Register for Kent Test from 1 June to 2 July

1 June 2012

Parents who would like their child to sit the Kent Test this September, for grammar school entry in 2013, are invited to register between Friday 1 June and Monday 2 July 2012.

There are a couple of ways to apply. The easiest is to complete the online form. Alternatively download a paper copy (PDF, 678k), pick one up from primary schools, or to get one sent to you in the post, call 01622 696565.

Children will sit maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning papers, along with a written assignment. The verbal reasoning paper takes 50 minutes and the non-verbal about 40 minutes. The maths paper and the writing exercise each take one hour.  The answer sheets for all but the writing exercise are multiple-choice.

KCC Cabinet Member Education, Learning and Skills, Mike Whiting, said: “I would encourage parents to register for the Kent Test. Last year, roughly two-thirds of families opted for it to find out which school would best suit their child. The assessment will be sent out a fortnight before applications close, so parents can sit down with their child to select up to four schools.”

For children attending a Kent primary school, the tests will be held on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 September 2012. Children living outside Kent will sit the test on Saturday 15 September 2012.

Assessments for grammar school or high school will be sent out on Wednesday 17 October 2012, giving parents time to submit application forms for schools before Wednesday 31 October 2012.