Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester High School for Girls (MHSG) is an independent day school for girls located in Manchester. Established in 1874, the school has a long history of providing education to girls and has gained a reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to the development of its students. The school is popular with our parents because of its high academic standards and a strong track record of sending students to top universities. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum that includes a range of subjects in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The girls are encouraged to participate in sports, arts, music, drama, and various clubs and societies.
Exam information from Manchester High School for Girls
“Manchester High School for Girls is an academically selective school and, as such, sets its own entrance examination. Applicants for entry into Year 7 are normally examined in Mathematics, Essay Writing, Comprehension and Reasoning.
Applicants to the Senior School who do well enough in the initial written examination will be invited to attend for interview. Not all those interviewed, however, will be offered a place. At the interview stage we are looking for potential, a wide range of interests and a match between the ability of the child and her performance in the entrance examination.
Girls may be asked to read aloud at the interview, and they may also be given the chance to exhibit their potential through different activities from those set in the initial examinations. Each candidate will also be asked to bring something of interest with her to talk about with her interviewer.
A school reference is requested from the Head Teacher of the applicant’s present school.
Manchester High School for Girls is part of the Greater Manchester Consortium of Independent Schools, and offers of places are made in line with the agreed dates of the Consortium. Examination results are not made available to individuals.”
Don’t be tempted to complete a large amount of tests in preparation. This is not a good way to prepare and it is likely to make little or no difference to your child’s results.
Focus on bringing up your child’s academic standard in order to successfully gain a place. This way when your child does gain entry, they will continue to thrive when they start.
Reading a variety of good quality classic books will help improve your child’s vocabulary and reading skills.
Familiarise yourself with the format of the exam. Know the types of questions, the time constraints, and any specific instructions.
Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. Your physical well-being can have a positive impact on your cognitive abilities and concentration.
Practice under exam conditions. This includes timing yourself, avoiding distractions, and creating an environment similar to the actual exam setting.
