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Admissions

At St Lawrence College, we welcome students from all backgrounds and celebrate the unique strengths they bring. Our admissions process provides families with personalised guidance, ensuring a smooth journey from enquiry to enrolment. We create a nurturing environment that prioritises academic excellence and pastoral care, supporting every student to thrive.

If you’re considering St Lawrence College for your child, our Admissions Team will support you every step of the way. Whether you’re interested in our Nursery, Junior School, Senior School, or Sixth Form, we’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process. We look forward to helping you discover how St Lawrence College can be the perfect choice for your family.

We are a vibrant day and boarding school where over 500 bright minds come together to build a truly global community. With more than 170 full-time boarders, our school offers a home away from home, where students from 26 different nationalities feel warmly embraced. We pride ourselves on our inclusive community, where kindness and care drive everything we do—values that have earned us national recognition. As a through-school, we educate students from ages 3 to 18, and our boarding houses welcome young boarders from age 7.

Start Your Journey

Visit the School

We warmly invite you to visit us in person! During your visit, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of our wonderful school, meet our dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils, and have the chance to sit down with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

We offer individual school tours during term time and during holiday periods, as well as taster visits for prospective pupils. We are also delighted to offer remote visits for families who are unable to visit us in person.

If you wish to book either an Open Day or an individual visit, please click here. Alternatively, do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team on admissions@slcuk.com or +44 (0)1843 808080.

Boarding at St Lawrence College is a vibrant, full-time experience that keeps our students engaged and happy seven days a week. Our six-day teaching timetable and Sunday boarding activities ensure everyone is always involved in something exciting. Younger boarders enjoy fun Saturday activities and afternoon trips, while those in Year 9 and above have Saturday morning lessons followed by afternoon sports. Sundays are special for all our boarders, with a variety of activities such as cooking and yoga, local visits to Canterbury and Dover Castle, or trips to activity centres for games and team-building.

If you are considering boarding for your child between Years 3 and 8, our Admissions Team would be delighted to discuss the options, including weekly and flexi boarding. For families thinking about boarding for Year 9 and above, we are here to explain the benefits of full-time boarding and how it can enrich your child’s experience. Reach out to our friendly Admissions Team, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Whether you’d like to visit us in person for a tour or prefer to explore through our immersive 360 tour, our friendly Admissions Team is here to show you around and answer any questions. We can’t wait to welcome you!

We pride ourselves on being adaptable and welcoming to every family. Our Admissions process is designed to be fluid and accommodating, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

As a non-selective school, we wholeheartedly encourage applications from all students and their families, believing that every child has something unique and valuable to contribute to our community.

Our primary focus is ensuring that St Lawrence College is the right fit for your child and your family. We strive to create a nurturing environment where your child can flourish, surrounded by love, care, and personalised attention. Our dedicated team works closely with each family to understand their individual needs and to provide the support necessary for every child to succeed.

We warmly invite you to consider St Lawrence College for your child and experience first hand the welcoming and supportive atmosphere that sets us apart.