Kent – Dover Test (alternative route)
English & maths; verbal & non-verbal reasoning
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Not published
- Registration opens
- Not published
- Test
- Expected around ~12 Sep 2027 (unconfirmed)
- Results
- Expected around ~15 Oct 2027 (unconfirmed)
Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- Not publishedRegistration closed
- Registration opens
- Not published
- Test
- ~12 Sep 2026 (unconfirmed)
- Results
- ~15 Oct 2026 (unconfirmed)
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| English & maths | Not stated | ~60 + instructions | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal & non-verbal reasoning | Not stated | ~60 + instructions | Multiple choice |
Sample paper
Schools offering this as an alternative route
These schools also accept their main test. Families choose one route.
Notes
Alternative to the Kent Test; families choose one route.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Kent – Dover Test (alternative route)?
The Kent – Dover Test (alternative route) is set by Quest Assessments (Dover Girls'); school's own (Dover Boys'). English & maths; verbal & non-verbal reasoning.
How long is the Kent – Dover Test (alternative route)?
Timings in minutes. Paper 1: ~60 + instructions; Paper 2: ~60 + instructions.
When is the registration deadline for the Kent – Dover Test (alternative route)?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Not published. Test: Expected around ~12 Sep 2027 (unconfirmed). Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.