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Be Our Partner!

❒ Before you sign up...

Thank you for your interest in Clarkson Institute. We are grateful for the strong support and engagement from schools following the launch of our programme.

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To ensure academic quality, operational clarity, and alignment with our academic partner, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, Clarkson Institute offers two formal pathways for schools to engage with the programme.

  • Pathway 1. Be an Associated School

  • Pathway 2. Be an Official Clarkson Institute Test Centre 

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Pathway 1. Associated School

Associated Schools support the programme through student guidance and academic endorsement, without hosting the entrance examination.

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Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the promotion of the Clarkson programme within the school community

  • Recommend students whose academic profile and motivation align with the aims of the programme

  • Host ONE in-school information session for interested students and parents (led by Clarkson Institute)

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In recognition of this partnership, Associated Schools will receive

  • Official Recognition as a Clarkson Institute Associated School: Commemorative plaque issued by Clarkson Institute

  • Student Achievement Recognition: Public acknowledgement (e.g. website and/or social media) when students from the school are successfully selected for Clarkson programmes

  • Priority Access to Programme Information: early updates on future Clarkson initiatives, academic activities, and talent development opportunities

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Pathway 2. Official Clarkson Institute Test Centre

Due to the need to align academic standards, quality control, and operational expectations with Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, appointment as an Official Clarkson Institute Test Centre is limited and by invitation only.
 

​Test Centre Eligibility Requirements

All appointed test centres must meet the following requirements, including the criterion applicable to their institution type:

  • Examination Capacity: Have sufficient examination rooms to accommodate at least 100 candidates.

  • Institutional Track Record:

    • Sixth-form colleges and high schools: Demonstrate a proven record of placing students at universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings’ top 20.

    • Universities: Be subject to internal review and approval.

  • Operating History: Have been in operation for at least five years.

  • Official Website: Maintain an official institutional website.

  • Access for External Candidates: Allow candidates who are not enrolled at the institution to sit examinations at the test centre.

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Appointment Process

  • Appointment as a Clarkson Institute Test Centre is by invitation only and subject to internal review

  • Meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee appointment

  • Schools appointed as test centres will be required to:

    • Complete the application form and return it to us by email.

    • Review the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Data Protection Protocol and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

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Official Test Centres will receive

  • Official Designation as a Clarkson Institute Test Centre: Commemorative plaque issued by Clarkson Institute

  • Institutional Visibility: school profile featured on the official Clarkson Institute website as a Test Centre partner

  • Academic Signalling & Brand Alignment: Association with a selective, Cambridge-aligned academic initiative strengthens the school’s academic positioning and external credibility

  • Priority Engagement Opportunities: Priority consideration for future Clarkson academic activities, talent programmes, and pilot initiatives

  • Enhanced Student Outcomes: Direct access for students to a structured, selective mathematics talent identification pathway linked to Cambridge-style academic training

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Important Note

Clarkson Institute maintains a limited number of partnerships to preserve academic quality and operational integrity. All partnerships are reviewed annually. We appreciate your interest in collaborating with Clarkson Institute and look forward to exploring how we may work together to support the development of outstanding academic talent.Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.​​

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