Upper School Admissions and Fees
How to Apply to Albyn Upper School:
Step One › Complete Application Form and attach a passport copy and your child’s most recent school report
Step Two › Arrange a Tour
Step Three › Assessment
Step Four › Spend a Day in the Classroom
Step Five › Results and Offer of a Place
Step Six › Welcome to Albyn Upper School
For entrance to the Upper School, all candidates will go through a testing process adapted to the appropriate year group. Testing is broken down for each year group as follows:
Upper 1
Candidates are tested in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These written tests last for 4 hours with refreshment and rest breaks allowed during this time.
Upper 2
Candidates are tested in Maths and English. These written tests last for 2 hours.
Upper 3
Candidates are tested in Maths, English and a Science of your choice. These written tests last for 2 hours 30 minutes.
Upper 4
Testing in Upper 4 involves sitting written tests in the subjects the candidate would like to study. They may be tested in up to 8 subjects. We recommend that the candidates sit these tests over a few days as we want the candidates to do the best they can.
Upper 5 and Upper 6
The testing process for senior years is dependent on the predicted grades of a candidate. If a candidate has previously studied National 5s or GCSEs, these predicted grades will be used as a preliminary basis for entrance. If a candidate has previously studied at a school with a different education system then we will test the candidate in all 5 subjects they desire to study. Both types of candidates will then have an informal interview with the Headmaster.
Upper School Fees 2022-2023
- Parents are reminded that examination fees are charged by the Examination Boards for every examination taken by pupils. Charges will be billed at the appropriate time.
- Charges are also applicable for materials used in certificate courses for Art & Design.
- Examination Board charges for short module courses will also be billed where pupils have registered to undertake a course or courses.
- Sibling discount – 35% discount applies to third and subsequent siblings attending Albyn School (immediate family only).
- We would ask parents to note that charges for Before and After School Care, and other “Extras”, are due within 14 days of the Fee Bill date.
- An administration fee of £25 will be made for each cheque or direct debit application which is returned unpaid by your bank.
- Parents are reminded that a full term’s written notice is required for notice on withdrawal of a pupil. Should this not be received then a terms fee in lieu of notice will be payable.
If you have any questions about the entrance process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on admissions@albynschool.co.uk
