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Termly Fees for 2024-2025

Fees are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. There are three terms in each academic year.

	Current Fees	After VAT Applied, January 2025
DAY
Years 7 – 9	£8,050	£9,055
Years 10 – 11	£8,450	£9,505
Sixth Form	£8,450	£9,505
BOARDING
Years 7 – 9	£13,250	£14,910
Years 10 – 11	£13,950	£15,965
Sixth Form	£14,800	£16,650

*All fees and supplemental charges quoted are inclusive of taxes, which have been added (where applicable). Fees maybe subject to minor changes post budget – 30 October 2024.

Our fees include all basic tuition, all compulsory non-residential academic trips to a variety of exciting and inspiring destinations to complement classroom learning, all in-school activities, as well as stationery and nutritious meals.

Residential Geography field trips and theatre trips are not included and will be chargeable in addition. Fees for external examinations will also be charged in addition. From September 2024, all students in Years 7 to 12 will need to have the School’s chosen digital device, acquired through a lease or purchase scheme at additional cost.

Additional costs are incurred for supplementary Music, Sports or Drama lessons, or The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Details can be found in the ‘Extra Tuition’ section below. Students may have the opportunity to take part in residential trips or Round Square Conferences, for which there would be an additional charge, notified when a trip is offered.

Students are always welcome to come in early for breakfast, or stay in the evenings for supper and Prep at no extra charge.

Taxes

All fees and supplemental charges quoted are exclusive of any taxes, which will be added (where applicable).

Contact our Head of Admissions

Email: admissions@cobhamhall.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1474 823371

Payment Options

UK residents can spread the cost and pay your termly school fees by direct debit. You can download a leaflet below or click here for more information.

SCHOOL FEE PLAN

School Fee Plan Information | PDF 1.5MB

For overseas residents, Cobham Hall has partnered with Flywire to make your international payments safe and easy. Flywire allows you to pay from almost any country by bank transfer, credit card and other local payment methods. You can download a leaflet below.

How to make an international payment with Flywire:

Go to cobhamhall.flywire.com

Select your country of origin and preferred payment method

Enter your payment details and receive confirmation of your payment booking

Track your payment from start to finish on your student dashboard

Flywire Information | PDF 1.2MB

Extra Tuition

For students requiring additional tuition for Student Support or English as a Foreign Language, the costs are set out below:

English as a Foreign Language (EAL)	£1070.00 per term Standard EAL tuition is 2 hours per week. (For Year 11 Short Courses/Short Stay Students, EAL, where required, is included in their fees)
Student Support Department (SSD)	£940.00 per term (Literacy and/or Mathematical Support). Standard SSD support is 1.5 hours per week (one-to-one) and includes access arrangements, extra invigilation and support in the classroom where required.

Co-Curricular charges are calculated on the annual cost of tuition, based on thirty half-hour sessions per year unless otherwise stated. Charges are invoiced termly in arrears. One full term’s notice in writing to the Deputy Headmistress must be given if a student wishes to discontinue her tuition.

Musical Instruments & Singing	£280.00 Where the School engages external tutors, prices may vary. Parents will be informed before lessons are arranged. Note: In special circumstances, and where there is demand, lessons can be arranged for a longer duration in consultation with the Head of Music.
Drama, Voice and Communication Skills (leading to LAMDA qualifications)	(individual) £280.00 (shared – two students) £170.00
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award	(Bronze) £135.00 (Silver) £175.00 (Gold) £35.00
Tennis Coaching	(individual) one lesson/week £52.00 per hour (individual) two lessons/week £46.00 per hour (individual) three lessons/week £42.00 per hour (individual) ten x one hour lessons booked & paid in advance £415.00 (non-refundable) (two students) £27.00 per hour/per student (shared – three or more students) £21.00 per hour/per student

*All fees and supplemental charges quoted are inclusive of taxes, which have been added (where applicable). Fees maybe subject to change post budget – 30 October 2024 and following the imposition of VAT from January 2025.

Short Stay Fees

For students joining Cobham Hall for one term or less, Short Stay fees apply. The fees for 2024 – 2025 are set out below.

Termly Fees (Boarders)
Years 7, 8 & 9	£14,550 per term
Years 10 & 11	£15,250 per term
Year 12	£15,995 per term

Scholarships

Scholarships may be awarded to a student in recognition of exceptional ability, potential and commitment.

Students joining Cobham Hall in Years 7 to 10 can apply for a scholarship in Sport, Art, Music, or Drama. Students should apply in writing to the Headmistress.

Academic Scholarships are by invitation only. Students joining Years 7 to 10 with the potential for obtaining an Academic Scholarship are identified through Entrance Assessments and will be invited to apply for an Academic Scholarship.

Students entering Year 12 and applying for Sixth Form Scholarships must apply to the Headmistress in writing and will be required to sit a scholarship paper in a subject they intend to study. Candidates will also be interviewed by the Headmistress or another senior member of staff.

All applications made by new students will be facilitated by our Head of Admissions.

Cobham Hall in Partnership with Steinway & Sons

Cobham Hall is excited to announce a brand-new music partnership with world-renowned Steinway & Sons and the launch of an exciting new Steinway Scholarship for talented young musicians. Read more below:

Steinway & Sons Scholarship | PDF 8MB

Bursaries

The School may consider applications for a Bursary from parents of students who have passed our Entrance Assessments and been offered a full fee paying place. Bursaries are highly competitive, and the School has a limited amount of funds available each year to support these. When considering applications, results from our Entrance Assessments and scholarship applications, along with interviews and references from your child’s current school are all reviewed. A financial appraisal is also undertaken.

For further information, please contact our Head of Admissions.

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