11+ SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS 2027
KING WILLIAM'S COLLEGE
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD AT KWC
For pupils joining Year 7 in September 2027, our Academic Scholarships and Drama, Music & Sport Awards celebrate exceptional talent and achievement across a range of disciplines.
Assessment Dates
15 & 16 January 2027
Application Deadline
9 January 2027
Scholarships and Awards are awarded through open competition and based solely on merit. Means-tested financial assistance is available.
For further information please contact +44 (0)1624 820110 or admissions@kwc.im
WHY CHOOSE KWC?
Our most recent British Schools Overseas inspection praised our academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, vibrant boarding community and commitment to developing well-rounded young people.
(I)GCSEs 2025: Our GCSE/IGSCE Year 11 students achieved an overall pass rate (9-4 or A*-C) of 90%, with 23% of grades at 9/8 or A* and 41% at 9-7 or A*/A.
Figures released by the Isle of Man Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) for (I)GCSEs in 2025 are 71% at A*-C and 20% A* to A.
- The highest achieving Isle of Man School and one of the most established and successful IB schools in the British Isles.
- Excellent pastoral care in a strong community.
- Strong and varied enrichment and extracurricular programmes, where students can embrace new experiences.
- An international environment with students from more than 15 different countries.
- Chance to try boarding and gain experience of living away from home before going to university.
We chose King William’s College and The Buchan School because of the enthusiasm and positivity amongst the staff and children. They take a holistic approach and promote kindness and happiness amongst the children as a paramount. The small class sizes and quality of teaching has allowed them to flourish academically and our children have had opportunities to get involved in activities that they simply wouldn’t have had in other schools.
YEAR 7 AND 8 AT KWC
Fourth Form at King William’s College represents Year 7 and Year 8. Each class has a form tutor who is always on hand to look after the students’ interests. There are usually eight tutor groups which combine Year 7 and 8 students. The form tutors closely monitor the students in their care, reviewing academic progress and pastoral matters, reporting back to the Head of Year on a daily basis. The Fourth Form study the core subjects of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- French
- Spanish/Latin
- History
- Geography
- Design and Technology
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Art
- Music
- Religious Studies
There are timetabled lessons of Physical Education (PE), Young Enterprise, Drama and Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). In Year 8, Adventure Training is introduced for two lessons a week in preparation for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) activities.
(I)GCSES AT KWC
At King William’s College, the Fifth Form is divided into three years: the Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11. They are accommodated in the Raglan Fifth Form Centre in the very heart of the School and each year group has its own separate area. Each fifth former is assigned a tutor and the tutor stays with them for the whole of their time in the Fifth Form. The tutor plays a key role in the life of the pupil; they will meet with their tutees several times a week and they are the main point of contact for parents. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum in the Fifth Form and most pupils study a total of 10 or 11 subjects to (I)GCSE level. All pupils take the subjects of:
- English
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
In Year 9, pupils are taught separate Sciences and they can opt to either continue this or do Double Award Science. All pupils study Religious Studies in Year 9, leading to the GCSE qualification at the end of Year 10. Pupils will then choose one foreign language of ESOL, French, Spanish or Latin, and three additional subjects. The option blocks for these additional subjects will be determined following discussions at the Parents’ Evening in March and in subsequent consultations with the pupils. Depending on the students’ interests, these blocks will be made up of the following subjects: Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, French/Spanish/Latin (second language), Geography, History, Music, PE and Photography.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
An education begins in the classroom, but does not end there. There is another dimension to a rounded education: the opportunities outside the classroom. Learning how to lead, how to contribute and how to build and we offer a vast array of opportunity to try new challenges to enrich the academic experience of all our students.
I have been at KWC since Year 7 and I have loved my experience! Great relationships with supportive teachers and a vibrant and diverse community allow me to learn lots every day. School encourages engagement in lots of different activities. This allows us to discover our talents, whilst developing our skills and abilities in our favoured activities. I am grateful for all the opportunities school has provided me with and the environment that has allowed me to make lifelong friendships!
Admissions Process
We seek to offer a distinctive education of the highest quality and are able to cater for a broad range of students. With a strong sense of community our students are provided with the tools to help them flourish.
Choosing the right school for your child is a life defining decision. We understand that this experience can be daunting, so our admissions process has been designed to be as simple and transparent as possible.
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