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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EVENING COURSES FOR ADULTS — AUTUMN 2026

Join Hampstead Fine Arts for one of two inspiring evening courses, beginning 15 September 2026:

LIFE DRAWING
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
For beginners to professionals, working from the unclothed model. Experiment with a variety of approaches and techniques — all materials included.

ART HISTORY: GREAT LIVES
Wednesdays, 6–7.30pm
Explore fascinating artists and historical figures, from the Sienese and Northern Renaissance to Hogarth, Elizabeth I and beyond.

Discover the courses and book your place here