International School Fees UK: Budget to Premium

The UK (London, England, Scotland and other regions) has independent and international schools across a wide fee range – from budget to premium British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative, day schools)

• Budget: Roughly GBP 8,000–14,000 per year (primary). Smaller independents, some with international streams.
• Mid-tier: Roughly GBP 16,000–22,000 per year (primary). Established day schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly GBP 24,000–35,000+ per year (primary). Top day and boarding schools, strong GCSE/A level/IB.

Secondary and Sixth Form are typically higher. London is usually more expensive than regions. Boarding adds significantly to cost.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Smaller independent schools and international stream options (e.g. some CATS Colleges, D’Overbroeck’s (certain programmes)) can sit in the budget band. Primary/day often GBP 9,000–14,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Dulwich College (day), King’s College School Wimbledon (day) and Sevenoaks School are mid-tier examples. Primary/secondary day often GBP 18,000–24,000; Sixth Form/IB can be GBP 22,000–28,000. Strong GCSE/A level/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Eton College, Harrow School and Winchester College (boarding) sit at the premium end. Boarding can be GBP 45,000–52,000+ per year. London day schools such as St Paul’s School and Westminster School can be GBP 28,000–35,000+ for day. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and acceptance fees (one-off; can be GBP 100–500+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add GBP 2,000–8,000+ per year.
• Exam fees (GCSE, A level, IB) – sometimes included or partially charged; confirm with school.
• Boarding and extras (trips, activities) – can add GBP 15,000–25,000+ for boarding.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band, day vs boarding and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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