Admissions

Founded in 1996, Felixstowe International College is a co-educational school welcoming students of every nationality, religion and background from 9 to 19 years of age. We are an accredited examination centre for Cambridge International (CIE), OCR, Edexcel and AQA.

The philosophy of the College is ‘friendship through education’: high-quality tuition in a genuine family atmosphere. Our aim is to welcome every student into our family and give them the opportunity to flourish in a safe academic environment that encourages personal commitment and the confidence to meet future challenges.

How to Apply

route the process step by step
Overseas Students Interview, held face to face in your home country or by video call Registration form received and fee account sent Copy of the student’s passport and recent school reports requested Once the fee, school records and passport copy are received, the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is completed and sent to the student with a visa letter The student applies for their visa Once the visa is granted, parents are sent the medical history and consent forms, photo consent form, musical instrument lessons form, and full details of what to bring
British Students Registration form received Interview with the student and parents; parents are asked to bring the original birth certificate, proof of address and proof of academic ability The student is offered a place and the fee account is sent Parents are sent the medical history and consent forms, photo consent form, musical instrument lessons form, and details of what to bring Signed copies of the health documents, photo consent and other forms are requested before the student arrives
When Your Child Arrives Every new student receives a warm and thorough welcome. Their medical history is copied and shared with their housemother, and any allergies or medication are noted and circulated to staff. Students have an induction with the Deputy Principal and House Mother, and with house staff covering road safety, bullying and how to raise a concern or complaint. Contact details are updated and the student is added to all registers and class lists.

route the process step by step

Overseas Students

Interview, held face to face in your home country or by video call
Registration form received and fee account sent
Copy of the student’s passport and recent school reports requested
Once the fee, school records and passport copy are received, the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is completed and sent to the student with a visa letter
The student applies for their visa
Once the visa is granted, parents are sent the medical history and consent forms, photo consent form, musical instrument lessons form, and full details of what to bring

British Students

Registration form received
Interview with the student and parents; parents are asked to bring the original birth certificate, proof of address and proof of academic ability
The student is offered a place and the fee account is sent
Parents are sent the medical history and consent forms, photo consent form, musical instrument lessons form, and details of what to bring
Signed copies of the health documents, photo consent and other forms are requested before the student arrives

When Your Child Arrives

Every new student receives a warm and thorough welcome. Their medical history is copied and shared with their housemother, and any allergies or medication are noted and circulated to staff. Students have an induction with the Deputy Principal and House Mother, and with house staff covering road safety, bullying and how to raise a concern or complaint. Contact details are updated and the student is added to all registers and class lists.

All parents are also sent information about the following, each of which is available on our website: our Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy, our Complaints Policy, the names and qualifications of our teaching staff, the previous year’s exam results, and the number of complaints received in the previous year.

Equal Treatment

We actively encourage applications from candidates of the widest possible range of backgrounds. This diversity enriches our community and is vital in preparing our pupils for tomorrow’s world. We are committed to equal treatment for all, regardless of a candidate’s sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or social background. Scholarships are offered so that as many candidates as possible who meet the School’s admission criteria are able to attend; many of our students are the children of missionaries or pastors, and receive a scholarship or bursary covering all or part of their fees.

Special Educational Needs

FIC does not discriminate in any way regarding entry. We welcome students with special educational needs provided we can offer the support they require and they can access our curriculum, and pupils with disabilities provided our site can accommodate them. We strongly encourage parents to discuss their child’s requirements with us at an early stage, sharing a copy of any educational psychologist’s or medical report, so that together with parents and their medical advisers we can agree the adjustments that can reasonably be made.

The Assessment Process

The aim of our assessment is simple: to identify potential. We look for well-rounded pupils with a genuine interest in education in the broadest sense, whose interests stretch beyond the academic curriculum; we have strong traditions in music, community activities and sport, and our extracurricular activities all play a part in developing well-balanced, confident individuals. No specific preparation for entrance tests is needed: all candidates start on an equal footing, with identical opportunities to display their academic aptitude.