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Enrolling at Earlscliffe.

Entry requirements for a supportive and academically ambitious learning environment.

Places are limited at Earlscliffe, so we advise students to apply as early as possible, and no later than April in the year of proposed entry.

Entry process

Our admissions process is designed to be clear and straightforward. Applicants are asked to:

» Submit school reports from the previous two years (in English)

› Complete our online application form

» Pay the registration fee

» Demonstrate the required English level:

IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) for a one-year GCSE
IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for A-level and Year 13 programmes

» Attend an interview, either in person or online

» Complete the relevant academic assessment tests under exam conditions.

Academic scholarships

There are a limited number of academic scholarships available at Earlscliffe, and our Admissions team is always happy to chat to students and families about the requirements.

Julie Fish

Position:

Founder | Director of Admissions & Marketing

Julie co-founded Earlscliffe in 2012 and is our Director of Admissions & Marketing.

Previously, Julie was Director of Sussex Summer Schools, which has run international Easter and summer programmes in Sussex and Kent since 2001.

Before entering the education sector, Julie was a Marketing Manager for Informa plc, a FTSE 100 publishing and events company. A native Belgian, she speaks English, French and Dutch. Julie enjoys long-standing relationships with many leading educational consultants around the world and is focused on providing an efficient and flexible customer-centred service at all times.

+44 (0)1303 253 951

juliefish@earlscliffe.co.uk

Andrew Wood

Position:

Head of Student Recruitment

Andrew has been working in education for over twenty five years. Originally starting his career in the UK, he later took positions in South America and the United States. His career experience in education has included roles such as Head Teacher and School Inspector.

After twenty years in Chile he is a fluent Spanish speaker. He has a Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education from Cambridge University. He is passionate about education and finding international students to benefit from Earlscliffe’s unique educational experience.

+44 (0) 1303 253951

andrewwood@earlscliffe.co.uk

Jan O’Donnell

Position:

Admissions Officer

Jan brings over 25 years of business experience, primarily in operations and event management, to the admissions team.

She has more recently worked in education, tutoring and supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups. After completing her own studies, Jan travelled in Australia and lived in several parts of the UK before settling in Hythe, where she has enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle for more than 20 years while raising her two children.

She has also continued her professional development by studying marketing and completing a Learning Support Diploma.

Combining strong organisational skills with a passion for supporting young people, Jan is dedicated to guiding families through the admissions process with care and clarity.

+44 (0) 1303 253951

janetodonnell@earlscliffe.co.uk