Admissions Contacts
David Whitehill
International Student Recruitment Manager
David is the first point of contact for all Boarding enquiries. His role is to guide parents, guardians and international agents through the steps to enrolment, ensuring that the process is as smooth as possible.
Direct tel.: +44 (0) 1424 234482 / Mobile: +44 (0) 7825 597015
David.Whitehill@claremontschool.co.uk
Francoise Armstrong
Assistant Head (International), and Director of Boarding
Francoise Armstrong will conduct the Admissions Assessment which involves a video call with the child and their parents or guardians to establish whether we are the right fit for the child, and how best we can support their academic and extra-curricular growth – tailoring their learning experience to the child’s needs, skills and aspirations.
Jim Colston
Claremont Football Academy Director
If an international pupil is interested in being considered for the Claremont Football Academy, they will be instructed by David on how to submit video evidence and/or come for a physical trial session – with our experienced and wholly supportive Football Academy Director, Jim Colson.
Lily Lam
Head of Admissions
An experienced educationalist, Lily will walk you and your family through the admissions process, collating the necessary paperwork and supporting you through to enrolment. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Lily for any information you may need at this important time.
Direct tel.: +44 1424 830396
When to join?
- International students join Claremont from age 11 with many staying with us until the Sixth Form.
- Traditional entry points are in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 (for GCSE) and Year 12 (for A Level).
Entry is normally in September but students will be considered for alternative start dates, subject to availability of spaces. If English is not their first language, students are expected to have a minimum level of English to cope with the demands of the curriculum.
We recommend the following level of English for essay-based A Level subjects: IELTS 6.
