今年,我们让大娃再次报考 Perse,同时也报名了 Stephen Perse——这也是一所私立学校,考试时间正好安排在 Perse 考试的下一周。原本的计划是让他以 Stephen Perse 考试当作练手,结果却发现 Stephen Perse 的考试在 Perse 之后。
选择让孩子考 Stephen Perse,是因为感觉他可能考不上 Perse:太卷了。从考试难度上来看,孩子的反馈也印证了这一点:Perse 确实更难一些。
如果最终没能考上 Perse,我们打算让孩子去 Stephen Perse,算是“曲线救国”。因为 Perse 的部分名额会预留给剑桥几所私校的学生,比如 St John’s、Stephen Perse、King’s College School 等。这些私校的课程仅到 8 年级,并且会有针对性的私校升学准备,因此竞争非常激烈。
We really enjoyed meeting XXX at our recent entrance testing day. Through the assessment process, XXX performed impressively, demonstrating strong academic potential.
I am therefore very pleased to be able to offer him a place to start at Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School in Year 9 in September 2025.
In addition, recognizing XXX’s excellent academic attainment across the assessments on our entrance testing day, I am delighted to award an Academic Scholarship to the value of a 50% discount of school fees for Years 9-11; please note that all students have the opportunity to apply for further scholarships at later points in their school careers. As an Academic Scholar, XXX will be expected to contribute to and promote the academic life of the School.
In terms of XXXX additional scholarship application, the Music department have asked me to pass on that they very much enjoyed meeting XXX at the assessment session, but, due to the very competitive field of applicants this year, were unable to make an offer of an award at this time. As with academic scholarships, all students have the opportunity in (re)apply for scholarships in co-curricular areas at later points in their school careers.
We very much hope that XXX will be really excited to accept our offer to join Stephen Perse Cambridge Senior School. We are committed to providing a challenging and stimulating academic environment in which all of our students can thrive and achieve their best, supported by exceptional pastoral care and a diverse range of engaging co-curricular opportunities.
I ask that you please confirm acceptance of the place at your earliest convenience, and no later than 4 March 2025, after which it may be offered to another family from our waiting list. If this time limit causes you any difficulties or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office on 01223 454 762 or admissions@stephenperse.com. Please refer to the section below “Further Offer Information” for more details of the offer and how to confirm acceptance.
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