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Canford School Fees 2026/27: £42,945 a year · Day · Day tuition
Wimborne, United Kingdom
13–18 years
A Levels
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-11-01Fees 2026/2027
Canford School fees for 2026/27 are £42,945 for Day tuition a year. VAT is included. Full boarding: £57,219 a year.
£42,945
Annual fee (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Day tuition | £42,945 |
| Full boarding | £57,219 |
2026/2027 annual fees include VAT. Registration costs £300 and is non-refundable. The acceptance deposit is £1,500; additional deposit conditions apply to families outside the UK. Examination entries and visa administration are separate charges.
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The known first-year cost at Canford School for a tuition day pupil is £44,745 in 2026/27: £42,945 tuition, a £300 registration fee and a £1,500 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a tuition day pupil
- Tuition
- £42,945
- Registration fee · one-off
- £300
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £1,500
Not included: uniform, exams, individual support, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 28 Oct 2026
- Tuition £42,945 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee £300 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Enrolment deposit £1,500 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe admissions process separates thirteen-plus entry from sixth-form entry.
Joining the school
The admissions process separates thirteen-plus entry from sixth-form entry. Ask about examinations, references and subject requirements for the relevant route. Before accepting a place, confirm the entry year, assessment requirements and application timetable directly with admissions. A visit or enquiry is not a confirmed offer.
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Language and learning support
The school highlights open-minded learning and leadership. Confirm the academic and pastoral arrangements needed by the individual pupil. Discuss the child’s language background and any existing support plan before applying. Ask what help is available in lessons, how progress is reviewed and whether it carries an extra charge.
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Learning & qualifications
About Canford SchoolCanford School offers secondary education and A levels, with published entry routes at thirteen-plus and sixteen-plus.Sources reviewed 14 Se…
About Canford School
Canford School offers secondary education and A levels, with published entry routes at thirteen-plus and sixteen-plus.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Canford School offers secondary education and A levels, with published entry routes at thirteen-plus and sixteen-plus. Ask for the current subject list and the route from this stage to the next. A programme name alone does not show which options will be available in the child’s class.
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Support, school day & campus
Campus and daily lifeCanford is a day and boarding school near Wimborne in Dorset.
Campus and daily life
Canford is a day and boarding school near Wimborne in Dorset. Its wider programme includes activities alongside classroom study. Confirm the exact teaching location for the chosen year group. Check the daily journey, meals and activity timetable; a whole-school facilities list may not apply equally to every stage.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Separately quoted termly tuition2026/2027 · Per term, including VATDay tuition£14,315Full boarding£19,073Official term figures alongside the already published a…
Separately quoted termly tuition
| Day tuition | £14,315 |
|---|---|
| Full boarding | £19,073 |
Official term figures alongside the already published annual totals. Tuition VAT is stated as 20%. These are instalments of the annual fee, not additional tuition.
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Registration, confirmation and visa payments
| Registration from 1 January 2025 — non-refundable | £300 |
|---|---|
| Confirmation/deposit from 1 September 2024 | £1,500 |
| Child Student Visa from 1 September 2025 — per application | £600 |
The confirmation deposit is refundable on the final bill but forfeited if the place is not taken. Visa applications, including relevant Sixth Form renewals, are non-refundable. Non-UK resident parents need a full-term deposit; confirm how it relates to the confirmation payment.
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Selected optional charges and their exact units
| Personal-effects insurance — per term | £7.73 |
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| Instrument hire — per term | £49 |
| Music tuition — 35-minute lesson | £44.9 |
| Extra tuition, individual — per session per pupil | £33.17 |
| Extra tuition, 2 pupils — per session per pupil | £19.08 |
| Extra tuition, 3 pupils — per session per pupil | £14.64 |
| Extra tuition, 4 or more pupils — per session per pupil | £12.64 |
Optional extras are separate from standard tuition. Incidental materials may add costs. These extra-charge lines are on the current fee page but are not individually dated and do not say whether VAT is included; confirm the applicable invoice.
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Payment dates and included services
Annual fees are charged in three equal termly parts, due by the first day of term. A monthly scheme starts in July. Boarders receive three meals daily; day pupils receive lunch. Textbooks, compulsory trips and personal-accident cover are included. Optional activities have separate terms.
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Examination charges from September 2026
The dated rule from 1 September 2026 passes GCSE/A-level entry costs to parents, usually £400–650 per set, with 0% VAT stated. This is an estimate, not a fixed charge. Undated wording elsewhere on the same page says exams are included; confirm the current invoice before budgeting.
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Location
Canford School
Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD, Wimborne, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Canford School fees?
Canford School fees for 2026/27 are £42,945 for Day tuition a year. VAT is included. Full boarding: £57,219 a year.
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How much does the first year at Canford School cost?
The known first-year cost at Canford School for a tuition day pupil is £44,745 in 2026/27: £42,945 tuition, a £300 registration fee and a £1,500 enrolment deposit. Uniform, exams, individual support and entry fees are not included.
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