Almost all HMC schools have some form of fees remission for pupils on the basis of academic, artistic, musical or sporting excellence, usually in the form of a Scholarship.
Many also have bursary and foundation schemes, which are means tested.
However, even means-tested bursaries and foundation places will usually require that the student meets the school's normal entry requirements as a minimum (and, at some schools, may still require the pupil to display aptitude at the Scholarship level to qualify).
Each school has its own set of policies with regards to how these various awards translate into a monetary benefit, ranging from 100% off the fees to an honorary recognition, with no financial gain at all.
Indeed, as there are so many variables, we recommend that you consult your child's current school master and/or contact the public school about their specific admissions procedures.
As you can see from the range of fees at HMC schools, some awards can be very cost-effective! Even if money isn't an issue, the prestige of gaining a Scholarship is well worth the effort. So, in addition to any preparation a child may be receiving at their current school, many parents opt for additional tutoring to enhance their child's chances of securing the right public school place for their child and at the right price for them.
Below is a list of tutoring services, designed specifically for common entrance and scholarship candidates, which we hope you will find helpful.
Please note that the links will take you to external sites and whilst we present them here in good faith, we are not responsible for the content of these sites.
Many also have bursary and foundation schemes, which are means tested.
However, even means-tested bursaries and foundation places will usually require that the student meets the school's normal entry requirements as a minimum (and, at some schools, may still require the pupil to display aptitude at the Scholarship level to qualify).
Each school has its own set of policies with regards to how these various awards translate into a monetary benefit, ranging from 100% off the fees to an honorary recognition, with no financial gain at all.
Indeed, as there are so many variables, we recommend that you consult your child's current school master and/or contact the public school about their specific admissions procedures.
As you can see from the range of fees at HMC schools, some awards can be very cost-effective! Even if money isn't an issue, the prestige of gaining a Scholarship is well worth the effort. So, in addition to any preparation a child may be receiving at their current school, many parents opt for additional tutoring to enhance their child's chances of securing the right public school place for their child and at the right price for them.
Below is a list of tutoring services, designed specifically for common entrance and scholarship candidates, which we hope you will find helpful.
Please note that the links will take you to external sites and whilst we present them here in good faith, we are not responsible for the content of these sites.
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