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Duchy College Harrogate
Harrogate, United Kingdom
2–18 years
GCSE, A Levels
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-11-02Fees 2026/27
Duchy College Harrogate fees for 2026/27 are £4,900 for Reception–Year 2, day; £8,570 for Senior Years 7–8, day; £8,570 for Sixth Form direct entry, day a term. Prep Years 5–6 only, full boarding: £12,500 a term. Boarding packages include tuition, accommodation, laundry and all meals: do not add day tuition again.
£4,900–8,570
Fee per term including VAT (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term including VAT |
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| Reception–Year 2, day | £4,900 |
| Years 3–6, day | £5,700 |
| Senior Years 7–8, day | £8,570 |
| Senior Years 9–11, day | £8,570 |
| Sixth Form direct entry, day | £8,570 |
| Senior Years 7–8, weekly boarding(four nights) | £13,275 |
| Senior Years 9–11, weekly boarding(four nights) | £13,275 |
| Sixth Form direct entry, weekly boarding(four nights) | £13,275 |
| Prep Years 5–6 only, full boarding | £12,500 |
| Senior Years 7–8, full boarding | £15,125 |
| Senior Years 9–11, full boarding | £16,270 |
| Sixth Form direct entry, full boarding | £16,270 |
| Senior Years 7–8, International boarding | £17,015 |
| Senior Years 9–11, International boarding | £17,015 |
| Sixth Form direct entry, International boarding | £18,075 |
Directly quoted 2026/27 termly fees, inclusive of VAT. Weekly boarding covers four nights per week; Prep full boarding is for Years 5–6 only. Boarding packages include tuition, accommodation, laundry and all meals: do not add day tuition again. International is a separate tariff category; ask which category applies. Most textbooks (all for Prep pupils), stationery, lunch, personal accident insurance, medical provision and an extensive extra-curricular programme are included. Conditional EAL, entry payments and other extras are separate. No annual total is derived.
A dated annual tuition amount has not been verified.
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The school has published £8,570 per term for New direct Sixth Form ; UK residence; no assessed EAL or individual support in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New direct Sixth Form ; UK residence; no assessed EAL or individual support day pupil
- Tuition · per term
- £8,570
- Registration fee · one-off
- £140
- Enrolment deposit · refund terms unconfirmed
- £500
Not included: exams, individual support, transport, entry fees, recurring charges (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolFamilies can register for an open morning and confirm the current intake arrangements.
Joining the school
Families can register for an open morning and confirm the current intake arrangements. Ask admissions to confirm the entry stage, available places, required reports and assessments. Moving during an examination course may require a different subject plan.
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Learning & qualifications
About Duchy College HarrogateDuchy College in Harrogate offers day and boarding education for girls and boys aged two to eighteen.Sources reviewed 14 September …
About Duchy College Harrogate
Duchy College in Harrogate offers day and boarding education for girls and boys aged two to eighteen.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Duchy College Harrogate describes provision for boys and girls aged 2–18. Its stages are Pre-School 2–4, Prep 4–11, Senior 11–16 and Sixth Form 16–18. It offers day and boarding education. Confirm the available boarding years separately from the overall school age range.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeIts stages include preschool, prep, se…
Support and school life
Its stages include preschool, prep, senior and sixth form, with an emphasis on individual strengths and confidence. For a child who needs language or specialist learning support, ask for an individual assessment of what the school can provide and whether it costs extra.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Duchy College Harrogate is in Harrogate. The current website uses the Duchy College name and identifies its connection with the former Harrogate Ladies’ College. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Clarence Drive, HG1 2QG.
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Early Years funding and the school quotation
The 2026/27 sheet describes 15 hours of Early Years childcare for eligible three- and four-year-olds. It also describes a voluntary contribution towards the gap between public funding and the care, facilities and extras provided. Ask Admissions or the Bursary for the eligible hours and the family’s actual funded-place quotation. Eligibility does not make every session or lunchtime free.
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Deposits and conditional administration charges
The registration payment is non-refundable. Acceptance deposits depend on day, boarding or short-stay attendance. An additional deposit of up to £18,075 applies only to international boarders whose normal residence is outside the UK and European Union; it is additional to the acceptance deposit. The school’s Terms and Conditions determine whether and when deposits may be returned. Visa sponsorship administration and renewal charges are conditional and separate from tuition.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Preschool morning and afternoon sessions2026/27 · Fee per term for the stated weekly sessionsTwo sessions per week£1,180Three sessions per week£1,430Four sessio…
Preschool morning and afternoon sessions
| Two sessions per week | £1,180 |
|---|---|
| Three sessions per week | £1,430 |
| Four sessions per week | £1,680 |
| Five sessions per week | £1,955 |
| Six sessions per week | £2,305 |
| Seven sessions per week | £2,575 |
| Eight sessions per week | £2,835 |
| Nine sessions per week | £3,090 |
| Ten sessions per week | £3,365 |
The 2026/27 sheet labels Preschool ages 2–4. Morning sessions run 9 am–12 pm and afternoon sessions 1 pm–4 pm. These amounts are per term for the stated recurring weekly session count; they are not prices for a single session. Lunch sessions are separately quoted. Ask the school whether VAT is included for this preschool table.
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Preschool lunchtime sessions
| One lunchtime per week | £165 |
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| Two lunchtimes per week | £325 |
| Three lunchtimes per week | £485 |
| Four lunchtimes per week | £645 |
| Five lunchtimes per week | £810 |
Lunchtime runs 12 pm–1 pm and includes a hot lunch. The website describes lunchtime as optional for morning-only or afternoon-only attendance; confirm the arrangement for a full day. These are termly prices for recurring weekly sessions, not daily lunch prices. Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Registration payment
| Entry in any year, payable on registration | £140 |
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The 2026/27 sheet calls this fee non-refundable. It is separate from the acceptance and any applicable additional deposit. Ask whether VAT is included in this specific payment.
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Acceptance deposits by attendance pattern
| Day place | £500 |
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| Boarding place | £1,200 |
| Short-stay boarding place | £900 |
The school directs families to its Terms and Conditions for whether and when acceptance and additional deposits may be refunded. These amounts are held separately from tuition and registration. They are not described here as guaranteed refundable; Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Additional deposit for specified international boarders
| Normal residence outside the UK and European Union: up to | £18,075 |
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This is an upper limit, not a flat charge for every international pupil. The sheet says it is payable in addition to the acceptance deposit for the stated residence category. Refund rules require the school’s Terms and Conditions; no consumed tuition cost or first-year total is inferred.
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Before/after-school care and late collection
| Reception–Year 6 before/after-school care, per 30 minutes | £5 |
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| Late pickup after 6 pm | £35 |
Before/after-school care is available to Reception–Year 6 and is expressly not subject to VAT. A separate £35 charge applies when a child is not picked up promptly by 6 pm; its Ask the school whether VAT is included. These are conditional services, not compulsory additions for every pupil.
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Individual English-language support
| Individual EAL/IELTS tuition | £47 |
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The 2026/27 sheet makes EAL support a mandatory extra when the school determines that the pupil requires it. Group formats have a different duration and should be quoted for the planned provision. Ask for the number of lessons, the termly total and whether VAT is included.
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Occasional boarding
| An occasional night during the week or at a weekend | £110 |
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The school also offers regular three-, four- or five-night stays by arrangement. This directly quoted occasional-night price is not an annual boarding package. Detailed arrangements and availability require the Boarding or Admissions team; ask whether this specific quotation includes VAT.
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Initial visa sponsorship administration
| Pupil requiring UKVI Student or Child Student sponsorship | £550 |
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This school administration charge is conditional on requiring sponsorship. It is not the government visa fee and does not establish a complete immigration budget. Renewals carry an additional charge whose amount is not quoted in the sheet; Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Termly tuition and boarding inclusions
The 2026/27 fee sheet gives termly day, weekly-boarding, full-boarding and International tariffs, explicitly including VAT. Fees include tuition, most textbooks (all for Prep pupils), stationery, lunch, personal accident insurance, medical provision and an extensive extra-curricular programme. Boarding adds accommodation, laundry and all meals. Senior breakfast can be pre-booked at extra cost. Compare the same year group and attendance package, then ask for any required support and other applicable extras.
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When English-language support adds to the fee
The 2026/27 fee sheet states that all lessons at Duchy College are conducted in English. EAL lessons are a mandatory parental extra when the school determines that a pupil needs this support. The listed individual and group formats differ in duration; agree the programme and its charging basis before budgeting. Learning support, modern-language tuition, minibus and airport taxi arrangements need separate details or quotations.
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Location
Duchy College Harrogate
Clarence Drive, HG1 2QG, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Duchy College Harrogate fees?
Duchy College Harrogate fees for 2026/27 are £4,900 for Reception–Year 2, day; £8,570 for Senior Years 7–8, day; £8,570 for Sixth Form direct entry, day a term. Prep Years 5–6 only, full boarding: £12,500 a term. Boarding packages include tuition, accommodation, laundry and all meals: do not add day tuition again.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Boarding packages include tuition, accommodation, laundry and all meals: do not add day tuition again.
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How much does the first year at Duchy College Harrogate cost?
The school has published £8,570 per term for New direct Sixth Form ; UK residence; no assessed EAL or individual support in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions. Exams, individual support, transport, entry fees and recurring charges are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
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