The King's School, Canterbury

Thought to be the oldest school in the UK (it’s been around since 597AD, when St Augustine arrived to evangelise England, and was rebranded by Henry VIII in 1541 as his own school – hence the name), The King’s School, Canterbury is also one of the longest-established co-eds. It comes with an extraordinary history-steeped setting, heaps of tradition and a thrilling musical legacy (the cathedral doubles up as the school chapel) – but crucially it’s not stuck in the past. Results are superb, but there’s a much bigger point here: pupils are allowed to excel in...

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Subjects offered

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Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Year 7	-
Year 8	-
Year 9	£8,545
Year 10	£9,005
Year 11	£9,005
Year 12	£9,485
Year 13	£9,485

Boarding fees per term

Year 7	-
Year 8	-
Year 9	£13,655
Year 10	£13,655
Year 11	£13,655
Year 12	£13,655
Year 13	£13,655

Bursaries
King’s Canterbury offers means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent of fees (including boarding) to new students who qualify, as well as existing students whose financial circumstances have changed. Applications are judged against suitability, both academically and with respect to wider school life, as well as need. The application process contains the usual full financial history and home visit and is subject to an annual review.

For more information, as well as contact information for further details, please see the school’s website:

https://www.kings-school.co.uk/admissions/scholarships-bursaries/bursaries/

Bursary contact:
Bursar Mr Mark Taylor
bursar@kings-school.co.uk

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Co-ordinator: Camilla Titterton crt@kings-school.co.uk
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Essentials

Address
1 Mint Yard, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EZ

Contact
info@kings-school.co.uk
01227 595501

Website
kings-school.co.uk

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Term Dates

Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Open Morning (13+ Entry)
10 June 2023

Open Morning (Sixth Form Entry)
17 June 2023

Open Morning (Sixth Form Entry)
16 September 2023

Open Morning (13+ Entry)
07 October 2023

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