Thank you for choosing to send your child to Sidcot School. Below you will find links to a range of literature to support you with the joining process. Please could we ask that you read the below information carefully and respond accordingly.
Overseas students who are joining Sidcot School without a UK passport (and who plan to stay with us for longer than 6 months) must apply for a child study visa and will receive specialist international student visa support. Sable International, a UK immigration law specialist, provides these services on the school's behalf.
Sable International will contact families after the deposit and application paperwork have been received by our Admissions team. More information can be found in this booklet.
From 2 April 2025, all visitors to the UK or students joining Sidcot for less than 6 months and who do not normally need a visa will need to register for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – digital permission to travel to the UK.
It can take up to three working days for the ETA to be approved. For more information, please click here.
Important Joining Information and Forms to Complete
- ID Photo: Please send a head and shoulders photo of your child for their ID card to admissions@sidcot.org.uk as soon as possible
- Passport Consent Letter - Please only complete this if you are not applying for a visa for your child to study at Sidcot. Please send completed forms to admissions@sidcot.org.uk
- Language Options: (Year 8 & 9 students only) Please complete the Language Option Form to select which languages your child would like to study.
Student Devices: All students are required to bring an electronic device to support their learning, unless they are on the Year 11 Pathway, where this will be provided. Please read the following guidance carefully - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Guidance
- September 2025 Joining Information
Handbooks (2024-2025)
- Third Form (Year 7)
- Fourth Form (Years 8 & 9)
- Fifth Form (Years 10 & 11)
- Year 11 Pathway
- Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13)
- Boarding Handbook
- The Blue Book - A handbook that sets out guidelines and expectations for students
- Fees 2025-2026
- Parent Portal guide
- SchoolsBuddy guide
- Term Dates
- Uniform Information - Please be advised this is for information only as uniform will be arranged for your student on arrival.
- Clothing Guide for Boarding Students
- PE & Games Curriculum
Parent Insurance - please find information on a range of insurance options. If you would like to take out any of the below please complete the sign-up form here.
- School fees insurance - Fees return summary of cover.
- Pupil’s personal property - Summary of cover
- Private Medical Health Cover scheme information – This is not a travel insurance; it will not cover medical repatriation of international students to home country.
- Personal Accident summery of cover – This insurance is automatically incorporated into the school fee.
Please don't hesitate to contact the admissions team on admissions@sidcot.org.uk if you have any questions.