We warmly welcome international students to join Sherfield School, offering them the opportunity to thrive academically while enjoying the rich cultural diversity of our school community. Our
admissions process is designed to make the transition as smooth as possible for both students and their families.
Sherfield is a UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor and can accommodate pupils of all nationalities.
The admission process begins with a meeting with a member of our Senior Leadership Team. During this online or in-person meeting, we will provide information about the curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and boarding options and answer any initial questions you may have.
We offer virtual interviews and assessments if overseas students cannot visit the UK to complete the admissions process in person.
Sherfield School is located between two major motorways, the M4 and M3, with travel times of less than one hour from Heathrow or Gatwick Airports. The school is near mainline trains for easy access to London. Our students enjoy a peaceful rural Hampshire setting with easy access for family visits.
Registration
Our Admissions team will send you a Registration Form, which must be completed and returned with
– The non-refundable Registration Fee (£150)
– Copies of recent reports from your child’s current school (translated into English if necessary)
– A photocopy of your child’s passport photograph and ‘Right of Abode in the UK’ pages
Taster Days
Once registered, students living overseas are invited to come to the UK for a taster including an overnight stay in our boarding house should they wish.
For students for whom English is a second language, they undertake a PASSWORD Maths and English test to gauge their levels in both subjects under exam conditions, invigilated by their current school or, where applicable, an Agent.
This is followed by a virtual interview with a member of our Senior Leadership Team. This meeting is an important opportunity for the student to learn more about Sherfield and for the us to gain a sense of a prospective student’s character and aspirations as well as their academic potential, interests and talents.
Offer of a place at Sherfield School
Successful applicants will be offered a place in writing. To complete your child’s enrolment, you will need to return the
- Acceptance Form
- Acceptance Deposit (£2,500 plus one term’s fees for Non-UK residents)
- Completed Medical Declaration Form
Please note: Both parents/legal guardians must sign the Acceptance Form.
The deposit will be held in the School's bank account and refunded after the pupil’s final term at Sherfield School, less any ‘extras’ for that final term. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable if your child does not take up a previously accepted place.
Guardian Requirements
Pupils whose parents live outside the UK must have a guardian permanently resident in the UK to act with their full authority. The guardian must be aged 25 or over and should live within easy travelling distance from the School. We encourage guardians to play a full part in the lives of our boarders. The name, address, and contact number of the guardian must be submitted prior to the start of the pupil’s first term, and this is a condition of Sherfield School issuing a CAS for those requiring visas.
Visa Requirements
Parents living outside the UK are recommended to view the UKVI website with regard to Visa Applications.
The above fees include all meals. Additional charges apply for dry cleaning, trips, music tuition, exam entry fees, work experience, transport, EAL lessons, and any school activities run by an external coach.
EAL support is provided for non-native English speakers. Any additional support required will be discussed directly with parents and additional costs may be incurred.
We accept UKiSet.
