VCJ Admissions

If your son is motivated to learn and achieve at the highest levels, he'll be most welcome at Victoria College. We are a selective school, so admission is determined by his academic performance and record of attendance and behaviour. Each applicant sits short tests in core subjects of English and Mathematics during a day when he can visit the school and start getting to know it.

We will also seek a reference and educational attainment data from his previous schools via a standard questionnaire.

The College aims to educate boys who are committed to their work and will benefit from the unique environment of our school. We look carefully at each candidate to ensure that there is a good fit and that he will feel comfortable and able to contribute to the positive learning environment at Victoria College.

Boys wishing to join Victoria College during Years 7 to 11 will be assessed using the College's own entrance procedure.

You can read more about our admissions procedures in the Admissions Policy. For any further admissions queries, please contact Admissions  or call 01534 638225.

The unique relationship between Victoria College Preparatory School and Victoria College leads to a specific admissions process for 11+ entry, with automatic transfer between the two schools at 11+ in the majority of cases.  

A place is guaranteed in Year 7 for a VCP student when all of the following are met: 

• consistently attains at least Secure in Age-Related Expectations  in Reading, Writing and Mathematics; and 

• attained at least Secure Age-Related Expectation in Teacher Assessments in  Reading, Writing and Mathematics  at the end of Year 5; and 

• demonstrates a good behaviour, motivation and attendance record, proactive engagement in the broader life of the school, and a positive attitude towards learning, as evidenced in their VCP school reports; and 

• obtains a mean CAT score of at least 100. 

Where it is identified through annual student progress meetings (attended by school leaders from VCP and VCJ) and the provision of evidence, that any of these requirements are not being, or may not be met, automatic transfer is not guaranteed.  Victoria College reserves the right to approve progression into Year 7, based on either or both of the following (at the Headteacher’s discretion): 

• Attaining suitable results through the Admission Process for non-VCP students (see above), and considered within the external candidate application cohort, held during assessment morning in November of Year 6. 

• An interview with the Headteacher of Victoria College to discuss the appropriateness of the move. 

Parents of boys will be formally offered a place at the end of the Autumn Term of Year 6, ahead of formal admission onto roll at Victoria College in September of Year 7. 

Boys wishing to join Victoria College during years 7 to 11 will be assessed using the College's own Entrance Procedure. Commitment, high standards of behaviour and good parental support will be pre-requisites for entry at all ages and in every case, the final decision on admission rests with the Headteacher of Victoria College.

Our ‘admission profile’ comprises four sections for entry at the age of 11: an English and Maths test, an interview, references & reports from current school, and their CAT score.  This ensures we obtain the best possible information on the young people that apply to the College, to help understand their particular strengths, and to help us make the most informed decision on a place. 

English and Maths

For entry at the age of 11, boys will sit the 11+ GL Assessments tests in English and Maths (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning will not form part of the tests), in the November prior to entry. Details of these processes, together with information on the GL Assessments resources (example papers and Parents Guide), are available on our College Website, and can be accessed on this link.

When ad hoc places become available in other years, we use Progress Tests in English & Maths.

We do not disclose the assessment results or completed papers to parents or schools, but will use these results as a means to judge academic capability in numeracy and literacy.

School Reference (including CAT score)

The College aims to educate boys who have a commitment to their work and will benefit from the structures operating at Victoria College. For the benefit of all boys at the College, students who have a poor attendance, behaviour, or motivation record will not be considered for a place at College.

• We ask for an honest and detailed school reference, the format of which is determined by Victoria College, taking into account any learning needs, strengths and weaknesses. The previous academic achievement of each student will be taken into consideration. Educational attainment data will be requested on the Reference form
• We also ask for the student CAT score

School Report

The most recent Year 6 school report is requested.

Interview

These will be conducted during the Assessment Morning in early November, by a member of our senior staff. This is to help us get to know the applicant a little better and allow the applicant to discuss their individual interests, skills and passions.

Examinations for Year 7 entry in September 2025 will take place on Saturday 9^th November 2024. All registered students will receive details in mid-October 2024.

The school fees for Victoria College are currently £2,704 per term or £8,112 per annum, for the academic term September 2024 to July 2025.

Tuition fees are paid by Direct Debit monthly. In consultation with the Board of Governors and CYPES, the fees for Victoria College and Victoria College Preparatory School are subject to an annual review each Spring Term in advance of the next academic year.

Monthly Direct Debits are deducted automatically from your nominated account on the first of each month, or the following working day if it falls on a weekend or Public Holiday.

For all queries related to Tuition fees for either Victoria College or Victoria College Preparatory School, contact fees@vcj.sch.je

As a Government-owned school, we receive a grant from the Government of Jersey for every student. This contribution makes a Victoria College education excellent value for money compared to similar schools in the UK.

We are passionate about making a Victoria College education accessible to all of Jersey’s most able and willing boys, and can offer financial support to families. The Payment of Fees Policy can be read here.

Financial Support for Families

We offer a range of means-tested bursaries to support students who would like to attend Victoria College but could only do so with some financial assistance. Bursaries are available specifically to help your family pay the school fees, especially if your household income is below £82,000.

Applications for financial assistance are considered after a successful applications process and once your son has been offered a place at the College. For more information, please read our Bursary Guide.

Stypendia - Polish Bursary Flyer
Bolsas Escolares - Portuguese Bursary Flyer

We offer a range of means-tested bursaries to support students who would like to attend Victoria College but could only do so with some financial assistance. Limited bursaries are available specifically to help your family pay the school fees, especially if your household income is below £77,000.

Applications for financial assistance are considered after a successful applications process and once your son has been offered a place at the school. For more information, please read our Bursary Guide.

Stypendia - Polish Bursary Flyer
Bolsas Escolares - Portuguese Bursary Flyer

To apply for a bursary or enquire further, please contact Admissions or call 01534 638225.

Victoria College takes part in the Government's Jersey Premium programme which supports certain students. Victoria College: Jersey Premium Evaluation can be viewed here. To find out more, please contact Patrick Crossley, Deputy Headteacher.

This will take place on Thursday 3rd October from 4.30 - 7.30pm. Registration to attend can be completed here.