FAQ’s
Key Dates
Q. When is the first day of term?
A. Students starting in 2025 will need to be available from Tuesday 26th August 2025 for enrolment.
Q. Is Welcome Day mandatory?
A. Yes, Welcome Day (30th June or 1st July 2025) is essentially your first day at Collyer’s. Subject taster sessions take place, and it will be your final opportunity to make subject changes before Enrolment. It is very important that you attend if you wish to study at Collyer’s.
Your Application
Q. I do not attend a partner school. Can I still apply?
A. Absolutely, you are very welcome to apply if you do not attend a partner school. We welcome students from across the South East and internationally.
Q. How do I apply?
A. Applications are made via our online application system and will open after the November Open Evenings. Please read the How to Apply page and then click on the link to start your application.
Q. When is the application deadline?
A. Students at a partner school should submit their online application no later than 31st December. Collyer’s partner schools are Bohunt Horsham, The Forest School, The Gatwick School, Millais School, Oathall Community College, Tanbridge House School, and Warden Park Secondary Academy. Students attending any other school should submit their online application no later than 31st January.
Q. How many subjects should I choose?
A. A normal study programme consists of three A Level subjects or equivalent. A double BTEC (Level 3), for example, would count as the equivalent of two A Level subjects and you would therefore need to choose one other (single) subject to complete your study programme. A T Level counts as the equivalent of three A Level subjects and so you would not choose any other subjects to accompany a T Level. Please use our prospectus to help guide your initial choices.
Q. Can I choose 4 subjects?
A. If you choose four subjects in your initial application, we will give appropriate advice and guidance during your interview. Students wishing to choose four subjects should be achieving top grades at GCSE, choose an appropriate combination of complementary subjects and give a firm commitment that they will stick with all four subjects, should the study plan gain approval from a Head of House at enrolment.
Q. Can I change my subjects after I submit my application?
A. Yes, you can change your subject choices during your interview. After discussion we may also suggest subject changes at that point based on your interests, goals and expected GCSE grades.
Entry Requirements
Q. Is there a minimum entry requirement to Collyer’s?
A. Yes. We work with our applicants to find a study programme that fits with their interests, goals and grade profile from school. Students wishing to study a Level 3 programme at Collyer’s should achieve a grade average of at least 4.0 from a minimum of five GCSE’s. Students achieving a grade average of between 3.0 and 3.9 from a minimum of five GCSE’s may be considered for our Level 2 Foundation Programme. Please refer to our prospectus.
Q. Will I need to resit GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths if I don’t receive a grade 4 in each?
A. Yes, it is a government requirement that you must resit these qualifications to achieve a grade 4. This will likely inform your study programme and you will receive good advice and guidance during your interview and at enrolment in September.
Transport
Q. Are there any bus services that run to Collyer’s?
A. Yes, a large number of our students travel from outside of the Horsham area and several buses stop outside of the College, including those from Haywards Heath and Worthing. For information about discounted travel and financial assistance for travel please visit our Student Finance page.
Q. Is it easy to get to Collyer’s via train?
A. Yes, Horsham is easily reached by train from a wide number of locations including Haywards Heath, Redhill and Chichester. The train station is located at the top of Hurst Road, a 5 minute walk from the College.
Life at Collyer’s
Q. What is a typical timetable at Collyer’s
A. Standard teaching hours are 8:40 to 16:15, although students will find that the library is open from 8:00 until 18:00 on most days. All classes will take place within these standard hours and, where free periods take place, students are expected to make good use of the library.
Q. How do I join one of the sports teams?
A. You should register your interest as part of your online application. Our sports department will then be in touch before enrolment to give details about trials and what to expect.