The decision about whether to apply for a boarding or day place does not need to be made at the time of 13+ registration; in fact, sometimes a choice is made in a boy’s final year at prep school. Also, provided that a place is available, it is entirely possible for a boy to switch to boarding having started at Westminster as a day boy and vice versa. To arrange a visit to a boarding House, please email the Registrar. Every June the School hosts a Boarder Taster Evening for boys in Year 7 who hold offers of places. The School does not take international boarders for 13+ entry. Find out more about boarding at Westminster School.
It is not customary for the parents of candidates who are applying for day places to meet Housemasters during the application process. We also prefer parents not to express a preference for a particular day house unless there is a strong family connection. All Houses have equally high standards of pastoral care and in allocating day boys and girls to Houses we try to ensure that each house has among its members a similar cross-section of talents and backgrounds.
The decision about whether to apply for a boarding or day place will need to be decided before 16+ registration. See our boarding pages for further information.
The School welcomes international boarders at 16+ entry: candidates from overseas should refer to the International Applicants page for further details about applying to the School and for information on being an international boarder in the Sixth Form.
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