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7 Plus (7+) Exam – Dulwich College Junior School – Key Admissions Details 2024

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Introduction

 

Dulwich College is an independent, day and boarding school for boys in Dulwich, London. Highly regarded for its excellent extracurricular offer in sports, music and drama, as well as being academically rigorous, it shares its main campus with the equally successful Junior School. [1]

 

In the Junior School, extensive pastoral care is at the heart of the educational philosophy. Supported by highly qualified staff, the system looks after all aspects of pupils’ development, allowing children to progress through the school with sound moral understanding and high levels of personal responsibility. [2]

 

Pupils also benefit from a rich range of facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, a cutting-edge sports centre, spacious DT rooms and a brand-new laboratory block, among others. Taking full advantage of the superb educational experience, boys embark on an adventurous journey of self-discovery, underpinned by a rich programme of educational visits, which have included destinations such as Hampton Court, the Imperial War Museum, the Tate Modern and Southwark Cathedral. [3] [4]

 

Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Exam Information

 

Address: Dulwich Common SE21 7LD

County: Greater London

Admissions info: junioradmissions@dulwich.org.uk or 020 8299 8432

School type: Independent school for boys

Open days: Each term

7+ Exam date (Stage 1): December of Year 2

7+ Exam date (Stage 2): January of Year 2

 

Open Events for Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Entry

 

Parents of prospective pupils are strongly encouraged to visit the Dulwich campus together with their sons. Attending open events provides an excellent opportunity to see the Junior School at work and to discuss the details of the entry procedure. Guided tours of facilities and one-on-one meetings with key members of staff will take place. To reserve a spot, please reach out to the Registrar. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Admissions

 

Boys are normally registered between September and November of the year prior to entry, as the deadline is in early November. The registration form can be accessed through this page.

 

The admissions process includes a two-stage exam taking place in December and January, as well as an interview with a member of the Junior School staff. The interview is part of the Stage 2 exam, during which your child’s Maths and English skills will be assessed. There will also be a group activity, testing your child’s capacity for collaboration and creative thinking.

 

Please note that a confidential report from your son’s current school will be taken into consideration. Results will be made known in February and, if offered, a place is accepted with a payment of a non-refundable deposit.

 

Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Academic scholarships of between 10% and one-third of tuition fees are awarded automatically to top-performing boys entering Year 3 (7+). There is no need to make a formal, separate scholarship application. Further opportunities exist for boys to gain scholarships later in their college career, on entry to Year 7 (11+) or Year 9 (13+).

 

A limited number of means-tested bursaries are awarded annually to very able boys entering Year 3 (7+) where parents are unable to pay the full tuition fee. Applicants are considered on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination and interview.

 

Parents will be asked to complete a confidential statement of financial circumstances, which will be reviewed annually. If you are interested in applying for an entry bursary, you should indicate this on the registration form.

 

Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Exam Format

 

The Stage One 7+ exam at Dulwich College Junior School consists of:

 

  • Online Reasoning test

 

The assessment will be age-standardised, comprising a variety of Reasoning questions.

 

Candidates who have performed successfully will be invited to sit further examinations.

 


 

The Stage Two 7+ exam at Dulwich College Junior School consists of:

 

  • English
  • Mathematics

 

The English exam examines comprehension and writing skills, including inference, punctuation and grammar, as well as the fluency of your child’s reading and oral skills.

 

The maths paper tests addition and subtraction of single digits, tens and units, and hundreds. In addition, boys should also show an understanding of fractions of shapes, be able to interpret simple bar graphs and solve a range of two and three-step mathematical problems.

 

Dulwich College 7 Plus (7+) Exam Practice Papers

 

If you are at the very beginning of your 7+ journey, you may wish to start with our range of 6+ resources. These cover the core Maths and English skills your child needs to develop but at a slightly easier level.

 

Our 6+ range will help your child develop confidence and a strong foundation before they progress further with the 7+ material listed below.

 

Stage 1 Exam

 

Online Reasoning Test

 

The following packs will significantly boost your child’s Reasoning abilities ahead of the Dulwich College Junior School 7+ online Reasoning test:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

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CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 2

CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 3

CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 4

CAT4 – Level X – Practice Test 5

 

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Skill Practice Tests

 

To boost your child’s Verbal Reasoning abilities in the lead-up to the 7+ online Reasoning exam, we recommend that you use the following topic exercises:

 

CAT4 – Level X – Words

 

For effective Quantitative Reasoning practice in the lead-up to the 7+ online Reasoning exam, we recommend that you use the following skill exercises:

 

CAT4 – Level X – Numbers

 

To enhance your child’s Non-Verbal Reasoning abilities ahead of the 7+ online Reasoning exam, we specifically recommend the following skill exercises:

 

CAT4 – Level X – Figures

 

To improve your child’s understanding of Spatial Reasoning in preparation for the 7+ online Reasoning exam, we advise the use of the following topic exercises:

 

CAT4  – Level X – Shapes

 

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Stage 2 Exam

 

English

 

We highly recommend the following practice papers to help your child prepare for the Dulwich College Junior School 7+ English exam. They cover everything your child needs to know about comprehension and writing:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ English Pack 1

7+ English Pack 2

7+ English Pack 3

7+ English Pack 4

7+ English Pack 5

 

Comprehension Skills

 

7+ English: Comprehension Pack 1

7+ English: Reading Workbook

7+ English: Inference Skills

7+ English: Vocabulary and Grammar

 

Comprehension Guide

 

This guide covers all the key comprehension question types in a clear, step-by-step manner so that both you and your child know exactly what to expect on exam day.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Comprehension

 

Writing Skills

 

7+ English: Writing

7+ English: Rewrite & Improve

7+ English: Punctuation

7+ English: Spelling

7+ English: Dictation

 

Writing Guide

 

Starting from the foundational basics, this guide works its way through all the key skills your child needs to develop to become an excellent writer within the framework of what’s expected at the 7+ level.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Writing


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Mathematics

 

The following 7+ packs will help your child develop the key skills needed to do well in the mathematics section of the Dulwich College Junior School entrance exam:

 

Full Practice Tests

 

7+ Mathematics Pack 1

7+ Mathematics Pack 2

7+ Mathematics Pack 3

7+ Mathematics Pack 4

7+ Mathematics Pack 5

 

Targeted Skill Development

 

Each of the following skill practice 7+ mathematics packs focuses on just one specific topic, covering all the possible variations your child may face on exam day:

 

7+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

7+ Mathematics: Problem Solving

7+ Mathematics: Addition & Subtraction

7+ Mathematics: Multiplication & Division

7+ Mathematics: Geometry

7+ Mathematics: Number & Place Value

7+ Mathematics: Measurement

7+ Mathematics: Fractions

7+ Mathematics: Statistics

 

Mathematics Guide

 

This guide covers the full 7+ Maths syllabus step-by-step, teaching your child everything they need to know in a fun and interactive manner.

 

The Complete Illustrated Guide to 7+ Mathematics

 


Listening

 

Dulwich College Junior School is keen to find students who can listen to instructions, process information and respond accurately. This pack will help develop these key skills:

 

7+ Listening Pack 1

 

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Dulwich College Junior School 7+ past papers. The information provided about Dulwich College Junior School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

 

Other entry points for Dulwich College Junior School:

 

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 5 entry via the 9 Plus (9+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 7 entry via the 11 Plus (11+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 12 entry via the 16 Plus (16+) Exam

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