If you are interested in applying to NEW College for entry in September 2012 simply follow the nine steps to enrolment guidelines below.

Finally, if you have any questions or queries about anything relating to applying to NEW College, please contact Richard Fletcher (Vice Principal) or Student Services on 01977 702139.

• Visit NEW College for the day in Year 10 and experience a College Taster Day. (Only certain schools.)
• Attend a presentation (assembly) by NEW College at your school. Obtain a copy of our Prospectus. (Only certain schools.)
• Read the Prospectus/Website and start to consider the courses you are interested in. (Remember some subjects are assessed by exams and some are assessed by coursework.)
• Attend one of our three Open Events which is strongly recommended – students and parents are very welcome. Opportunities to listen to a short presentation by the Principal and speak to subject staff and students.

Open Events are:

Saturday 1 October 2011 – 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm (Open Day)

Wednesday 9 November 2011 – 6.30pm-8.30pm (Open Evening)

Wednesday 29 February 2012 – 4.30pm-6.30pm (The Student Guide)

• Fill in an application form using the CAP online application which can be found at www.justaskwakefield.org.uk (await confirmation/receipt of your application). If you are unable to use the CAP, then please use a college paper application form.
• In the months of December through to April, you will receive a letter through the post inviting you to attend an interview. If all goes well you will be offered a conditional place at the College dependent on your GCSE results.
• You will then receive a letter through the post inviting you to attend an Induction Day after your final GCSE exams at the end of June. Here, you will meet your progress Tutor and Tutor Group. The focus of this day is to prepare you for your future time at the College.
• GCSE Results Day August 2012. If you do not get the GCSEs you require, please come into college after collecting your results to discuss your options with our staff.
• In order for you to complete the final stage of applying to NEW College, you will need to attend our Enrolment Day. It is important that you bring proof of your qualifications in order for you to enrol at the College.

Applications from other schools.  Here is what you do:

• Attend one of our college Open Events
• Collect a Prospectus and application form on the night/day
• Fill in the application form and post it to the College or apply via CAP if your school has access to it
• We will then invite you to attend an interview at the College where we will ask to see your mock exam results and school report.