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Kent College Canterbury Fees 2026/27: £8,609–£9,899 a term · Day
Canterbury, United Kingdom
3 months–18 years
GCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-28Fees 2026/2027
Kent College Canterbury fees for 2026/27 are £8,609 for Year 7 day; £9,419 for Year 9 day; £9,899 for Years 11–13 day a term. VAT is included. Years 7–8 full boarding: £13,445 a term.
£8,609–9,899
Fee per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| Year 7 day | £8,609 |
| Year 8 day | £8,951 |
| Year 9 day | £9,419 |
| Year 10 day | £9,527 |
| Years 11–13 day | £9,899 |
| Years 7–8 full boarding | £13,445 |
| Years 9–13 full boarding | £18,515 |
Official 2026/27 senior fees per term, including VAT; no annual conversion. Junior and nursery rates differ. Registration, deposits, selected learning support and other extras are separate.
The official 2026/27 senior day schedule publishes £8,609 per term for Year 7, while weekly and full boarding have separate termly rates. The amount is not multiplied into an annual comparison without a confirmed annual payment schedule. Junior and nursery prices differ; registration, deposits, learning support, activities and some trips may be additional.
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The known first-year cost at Kent College Canterbury for a New Year 12 ; standard tariff; no international-study or assessed support package; school-fees insurance declined day pupil is £30,597 in 2026/27: £29,697 tuition, a £150 registration fee and a £750 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 ; standard tariff; no international-study or assessed support package; school-fees insurance declined day pupil
- Tuition
- £29,697
- Registration fee · one-off
- £150
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £750
Not included: trips, books and materials, transport, insurance, personal devices (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £29,697 per academic year → Source ↗ · Payment schedule ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £9,899.
- Registration fee £150 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Enrolment deposit £750 one-off → Source ↗ · Refund or credit terms ↗ ·
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
Admissions & entry points
Admissions and international entryThe school describes common Senior School entry in Years 7, 9 and 12, with some other year groups possible if space is availab…
Admissions and international entry
The school describes common Senior School entry in Years 7, 9 and 12, with some other year groups possible if space is available. International applicants may also ask about a Year 11 pre-Sixth route or the International Study Centre. Confirm stage, availability, assessments and boarding arrangements with the relevant campus before applying.
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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 Kent College CanterburyKent College Canterbury offers coeducational day and boarding education, including junior, senior and sixth-form stages.Sources rev…
About Kent College Canterbury
Kent College Canterbury offers coeducational day and boarding education, including junior, senior and sixth-form stages.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Nursery to Sixth Form, with GCSE, A levels and IB
The Kent College Canterbury group admits children from three months at Garden Cottage Nursery, followed by Junior School ages 3–11, Senior School ages 11–16 and Sixth Form to age 18. The school describes GCSE in the senior stage and A-level or IB Diploma choices in Sixth Form. These qualification labels are stage-specific and do not describe the nursery or Junior School curriculum.
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Support, school day & campus
EAL and learning supportKent College describes EAL assessment and teaching for international pupils, including intensive English through its International Study…
EAL and learning support
Kent College describes EAL assessment and teaching for international pupils, including intensive English through its International Study Centre. Its Learning Support Department describes SEND coordination and a Learning Support Centre. The 2026/27 fee page separately lists a termly Year 7–9 Learning Support Centre charge, so families should confirm the provision, eligibility and written total for their child.
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Junior, senior and boarding locations
Garden Cottage Nursery and the Junior School are in Harbledown, while the Senior School and Sixth Form use the Whitstable Road campus. The school offers day and boarding places; its admissions page says junior boarding is available from age eight. Confirm the child’s campus, boarding arrangement and travel plan for the intended stage.
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School locations
The school lists the locations shown above. Check which site serves the year group you are applying for before arranging a visit.
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First-year budget & additional costs
2026/27 termly fees and extrasFor 2026/27, Year 7 day tuition is £8,609 per term.
2026/27 termly fees and extras
For 2026/27, Year 7 day tuition is £8,609 per term. Senior weekly boarding is £11,207 in Years 7–8 and £16,475 in Years 9–13; full boarding is £13,445 and £18,515 respectively. Junior and nursery schedules differ. Registration and deposits are separate, as are some trips, learning support, transport and optional lessons. The school publishes termly charges, and no annual comparison is inferred here without a confirmed payment schedule.
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Published total, lunch and support charges
The 2026/27 termly totals already include the £365 senior lunch component, which is VAT-exempt. The schedule includes curriculum books/materials, the first sitting of timetabled external examinations and personal accident insurance. Residential trips can require a contribution. KS 3 Learning Support Centre membership is £2,000 per term; KS 4 small-group packages range from £360 to £1,440 per term for one to four double lessons weekly. Individual teacher support is £78 per hour, and a boarder’s GP charge is £85 per term. The official webpage and PDF differ on whether fee insurance is opt-in or opt-out; confirm its treatment before paying.
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Location
Kent College Canterbury
Senior School: Whitstable Road, CT2 9DT Canterbury; Junior School: Harbledown, CT2 9AQ Canterbury, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Kent College Canterbury fees?
Kent College Canterbury fees for 2026/27 are £8,609 for Year 7 day; £9,419 for Year 9 day; £9,899 for Years 11–13 day a term. VAT is included. Years 7–8 full boarding: £13,445 a term.
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How much does the first year at Kent College Canterbury cost?
The known first-year cost at Kent College Canterbury for a New Year 12 ; standard tariff; no international-study or assessed support package; school-fees insurance declined day pupil is £30,597 in 2026/27: £29,697 tuition, a £150 registration fee and a £750 enrolment deposit. Trips, books and materials, transport, insurance and personal devices 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.
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