The Complete Guide to Haileybury 11+ & 13+ Admissions
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Situated in Hertford, Hertfordshire, Haileybury is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18. Set across a historic 500-acre campus, Haileybury offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at Sixth Form, attracting prospective boarders and day families from London, across the UK, and overseas. Main senior entry points take place at 11+ (Lower School / Year 7) and 13+ (Remove / Year 9).
11+ (Year 7) Entry Process
Registration should be completed early in Year 6:
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Entrance Examinations: Candidates sit paper-based tests in Mathematics and English alongside adaptive cognitive testing (CAT4).
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English Assessment: Evaluates textual analysis, reading comprehension, and structured creative writing.
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Mathematics Assessment: Tests core Key Stage 2 arithmetic, numerical speed, and multi-step problem solving.
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Interview: Candidates meet with a senior member of staff for a 1-to-1 interview exploring their interests, reading habits, and enthusiasm for school life.
13+ (Year 9) Entry Process
For 13+ entry, Haileybury offers two selection pathways:
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Early 13+ Route (Year 6): Candidates at UK prep schools take the online ISEB Common Pre-Test during Year 6. Successful applicants are invited to Haileybury for entrance assessments in English, Maths, and an interview.
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Main 13+ Route (Year 7): Candidates sit Haileybury's bespoke English and Mathematics papers alongside the CAT4 assessment and a personal interview.
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