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The ISEB Common Entrance (CE) Admissions Toolkit

Welcome to the ISEB Admissions Toolkit for Common Entrance (CE) and Common Academic Scholarship (CASE) exams, established and renowned entrance examinations at 11+ and 13+.

CE has been part of the admissions processes of leading UK senior schools for over a century, having been created in 1903 by HMC, IAPS and GSA and administered by the Common Entrance Committee, later known as ISEB.

On the following pages you will find a wide range of helpful information about registering and preparing for CE and CASE exams.

Time to Write Creative Writing Competition - Now Closed

The ISEB and IAPS Time to Write creative writing competition is now closed. The competition winners will be announced on World Book Day, 6 March 2025.

The winning writers in each category will see themselves in print, as each will have their story turned into an illustrated book. Prizes will also be awarded to the winning writers’ schools, and further awards will be available for the runners-up in each category.

Visit the Time to Write website for information on the judging and shortlisting process, and to view the 2024 winners’ illustrated books.

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