Kent College
 
Type

Co-Educational

Student Numbers

Approximately 530;
60% boys, 40% girls

Age Range

11 - 18 years

Location

Nearest town: Canterbury
Nearest railway station: Canterbury East (10 minutes from the College)
Local airport: London Gatwick (1 hour 30 minutes from the College)

The School

Founded in 1885, Kent College stands on a fine site of around 8 hectares overlooking the city of Canterbury. There is also a school farm on a nearby estate of around 36 hectares. In recent years there have been major developments on the campus, including a magnificent library / careers centre, new girls' boarding house, Sixth Form Centre, all weather sports pitch and a pavilion overlooking some of the playing fields which has become a cafeteria, school shop and general social area for the children.

Academic Profile

Years 7 - 9 National Curriculum Key Stage 3 plus Classical Studies, a second foreign language and Personal and Social Education
Years 10 - 11 Most pupils take 9 or 10 GCSE's from the core and non-core subjects. The use of Information Technology and the resources of the Internet are encouraged
VIth Form Nearly 30 subjects are available, with an increasing number of subjects offering the flexibility and motivational advantages of modular schemes. Most students take 3 to 4 "A" level examinations

Special Features

Accommodation

Boarding houses accommodate 4 - 5 younger children per room, whilst older students graduate to twin or single rooms.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £100
School fee per term
- Junior boarding £6,755
- Year 7-8 £8,980
- Year 9-13 £9,100
School fee per year
- Junior boarding £20,265
- Year 7-8 £26,940
- Year 9-13 £27,300
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