Cheltenham Ladies College Admissions Guide and Tutoring

Cheltenham Ladies’ College Admissions Guide and Tuition

Cheltenham Ladies’ College

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is one of the top performing girls schools in the UK for students aged 11-17. It’s results are consistently excellent and it is a forward thinking school, balancing extra curricular pursuits with academic excellence. There are three entry points for applicants to the school: 11+, 13+ and 16+. Since 2008, British Tutors has worked with girls in Hong Kong, Singapore and the region to guide them through the application process and prepare them for success at all stages, including interviews, pre-tests and entrance exams.

Our team of UK School Entrance tutors is carefully selected for their experience and expertise in preparing students for their interviews and exams and for their ability to inspire and motivate.

Year 9 Entry (13+)

The Assessment Day for Year 9 entry is held during the Autumn Term of Year 7. Candidates complete written exams, engage in group discussions, and take part in activities. Assessments include an online Maths test, an online Verbal Reasoning test, and a written English paper featuring comprehension and extended writing tasks.

Offers are issued in December of Year 7.

Scholarship information is sent to parents in the summer term, following acceptance of a place. Scholarship assessments take place in January and February of Year 8.

How hard is it to get a place at Cheltenham Ladies’ College?

Admission to Cheltenham Ladies’ College is highly competitive; each year they receive approximately twice as many applicants as places.

However, the school’s high academic standards and results, the school are clear that they are looking for girls who are well-rounded in their interests and who are curious and willing to learn. As they say themselves: “There is no 'type' of girl at CLC. What you need is a positive outlook and a willingness to try new things.”

Year 7 Entry (11+)

Candidates applying for Year 7 are invited to attend an Assessment Day at Cheltenham Ladies’ College in October of Year 6. The day includes written and adaptive online tests in Maths, English, and Verbal Reasoning, along with group interviews and activities. A reference from each candidate’s current Head Teacher is also required.

Offers of places are made in mid-November of Year 6.

Top-performing candidates will be invited to return in February of Year 6 for further assessments and interviews for Academic Scholarships.

Sixth Form Entry (16+)

The deadline for submitting a Registration Form is 1st July of Year 10, or 1st June for those applying for a bursary.

Once registered, candidates are required to submit an essay in response to a title provided by the College. Essay titles are sent out at the start of the May half-term.

Some candidates may be invited to attend a virtual follow-up interview to discuss their essay.

Candidates will be invited to sit the entrance examinations at Cheltenham Ladies’ College in November, after submitting their Sixth Form subject preferences. The assessment day includes:

Written papers in two of the applicant’s chosen Sixth Form subjects
An adaptive verbal reasoning test
An adaptive test in either Maths/Science or Art/Humanities, depending on subject choices
A 1-to-1 interview with a member of the Sixth Form Team or Senior Leadership
A group-based activity with other applicants

Candidates shortlisted for Scholarships will take part in an additional assessment programme during the same week as the entrance exams.

Expert School Entrance Tuition for Cheltenham Ladies’ College Admissions

At British Tutors, we connect families with highly experienced UK School Entrance tutors who specialise in preparing students for entry into the UK’s top independent schools, including Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Our expert tutors have in-depth knowledge of individual school requirements and provide personalised tuition to match the specific admissions criteria of your child’s chosen schools.

Whether your child is preparing for Pre-tests, examination days, or the Common Entrance exam, our tailored tuition programmes focus on subject strengths, areas for improvement, and targeted school preparation to maximise success.

Our Cheltenham Ladies’ College Tutoring Programme Includes:

Comprehensive Exam Tuition – Covering English, Maths, Science, and Modern Languages
Exam Practice & Technique Development – Using past papers and structured feedback
Computerised Pre-test Preparation – Familiarisation with adaptive test strategies and question types
Specialist Mock Interview Coaching – Building confidence and communication skills
Scholarship Exam Preparation – Advanced support for competitive scholarship exams

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