Partner Schools
All students from the Collegiate schools are given priority - please see our admissions policy. The normal process for applications should be followed and agreement of courses to be studied will be made at interview in the normal way. However, application forms can be returned to the school and our staff will hold interviews at partner schools for greater convenience. If you apply directly to St Brendan's, your interview will be conducted at the College. See below for details of what can be expected over the transition period.
Applicants from partner schools for 2011
June - Year 10
- Visit to St Brendan's for a taster day.
September - Year 11
- Prospectuses delivered.
October - Year 11
- Attend College Open Evening (6pm - 9pm).
October / November - Year 11
- College Student Ambassadors talk to Year 11 at school.
- Complete application forms.
- Interview at school with Senior College staff.
December - Year 11
- Place offered.
January - March - Year 11
- Further Open Days arranged and interviews for those students who delayed submitting an application.
June - Year 11
- Letter sent explaining September's enrolment details.
- Transport arrangements finalised.
- Preparation Day held at St Brendan's for prospective students to experience a 'typical' day at St Brendan's.
August
- Following the issue of GCSE results, prospective students will be enrolled on their College courses.
September - Year 12
- Induction and students commence courses.
What applicants from partner schools can expect:
- A copy of the new Prospectus for 2012, with application form (September).
- An invitation to one or all of our Open Days (October, January and March - dates in the prospectus or posted on the Open Evenings page of the website).
- An interview if you apply for a place.
- An offer of a place, conditional on you achieving the qualifications for your agreed course.
- Before you join the College, a full day visit in June, to meet other students who will be 'new' in September 2009.