Dulwich College admissions: September 2027 entry
Dulwich College is a boys' school in south London. About 90 places are available to external candidates at 11+ (Year 7) for September 2027.
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Entry points and deadlines
Registration closes at midday on Monday 2 November 2026 for boys born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016. The registration fee is £200, waived for pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium.
Testing
The exam on Friday 4 December 2026 has two parts. Part 1 is online: Mathematics (20 minutes), English (30), non-verbal reasoning (10), verbal reasoning (10), puzzles and problem solving (15) and creative comprehension (20). Part 2 is a handwritten creative writing task (5 minutes' planning, 15 minutes' writing).
Interviews run from 20 to 27 January 2027.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2 November 2026 (midday) | Registration closes |
| 4 December 2026 | Entrance exam |
| 20-27 January 2027 | Interviews |
| 11-12 February 2027 | Results posted and emailed |
How to prepare
- ✓ Practise short, timed online sections: some last only 10 minutes.
- ✓ Plan stories in five minutes and write for fifteen.
- ✓ Build mental maths speed for the 20-minute maths section.
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 Dulwich College 11+ deadline?＋
Midday on Monday 2 November 2026.
When is the 11+ exam?＋
Friday 4 December 2026.
How many places are there at 11+?＋
About 90 for external candidates.
When are results sent?＋
Posted on 11 February and emailed on 12 February 2027.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.