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HOW TO APPLY Wellington College International Shanghai will accept applications for entry in August 2020 from 7th October 2019. There is no application deadline but as spaces are very limited in many year groups we recommend you apply early to avoid disappointment. Applications to join Wellington during the current school year are received all year round, on a rolling basis with spaces subject to availability. VISIT THE COLLEGE This is optional, but highly recommended. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM VIA OPEN APPLY Submit the online application, upload all available supporting documents as outlined in the application checklist and pay the non-refundable RMB 3,000 application fee. ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT For August 2020 enrolment, the admissions team will contact you in January 2020. Arrangements will then be made for the assessments which will take place in February and March 2020 at the school (or remotely if currently living outside of Shanghai). For entry prior to August 2020, the Admissions team will contact you to schedule an early assessment. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REVIEW APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENTS Decision to be communicated within 5 working days. SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS WAITING LIST UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS Place offered by letter. To secure the place, parents are required to accept the College’s terms and conditions and pay the RMB 18,000 resource fee within 5 days. Waiting list letter sent where no available places. Parents will be contacted once a place becomes available. Parents informed by letter. Application closed. A further application is permitted after 12 months. 9