Does it cost money to go to Sandhurst?

As a military training establishment all officer cadets are on the payroll of the british army and are paid a salary so their training costs them nothing. How do you join Royal Military Academy Sandhurst?

Is Sandhurst open to the public?

Although the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is an enclosed establishment, hundreds of visitors are welcomed each year on historical tours organised by the Sandhurst Trust.

Is it hard to get into Sandhurst?

Sandhurst is a competitive institution with a lot of candidates trying to gain admission each year. Having a university degree can raise your chances of admission, but this is not mandatory. Joining military organised programmes and army reserves while in the university can be beneficial.

Can Americans attend Sandhurst?

The first U.S. Army officer graduated from Sandhurst in 2009. Since then, one U.S. officer has been a part of each of the 3 classes that matriculate through Sandhurst each year, said British Lt. Col. Dennis Vincent, Colonel for Training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Who can attend Sandhurst?

All British Army officers, including late-entry officers who were previously Warrant Officers, as well as other men and women from overseas, are trained at the academy. Sandhurst is the British Army equivalent of the Britannia Royal Naval College and the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.

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Can you go to Sandhurst without joining the Army?

You definitely cannot study at Sandhurst without an intention of joining the British Army (or your own country's army if they send you) as the entire purpose of Sandhurst is to train Army officers.

How do people get into Sandhurst?

You'll be invited to talk to someone at your local army careers centre about the opportunities available. You'll then attend a 2-part assessment, which includes medical and fitness tests. If you're accepted, you'll move onto formal officer training at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in Surrey.

Do you get paid to train at Sandhurst?

During your training at Sandhurst, you'll be an Officer Cadet, earning £28,861 a year. As you progress through our ranks, this will rise to £44,457 for a Captain, and £55,999 when you become a Major.

Can you join the British Army as a US citizen?

Unfortunately for Americans that want to join the British Army, they have a nationality requirement. You need to be a British citizen, an Irish citizen, or if you're from one of their Commonwealth countries (mostly former nations of the British Empire, and no, the US is not part of the Commonwealth)….

How many people pass Sandhurst?

The commissioning course has roughly an 80% pass rate.

What is the oldest age to go to Sandhurst?

Be aged between 17 years 9 months and 28 years old by mid- September of the year you will start training at Sandhurst. Hold or be predicted to gain 72 UCAS points (or equivalent) and have 35 ALIS points, including a C/4 or above in English language, maths and a science or foreign language. Be physically fit.

What is the average age at Sandhurst?

The intake consists of 262 Officer cadets, 221 British and 41 Internationals. Of the British cadets, 32 are female. The average age is 23 with the youngest 18 and the oldest 29.

Is Sandhurst equivalent to West Point?

How are Britain's Sandhurst and the US's West Point similar and different? While the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS) is often referred to as Britain's West Point, the schools are quite different in many ways that reflect the two nations' approaches to developing officers for their armies.

Do you get your own room at Sandhurst?

You spend your first term (14 weeks) in Old College (the big white building that you see in all the Sandhurst Pictures) and usually you'd have your own room. Room is a single bed, desk, cupboard, drawers etc.

Was Prince Harry at Sandhurst?

Harry was left out of They Also Served: 200 People Who Trained At Sandhurst, by Vaughan Kent-Payne, the distinguished veteran and author. William, 41, and Harry, 39, both graduated as officer cadets from the world-famous military academy in Berkshire before going on to have their own careers in the armed forces.

Did Prince Harry attend Sandhurst?

After completing a period of work experience, Prince Harry entered The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in May 2005 to begin his training as an Officer Cadet. During the 44-week training course in Camberley, Surrey, Prince Harry was known as Officer Cadet Wales.

Can I join the British Army at 35?

To join as a Soldier:

You can start your application when you're 15 years and 7 months, but you won't be able to go to the assessment centre until you're at least 15 years and 9 month old. Be enlisted before your 36th birthday. If you're under 18, you'll also need parental consent to join.

Can an American join the SAS?

Yes. The British military has an open door policy to American citizens that meet the criteria. Once you've served 3 years in a regiment or corps you can apply for SAS/SBS selection.

Does the army pay for your passport?

There is no fee if you are applying at a military installation. If you submit a DS-82, you must submit the passport that you list on the DS-82.

Can you use your phone at Sandhurst?

However, there is also the opportunity for any Soldier to commission and attend Sandhurst. With your bosses support you then just follow the same process as anyone wanting to join Sandhurst. Can I take my mobile phone to assessment or training? Yes.

What rank do you leave Sandhurst as?

Second Lieutenant

This is the rank held on commissioning from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. It is normally held for 1 to 2 years. During their time as a Second Lieutenant, Officers complete special to arms training relevant to their Corps.

How long do you have to serve after Sandhurst?

You would normally join the army for at least four years if you are over 18, although after 28 days service you can opt to leave within the first 3 months, by giving 14 days notice.

Do you get weekends off at Sandhurst?

Hi, during the first 5 week you will not have any time off and will be expected to remain at RMAS at all times. After these 5 weeks, depending on exersises and work load your weekends are more your own. You may be able to get away late on a Friday afternoon and have to return to camp on Sunday evening.

How did Harry get into Sandhurst?

Harry passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB) in September 2004 and entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 8 May 2005, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales, and joined Alamein Company. His entry into the academy had to be delayed for 4 months as he recovered from an injury to his left knee.

How many Sandhurst intakes a year?

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There are three intakes each year for potential regular officers, in January, May and September. The commissioning course lasts for 44 weeks.