International Pupils

As a highly regarded boarding school, Lancing College has a fine tradition of welcoming pupils with parents living all over the world. We have a strong boarding ethos and our pupils enjoy the diverse nature of the school and how this equips them in becoming confident, well-rounded global citizens.

We welcome international pupils in the Third Form (Year 9), Fourth Form (Year 10), when places are available, and Sixth Form (Year 12).

We have recently introduced a Pre-Sixth Form Programme for pupils joining in the Fifth Form (Year 11) and for whom English is an additional language. This one-year GCSE programme is an immersive tailored one-year programme with significant EAL support which enables students to be prepared for 6 or 7 GCSEs.

Lancing College provides a safe and caring environment where all pupils are given the necessary support to excel in their academic studies and, at the same time, benefit from a wealth of co-curricular activities and several hundred acres of beautiful English countryside.

Steps to apply

All international parents (whether applying directly or through an educational agent), must get in touch with the Admissions Department in the first instance to check available space and suitability of the candidate’s application.

Mrs Lianne Crosby-Mathews, Admissions Manager (for Year 9 enquiries)
Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 465 805
Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk

Mrs Sabina Pinto, Admissions Manager (for Year 10–12 enquiries)
Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 465 807
Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk

Please click on the link below to find out more about the admissions processes relevant to your child’s age group.

For entry to Year 10 or 11, please contact the Admissions Department on admissions@lancing.org.uk

JOINING LANCING IN THE THIRD FORM
JOINING LANCING IN THE SIXTH FORM

• In the first instance, parents/agents will be asked to submit two of the applicant’s most recent school reports (translated into English if necessary). Our Director of Admissions will advise on whether to proceed with an application.
• Parents will then be asked to submit our online Registration Form together with the non-refundable registration fee (£240). Please click here for the Registration Portal.
• A member of the Admissions team will be in touch to arrange the pupil’s entrance assessments, which can be taken remotely. Assessments typically consist of an online cognitive ability test (CAT4) and a hand written essay in English, plus an interview with the Director of Admissions.
• If successful, the applicant will be offered a place to study at Lancing College. At this time, a reference will be requested from the pupil’s current school.
• When the successful candidate is offered a place at Lancing College, the payment of an Entrance Deposit of one term’s fees is required. This deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the College.
• International students requiring a visa may apply 6 months before the start of their studies. Lancing College engages the services of immigration lawyers, Newland Chase, to assist in this process. Please see further information below.

Visa requirements to study in the UK

We recommend all parents check the latest visa requirements to study.

Child Student/Student Visa Applications and Lancing College

Lancing College has appointed Newland Chase to operate its student visas compliance. Please read below for further information:

CHILD STUDENT / STUDENT VISA