Admissions 2027
Admissions for our International Sixth Form 2027
(For late applications for September 2026, please contact admissions@aesessex.co.uk)
We welcome applications to our International Sixth Form for 2027 entry from existing Year 11 students, and also those who wish to join us from other schools in both the UK and overseas. If you are an overseas student with non-UK qualifications or should you have any further questions, please contact Mrs Smith at admissions@aesessex.co.uk.
The link to the application form will be available on this page from Friday 25th September 2026.
The ‘Curriculum Routes’ page on the website may help you make an informed choice. We recommend Anglo Year 11 students make their application after Parents’ Evening on 5th November.
Application Timeline and information to join our International Sixth Form in September 2027
Key Dates
Thursday 24th September 2026, 16:30 to 20:00 - Open Evening for Year 7 and Sixth Form students for entry 2027. Details are available on the Open Evening and Morning Tours page of our website, together with morning tour dates.
Friday 25th September 2026: Online application form opens - the link will be available on this page. The ‘Curriculum Routes’ page on the website may help you make an informed choice.
Friday 2nd October 2026: Destinations and Routes Day with Subject Fair for AES Year 11 students.
Tuesday 20th October 2026, 18:00: IB or A Level, what is your future? A virtual event to explore the differences between the four routes available in our Sixth Form.
Tuesday 20th October 2026: Morning Tour, please book through this link.
Tuesday 3rd November 2026: Morning Tour, please book through this link.
Thursday 5th November 2026: AES Year 11 Parents’ Evening. A good opportunity to gauge teachers’ opinions about student suitability for a given subject.
Tuesday 24th November 2026; Morning Tour, please book through this link.
Wednesday 25th November 2026: Careers Convention for AES students. Further details to follow.
Tuesday 8th December 2026: Morning Tour, please book through this link.
Friday 11th December 2026: On-line application form closes. Please contact admissions@aesessex.co.uk if you wish to apply after this date.
Tuesday 19th January 2027: Morning Tour, please book through this link.
Friday 25th January – Friday 5th February 2027: AES Year 11 students Course Counselling meetings to take place between these dates.
Wednesday 27th January 2027: IB Panel – "What’s in it for me" (virtual – contact Admissions@aesessex.co.uk for a link)
March 2027: Timetable construction. The timetable is constructed from the provisional choices of our students working on a ‘best fit’ model which aims to ensure that as many students as possible get their first choice of course combinations. Where this is not possible extra course counselling takes place from March onwards to discuss alternative options
Tuesday 13th April 2027, 16:30 – 17:30 “Meet the Head Students”. A virtual event to understand what it is like to study in our Sixth Form from a student perspective. Contact Admissions@aesessex.co.uk for a link
Monday 28th June and Tuesday 29th June 2027: Lower Sixth Induction Days: The chance to experience an induction lesson in each of your chosen subjects, meet new peers and your Form Tutor, along with guidance regarding the skills needed to be a successful Sixth Form student. Please make a note of this date in your diary as this is a compulsory requirement for entry to Sixth Form
Thursday 19th August 2027: GCSE results day and final Course Counselling for existing and new students to confirm course choices. Students who just miss the matriculation requirements may be asked to attend an extended Course Counselling session afterwards, once we have sought advice from Heads of Subject
External students' interviews: we will endeavour to interview new students joining our Sixth Form within three weeks of receiving their application
- Further information and guidance:
- Explore our website to fully understand the academic, personal development and international curriculums we have on offer.
- Visit other schools and colleges to make an informed decision regarding your post-16 destination.
- New applicants should join one of our morning tours to find out more about our unique school. Note that over 25% of the Lower Sixth are new to AES and fit into our welcoming and interesting Sixth Form extremely well.
- GCSE Resit English and Maths: If a student is admitted to our Sixth Form with GCSE English and/or Maths grades below 5, the school will pay for their November resit first entry. Students will be offered resit classes to support their preparation for the exam. If a student achieves above a grade 4, but still wishes to resit, then students must pay for their first and all subsequent entries. A resit support class is not guaranteed. If students would like to resit more than once, then they must pay.
- Notify us of any changes to your application or withdrawals by emailing admissions@aesessex.co.uk
Useful Links & forms
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Matriculation for Sixth Form 2026 - Revised 5th March 2026
Matriculation for Sixth Form 2027