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Malvern College

United Kingdom, Worcester

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £40,740 - 63,990
Ages 0 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 652
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1865
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Japanese, Russian, English
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Malvern College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Malvern, Worcestershire, educating pupils from 0 to 18. The curriculum combines the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A Levels in the Sixth Form, alongside BTEC options. The school's Lower School and Sixth Form offer a broad range of subjects across specialist departments including Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, English, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Drama, Geography, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Politics, with EAL and IELTS support for international students. A contemporary Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2024 in the Memorial Library, modeled on university learning spaces to support independent study. The All-Steinway piano program highlights the school's commitment to the arts. Facilities include Malvern Active, a cricket-centred campus with indoor and outdoor sports, over 200 co-curricular activities weekly, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, and service partnerships, and a focus on outdoors and wellbeing.

www.malverncollege.org.uk

Malvern College, College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

Malvern College has 652 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The Malvern College campus is in Malvern, Worcestershire, England. It is situated on College Road in the town of Malvern, within a large, self-contained campus that is set against the Malvern Hills. The campus grounds are described as surrounded by the Malvern Hills, providing an expansive, nature-rich setting. Address: College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF.

Stages
Lower School (Years 9–11) and Sixth Form (Year 12–13).

Type
co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 45 nationalities are represented at Malvern College, with international pupils enrolled in every year group and no single dominant international community.

Additional learning support
Learning Enhancement provides whole-school support, including tailored private tuition with specialist teachers. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is also available.

School day structure
Registration starts at 08:10 and the day runs through the afternoon with lunchtime; the standard day ends around 18:15, with the possibility to extend to 21:30 for co-curricular activities.

Bus service
Day Pupil Transport offers six morning routes and three evening routes to cover local stops in surrounding counties. A morning train-station shuttle connects Great Malvern to Malvern College and The Downs Malvern. A 10% sibling discount is available for eligible pupils.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Malvern College ranges from GBP 40,740 to GBP 63,990 for 2026/27.

Registration and application fees

- Registration fee (non-refundable): GBP 310 per child.
- Entrance (acceptance) fee deposit: GBP 1,285 for UK-resident families with fees from within the UK; GBP 17,615 for all other pupils. The entrance fee deposit is payable on request and is credited against the final account when the pupil leaves.

Tuition fees — termly by year group (2026/27)

Fees are shown as termly amounts. Fees stated are inclusive of VAT.

- Foundation Year (Year 9) — UK-resident:
- Full boarding: GBP 19,640 per term.
- Day boarding (up to 3 nights per week): GBP 16,060 per term.
- Day pupil: GBP 13,180 per term.

- Remove and Hundred (Years 10–11) — UK-resident:
- Full boarding: GBP 20,185 per term.
- Day boarding (up to 3 nights per week): GBP 16,475 per term.
- Day pupil: GBP 13,580 per term.

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13) — UK-resident:
- Full boarding: GBP 20,505 per term.
- Day places (no day‑boarding rate shown for Sixth Form): GBP 13,920 per term.

- Non‑UK resident boarding rates (per term):
- Year 9 (Foundation Year) boarding: GBP 20,390 per term.
- Years 10–11 boarding: GBP 20,990 per term.
- Sixth Form boarding: GBP 21,330 per term.

Through‑School / progression rates (example rates published for 2025/26 for pupils transferring from The Downs Malvern)

- A preferential through‑school fee scale is published for pupils progressing from The Downs Malvern under specified eligibility rules; published example termly rates for those arrangements (2025/26) are lower than standard rates (for example, Day Year 9: GBP 10,545 per term under the through‑school rate). These through‑school rates are published separately from the 2026/27 headline figures above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are payable in advance and, for convenience, the school divides the school year into three equal termly instalments. Parents are contractually responsible for the full fees for the agreed notice period and for the boarding element of the final term where applicable.
- The school operates a Fees in Advance scheme (prepayment option). Advance lump‑sum payments into that scheme must be settled by bank transfer only and are subject to separate terms and conditions.

Boarding fees and overnight charges

- Full boarding charges are included in the termly boarding fees listed above. Fees for boarders vary by year group (see tuition fees section).
- Additional overnight charges for pupils who do not normally board:
- Overnight boarding for day pupils: GBP 102 per night (2026/27 published figure).
- Overnight boarding for day‑boarding pupils (additional nights): GBP 89 per night (2026/27 published figure).
- Exeat weekend charges vary and are published from a stated starting level (example: from GBP 336). Day‑board and day‑pupil overnight usage rules apply; unused included nights are not refundable.
- Day pupils' standard entitlement: the day fee includes a limited number of boarding nights per academic year (published as a fixed number of included nights); additional nights beyond included entitlement are charged at the overnight rate and long‑term patterns of overnight stays can lead to retrospective reclassification to day‑boarder or full boarder and corresponding charges.

Other costs and routinely charged extras

- Mandatory additional charges and items not included in termly fees include: uniform, books and stationery; material costs for Art/Ceramics/Photography/Design & Technology; Sixth Form Centre membership and certain course‑specific consumables. Public examination entry fees are charged per pupil and vary by programme.
- Indicative public exam costs (per pupil, ranges):
- GCSE: approximately GBP 370–GBP 870 (indicative range published; actual depends on subjects taken).
- A level: approximately GBP 295–GBP 615.
- International Baccalaureate: approximately GBP 785–GBP 1,170.
- Typical optional and charged items (examples and published per‑unit charges where given):
- Individual music lessons (30 minutes): GBP 38.50 per lesson.
- Speech and Drama individual (30 minutes): GBP 30.50 per lesson; shared lesson: GBP 25.00.
- Private tuition (50 minutes, includes EAL and Learning Enhancement): published per‑lesson scale from GBP 63.50 (one pupil) down to lower per‑pupil rates for group sessions.

Sibling discounts, fee remission and concessions

- Published sibling discounts: 5% discount for the second child and 10% for a third and subsequent child while siblings are concurrently at Malvern College or The Downs Malvern.
- HM Forces / Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA): eligible families are eligible for a significant fee remission under published rules; published guidance notes that parents eligible for CEA will pay a parental contribution equivalent to 10% of the gross full boarding fee. Eligibility is applied according to the published criteria.

Refunds and deposit treatment

- The registration fee is non‑refundable. The entrance (acceptance) fee deposit is payable on request and is refunded by way of a credit against the final account when the pupil leaves the school (i.e., repaid as a deduction from the final invoice).
- There are no refunds for unused included boarding nights for day boarders; separate rules apply to cancellations and withdrawal and to fees in lieu of notice — parents remain contractually liable according to the agreed notice provisions. Published terms make clear that fees will not be refunded for absence through sickness or for early release after public examinations in most circumstances.

Fee payment options and practical notes on making payments

- The Fees in Advance (prepayment) option requires payment by bank transfer only. Advance scheme terms set out accepted payment instruments for that product.
- Standard termly billing is organised on a termly basis and fees are payable in advance per term. Detailed payment instructions, accepted instruments and payment deadlines are issued on invoices and in the school's contractual documents to families at the point of offer and on subsequent invoices. Parents remain contractually responsible for ensuring fees are paid by the published due dates.

Refunds and notice obligations (summary)

- The acceptance deposit will normally be credited against the final account when a pupil leaves; other refund possibilities are governed by the school's terms and any specific scheme terms (for example refunds of unused portions of Fees in Advance are subject to the scheme's terms and any deductions for fees in lieu of notice). The school's contractual terms set out the notice period required to avoid liability for fees in lieu of notice. Published guidance states that fees are not normally refunded for sickness absence or early release after examinations.

Summary practical points for parents

- All headline tuition figures above are published as termly amounts; the school year is billed in three equal termly instalments and parents are contractually liable for fees as set out in the school's parent contract and scheme terms.
- Expect additional charges for specialist lessons, examination entries, certain materials and some activities; published per‑unit charges are available for lessons and some services. Sibling discounts and specific fee remissions (for eligible HM Forces families and through‑school progression) are applied according to published eligibility rules.
Academics

Malvern College teaches British Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 0 to 18.

Curriculum
Malvern College offers a wide variety of subjects for our Lower School and Sixth Form pupils. The breadth of subjects reflects a diverse community and supports many strengths, with pupils encouraged to excel in different areas. Specialist departments include Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Psychology, Politics and more. In the Sixth Form, pupils can follow either the International Baccalaureate or A Levels, studying three or four subjects over two years. The curriculum provides core elements and a broad range of option subjects across the IB and A Level pathways, enabling preparation for university study worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
The university applications and careers guidance team supports both UK and international university routes, with dedicated staff to assist on applications and admissions procedures. Pupils typically go on to Russell Group universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College London, UCL, Durham, Edinburgh, and others, with pathways to European and North American institutions. The college organises university fairs, careers evenings and interview preparation to help with applications, degree choices and gap-year planning.

Gifted and Talented
Curricular provision for able and talented pupils is included in the Curriculum Policy 2024, providing a framework for identifying and developing advanced work and enrichment opportunities within the Malvern College curriculum.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step One – Enquiry: The first step is to complete the Enquiry Form. Families are encouraged to speak with the Admissions Team and make an appointment to visit the school to experience Malvern College first-hand. Step Two – Visit Us: A personalised tour of the campus to meet staff and pupils, or open mornings, are available. Pupils considering 13+ entry will be invited to attend activity days and events during Year 6, 7 and 8. Step Three – Registration: Following the initial enquiry, prospective pupils need to complete a Registration Form and pay the Registration Fee; copies of the pupil's two most recent school reports should be provided so Malvern College can assess suitability. Step Four – Entrance Assessments: 13+ and 14+ require a reference and current standardised testing scores; 16+ requires a reference, predicted GCSE grades, and separate standardised online testing (usually remote). Step Five – Entrance Interview: All 14+ and 16+ applicants are invited for an interview (in person or online); younger 13+ applicants may be interviewed depending on application date. Step Six – Outcome: After all elements are completed, successful applicants are offered a place. Waiting lists are sometimes in operation; the Admissions Team will provide up-to-date information on the likelihood of future enrolment.

Scholarships
There are no barriers to a Malvern College education. Scholarships recognise exceptional talent and potential and offer up to 15% fee remission for multiple awards. Means-tested bursaries are available to ensure access, and in exceptional circumstances bursaries may cover up to 100% of the school fees plus extras. Bursaries are UK-residency restricted. Scholarships are open to both UK and international pupils, and more than one type of scholarship can be awarded, though total fee remission across all awards is capped at 15%. The application process includes: Step One – Application; Step Two – Supporting Materials; Step Three – Assessment Day; Step Four – Outcome. Application deadlines include 13+ Academic (23 October 2026) with assessment 26–27 November 2026, and 16+ Academic (16 October 2026) with assessment 9 November 2026; deadlines for Art, DT and Photography, Drama, Music and Sport categories vary for 13+ and 16+ entry. Means-tested bursaries are awarded based on need and may be reviewed annually; combining a scholarship with a bursary is possible, subject to limits.

Waitlist
Waiting lists are sometimes in operation; the Admissions Team will provide up-to-date information on the likelihood of future enrolment.
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