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The classes at most prep schools are called forms. Different terms are used at some scchools, but forms is the most common term. This follows the system established at the public schools. The form structure can vary somewhat from school to school. The children at most schools begin at form I and finish at form VI, although there are variations. Americans would call forms grades. Some prep schools use other terms, but form is by far the most common term. This term is used at the public schools and thus is the most widely used term at the prep schools. Normally the publlic (senior) schools begin the form count over again. Thus form VI prep children will begin their public school in form I. (Here girls schools are a little different.) There are normally six forms at a standard prep school, not including the pre-prep that many prep schools now have.
Boys are accepted from the age of 7. There are seven Forms; six of these cater for the normal course leading to the Common Entrance Examination for Public Schools, and the seventh is for Scholarship work. In the 1st Form, for 7 year old boys, the emphasis is on English and Mathematics to ensure a sound basis for future progress. Other subjects are History, Geography, Science, Art, Music and Relgion. At the age of 8 boys start French, oral at this stage. When they are 9 they begon Latin; aa it is not a compulsory subject for entry to most Public Schools boys are allowed to opt for extra tuition in English, Frech and Mathematics if Latin proves too difficult. Tuition in woodeork and piano is optional. When possible, tuition in other musical instruments is provided.
Bishop's Court School Prospectus
The school is in two divisions, Upper and Lower. The Lower School contains the younger pupils in the 7 to 9 ahe range. The Upper School consists of ten forms, three for each of the fourth, fifth and sixth years, and a Scholarship form. The maon subjected are 'setted', the aim being to ensure that all children will be able to workat their own ability and attinment level, whichever form they may be in. We beliebe that is essential if some pupils are not to be exposed to either frustration or bewilderment.
Dean Close Junior School Prospectus
