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  • Independent school for boys

Eton College: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6DW

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2029 entry

  • Registration closes, 13+ entry

    Mon 31 Aug

    Monday 31 August 2026, for September 2029 entry

    Checked, source: Eton College, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 13+, full boarding

    £21,891a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Eton College, checked

Your next steps for 13+ entry

  1. Next: Bursary applications close: full bursary application form

    in about 12 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

Eton College sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Eton College takes new pupils at 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share), common entrance and online test other. Tests are taken in Year 6, with a place offered ahead of entry.

    Registration closes: Monday 31 August 2026 (for September 2029 entry)

Other ways in: 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements, online test other and own subject papers.

Source: Eton College, checked

More about entry from our guide

13+ (Year 9)

Successful Year 6 candidates receive a conditional offer for Year 9 entry. Eton links two versions of its admissions timeline from different pages; we used the current one, which covers September 2029 entry.

  • What the school assesses: ISEB Common EntranceEton College: Common entranceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: We will offer boys who are successful at Stage 2 a Conditional Place, confirmed by passing King’s Scholarship, Common Entrance or Eton Entrance examinations at age 12/13 in UK School Year 8.View the official source; interviewEton College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: The assessment will consist of an individual interview and an online predictive test of academic ability and potential on a computer (minimal IT skills required).View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestEton College: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: All boys sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests during October or November, either at their current school or at an agreed centre.View the official source; online testEton College: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: The assessment will consist of an individual interview and an online predictive test of academic ability and potential on a computer (minimal IT skills required).View the official source; reference or report from current schoolEton College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: We will also request a Head Teacher’s report covering a boy’s academic strengths, interests and character.View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6Eton College: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Stage 1: Autumn term of UK School Year 6View the official source
  • Offers made early for deferred entry: YesEton College: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: We will offer boys who are successful at Stage 2 a Conditional Place, confirmed by passing King’s Scholarship, Common Entrance or Eton Entrance examinations at age 12/13 in UK School Year 8.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2029Eton College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Deadline for Registering for a place at st 31 August the School for September 2029 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Bursary application bySaturday 31 October 2026 (Music Scholarship applicants outside the normal entry route)Eton College: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: 31 October Bursary application deadline for those 2026 applying for a bursary in connection with a Music ScholarshipView the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 27 November 2026 (music); Monday 4 January 2027 (King's Scholarship)Eton College: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: 27 Application deadline for a Music Parents will be informed of any potential November Scholarship (MS) bursary award should their son win a MS 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSunday 31 August 2025Eton College: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: For 2028 entry a boy needs to be registered by 31 August 2025View the official source

Entry in September 2029

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 31 August 2026Eton College: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: For 2029 entry a boy needs to be registered by 31 August 2026View the official source
AssessmentJanuary 2027 to March 2027Eton College: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: will take place between January to bursary application form together with th March 2027View the official source
Bursary application byWednesday 30 September 2026 (Financial Declaration Form (all parents)); Friday 15 January 2027 (full bursary application form)Eton College: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: for all parents is 30 September 2026.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

There are two routes into the sixth form: 20 (fee-paying places); 14 (Orwell Award places)Eton College: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: A limited number of places (approximately 20) will be available each year for entry into the Sixth Form.View the official source. Applications for September 2028 entry open in June 2027 (fee-paying places); Thursday 1 July 2027 (Orwell Award)Eton College: Registration opens (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source.

  • Places: 20 (fee-paying places); 14 (Orwell Award places)Eton College: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: A limited number of places (approximately 20) will be available each year for entry into the Sixth Form.View the official source
  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsEton College: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: The minimum qualifying standard is six GCSEs (or overseas equivalent) at grade 7, but the level is likely to be significantly higher.View the official source; interviewEton College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Shortlisted candidates will then have an online pastoral interview and we will contact your school for a reference.View the official source; online testEton College: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: This will consist of an online cognitive test and specific subject tests.View the official source; subject papersEton College: Own subject papersChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: This will consist of an online cognitive test and specific subject tests.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolEton College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Shortlisted candidates will then have an online pastoral interview and we will contact your school for a reference.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Eton College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration opensJune 2027 (fee-paying places); Thursday 1 July 2027 (Orwell Award)Eton College: Registration opens (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source
Registration closesEton College: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Eton College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source
AssessmentEton College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Eton College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source
OffersEton College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Eton College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Registration for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is now closed. Applications for entry in 2028 will open in June 2027.View the official source

Key dates

13+ dates for September 2029 entry

Eton College

  1. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  2. Done: Bursary applications close: Financial Declaration Form (all parents)

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Next: Bursary applications close: full bursary application form

    in about 12 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

At a glance

Eton College in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
13 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Welcome to Eton College, a boarding school for boys aged between 13 and 18.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Ways in
13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Scholarships
4 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
boarders only
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£480including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £21,891 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£21,891 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£21,891 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £480 (including VAT).

Source: Eton College, checked

Joining atFull boarding
13+£21,891 per term (including VAT)Eton College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: £21,891 per Half (term) including VAT.View the official source
16+£21,891 per term (including VAT)Eton College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: £21,891 per Half (term) including VAT.View the official source
  • Registration fee: £480 (including VAT)Eton College: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Year 9 (13+) Registration fee is currently £480 (including VAT) but subject to change.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (boarding): £3,840Eton College: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Acceptance Fee for boys joining in Michaelmas 2026 is £3,840.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, drama, music and other, at 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Eton College, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Eton College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Bursaries range from 5% to 100% and are dependent on a family’s financial circumstances.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicEton College: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Based on academic ability for boys entering the School at age 13. Around 14 are awarded each year.View the official source, dramaEton College: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: The MCM Drama Award may be awarded to a boy in receipt of the Orwell Award who will make an outstanding contribution to Drama at Eton.View the official source, musicEton College: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: A wide range of scholarships and exhibition awards are designed to recognise and support talented musicians with the cost of music tuition.View the official source, other (Orwell Award)Eton College: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Orwell Awards are for boys who have spent Years 9, 10 and 11 in a UK state school.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 13+Eton College: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: King’s Scholarship Awards (13+)View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Eton College: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Sixth Form Music Award (16+)View the official source

Open days

Next: Sixth Form tour, June 2027

  1. Coming up: Sixth Form tour

Source: Eton College, checked

What is distinctive about applying to Eton

Bursary applications have two steps: every family completes a short financial declaration first, and families seeking help then send the full application with documents. For September 2029 entry the dates are Wednesday 30 September 2026 (Financial Declaration Form (all parents)); Friday 15 January 2027 (full bursary application form)Eton College: Bursary deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: for all parents is 30 September 2026.View the official source. Bursaries can cover up to 100%Eton College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: Bursaries range from 5% to 100% and are dependent on a family’s financial circumstances.View the official source of fees.

Eton's termly fee for 2026–27Eton College: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: 2026/27 School FeeView the official source is £21,891 per term (including VAT)Eton College: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Eton College.The source says: £21,891 per Half (term) including VAT.View the official source, including VAT. The King's Scholarship and music awards carry no automatic fee reduction; financial help is means-tested.

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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