North London Collegiate School admissions: September 2027 entry
North London Collegiate School (NLCS) is a girls' day school in north-west London. Around 70 to 75 places are available to external applicants at 11+.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with North London Collegiate School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Registration opened on 1 May 2026 and closes at 4pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
Testing
Every registered candidate is invited to the entrance exam on Thursday 3 December 2026: written English and Maths papers, each 1 hour 15 minutes, sat on paper rather than on screen.
Interviews run from 11 to 22 January 2027, and offers are expected in mid-February.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 13 November 2026 (4pm) | Registration closes |
| 3 December 2026 | Entrance exam: English and Maths |
| 11-22 January 2027 | Interviews |
| Mid-February 2027 | Offers (to be confirmed) |
How to prepare
- ✓ Practise full 75-minute handwritten papers, not only online questions.
- ✓ Show working clearly in Maths.
- ✓ Build stamina for longer English answers.
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 NLCS 11+ deadline?＋
4pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
What is in the NLCS 11+ exam?＋
English and Maths papers, 1 hour 15 minutes each, on paper.
How many places are there?＋
Around 70 to 75 for external applicants.
When are the interviews?＋
11-22 January 2027.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.