International applications

We welcome families from all over the world. Pupils gain from the rich experiences offered by a traditional English education, and in return, we are enriched by the unique qualities they contribute. International pupils play a vital role in maintaining our school's diversity and talent pool, mirroring the global society of today.

For our international boys, it is necessary to have a relative or legal guardian residing in the UK that Pilgrims' can reach out to in the event of an emergency. The obligation rests on the parents to make sure this arrangement is secured.

All boys joining the school must be appropriately fluent in both written and spoken English. Our teaching is fast-paced and conducted in English (with the exception of French), with a strong emphasis on written work. Older candidates may be required to submit a UKiset profile and samples of work before being invited for an assessment. We may suggest a Zoom interview, but candidates will still be required to attend a taster day with further assessments at the school, at which point they may meet with our EAL specialist.

We are able to support a limited number of Tier 4 visa applications for boys joining Year 4 and above only.

For more information about applying from overseas, please refer to our Overseas Student Policy.