Applying for Entry

There are three entry points to the Glasgow School of Sport Bellahouston Academy:

Pupils currently in Primary 7

This Entry Point is for pupils who are currently in Primary 7 and wish to join the Glasgow School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy in their first year of secondary school.

Later Entry Points

Pupils currently in S2

This Entry Point is for pupils who are currently in their second year at secondary school and wish to join the Glasgow School of Sport Bellahouston Academy in third year.

Pupils currently in S4 or S5

This Entry Point is open to senior pupils who wish to join the Glasgow School of Sport Bellahouston Academy for fifth and sixth year at secondary school.

Application Process

All applicants are required to complete an Application Form and participate in a series of selection trials. The trials include sports specific practical assessments, an interview and medical.

Further information is detailed within the Application Form (200k) which is available for download in portable document format (PDF).

The approximate file download size is included at the end of the Application Form hyperlink. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the document. You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Website.

2012/2013 Selection Timetable

The following key dates may be subject to change. Please contact the Glasgow School of Sport to confirm. All application forms will be acknowledged and pupils will receive a letter informing them if they have been successful in gaining a trial.

Open Day	Saturday, 17 November 2012 10.00 am	All interested pupils, parents and coaches are invited to learn more about the School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy.
Applications Close	Sunday, 23 December 2012	All Application Forms for entry to the School of Sport must be submitted by this date.
Sports specific selection trials	Sport specific trials begin on 21 January 2013	Pupils who meet the selection criteria for their sports specialism will receive a letter inviting them to a sports trial.
Information Evening for S3, S5 and S6 applicants only	Monday, 28 January 2013	Pupils for entry at these later entry points will be invited to this information session which will focus on the curriculum that sports pupils follow.
Interviews for S3, S5 and S6	Friday, 8 February 2013	Pupils selected for interview at these stages only.
Final Selection Day for pupils applying for Entry in S1	Wednesday, 20 February 2013	Pupils successful at the sports trial will be invited to attend Final Selection Day. This day includes an interview, medical and practical trial.
Selection Evening for successful candidates	Wednesday, 13 March 2013	All successful candidates will be invited to the School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy.

 

My First Month at the School of Sport

Are you thinking about applying to the School of Sport next year but are a bit unsure about what to expect? To help give you an idea of what it's like, three of our current pupils, Kirstie, David and Jock have written about their experience. Find out what they thought of the sports trials and their first visit to the School. If you've not already booked in for this year's Open Day, on 17 November 2012, places are filling fast so make sure you complete a booking form now.

Left to right - David McKee, Rebecca Hughes, Kirstie Baird, David Colley and Jock Breckenridge

Don't hesitate, these pupils all came along to our Open Day and are now loving every minute at the School of Sport. Don't take our word for it though, read what they have to say about their first month at the School of Sport and what they think about the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow in 2014.

Read about Kirstie Baird's first month. Kirstie takes part in the School's Badminton Programme.

Read about David McKee's first month. David takes part in the School's Gymnastics Programme.

Read about Jock Breckenridge's first month. Jock takes part in the School's Hockey Programme.

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