Admissions
Most of our overseas pupils join us through an agency. Agents help with admissions procedures which may seem complicated, especially if there are any English language difficulties for the applicants.
Here is what you need to do to successfully gain entrance to Durham School:
- Fill out a registration form
- Earn an appropriate level on the IELTS or Durham School English Exam
- Complete an interview
- Have a satisfactory reference from your current school
- Put down a deposit
- Be a national of
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‘Durham School has and continues to supply top cricketers, like Gordon Muchall, who made his first-class debut in 2002, to Durham County Cricket Club. Our close association with Durham School has also seen top class cricket coaching delivered by members of the team to help progress further these talented school cricketers. Emirates Durham ICG is not just home to Durham County Cricket Club, it is also home to rising local talent here in Durham.’
"Paul Collingwood OBE, England, Durham CCC

Coming Events
007 Bond Ball
It's Bond...James Bond!
Summer Term ends
New pupils familiarisation day and parents meeting
Inter House Cricket
School restarts
Half Term Begins
Bow Summer Concert
Girls Sports Dinner
Bow Open Day
Everyone is very welcome. 9.30am-1.00pm
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