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King Ethelbert School

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Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at King Ethelbert School. Applications for Year 7 are made through the local authority coordinated admissions process and carry no charge to parents or carers.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- King Ethelbert School is a state-funded academy. There are no tuition fees for Year 7–11 or for Sixth Form (post-16). No termly or annual tuition invoice is issued for standard day-school education.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for chargeable items)

- There is no recurring or termly tuition billing for day-school pupils. Where chargeable items apply (optional trips, some vocational course costs, music tuition, examination re-sits or replacement exam entries, optional enrichment activities, paid wraparound provision if offered), charges are raised on an event-by-event basis with a stated payment deadline, and parents are expected to pay by the dates given on the activity letter or invoice. Payments for specific activities are typically requested in advance and may require a non-refundable deposit where bookings are necessary.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered at King Ethelbert School. There are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day academy.

Other costs and typical amounts

- Uniform: Parents should budget for compulsory uniform items. Representative retail prices from the licensed school uniform supplier include examples such as blazers from approximately GBP 36, skirts from approximately GBP 19.95, school ties around GBP 8.95, v-neck jumpers around GBP 18.95, and PE kit items from around GBP 8.95–GBP 19.75. Individual families' total uniform spend will vary depending on new-pupil purchases versus second‑hand or hand-me-down items.

- School meals and daily catering: School meals are chargeable for pupils who are not eligible for free school meals; payment is handled through the school's cashless payment system (see Payment options). Budget for daily lunchtime costs typical for local secondary schools.

- Educational visits and trips: Day trips, residential visits and overseas trips carry individual costs that vary by destination and itinerary. Many trips require an upfront deposit and staged payments to meet supplier booking deadlines. Where a trip is organised externally, refunds are subject to the travel provider's terms and any non‑refundable deposits once bookings are confirmed.

- Sixth Form course costs / exam entries: There are no routine tuition fees for Sixth Form IBCP students, but there may be specific course-related costs (for example practical materials, certain optional examinations, replacement certificates, or re-sit fees) charged on an individual basis. These are billed separately when applicable.

- Optional extras: Charges may apply for optional music tuition, exam re-sits, optional clubs that use external providers, trips, examination fees for external qualifications, or replacement ID cards and equipment. These are notified to parents before payment is requested.

Refund information

- Refunds for paid activities depend on circumstances and supplier terms. If a place on a trip is not taken up because the school is unable to offer a place (e.g. oversubscription), deposits are normally refunded. If a parent withdraws after the school has already committed funds or a supplier's non‑refundable element applies, a refund may not be available; the value and timing of any refund follow the supplier's booking conditions and the school's trip-specific arrangements. For many school-organised trips, the school communicates the refund position and deadlines in the trip letter when payments are requested.

Fee payment options

- The school uses an online cashless payment system for most charged items; payments are normally made online by debit/credit card through that system. Evidence of school communications and activity letters indicates use of this widely used cashless platform for event and meal payments. Contactless and mobile payments are accepted on site for some retail/catering transactions. Parents should follow the payment instructions provided on each activity letter or invoice.

Summary for parents (practical points)

- Do not expect tuition invoices: standard day-school education and Sixth Form places are provided without tuition fees.
- Budget for uniform, daily lunches (unless eligible for free school meals), optional trips and activities, and any specific course-related costs for vocational elements or examination re-sits.
- Expect charges for optional items to be requested per activity with clear payment deadlines; deposits may be required and refunds follow supplier and trip-specific terms.
- Typical payment is online through the school's cashless payment portal; contactless/mobile payments are used for some on-site purchases.

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FAQs

Is there an application fee to apply for a place at King Ethelbert School?

There is no application fee to apply for a place at King Ethelbert School. Applications for Year 7 are made through the local authority coordinated admissions process, and there is no charge for parents or carers.

How do I apply for a Year 7 place?

Year 7 applications are handled through the local authority coordinated admissions process, not directly by the school. There is no charge to apply.

Are there tuition fees for Year 7–11 or Sixth Form?

No. King Ethelbert School is a state-funded academy, so there are no tuition fees for Year 7–11 or for Sixth Form. There are no termly or annual invoices for standard day-school education.

Do I have to pay recurring tuition charges for day school?

There is no recurring or termly tuition billing for day-school pupils. Charges apply only on an event-by-event basis for items like optional trips, some music tuition, or exam re-sits, and are billed in advance.

Is boarding offered at the school?

Boarding is not offered; King Ethelbert operates as a day academy.

What are typical uniform costs?

Uniform items have approximate prices: blazer around GBP 36, skirts about GBP 19.95, ties around GBP 8.95, v-neck jumpers about GBP 18.95, and PE kit items roughly GBP 8.95–GBP 19.75. Total spend varies depending on new-pupil purchases versus second‑hand items.

Are meals charged, and how are they paid?

School meals are charged for pupils not eligible for free school meals, and payments are handled through the school's cashless payment system. Daily lunchtime costs will vary like in other local secondary schools.

Are there costs for trips or visits?

Yes. Day trips, residential visits and overseas trips carry individual costs that vary by destination and itinerary. Many trips require an upfront deposit and staged payments to meet supplier deadlines.

Are there costs in the Sixth Form, and what about IBCP courses?

There are no routine tuition fees for Sixth Form IBCP students, but there may be specific course-related costs (for example practical materials, certain optional examinations, or re-sit fees) charged on an individual basis.

Do optional extras incur charges?

Yes, optional extras such as music tuition, exam re-sits, optional clubs, or other activities may incur charges. These are notified to parents before payment is requested.

What is the refund policy for trips?

If a trip is not taken because the school cannot offer a place (e.g., oversubscription), deposits are normally refunded. If the school has already paid or a supplier's non-refundable element applies, a refund may not be available; refunds follow the supplier's terms and the trip-specific arrangements.

What payment methods are used for charged items?

Charges are normally paid online through the school's cashless payment system using a debit/credit card. On-site, contactless and mobile payments are accepted for some purchases.

What should I budget for as a parent?

Budget for uniform and daily lunches (unless eligible for free meals), optional trips and activities, and any specific course-related costs for vocational elements or examination re-sits. For most items, payments are event-based with clear deadlines.

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