How to Apply

How to Apply

Our admissions process and criteria may differ slightly depending on the student’s age and whether they wish to join us for Year 9, GCSE, A Level or Foundation stage.

  • A-level: an interview with the Principal and Head, satisfactory GCSE results, and a satisfactory reference from a previous school.
  • GCSE: a successful interview with the Principal and Head and an academic reference from a previous school.
  • Foundation Course: an interview with the Principal and Head; a portfolio assessed by the Art department. International students will need a minimum 4.0 IELTS score.

Interviews continue all year but an early application is advised to secure a place and to ensure the widest choice of subject options.

Hampstead Fine Arts College holds a license to sponsor visas for international students.

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January Open Day

We would love to invite you to our Open Day on January 27th 2026 (at 2.30pm & 5pm) at our Parkhill Campus.

We believe that prospective students and parents can only really understand what makes Hampstead Fine Arts College so special by coming to visit us and experiencing our unique atmosphere for themselves.

At our Open Day you will hear in more detail about the values and vision of the College, its staff and its students, and enjoy a full tour of the College as well as the opportunity to speak to members of staff.

After this, you are welcome to book an interview with the Principal or the Head which is an opportunity to discuss subject choices in the context of each student’s personal interests and higher education goals.

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