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High School of Key Stage 3 in Year 9
- Rochester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Year 9 of the Lower School key stage 3 curriculum at RIC, Taught in small classes in Rochester.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge and study skills for Key Stage 3 in Year 9. Apply critical thinking
- Communication
- And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.
Career outcomes
- Progression within RIC to GCSE
- Then A levels and university
Curriculum
- Lower School programme built on English
- Maths and Science
- With French or Spanish
- History
- Geography
- PSHE
- And a wide range of creative subjects including art
- Photography
- Film
- Drama and music. Sustainability and leadership awards run alongside
- Year 9 can include a term at a partner school in Switzerland.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry is assessed case by case: school reports
- Public exam results
- Passport
- A Headteacher or Head of Year reference
- RIC's English test for non-native speakers (plus Maths test for Lower School)
- possible subject tests or art portfolio for sixth form. All international students need a guardian.
Accepted academic background
Good academic aptitude and interest in learning, Good behaviour record, Taster days, Maths test for international applicants, School reports.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts or school reports
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence when applicable
- Guardian and accommodation documents when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements (rochester-college. Org. Uk/apply/admissions). There is no fixed deadline
- Many apply by Easter for September. Apply online at official website (registration fee 360 GBP). Send exam results
- School reports
- A school reference and passport. Take the English test (Maths for Lower School) and have an informal interview
- In person or by Zoom. Appoint a guardian and pay the deposit stated in the fees page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £29,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £360 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Lower School |
| Department | Key Stage 3 |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Rochester Independent College may offer merit, Academic, Arts, Or sports scholarships to eligible students. Award value, Eligibility, And availability vary by entry year and applicant profile. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £29,100 GBP per year. The application fee is £360 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £27,150 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5. An interview is required.