Agents at Blundell's
Information for overseas agents
Blundell’s Admissions Department works with a number of agencies throughout the world in an effort to maintain a global outlook for its 600 pupils. Blundell’s is over 400 years old and maintains a healthy full boarding community.
All agencies will have a contract before any commission is paid and accreditation to BBSN or BSA is preffered, or two appropriate references are required. The commission paid is 10% of the first year’s fees paid termly. A small number of agencies who have successfully introduced a number of pupils each year and over a longer period of time, may be offered a further 5% commission for a second year.
There are approximately 90 overseas pupils who typically come from over 20 different countries and it is possible to join any year group if a suitable bed is available. There are a limited number of 2/4/6 weeks or one or two term stays in most year groups for our Educational and Cultural Immersion programmes
Admission to Blundell's
| Senior School | Year Group | Age | Entry level | national curriculum |
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| School House (Junior Departament) | Year 7 | 11 - 12 | Yes | Key Stage 3 |
| Year 8 | 12 - 13 | Yes | ||
| Main School | Year 9 | 13 - 14 | Yes | |
| Year 10 | 14 - 15 | Yes | Key Stage 4 GCSE | |
| Year 11 | 15 - 16 | Yes | + One Year GCSE | |
| Year 12 | 16 - 17 | Yes | A Level + BTEC | |
| Year 13 | 17 - 18 | Possibly |
| Year 11 One Year GCSE cOURSE FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS |
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| Find out more here |
| English Express Programme |
| The English Express programme is an intensive, specialist programme that is individualised to each student to allow them to develop both their social English, as well as their subject curriculum vocabulary. The central aim of the programme is to help pupils build their confidence with English as effectively as possible, so that they can not only join general curriculum classes - they will be better placed to engage with and enjoy the material, as well as interacting with their peers. The programme is run by our EAL (English as an Additional Language) department and pupils will receive expert tuition and guidance from a highly-skilled, qualified and dedicated set of teaching staff. |
| Educational & Cultural Immersion Programme |
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Educational & Cultural Immersion Programme This short course is designed to provide overseas pupils with an exceptional educational experience, both in terms of academic studies and cultural appreciation. The main driver is to improve their level of English through a full academic timetable with their whole year group, supplemented by a strong EAL programme potentially leading to a Cambridge English Qualification certificate. Key Experiences: Full time academic programme with normal English speaking classes EAL programme according to their requirements potentially leading to a Cambridge English Qualification PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education) course Cultural Immersion: English full boarding experience Sporting opportunities, both team and individual External educational and recreational school trips Musical opportunities, both individual and group Requirements: Pupils must have a workable level of English to access a normal timetable (otherwise they can follow our English Express Programme) – they may be required to take an OPT on-line test, submit an independent piece of writing and may have an interview with the Head of EAL. They will also have to take a 45 minutes Mathematics test to help with setting. Pupils should be the appropriate age for their year group on 1st September, but it is possible to be accepted if they less than one year older. They will be required to be Full International Boarders. They will need to provide their passport if needed, school reports/references and a permission letter from their current school. A personal visit to Blundell’s before or after any commitment or online interview is required. Personal visits can be arranged by contacting our Admissions Co-ordinator by emailing l.wright@blundells.org 00 44 (0)1884 232310. |
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All enquiries should be made to Mrs Abi Beszant, the Head of Admissions
Application Process:
- Enquiry made to the Head of Admissions, Mrs Abi Beszant a.beszant@blundells.org – with details of pupil, DOB, proposed entry date with a recent school report and a copy of their passport.
- Response from the Head of Admissions.
- School visit, if possible – arranged by contacting Lucinda Wright, Admissions Co-ordinator l.wright@blundells.org
- If a visit is not possible, candidates will have an online interview with the Head of Admissions.
- Registration required before testing.
- Agent should arrange and oversee testing – Maths and English Writing Task - + OPT on-line test (log-in supplied by Julie Edge jhe@blundells.org)
- Once OPT results are available, pupil interview on-line with Jo Hadley, Head of EAL, jlh@blundells.org
- Sanctions check is carried out by the school for both parents.
- Final decision re possible offer, or not, by the Head of Admissions.
Moving towards Acceptance
- Head of Admissions issues formal Offer Letter, Acceptance Form (+ deposit), Medical Form and Parent Terms & Conditions
- Copies required of Pupil’s Passport and Birth Certificate (if not already sent)
- Copies required of both Parents’ Passports
- A letter is sometimes required for one or two term stays from their current school, confirming that they will have a place there when they return home
