Admissions Process
Choosing the best school for your child is one of the first and most important parenting decisions we make, and we want to make the process as straightforward as possible for our families. Below you will find a guide to admissions at St. George’s.
The first step we always recommend is to visit our school. St. George’s has a unique and very special atmosphere which we are exceptionally proud of, and we encourage our families and prospective pupils to experience our setting, meet the wonderful children already here, and speak to our Headteacher, Cormac Timothy, and some of our specialist teaching team on a one-to-one tour.
We welcome applications for pupils joining our school at any stage, subject to available spaces, from our Little Dragons Nursery aged 2 to Form VI aged 10-11. We recommend registering your interest as early as possible as we do operate waiting lists, particularly for our younger years. Pupils who attend our Little Dragons Preschool (aged 3-4) are automatically guaranteed a place in our Reception class.
VISIT US
Come and visit Little Dragons Nursery, set within our magical walled garden, and see the fun, learning and laughter in action! Our Nursery, which operates during term-time only, welcomes pupils aged 2-3 and our Preschool welcomes pupils aged 3-4.
Join us for a personal tour where we will show you the magic of our Nursery setting. You will meet our dedicated Early Years team who will answer any questions you may have about life at Little Dragons.
REGISTRATION
Once you have visited our School or enjoyed a virtual tour and wish to register your child for a place at Little Dragons Nursery, you will be asked to complete a Registration Form by our Admissions Team.
Please note, spaces are subject to availability. Submitting a Registration Form does not guarantee a place. Registration Forms are processed once a non-refundable Registration Fee has been received.
PLACE OFFERED
Offers are made in order of registration, so please make sure to register as soon as you know that St. George’s is the right school for your child. Following receipt of your completed Registration Form and Registration Fee, a formal offer of a place is made subject to availability.
Our Admissions team will send you a link to our Admissions Form and you will be asked to submit all the documentation we require to enrol your child. At this point, we also require an Admissions Deposit, which is deducted from your final invoice once your child leaves St. George's.
Once the Admissions Form and Admissions Deposit has been received, our team will be in touch with more information on starting at Little Dragons, including arranging setting in sessions and answering any queries. Our Standard Terms and Conditions can be found on our Parent Links page.
GETTING READY
We have compiled Parent Handbooks for our Little Dragons Nursery and Little Dragons Preschool pupils and their parents which provide lots of pertinent information ahead of your joining us here at St. George’s.
We also reach out to your child’s former nursery (if they have attended one) and to you to get to know your little one, their routine and general health and development, so we can welcome them with familiarity and help them to settle quickly and happily at Little Dragons.
You can find Term Dates, Parent Handbooks, Uniform details and lots of other information in our Parent Links area.
SETTLING IN
Settling in sessions are a super way for you and your child to become familiar with our nursery. Before they join us, we will arrange short ‘settling in sessions’ so they can get to know the new, exciting environment they’ll be coming to. They will meet their keyworker and some of their new friends too! We can offer as many sessions as required to give your child the comfort and security they need, and to make that initial drop-off for a full session as stress-free as possible for them and for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are a number of Frequently Asked Questions we hear ahead of children joining Little Dragons. You may find the answers to some of the questions you have at the link below.
CONTACT US
Our Admissions Team, who are based in our School Office, are on hand to offer any further information about joining St. George's, including space availability for the year you might be looking to join us.
Please contact us at the link below, call us on +44(0)1534 481593 or email admissions@stgeorgesprep.co.uk.
VISIT US
Life at St. George’s Preparatory School is unique and wonderful, with a special emphasis on pastoral care alongside academic achievement. Our families will tell you that we truly live our values of Kindness, Resilience, Achievement and Responsibility and we believe that with the right support, guidance and challenge, every child can achieve their greatest potential. The best way to get a taste of life at St. George’s is to visit us for a tour with our Headteacher, Cormac Timothy. We are very proud of our school and look forward to showing you what makes us special and to answer any questions you might have. Tours can be conducted face-to-face or virtually, for those who may not yet be in Jersey.
REGISTRATION
Once you have visited our school or enjoyed a virtual tour and decided you would like to register your child for a place at St. George’s, you will be sent a link to our online Registration form by our Admissions Team. Please note, spaces are subject to availability and submitting an enquiry form does not guarantee a place. The registration form will need to be submitted alongside a non-refundable registration fee.
PLACE OFFERED
Offers are made in order of registration, so please make sure to register as soon as you know that St. George’s is the right school for your child. Following receipt of your completed Registration Form and Registration Fee, a formal offer of a place is made subject to availability.
Our Admissions team will send you a link to our Admissions Form and you will be asked to submit all the documentation we require to enrol your child. At this point, we also require an Admissions Deposit, which is deducted from your final invoice once your child leaves St. George's.
Once the Admissions Form and Admissions Deposit has been received, our team will be in touch with more information on starting at St. George's, including arranging a Taster Day if appropriate and answering any queries.
BURSARIES
We offer annual Bursaries through the Jersey Educational Trust 2015 (JET 2015) for pupils joining us from Form IV to VI, which have been created to offer access to the exceptional educational, pastoral and environmental opportunities offered here at St. George’s to pupils who would otherwise be unable to attend.
One of the School’s key aims is to support every pupil in our care to achieve their greatest potential. We welcome applications supporting children with an equal commitment to achieving their very best. For more information on Bursaries, click below.
GETTING READY
Our school community is one of our greatest strengths, and you will be warmly welcomed by our existing parents. We have an active and enthusiastic Georgian Association made up of parent volunteers who hold events to welcome our new families as well as fun fundraisers and activity days for pupils throughout the school year. Your Class Rep will be in touch regularly to keep you updated with class and social information, and you will start to receive our weekly Bulletin with important weekly information and pupil celebrations once your child/children join us.
You can find Term Dates, Fee and Uniform details and lots of other useful information in our Parent Links area.
SETTLING IN
Taster Days are a great way for pupils to get to know their new classmates, teachers and the school. Where possible, we will arrange for a Taster Day ahead of your child/children joining the school. We operate an informal ‘Buddy Scheme’ for new pupils joining us during the school year so they will have a special friend to show them around and support them during their first days.
New pupils are warmly welcomed at St. George’s where we always lead with one of our core values, kindness, and our limited class sizes mean that new joiners swiftly become part of our community, well known by children and teachers alike.
Parents are welcome to speak to Form Tutors briefly at drop-off or pick-up should they wish to discuss how things are going, for more lengthy meetings, please do contact the School Office to arrange an appointment with your Form Tutor or Headteacher, Cormac Timothy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There are a number of Frequently Asked Questions we hear ahead of children joining St. George’s. You may find the answers to some of the questions you have at the link below.
CONTACT US
Our Admissions Team, who are based in our School Office, are on hand to offer any further information about joining St. George's, including space availability for the year you might be looking to join us.
Please contact us at the link below, call us on +44(0)1534 481593 or email admissions@stgeorgesprep.co.uk.