9 plus (9+) Exam – King’s College Junior School (KCJS) – What you need to know
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Introduction
King’s College School is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. Founded in 1829 by royal charter, it is a school of over 1,300 pupils.
Boys at King’s College Junior School – often referred to KCJS – are inevitably bright, inquisitive and engaged. The school believes that happy boys do well and that they enjoy being at school. Teachers strive to plan stimulating lessons and encourage the boys to ask questions and think creatively.
Art, Design, Music, Drama, Sport, ICT and the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer are just as important as those subjects assessed through formal exams. A King’s boy will be given the opportunity to develop wide-ranging interests and strike a balance between work and leisure.
King’s College Junior School (KCJS) 9 Plus (9+) Exam Information
Entry Level Nine Plus (9+) exam
School Name: King’s College Junior School
Description: Boys; day school
Age range: 7-13
Size: 465 approx. About 6 boys are offered places at 9+ entry.
Fees: £5,530 – £6,125 per term
Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Address: Southside, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4TT
Website: www.kcs.org.uk/junior-school
Email: jsadmissions@kcs.org.uk
Admissions Telephone: +44 (0)20 8255 5336
King’s College Junior School 9 Plus (9+) Admissions
Open Days: A Junior School open morning is usually held in the June of the year preceding entry. Everyone is welcome and booking is not necessary.
Activity Morning: King’s College Junior School hold their activity afternoon in October. This is good for children who are confident in social situations and enjoy working with others to problem-solve.
Interviews: Candidates who do well in the examination process will be invited for an interview, held in November.
King’s College Junior School 9 Plus (9+) Exam Format
The 9 Plus (9+) entrance exam to King’s Junior School takes place in October of the year preceding entry. It is a very small intake, with approx 6 places available.
The exams will consist of a listening test and papers in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Reasoning
Listening:
The listening test (25 mins.) involves listening to and following a set of instructions. All children hear the same instructions, played over a loudspeaker system.
English:
The English paper (50 mins.) consists of comprehension (Section A) and composition (Section B).
In the comprehension section, candidates will be expected to answer questions on a passage of fiction. Questions will ask pupils to recall information, draw inferences and evaluate a writer’s use of language.
In the composition exercise, pupils will be expected to write clearly, fluently and accurately based on a given task. They are usually given a choice of two options. Irrelevant answers or pre-learnt sentences will be penalised.
Mathematics:
The maths paper (45 mins) is based on the Year 4 National Curriculum Syllabus, however there will be some extension questions to challenge able boys.
Here is a snapshot of some of the new harder areas tested at 9+:
- Recognise negative numbers
- Fractions and decimals: recognise equivalence between simple fractions and decimals. Order simple fractions. Find fractions of numbers and quantities. Place value for tenths and hundredths.
- Metric system (inc. mass)
- Area and perimeter of rectangles and other simple shapes
- Solve simple problems involving ratio and proportion
- Reflect a 2d shape in a mirror line
- Recognise positions and directions and use co-ordinates
Reasoning:
The reasoning test could comprise verbal or non-verbal questions or a combination of the two.
King’s College Junior School 9 Plus (9+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Pupils who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 9+ practice tests should be on track to pass the King’s College Junior School 9 Plus exam.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the King’s College Junior School 9+ exam.
King’s College Junior School 9 Plus (9+) Exam Practice Papers
English
English practice papers, ideal for KCJS nine plus (9+) exam preparation:
Full Practice Tests
Comprehension Skills
Writing Skills
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Mathematics
Maths practice papers, ideal for KCJS nine plus (9+) exam preparation:
Full Practice Tests
Targeted Skill Development
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal reasoning practice papers, ideal for KCJS nine plus (9+) exam preparation:
Listening
Listening practice test, ideal for KCJS nine plus (9+) exam preparation:
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King’s College Junior School 9 Plus (9+) Bursaries
King’s offers bursaries at all entry points, including nine plus. Not every school will offer financial support at such a young age as a child’s potential is still relatively unknown.
Bursaries are means-tested and full details of income and capital resources will be requested. Each application is assessed on its own individual merit. Bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the governors and managed by the head and bursar.
Bursaries are means-tested each year and may change as a family’s financial situation improves or deteriorates.
Other entry points for King’s College Junior School:
Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam
Click here to learn about Year 6 entry via the 10 Plus (10+) 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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