START YOUR
JOURNEY
General enquiries: +27 21 842 8000
admissions@somcol.co.za
HOW TO APPLY
1
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete an online application, including all required documents and payment of the application fee. Once submitted, your application will be placed on the appropriate waiting list.
2
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
When a place becomes available, applicants for Grades 1 to 7 will complete an assessment in Literacy and Numeracy. For Grades 8 to 10 and Cambridge AS, a Placement Assessment in Mathematics and English is required. Grade 11 applications are only accepted under exceptional circumstances.
3
REVIEW AND MEETING
Following the assessment, the Academic Committee will review the application. If eligible, a meeting with the Academic Committee, and where applicable, the Head of Boarding, will be scheduled.
4
FINAL DECISION
After the meeting, the Academic Committee will make the final decision, and you will receive either a letter of offer or regret.
DOCUMENTATION & WAITLIST
Prior to the assessment, additional documents may be requested. In certain cases, assessments and interviews can be conducted remotely. For Grade 000 to Grade 0, there is no formal assessment—applications will be reviewed by the Head of Pre-Preparatory when a space opens.
If we are unable to place your child for the year applied for, the application will be automatically rolled over to the following year.
VISIT THE SCHOOL
We welcome the opportunity to show prospective students and parents our school and facilities. The dates are prescheduled with the students, staff of the school and boarding houses to minimise disrupting our school day. Tour dates are booked at the discretion of the school. The Admissions Liaison will confirm your booking via email.
TUITION AND FEES
Explore your investment in your child’s education by reviewing our comprehensive fee structure.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Somerset College offers partial scholarships for talented prospective Grade 8 students. These scholarships are awarded for academic excellence and based on the outcome of an interview of shortlisted candidates. All scholarships are for a student’s full Senior School career (Grade 8 to Matric), not including boarding, provided conduct and academic performance are satisfactory.
COLLEGE SHOP
Our Uniform Shop is open Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 15:30, and on Fridays from 08:00 to 13:00.
The Book Room operates Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 14:00, and on Fridays from 08:00 to 13:00.
For enquiries, please contact us at 021 842 8000 ext 8008 or email collegeshop@somcol.co.za.