Dulwich College entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Dulwich College? Dulwich College is a boys' school in London, admitting pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Its entry process includes Online entrance tests, Creative writing task, Interview. This guide explains what Dulwich College assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Dulwich College assesses

The 11+ examination has online tests and a separate creative writing task. Promising candidates are invited to interview, and offers also take account of a reference from the current school.

Timing: For 2027 entry, entrance examinations are on 4 December 2026 and interviews run from 20 to 27 January 2027.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

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In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  2. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  3. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Dulwich College's 11+ assessments.
  4. Year 6: Secure Year 6 maths and English and build reasoning stamina before 13+ assessments begin.
  5. Year 7: Early KS3 stretch work to keep skills sharp. For Year 8 Common Entrance or scholarship papers, your child will need extra subject study beyond Pass Masters.

Questions parents ask

What does the Dulwich College entrance assessment involve?

The 11+ examination has online tests and a separate creative writing task. Promising candidates are invited to interview, and offers also take account of a reference from the current school.

When does Dulwich College test applicants?

For 2027 entry, entrance examinations are on 4 December 2026 and interviews run from 20 to 27 January 2027.

Which entry points does Dulwich College offer?

Dulwich College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. It is a boys' school in London.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Dulwich College?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Dulwich College?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dulwich College. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.