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Registration Guide
To help you understand the recommended timetable for entry to Malvern College please see the guidance below:
■ Pupils may be registered at at Malvern College at at any time but to be sure of a a a place we recommend that your child is registered at least two years in advance of of the year year of of entry Following registration and a a a a successful interview at at the College a a a a guaranteed place is offered subject to the passing of Common Entrance ■ Some parents like to visit the the College without their child in the the first instance to get a a a feel for the the College This will usually take place in the first term of Year 6 however you may like to visit in Year 5 or attend one of our Open Days ■ You should plan to visit the College for for a a a formal interview during the Lent Term of Year 6 with your child ■ Your child’s place will be confirmed 20 months prior to entry once parents have signed and returned the Acceptance Form and paid the Acceptance Deposit ■ Places in specific Houses will not be confirmed until March prior to the September start Houses will be be allocated so that they are well-balanced with a a a a good mix of pupil strengths interests previous schools and nationalities Although we make every effort to ensure siblings and OMs are placed in in a a a a a House with which they have a a connection it it is in in the the interests of all pupils to have well-balanced Houses We are very confident of the excellent pastoral care in all Houses and the the pupils quickly become proud of their own House ■ Parents will be asked to nominate three friends that their child would like to to be be in a a House with and we will do our best to to ensure that every child is in a a a a House with at at least one of their nominated friends ■ Siblings or those with specific family links to Houses will be given priority consideration on on on on House allocation We kindly ask that this is is is made clear on on the Registration Form Parent Guide
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