How to Apply

Applying to Collyer’s is a straightforward process: 

Step 1: Attend an Open Evening

Please visit our Open Evenings  page for dates and details.

Step 2: Complete an Online Application

Applications for 2026 will open the week beginning 10th November.

Students at a partner school will be guaranteed a place at Collyer’s, so long as minimum requirements are met. Collyer’s partner schools are The Forest School, Millais School, Oathall Community College, Tanbridge House School, Bohunt Horsham, The Gatwick School and Warden Park Secondary Academy.

All applications for September 2026 should be submitted online no later than Friday 9th January 2026

Step 3: Attend an Interview

At interview, academic staff will give you advice on appropriate subjects and different types of study.

Students at a partner school will be interviewed at their school in February/ March 2026. Collyer’s will send an invitation to you via email.

All other students will be invited to interview at Collyer’s on Tuesday 10th February or Wednesday 11th February 2026. The College will send an invitation to you via email.

Successful applicants will receive a provisional offer at the end of their interview (subject to final GCSE grades).

Step 4: Attend a Welcome Day

All successful applicants will be invited to attend a Welcome Day on either Monday 29th June or Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Students will be able to learn more about different subject areas through taster sessions, meet an enrolment advisor, make changes to their course choices, and be given details of the arrangements for the start of term.

Key dates for your diary

*Partner Schools = Bohunt Horsham, The Forest School, The Gatwick School, Millais School, Oathall Community College,  Tanbridge House School, and Warden Park Secondary Academy.