Today's workforce demands employees educated about future possibilities. Technology, of course, but also Science, engineering and maths (STEM). It just so happens that Charterhouse School offers excellent STEM education. But a Charterhouse education is not all academics. Students develop leadership qualities and intellectual curiosity, the main driver of lifelong learning. Here are a few Charterhouse facts:

  • it's one of England's oldest, most historic schools
  • offers a continuously evolving curriculum
  • students may choose from more than 80 extracurricular activities
  • the school became fully coeducational in 2021

We could carry on extolling everything you need to know about Charterhouse School. Not the least of which is that Charterhouse belongs to the Rugby Group of schools. That means that Charterhouse works with 17 other top English schools to ensure consistency and quality of education. But if you're in as much of a hurry to learn about it as we are to divulge, it's best we get started straight away. Let's find out what Charterhouse is all about and how your child can enrol.

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About Charterhouse Boarding School

Charterhouse School was founded in 1611 by Thomas Sutton. It is considered one of the most historic schools in England. Currently, there are 944 students, a fair blend of boys and girls. The Charterhouse mission is to "stimulate independent inquiry and intellectual curiosity and to enrich spiritual awareness. To match physical fitness with a love of the arts. And to promote individuality together with a sense of duty and commitment to friends and society."

In many ways, Charterhouse is not so different from Clifton College. Both of these schools have a reputation for nurturing academically proficient students. Charterhouse pupil exam results steadfastly rank higher than the national average. These high-achieving students usually go on to study at the finest universities around the world.

Charterhouse School hall's ivy-covered wall seen on a sunny day from across the lawn.
Charterhouse School is one of England's top schools. Source: Wikipedia Credit: Fotosforfun2

What It Takes to Get Into Charterhouse School

Students of all educational backgrounds are welcome at Charterhouse. Beware, though, that entry is competitive; the registrar recommends registering three years ahead of your anticipated enrolment date. If you plan for your child to attend Year 9, you must register them At the start of (their) Year 6. You will be expected to pay a non-refundable registration fee. Currently, that amount is  £300.

Once your application is received, your student will sit the Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) in their Year 6 autumn term. Charterhouse will then consider those exam results together with your child's current school report before extending an invitation to interview. This interview and subsequent campus activities take place the following Spring.

Successful candidates will then receive a conditional offer of enrolment - two years ahead of their actual enrolment date. Naturally, Charterhouse will want to know that your child has continued down their path to success. Thus, they will administer the Common Entrance Exam ahead of actual enrolment. However, because of the lengthy gap between registering and enrolment, the school will touch base with you again when your child is in Year 8.

Note that Westminster School also has a lengthy acceptance process, as do most high-calibre schools across England. That gives you and your child plenty of time to prepare for the entrance exams. That entails testing them on their verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills. They will also sit English and Maths exams. The ISEB administers this exam online; be sure you register with that site ahead of their exam schedule.

Prepare for the Selection Process

Earlier, we mentioned that Charterhouse School has a lengthy application process. It's not quite as long as Marlborough College's; those applicants have four years to get ready! You and your learner have a lot to do ahead of exams and interviews though. So the sooner you get started, the better.

First, make sure their English, maths and reasoning skills, both verbal and non-verbal, are top-notch. You also need to make sure your child is familiar with how the ISEB formulates questions and what they expect out of exam-takers. And they have to keep up with their studies at their current school.

You and your student(s) will be under a lot of pressure. And you may not know where to find worksheets and mock exam utilities so they can practise their writing skills. That's why it's best to find a private tutor who specialises in ISEB exam preparation. Such a tutor knows where all the good resources are and they'll make them available to you and your child(ren). That way, you'll be sure of a successful result. Good luck!

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Jon

As an Englishman in Paris, I enjoy growing my knowledge of other languages and cultures. I'm interested in History, Economics, and Sociology and believe in the importance of continuous learning.