Find out more about how to join our Junior School with key dates and the full process below.
ADMISSION TO THE FIRST SCHOOL (SEPT 2027)
KEY DATES
| Registration opens | Friday 1 May 2026 |
| Registration closes | Friday 30 October 2026 |
| First Stage assessments | Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| Second Stage assessments | Thursday 14 – Monday 18 January 2027 |
| Offers notified | Friday 22 January 2027 |
| Acceptance by | Wednesday 3 February 2027 |
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Register your daughter for 4+ entry in September 2027 by clicking the link below.
First Steps: A Guide to Independent Junior School Admissions
VISIT US
Find out more about Junior School life by attending one of our events.
First Stage Assessments
Play activities testing school readiness which lasts about an hour. Children are grouped by age and there are about 12-16 children per group. Activities usually include pre-school tasks such as colouring, cutting and sticking.
Second Stage Assessments
Smaller groups are recalled for the second round, which includes a group activity followed by one to one puzzles and games with a member of our teaching staff.
We are looking for children with a curiosity for learning and the confidence to have a go at something they haven’t seen before. They need to be able to listen to and follow simple instructions as part of a group or one to one with an adult.
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The Admissions Process
STAGE 1 – ATTEND AN EVENT
The best way to get a feel for NLCS is to visit us. We offer a range of events, including Open Mornings and School In Action mornings during the Autumn and Summer Terms.
STAGE 2 – REGISTER
Registration for 4+ entry is now open. To apply, simply complete the online registration form before the deadline.
STAGE 3 – 4+ FIRST ROUND ASSESSMENTS
All registered girls will be invited to NLCS for a first-round assessment. Lasting around an hour, this session involves fun, age-appropriate activities designed to assess school readiness.
STAGE 4 – 4+ SECOND ROUND ASSESSMENTS
Selected girls will be invited back to Canons for a second-round assessment, which includes group activities, as well as individual puzzles and games with a member of staff.
STAGE 5 – OFFERS
Successful candidates will receive offers in late January.
“We want to thank you for making the process manageable for our daughter. She was treated with kindness at every turn and this matters very much to me.”
— NLCS Parent
ADMISSION TO THE LOWER SCHOOL (SEPT 2027)
KEY DATES
| Registration opens | Friday 1 May 2026 |
| Registration closes | Friday 30 October 2026 |
| First Stage assessments | Friday 13 November 2026 |
| Second Stage assessments | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Offers notified | Friday 22 January 2027 |
| Acceptance by | Wednesday 3 February 2027 |
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Register your daughter for 7+ entry in September 2027 by clicking the link below.
First Steps: A Guide to Independent Junior School Admissions
VISIT US
Find out more about Junior School life by attending one of our events.
First Stage Assessments
The first stage involves preliminary written tests which assess literacy and numeracy. We are looking to discover what the children can do, not what they can’t do. For the first stage tests, candidates will be expected to:
Write an imaginative story using full sentences and some interesting vocabulary.
Read fluently with understanding and give answers to written questions.
Write the answers to these questions in simple sentences.
Understand the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and ‘sharing’/division and be able to apply these rules in order to solve word problems.
Know the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables.
Have a basic understanding of shape, time and money.
Interpret simple tables and charts.
Second Stage Assessments
Selected students are called back for the second stage of the process, which consists of a morning at school where they will be taught as a class and experience the learning and excitement of a busy school day at North London.
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The Admissions Process
STAGE 1 – ATTEND AN EVENT
The best way to get a feel for NLCS is to visit us. We offer a range of events, including Open Mornings and School In Action mornings during the Autumn and Summer Terms.
STAGE 2 – REGISTER
Registration for 7+ entry is now open. To apply, simply complete the online registration form before the deadline.
STAGE 3 – 7+ FIRST ROUND ASSESSMENTS
All registered girls will be invited to NLCS for a first-round assessment. This involves written tests in Maths and English.
STAGE 4 – 7+ SECOND ROUND ASSESSMENTS
Selected girls will be invited back to Canons to experience a morning in school with other candidates. They will be taught as a class and get a feel for what it would be like to be a North Londoner.
STAGE 5 – OFFERS
Successful candidates will receive offers in late January.
A limited number of places occasionally become available in the Junior School.
To be added to the waiting list for a Junior School occasional place, please complete this form and you will be notified if a place becomes available.
