ADMISSIONS
Choosing a high school is an exciting – and challenging – process for young women and their parents. We understand the significance of this choice as you look for a school that is a fit for who you are now; stimulates and nurtures you as you advance through your high school years; and will have an enduring effect on the woman you become.
We are here to help your family explore everything that we have to offer.
PERSONALISED TOURS
We offer personalised tours during term time. We have a committee of marketing girls who volunteer to take the tours, giving you an opportunity to meet a current St Anne’s girl and see the school from their perspective.
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes (approximately)
Weekdays: 14h00 – 17h00
Saturdays: 07h30 – 10h00
Admissions Process for Grade 8
Parents/Guardians may complete an Online Registration Form any time from birth up until the end of February of the applicant’s Grade 7 year.
In October of the applicant’s Grade 6 year (provided she has been registered), you will be emailed an invitation to continue with the admissions process. Parents and their daughter/s will be invited to attend one of our information evenings, held in Johannesburg and around KwaZulu-Natal. A Grade 6 experience day is usually held on the last Saturday of November.
- Together with at least one parent/legal guardian, attend a formal interview (approximately 20-30 minutes) with the College Head
- Book for and write our Academic Benchmarking Tests (ABTs). These tests are usually held in the first week of May and involve a sleepover for all
- The applicant’s Junior School record
- A pre-interview questionnaire
- Information gleaned from the interview referred to above
- Performance in the ABTs
- Family connections with St Anne’s (although significant, these do not guarantee admission)
- Specific talents/interests of the applicant
- Specific needs of the College
- The boarding intake at St Anne’s, which comprises approximately 60% termly boarders and 40% weekly boarders
A selection committee will ultimately compile a list of girls to whom places will be offered.
Admissions Process for Grade 9 – 11
Please contact the Admissions office to establish whether or not an application should be pursued. If an application is made, the following documents should be sent to the Admissions office:
- Proof of registration fee payment
- The applicant’s latest full end-of-year report & any subsequent reports
- The applicant’s CV including interests, achievements and a motivation stating why she would like to attend St Anne’s (max. 2 pages)
- A covering letter from the applicant’s parents outlining their reasons for considering a move to St Anne’s
- Any educational or psychological reports that the applicant may have had in the past two years
The application will then be assessed for possible addition to the waiting list.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available for a limited number of parents who cannot afford to pay the full fees. Application forms are available upon request from the admissions office once your daughter has been registered. Financial assistance application forms for Grade 8 are available from the February of your daughter’s Grade 7 year and should be submitted by mid-April of that year. These applications are assessed by a separate committee which works independently from the Admissions Committee. Financial assistance is awarded based solely on financial need.