Apply We are now accepting applications for Preschool to S6 for Session 2021/22. The closing date for all applications is Friday 13 November 2020. If you require a Tier 4 Visa please complete our International application form. Please note we are currently accepting applications for Preschool 2020/21. If you are interested in immediate entry to the school please call Admissions on 0131 446 6005 or email admissions@gwc.org.uk. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. Information received by George Watson's College is processed fairly and lawfully and is used in support of our operations. The information will be controlled by George Watson's College and protected in accordance with the School's Privacy Policy. Fields marked with * are required. Details of Applicant(s) Please enter details for the child(ren) applying to join Watson's. A copy of a valid passport or birth certificate for each Applicant MUST be submitted with this form. Applicant 1 Applicant's Personal Details Forename(s)* Preferred name* Surname* Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)* Gender* Male Female Unspecified Nationality* British or EU passport holder Yes No Main language spoken at home* Other languages spoken Passport (JPG, PNG or PDF). We will accept a Birth Certificate where an in-date passport is not available* House Number or Name* Address line 1* Address line 2* Address line 3 Address line 4 Postcode* Entry details Proposed date of entry* Please choose... 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Proposed school year group* Please choose... Preschool P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 S1 S2 S3 S5 S6 Siblings Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Notes Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the School may give preference to brothers and sisters of a pupil already at George Watson's College. The School may also give preference to: brothers and sisters of former pupils of George Watson's College sons and daughters of former pupils of George Watson's College. If any of the above applies please give details and, where appropriate for former pupils, state the maiden name and dates of attendance at the School. Education to Date Present school/preschool Name Address Postcode Date of entry Present year group Previous schools Previous school From/to Previous school From/to Previous school From/to We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. In order that we can provide the right environment and support for your child, please give details of any Additional Support Needs that we should be aware of. Please tick if the applicant has received Additional Support for Learning. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to an Educational Psychologist. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to a Speech and Language Therapist. Please tick if the applicant is currently part of the Child Planning System. Please tick if the applicant is currently under the care of a Community Paediatrician. Please upload a copy of any report from an Educational Psychologist or other professional agency. Current assessment arrangements the candidate receives: (Please note we will contact the applicant's current school to confirm arrangements) Word Processor Reader Scribe Extra Time Separate Room No Dispensation If there are any circumstances (including disability, medical condition, multi-agency or CAMHS support) that require special consideration by the School, please inform us by uploading a separate letter. Financial Assistance Financial assistance towards School fees is available on a means-tested basis from the George Watson's Family Foundation. (Financial assistance is only available for pupils applying for admission into P6–S6. Priority will be given to P6, P7 and S1 applicants). Please tick if you wish to apply for Financial Assistance. Scholarships Pupils who academically perform particularly well in the S1 Entrance Assessment may be invited back to sit our Scholarship Assessment. Music Scholarships are for applicants of our Senior School. We are looking for young musicians of outstanding potential and ability. As a rough guide we would be looking for musicians of at least grade 5 distinction standard on their main instrument when applying to enter S1. Please tick if you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship. Applicant 2 Applicant's Personal Details Forename(s)* Preferred name* Surname* Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)* Gender* Male Female Unspecified Nationality* British or EU passport holder Yes No Main language spoken at home* Other languages spoken Passport (JPG, PNG or PDF). We will accept a Birth Certificate where an in-date passport is not available* House Number or Name* Address line 1* Address line 2* Address line 3 Address line 4 Postcode* Entry details Proposed date of entry* Please choose... 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Proposed school year group* Please choose... Preschool P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 S1 S2 S3 S5 S6 Siblings Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Notes Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the School may give preference to brothers and sisters of a pupil already at George Watson's College. The School may also give preference to: brothers and sisters of former pupils of George Watson's College sons and daughters of former pupils of George Watson's College. If any of the above applies please give details and, where appropriate for former pupils, state the maiden name and dates of attendance at the School. Education to Date Present school/preschool Name Address Postcode Date of entry Present year group Previous schools Previous school From/to Previous school From/to Previous school From/to We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. In order that we can provide the right environment and support for your child, please give details of any Additional Support Needs that we should be aware of. Please tick if the applicant has received Additional Support for Learning. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to an Educational Psychologist. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to a Speech and Language Therapist. Please tick if the applicant is currently part of the Child Planning System. Please tick if the applicant is currently under the care of a Community Paediatrician. Please upload a copy of any report from an Educational Psychologist or other professional agency. Current assessment arrangements the candidate receives: (Please note we will contact the applicant's current school to confirm arrangements) Word Processor Reader Scribe Extra Time Separate Room No Dispensation If there are any circumstances (including disability, medical condition, multi-agency or CAMHS support) that require special consideration by the School, please inform us by uploading a separate letter. Financial Assistance Financial assistance towards School fees is available on a means-tested basis from the George Watson's Family Foundation. (Financial assistance is only available for pupils applying for admission into P6–S6. Priority will be given to P6, P7 and S1 applicants). Please tick if you wish to apply for Financial Assistance. Scholarships Pupils who academically perform particularly well in the S1 Entrance Assessment may be invited back to sit our Scholarship Assessment. Music Scholarships are for applicants of our Senior School. We are looking for young musicians of outstanding potential and ability. As a rough guide we would be looking for musicians of at least grade 5 distinction standard on their main instrument when applying to enter S1. Please tick if you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship. Add applicant Applicant 3 Applicant's Personal Details Forename(s)* Preferred name* Surname* Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)* Gender* Male Female Unspecified Nationality* British or EU passport holder Yes No Main language spoken at home* Other languages spoken Passport (JPG, PNG or PDF). We will accept a Birth Certificate where an in-date passport is not available* House Number or Name* Address line 1* Address line 2* Address line 3 Address line 4 Postcode* Entry details Proposed date of entry* Please choose... 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Proposed school year group* Please choose... Preschool P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 S1 S2 S3 S5 S6 Siblings Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Notes Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the School may give preference to brothers and sisters of a pupil already at George Watson's College. The School may also give preference to: brothers and sisters of former pupils of George Watson's College sons and daughters of former pupils of George Watson's College. If any of the above applies please give details and, where appropriate for former pupils, state the maiden name and dates of attendance at the School. Education to Date Present school/preschool Name Address Postcode Date of entry Present year group Previous schools Previous school From/to Previous school From/to Previous school From/to We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. In order that we can provide the right environment and support for your child, please give details of any Additional Support Needs that we should be aware of. Please tick if the applicant has received Additional Support for Learning. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to an Educational Psychologist. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to a Speech and Language Therapist. Please tick if the applicant is currently part of the Child Planning System. Please tick if the applicant is currently under the care of a Community Paediatrician. Please upload a copy of any report from an Educational Psychologist or other professional agency. Current assessment arrangements the candidate receives: (Please note we will contact the applicant's current school to confirm arrangements) Word Processor Reader Scribe Extra Time Separate Room No Dispensation If there are any circumstances (including disability, medical condition, multi-agency or CAMHS support) that require special consideration by the School, please inform us by uploading a separate letter. Financial Assistance Financial assistance towards School fees is available on a means-tested basis from the George Watson's Family Foundation. (Financial assistance is only available for pupils applying for admission into P6–S6. Priority will be given to P6, P7 and S1 applicants). Please tick if you wish to apply for Financial Assistance. Scholarships Pupils who academically perform particularly well in the S1 Entrance Assessment may be invited back to sit our Scholarship Assessment. Music Scholarships are for applicants of our Senior School. We are looking for young musicians of outstanding potential and ability. As a rough guide we would be looking for musicians of at least grade 5 distinction standard on their main instrument when applying to enter S1. Please tick if you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship. Add applicant Applicant 4 Applicant's Personal Details Forename(s)* Preferred name* Surname* Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)* Gender* Male Female Unspecified Nationality* British or EU passport holder Yes No Main language spoken at home* Other languages spoken Passport (JPG, PNG or PDF). We will accept a Birth Certificate where an in-date passport is not available* House Number or Name* Address line 1* Address line 2* Address line 3 Address line 4 Postcode* Entry details Proposed date of entry* Please choose... 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 Proposed school year group* Please choose... Preschool P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 S1 S2 S3 S5 S6 Siblings Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Sibling name Sibling date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Sibling current preschool/school Notes Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the School may give preference to brothers and sisters of a pupil already at George Watson's College. The School may also give preference to: brothers and sisters of former pupils of George Watson's College sons and daughters of former pupils of George Watson's College. If any of the above applies please give details and, where appropriate for former pupils, state the maiden name and dates of attendance at the School. Education to Date Present school/preschool Name Address Postcode Date of entry Present year group Previous schools Previous school From/to Previous school From/to Previous school From/to We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our admissions process as outlined in our Admissions Policy. In order that we can provide the right environment and support for your child, please give details of any Additional Support Needs that we should be aware of. Please tick if the applicant has received Additional Support for Learning. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to an Educational Psychologist. Please tick if the applicant has been referred to a Speech and Language Therapist. Please tick if the applicant is currently part of the Child Planning System. Please tick if the applicant is currently under the care of a Community Paediatrician. Please upload a copy of any report from an Educational Psychologist or other professional agency. Current assessment arrangements the candidate receives: (Please note we will contact the applicant's current school to confirm arrangements) Word Processor Reader Scribe Extra Time Separate Room No Dispensation If there are any circumstances (including disability, medical condition, multi-agency or CAMHS support) that require special consideration by the School, please inform us by uploading a separate letter. Financial Assistance Financial assistance towards School fees is available on a means-tested basis from the George Watson's Family Foundation. (Financial assistance is only available for pupils applying for admission into P6–S6. Priority will be given to P6, P7 and S1 applicants). Please tick if you wish to apply for Financial Assistance. Scholarships Pupils who academically perform particularly well in the S1 Entrance Assessment may be invited back to sit our Scholarship Assessment. Music Scholarships are for applicants of our Senior School. We are looking for young musicians of outstanding potential and ability. As a rough guide we would be looking for musicians of at least grade 5 distinction standard on their main instrument when applying to enter S1. Please tick if you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship. Add applicant Details of Parent(s)/Carer(s) Please complete for yourself and any other parent/carer of the applicant(s). We require the details of both parents where possible. Please email copies of any court orders that relate to any of the applicant(s) to the Admissions Registrar. Relationship to applicant(s)* Title* Please choose... Dr Mr Mrs Ms Professor First name(s)* Surname* House Number or Name* Address Line 1* Address Line 2* Address Line 3 Address Line 4 Postcode* Email address* Additional email address Phone - day* Phone - evening Phone - mobile Job title Occupation/company Tick if this person has custodial responsibility for the applicant Tick if this individual is aware that you are submitting an application to Watson's Relationship to applicant(s)* Title* Please choose... Dr Mr Mrs Ms Professor First name(s)* Surname* House Number or Name* Address Line 1* Address Line 2* Address Line 3 Address Line 4 Postcode* Email address* Additional email address Phone - day* Phone - evening Phone - mobile Job title Occupation/company Tick if this person has custodial responsibility for the applicant Tick if this individual is aware that you are submitting an application to Watson's Declaration I/we, being the parent/parents of, or being the person/persons having parental rights in respect of the Applicant(s): hereby apply for a place at George Watson's College for the Applicant(s) to become a pupil at the School with effect from the admission date specified above; agree to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £70 in respect of the receipt and consideration of this application by the School; accept that this application is subject to the School's admissions procedures current as at the date of the receipt of this application by the School as they are revised or amended from time to time; recognise that there is no obligation on George Watson's College to offer a place at the School for the Applicant(s) or to accept the Applicant(s) as a pupil of the School; and, for children entering the Preschool, that progression to P1 is not automatic; for each Applicant, authorise his or her current school named above to (a) (where applicable) confirm to George Watson's College whether all fees in respect of the Applicant have been paid to that current school and (b) disclose to George Watson's College information on the Applicant (eg academic report and pupil profile), and authorise the School to disclose this application and authorisation to that current school; confirm that we have enclosed information regarding any disability, additional support need, medical condition, or other circumstances which might require adjustments to be made for the Applicant(s) during the admissions process; accept that George Watson's College must be given copies of any court orders that relate to the Applicant and that submitting this application does not contravene any current court orders. Paper copies or scanned and emailed copies must be sent to the Admissions Registrar (admissions@gwc.org.uk). If George Watson's College offers a place at the School for the Applicant(s) then the offer shall be deemed to have been declined and refused if it is not accepted by me/us within the time stipulated in the offer which will also require payment of an acceptance fee of £300. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the details on this application form are accurate.* Proceed to payment
