About the school
Eton College is a boarding school for boys aged between 13 and 18. Its 13+ admissions process assesses current and potential academic ability as well as whether a boy will be happy in its boarding environment.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,350 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | non-refundable registration fee (currently £480 inc. VAT but subject to change) |
📅 Open days: Admissions tours for 13+ entry usually run twice a week throughout term time, in the afternoon, on Mondays and Wednesdays; no weekend tours.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, Mathematics |
📄 Free Eton College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For 2028 entry, a boy needs to be registered by 31 August 2025. Stage 1 is in the autumn term of UK School Year 6, with ISEB Common Pre-Tests sat during October or November at the boy's current school or an agreed centre; Stage 1 outcomes are communicated in December. Stage 2 takes place in the spring and summer terms of UK School Year 6: boys seeking significant financial aid are assessed in mid-January; eldest boys in late January/early February; typically boys with birthdays between the secon
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