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 2027 will be open from Monday 9th November 2026

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 2027 should be submitted online no later than Friday 8th January 2027

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 2027. Collyer’s will send an invitation to you via email.

All other students will be invited to interview at Collyer’s on Tuesday 9th February or Wednesday 10th February 2027. 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 5th July or Tuesday 6th July 2027.

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

  • Wednesday 11th and  Thursday.12th November 2026
Open Evenings
  • Friday 8th January 2027
Application Deadline
  • Tuesday 9th February 2027 or Wednesday 10th February 2027
Interview Day for all non partner school students
  •  Monday 5th July & Tuesday 6th July 2027
Welcome Day
  • Tuesday 31st August 2027
Autumn Term Starts

 

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