City of London School admissions: September 2027 entry
City of London School is an independent day school on the Thames. This guide covers 11+ entry in September 2027 for pupils born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with City of London School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Registration closes on Monday 2 November 2026. The school offers bursaries of up to 100% of fees.
Testing
On Friday 27 November 2026 candidates sit a 105-minute online assessment covering maths, English, reasoning, puzzles and creative comprehension, then a 30-minute creative writing task. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in January 2027.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 | Registration closes |
| 27 November 2026 | Entrance assessments |
| January 2027 | Interviews |
| Mid-February 2027 | Offers |
| Early March 2027 | Acceptance deadline |
How to prepare
- ✓ Practise mixed online questions under time, including puzzles.
- ✓ Write short stories against the clock: the creative writing task is 30 minutes.
- ✓ Practise talking through problems aloud for the interview.
Need help with the tests? One-to-one 11+ tutoring, what the ISEB pre-test covers or 11+ interview questions.
Common questions
When is the City of London School 11+ deadline?＋
Monday 2 November 2026.
What is in the assessment?＋
A 105-minute online assessment and a 30-minute creative writing task.
When are offers made?＋
Mid-February 2027.
Are bursaries available?＋
Yes, up to 100% of fees.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.