moving Up: Secondary Entry
When the talk turns to the crucial Years 10 and 11, students here are keen on their nine (I)GCSEs setup. English, Literature, Maths, and Science are musts, but they get to choose six others from a variety. They’re nudged towards picking something like a language or a humanities or arts subject to keep things balanced. All the students from overseas have gone through interviews, either face-to-face or online, and have sat for Maths and English tests that can be done even if they’re miles away.
Preparing for the Future: Sixth Form Entry
As they near the end of their school journey in the Sixth Form, students face a choice between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate. Some like drilling down into a subject with A Levels, while others prefer the wider scope of the IB. Either road requires a check on Maths and English. Students from far-off places share their experience of online interviews and tests. They recall needing to send in a registration form, a passport copy, and reports from their previous schools.
Applying to Box Hill: General Admission
Between classes or over lunch, students might tell new faces about the admissions drill—the online steps, tests, paperwork, and the support they got from the admissions team. They often suggest a visit to the school because it’s a good way to get the feel of the place. The international students remember the extra bits they needed to throw in: the registration form, their passport details, and a full school report. Maths and English tests were part of the deal, which they did from home.
Students are keen to direct prospective families to the school’s admissions web pages for all the specifics on getting in, the necessary forms, and to hear more about the school straight from the source.
