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Applying to join ICS: a step-by-step guide

NOVEMBER

Create your Applicaa account

Register on Applicaa One so you can ‘Quick Apply’ to join ICS, register for our open events and enrol when you receive your GCSE results. Ideally, it’s best to start this in November. For more information, visit our ‘How to apply‘ page.

Create account
DECEMBER

Attend our open evening

We hold open events in December each year. You must book a space to attend and all students must be accompanied by an adult. Visit our Open events page for more info and to book your place.

Book tickets
JANUARY

Apply to join ICS

You can apply to join ICS from January each year. Please ensure you have registered on Applicaa so you can ‘Quick apply‘ as soon as applications open.

Apply to ICS
FEBRUARY

Applications for entry September 2026 close on February 23rd

MAY

All conditional offers for entry in September 2026 will be issued by the end of May

JUNE

Offer Holder Taster Day will be held on 24th June, this is an invitation only event

JULY

Exclusive Super Curricular Events – these are invitation only events

AUGUST

Enrolment Day on 20th August. This will be in person at ICS. Please bring your GCSE results, a valid form of ID, and ensure your enrolment form has been completed online in advance. Kindly note that an enrolment fee applies; further details will be provided in due course.

SEPTEMBER

Induction for Year 12