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Gordonstoun Fees 2026/27: £5,740–£16,365 a term · Day
Elgin, United Kingdom
4–18 years
GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-10-28Fees 2026/2027
Gordonstoun fees for 2026/27 are £5,740 for Prep Reception–Year 2 day, per term; £8,565 for Prep Year 7–8 day, per term; £16,365 for Sixth Form direct entry day, per term a term. Prep full boarding, 6 or 7 nights, per term: £14,645 a term.
£5,740–16,365
Fee per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| Senior School day, per term | £14,790 |
| Senior School weekly boarding, per term | £17,538 |
| Senior School full boarding, per term | £21,365 |
| Sixth Form direct entry day, per term | £16,365 |
| Sixth Form direct entry boarding, per term | £23,000 |
| Prep Reception–Year 2 day, per term | £5,740 |
| Prep Year 3–6 day, per term | £7,795 |
| Prep Year 7–8 day, per term | £8,565 |
| Prep weekly boarding, 4 or 5 nights, per term | £13,010 |
| Prep full boarding, 6 or 7 nights, per term | £14,645 |
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Previously displayed fees; periods and year groups may differ.
2026/2027 · Fee per term
Replaced: 2026-10-28 · Checked: 2026-09-28
| Senior School day, per term | £14,790 |
|---|---|
| Senior School weekly boarding, per term | £17,538 |
| Senior School full boarding, per term | £21,365 |
| Sixth Form direct entry day, per term | £16,365 |
| Sixth Form direct entry boarding, per term | £23,000 |
| Prep Reception–Year 2 day, per term | £5,740 |
| Prep Year 3–6 day, per term | £7,795 |
| Prep Year 7–8 day, per term | £8,565 |
Official 2026/27 tuition and boarding charges per term; school confirms three terms a year. No EUR conversion or compulsory extras included.
Source ↗Official 2026/27 GBP fees per term; the school confirms three terms per year. The PDF gives no general VAT statement. Only the Prep £13,010 and Senior £17,538 weekly-boarding categories are confirmed as tax-inclusive on the school's weekly-boarding page. Ask whether VAT is included in the other categories. Compulsory additions and deposits are not comprehensively priced in this schedule. No all-in total or currency conversion is asserted.
The school’s 2026/27 schedule gives £14,790 per term for Senior School day, £17,538 for weekly boarding and £21,365 for full boarding. Direct entry to Years 12–13 has separate rates. The school confirms three terms per year. These GBP charges are not converted into a EUR comparison filter.
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Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolGordonstoun offers private family tours and online webinars.
Joining the school
Gordonstoun offers private family tours and online webinars. A visit can include the campus, staff and pupils, and admissions can discuss the appropriate Prep, Senior or Sixth Form route. Families seeking financial support should ask about the separate assessment process; assistance is not automatic.
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School stages and provision
The school lists Prep for ages 4–13, Senior School for ages 13–16 and Sixth Form for ages 16–18. Its boarding provision is listed for ages 8–18.
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English as the teaching language
The published Gordonstoun Code of Conduct explicitly identifies English as the language of instruction. It also permits private conversations in pupils’ first languages. This is a teaching-language statement, distinct from the foreign-language subjects in the GCSE and A-level lists.
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Learning & qualifications
About GordonstounGordonstoun combines classroom learning with character education and practical outdoor experiences.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 GCSE in Y…
About Gordonstoun
Gordonstoun combines classroom learning with character education and practical outdoor experiences.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
GCSE in Years 10–11; A levels or BTEC in Sixth Form
Gordonstoun describes an English examination route at its Scottish campus. Year 9 is a broad foundation; pupils in Years 10–11 typically take nine GCSE subjects. Years 12–13 offer A levels and BTEC courses, with an optional Extended Project Qualification for some pupils. The one-year GCSE route is intended for students aged 15–16 joining from another system with good English. The school combines this academic programme with outdoor, service and other co-curricular learning.
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Support, school day & campus
Academic, pastoral and EAL supportThe school describes tutor meetings, progress monitoring and subject clinics for Senior School pupils.
Academic, pastoral and EAL support
The school describes tutor meetings, progress monitoring and subject clinics for Senior School pupils. Its weekly boarding description includes learning support and English as an Additional Language when required. Ask admissions to confirm an individual provision plan, eligibility and any extra charge for the intended attendance pattern.
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Day, weekly and full boarding
Gordonstoun describes day, weekly and full boarding at its Elgin campus. Weekly boarding is normally four or five nights, subject to availability and agreement with the boarding house. Boarding is offered from age eight; day provision begins in Prep. Confirm the child’s stage, weekly schedule and travel arrangements.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Gordonstoun, Elgin, Moray, IV30 5RF.
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First-year budget & additional costs
2026/27 fees per termThe official 2026/27 schedule lists Senior School day at £14,790 per term, weekly boarding at £17,538 and full boarding at £21,365…
2026/27 fees per term
The official 2026/27 schedule lists Senior School day at £14,790 per term, weekly boarding at £17,538 and full boarding at £21,365. Direct entry to Years 12–13 is £16,365 day or £23,000 boarding per term. Prep weekly boarding (four or five nights) is £13,010 per term; Prep full boarding (six or seven nights) is £14,645 per term. Day Prep rates vary by year group. The school confirms three terms per year. Its weekly-boarding page explicitly marks the Prep £13,010 and Senior £17,538 prices as VAT-inclusive; the PDF does not say whether VAT is included in the other categories. Ask for a full written quote including deposits and applicable extras. No all-in total or currency conversion is asserted.
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Weekly boarding fee inclusions
The school’s weekly-boarding packages cover four or five nights a week and academic lessons and meals. Prep weekly boarding also lists learning-support provision, English as an Additional Language when required, curricular visits, activities and specified outdoor programmes. Senior weekly boarding lists individual tutor support, academic clinics, meals and specified co-curricular and outdoor provision. These inclusions apply to the weekly packages quoted on that page; they are not automatically extended to every day, full-boarding or direct Sixth Form entry category. Transport arrangements and selected flight chaperones have their stated scope, so request an itemised offer for the child’s travel and any further charges.
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Location
Gordonstoun
Gordonstoun, Elgin, Moray, IV30 5RF, Elgin, United Kingdom
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How much are Gordonstoun fees?
Gordonstoun fees for 2026/27 are £5,740 for Prep Reception–Year 2 day, per term; £8,565 for Prep Year 7–8 day, per term; £16,365 for Sixth Form direct entry day, per term a term. Prep full boarding, 6 or 7 nights, per term: £14,645 a term.
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Sources & field verification dates
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https://gordonstoun.org.uk/fees
https://gordonstoun.org.uk/admissions
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:G_House_from_the_South_Lawn_on_an_Autumn_Afternoon.jpg
https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/senior-academic-curriculum
https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/weekly-boarding
https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/contact-us
https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/
https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/uploads/store/joininginfos/5/file/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf
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