Admissions
City of London School for Girls is a selective, independent day school in the heart of the City. Girls come to us from all over London. It is a unique learning environment, and we are delighted that you are considering joining us.
We aim to make the admissions process as seamless and transparent as possible. This section of our website will reflect the most up-to-date information and dates for entry in the coming academic year. If you have any questions, please contact our admissions team at admissions@clsg.org.uk.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be awarded to pupils for outstanding merit and promise. At 11+, music scholarships are offered. At 16+, scholarships are offered in music, drama, art and sport.
11+ music scholarships
Potential music scholars must offer at least one instrument (or voice) at a minimum of grade 6 standard, with a lower grade considered for 'endangered instruments'. Only pupils who are successful in the CEM assessment may apply for a music scholarship. Applicants will be asked to provide details of their music achievements and upload videos of audition pieces. A shortlist of applicants will be selected for an audition and interview. This will take place after the entrance exams and interviews in January.
Scholarships are valid for five years and are worth up to 10% fee remission from CLSG. Pupils may have the opportunity to reapply for a scholarship in the sixth form.
We also offer a joint scholarship with Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with 10% fee remission from CLSG and a fee reduction of up to £1500 per year at Junior Guildhall. Outstanding candidates for the joint scholarship will be invited to audition at Junior Guildhall in the spring. We also offer music exibitions with benefits such as masterclasses, workshops and guest invitations to concerts at Junior Guildhall. Further details of our 11+ music scholarships can be found here.
16+ scholarships
Art, sports, music and drama scholarships are awarded for outstanding merit and promise. We have around six scholarshipsthat are available for sixth form students. Music scholarships provide 10% fee remission; other scholarships are worth up to £1,500 per year. Students who apply for a scholarship must demonstrate exceptional levels of achievement or potential in their scholarship subject.
Art: art scholars must choose to study art at A level. Candidates will submit an art portfolio as part of the admissions process. Those shortlisted for a scholarship will be invited to a drawing exercise and interview.
Music: music scholars must be at least Grade 8 standard. Applicants will be asked to provide details of their music achievements and upload videos of audition pieces. A shortlist of applicants will be selected for an interview and audition. Students do not necessarily need to choose music as an A level option, but it is encouraged.
Sport: sports scholars should be able to demonstrate that they are currently competing in their sport(s) at a high level, ideally at club or representative level. Applicants will be requested to submit video evidence, from which a shortlist of candidates may be selected to attend an interview.
Drama: drama scholars should have a real passion for drama and theatre and be interested in all aspects of the subject, from acting to costume design. Drama scholars must choose to study drama and theatre studies at A level. Candidates will submit a video of a short monologue as part of the admissions process. Those shortlisted for a scholarship may be invited to an audition.
