Eastbourne College

At a glance

School-reported facts; source links are provided below.

About Eastbourne College

Eastbourne College offers independent day and boarding education on the Sussex coast.

SchoolMatch Europe editorial · AI-assisted overview · Sources reviewed 14 September 2026

Tuition & additional costs

A comparable annual tuition figure is not confirmed in this profile. Ask the school for a quotation for your child’s age and intended start date.

For new families in 2026/2027, published termly fees including VAT are GBP 12,460 for Years 9–11 day pupils and GBP 12,705 for Sixth Form day pupils. Full boarding is GBP 18,981 and GBP 19,277 respectively. Day+ and flexi options have separate rates. Existing fee-in-advance arrangements may differ; request the quotation that applies to your family.

Learning and qualifications

Eastbourne College offers independent day and boarding education on the Sussex coast. The school’s location brings together the town, sea and nearby South Downs; St Andrew’s Prep is a separate younger-school provision. Pupils choose GCSE options as they move into Year 10. The published course structure allows different programmes, usually leading to nine to eleven GCSEs according to the pupil’s needs.

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Joining the school

Families can choose sixth-form or all-years open events. 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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Support and school life

The published information reviewed for this profile describes the following aspect of school life: The house system is described as the centre of pastoral life for both day and boarding pupils, alongside academic and co-curricular opportunities. 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

This profile covers Eastbourne College in Eastbourne. The school’s location brings together the town, sea and nearby South Downs; St Andrew’s Prep is a separate younger-school provision. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.

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Fees and the first-year budget

For new families in 2026/2027, published termly fees including VAT are GBP 12,460 for Years 9–11 day pupils and GBP 12,705 for Sixth Form day pupils. Full boarding is GBP 18,981 and GBP 19,277 respectively. Day+ and flexi options have separate rates. Existing fee-in-advance arrangements may differ; request the quotation that applies to your family.

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Sources & profile details

Compiled 14 September 2026. Details are extracted from published sources and may change. A source link does not mean the school has verified or endorsed this profile.

www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ ↗

www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/admissions/registration-and-fees/ ↗

www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/academic/curriculum/ ↗

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