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Ellesmere College
Ellesmere, United Kingdom
7–18 years
GCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma, BTEC
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-11-03Fees 2026/2027
Ellesmere College fees for 2026/27 are £5,334 for Day, Years 3–5; £6,186 for Day, Years 6–8; £7,740 for Ordinary day fee, Years 9–13; see award condition a term. Full boarding, Years 9–13: £16,368 a term. Full and weekly boarding packages for Years 9–13 include tuition and accommodation; compulsory lunch and activities charges are additional.
£5,334–7,740
Fee per term, including VAT (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term, including VAT |
|---|---|
| Full boarding, Years 9–13 | £16,368 |
| Weekly boarding, Years 9–13 | £11,556 |
| Ordinary day fee, Years 9–13; see award condition | £7,740 |
| Day, Years 6–8 | £6,186 |
| Day, Years 3–5 | £5,334 |
The official 2026/27 schedule quotes these gross fees per term and explicitly states three terms in the school year. Full and weekly boarding packages for Years 9–13 include tuition and accommodation; compulsory lunch and activities charges are additional. Lower School day rows cover Years 3–5 and 6–8. The ordinary Senior day row is quoted directly as £7,740; award calculations require a separate written quotation because the award footnote cites a different full-rate basis. No annual total is inferred.
A dated annual tuition amount has not been verified.
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The known first-year cost at Ellesmere College for a New Year 12 ordinary ; UK deposit category; no fee award or assessed additional support day pupil is £25,178 in 2026/27: £23,220 tuition, a £120 registration fee, a £1,140 lunch, a £198 school activities and a £500 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 ordinary ; UK deposit category; no fee award or assessed additional support day pupil
- Tuition
- £23,220
- Registration fee · one-off
- £120
- Lunch · yearly
- £1,140
- School activities · yearly
- £198
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £500
Not included: trips, exams, individual support, books and materials (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £23,220 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £7,740.
- Registration fee £120 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Lunch £1,140 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £380.
- School activities £198 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £66.
- Enrolment deposit £500 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- Guarantee deposit credited to first-term invoice £200 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Credited towards tuition under the school’s terms.
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Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe 2026 entry table begins with Year 3, age 7 on 1 September, and continues through Year 13, age 17 at the start of the year.
Joining the school
The 2026 entry table begins with Year 3, age 7 on 1 September, and continues through Year 13, age 17 at the start of the year. Families can arrange a visit or taster day. Registration alone does not guarantee a place: current reports, references and assessment remain part of the process.
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School stages and provision
The school lists Lower School for ages 7–13, Middle School for ages 13–16 and Sixth Form for ages 16–18.
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Verified IB teaching language
The International Baccalaureate school register identifies English as the language of instruction for this school’s IB programme. Its language subjects are course choices, not evidence of other teaching languages. Ask admissions to confirm instruction and language support in the intended year group.
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Learning & qualifications
About Ellesmere CollegeEllesmere College offers lower-school, middle-school and sixth-form education, with boarding.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Learning …
About Ellesmere College
Ellesmere College offers lower-school, middle-school and sixth-form education, with boarding.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Ellesmere College offers GCSE study in Middle School. Sixth Form students can choose A Levels, the IB Diploma or a BTEC National Diploma in Sport. Final A Level and IB subject availability depends on student uptake.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeA taster day lets a prospective pupil join lessons with the relevant year group; an overnight visit may be possible for boarding applican…
Support and school life
A taster day lets a prospective pupil join lessons with the relevant year group; an overnight visit may be possible for boarding applicants. Academic awards use entrance-exam performance, while sport, music and performing arts use practical assessment and supporting evidence. Bursary applications require financial information and a separate review.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Ellesmere College is in Ellesmere. The college opened in 1884 and belongs to the Woodard educational tradition. 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: Ellesmere College, Shropshire, SY12 9AB.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Compulsory school lunches2026/27 · Lunch charge per termYears 3–8£280Years 9–13£380Lunch is compulsory and excluded from the main school fees.
Compulsory school lunches
| Years 3–8 | £280 |
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| Years 9–13 | £380 |
Lunch is compulsory and excluded from the main school fees. The 2026/27 schedule explicitly marks lunch as VAT exempt.
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Activities, CCF and expeditions
| Lower School pupils | £48 |
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| Other pupils | £66 |
The schedule makes this termly activities charge to all pupils, with the lower amount for Lower School. It covers expert tutors, equipment, off-site facility hire and transport; some associated trips may have a further notified supplement. Fees include VAT unless otherwise stated.
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Registration, guarantee and returnable deposits
| Non-returnable registration fee | £120 |
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| Guarantee deposit credited to first-term invoice | £200 |
| Returnable deposit, UK pupil | £500 |
| Returnable deposit, EU pupil | £2,000 |
| Returnable deposit, other international pupil | £9,000 |
Registration is non-returnable. The guarantee payment follows the offer and is discounted on the first-term invoice, so it is not added again to full tuition. The applicable separate returnable deposit is invoiced with the first term, is not tuition and is refunded through the final invoice. Deposit categories are alternatives, not cumulative. General fees are VAT-inclusive unless otherwise stated; the school does not separately assign VAT to each deposit.
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Immigration Surcharge Fee for sponsored pupils
| One-year visa, initial deposit invoice | £595 |
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| Two-year visa, Year 1 initial deposit invoice | £595 |
| Two-year visa, Year 2 Michaelmas invoice | £300 |
The school makes its appointed immigration service compulsory for pupils requiring College sponsorship. The one-year and two-year arrangements are alternatives. These are the school’s stated ISF charges, not a claim to include every government visa or immigration charge. Fees include VAT unless otherwise stated.
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Occasional overnight boarding
| Years 7–8 | £50.4 |
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| Years 9–13 | £60 |
The occasional arrangement is limited to a maximum average of two nights per week over the term and does not guarantee the same bed. It is distinct from the main full/weekly boarding package. No termly number of nights or annual cost is assumed.
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English as an Additional Language
| Two lessons per week | £655 |
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| Three lessons per week | £940 |
| Four lessons per week | £1,210 |
| Five lessons per week | £1,430 |
| Six lessons per week | £1,675 |
The school assesses each pupil on arrival and recommends an EAL programme integrated into the timetable. The schedule explicitly marks these EAL fees as VAT exempt; the required level depends on that individual assessment.
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Support for Learning: one-to-one
| One lesson per week | £618 |
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| Two lessons per week | £1,200 |
| Three lessons per week | £1,746 |
| Four lessons per week | £2,266 |
These charges apply when parents request support or the department recommends that lessons are necessary. One-to-one and group arrangements are alternatives; do not add every category. The schedule’s general rule is VAT-inclusive unless stated otherwise; no separate exemption is assigned here.
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Support for Learning: group sessions
| One lesson per week | £438 |
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| Two lessons per week | £797 |
| Three lessons per week | £1,162 |
| Four lessons per week | £1,476 |
The applicable session count is agreed for the pupil. These group rates are separate from one-to-one rates. The schedule’s general rule is VAT-inclusive unless otherwise stated.
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Private music and instrument hire
| Ten private music lessons | £391 |
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| Hire of a College instrument | £120 |
Private music has a minimum commitment of ten lessons per term. Instrument hire is separately charged when used. General fees include VAT unless otherwise stated.
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Other private tuition: published price bounds
| Lowest quoted per-lesson charge | £9 |
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| Highest quoted per-lesson charge | £40 |
The schedule gives a £9–40 range for additional private tuition such as tennis, hockey, shooting, dance and golf. These are the lower and upper bounds of a range, not two charges to add or confirmed prices for particular activities. General fees include VAT unless otherwise stated.
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2026/27 termly packages and compulsory extras
The school’s 2026/27 schedule separates day, weekly and full boarding fees and states three terms per year. Its tuition table quotes gross fees including VAT, while compulsory lunches cost £280 per term for Years 3–8 and £380 for Years 9–13 and are VAT exempt. Activities add £48 per term in Lower School or £66 for other pupils. Registration, the applicable returnable deposit and any assessed EAL or learning support have separate terms. A boarding package already includes tuition and accommodation; these are not added again as separate full packages.
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When fees and additional lessons are payable
Fees are due by the first day of each term unless a College Direct Debit or advance-payment arrangement applies. The school describes three direct-debit schemes at no additional cost. Extra charges are normally billed in the following term. A full term’s written notice by the first day of term is required to cancel extra lessons, sessions or tutoring; the schedule gives the same notice requirement for withdrawing a child and says the remaining term’s paid fees are not refunded.
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What the standard fee covers
The published school fee includes tuition, boarding accommodation and laundry where applicable, ordinary medical and nursing charges, Wi-Fi, timetabled sports and use of sports and music facilities. Private lessons are extra. Buses, taxis, some books, photographs, examinations and trips can also be charged separately; examination costs can be substantial in Sixth Form. Keep refundable deposits and credited advance payments separate from tuition when comparing budgets.
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Location
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere College, Shropshire, SY12 9AB, Ellesmere, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Ellesmere College fees?
Ellesmere College fees for 2026/27 are £5,334 for Day, Years 3–5; £6,186 for Day, Years 6–8; £7,740 for Ordinary day fee, Years 9–13; see award condition a term. Full boarding, Years 9–13: £16,368 a term. Full and weekly boarding packages for Years 9–13 include tuition and accommodation; compulsory lunch and activities charges are additional.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Full and weekly boarding packages for Years 9–13 include tuition and accommodation; compulsory lunch and activities charges are additional.
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How much does the first year at Ellesmere College cost?
The known first-year cost at Ellesmere College for a New Year 12 ordinary ; UK deposit category; no fee award or assessed additional support day pupil is £25,178 in 2026/27: £23,220 tuition, a £120 registration fee, a £1,140 lunch, a £198 school activities and a £500 enrolment deposit. Trips, exams, individual support and books and materials are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.ellesmere.com/admissions
https://www.ellesmere.com/admissions/admissions-processes
https://www.ellesmere.com/academics/sixth-form-16-18/sixth-form-choices
https://www.ellesmere.com/fs/resource-manager/view/52ac5867-ee1b-4c0e-8737-460b539fce3d
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