Applying to the CollegeFor queries please contact Ms Maria Farrell, Admissions Officer
Tel: +44 (0)28 9020 5203
Email admissions@methody.org
Admissions Criteria for entry to Form 1*
*Please note there will be no application forms for Form 1 entry Stages for entry to MCB in Form 1January
Open Evenings: 10 and 11 January 2008, 6.30 - 9.00 pm February
Parents have interviews with the Principals of primary schools or preparatory departments. At these interviews, preference of grammar/secondary school is entered on the appropriate transfer report form. Late March
If Methodist College is named as the first preference school the transfer form is received by the Principal. Places are allocated up to the maximum number for which the College has accommodation. In accordance with the Education Reform Order, the College has established criteria for admission in the event of there being more applicants than places. These criteria are published in the Belfast Education and Library Board's booklet on the Transfer Procedure and are also available on Open Evenings. For those applying to Boarding please note that tuition fees are not charged for pupils who are resident in Northern Ireland (living in the Boarding Department qualifies as residence) and who are nationals of a European Union state, nor for those (of any nationality) whose parents are working in Northern Ireland. Those who are not in these categories, or who are doubtful about their position, are invited to contact the Admissions Officer for advice. Places for boarders may be allocated separately after interview. Late May
Parents are informed by the relevant Education and Library Board of the school that their child has been allocated to. June
Parents and pupils who have been accepted by the College are invited to an Introductory Meeting to meet their Head of Form, Deputy Head of Form, Form Tutor, Tutor and some other staff, as well as the others who will be joining them in next year's Form 1. Applicants for places in the Sixth Form are invited to contact the Admissions Office to arrange an interview during the months January - June. Such places will be dependent on grades obtained in GCSE.
Fees for 2007-2008Boarding Department | School | Board | Tuition | Capital Fee | Total for year | | Preparatory School P4-P7 | £6850 | £2995 | £130 | £ 9975 | | Grammar School (All forms) | £7600 | £5700 | £130 | £13430 | | Grammar School (EU Nationals and others resident in NI) | £7600 | nil | £130 | £7730 |
Day School | School | Tuition | Capital Fee | Total for year | | Preparatory School | £2995 | £130 | £3125 | | Grammar School (EU Nationals and others resident in NI) | nil | £130 | £130 |
Grammar School Fees All pupils are required to pay the capital fee stated above, and are asked to make a College Fund Payment. Parents will be notified of the amount at the beginning of the academic year (2007-2008: £350 - £450). This payment is vital to offset the shortfall in funding from the Department of Education and allow the College to continue its current level of varied and high quality educational activities. Tuition fees (where payable) cover all ordinary school charges, e.g. tuition, games and laboratory costs, but NOT books, stationery, instruments, trips, etc. Payment of Fees At the start of the academic year, an invoice will be raised for the total amount payable. Details of payments options will be provided which will facilitate the spreading of payments over the three academic terms. The Board of Governors requires the withdrawal of any pupil for whom fees are not paid following due consideration by the Principal. Note of Withdrawal A parent wishing to withdraw a child from the college MUST give, in writing, one term's notice, concluding with the end of a College academic term, otherwise fees for one term in lieu of notice will be payable. |
