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School Fees

INVEST IN EDUCATION THAT IS RATED 'EXCELLENT'

Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years through to GCSE. Our future-facing curriculum prepares children beyond the classroom by developing their understanding of how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) work together to provide solutions in the real world.

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MAKE A PRIVATE EDUCATION POSSIBLE

With School Fee Plan, the market-leading provider of school fee finance in the UK, you can manage the total cost of your children’s education with one convenient monthly payment making investing in your children's independent education easier than ever. *

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What will my child gain?

SMALLER CLASS SIZES.

An independent education at Colchester Prep and High School offers your child the attention and time they need to thrive, with small class sizes and expert teaching staff. This allows your children to feel seen, understood and in turn have the confidence to excel.

Academic Excellence

DISCOVERY OF NEW PASSIONS.

Through engaging in co-curricular activities that aren't offered at state schools, your child will be exposed to more potential passions and possibilities than they might not be aware of and gain the confidence to excel beyond their careers.

Character Development

PREPARATION FOR THE UNKNOWN.

With an engaging curriculum that goes beyond preparing your child for careers of today, we equip them with the confidence and knowledge to excel in jobs that don't even exist! They could be the driverless car mechanic, metaverse developer or telesurgeon of the future.

STEAM Curriculum
“CHS is a warm and welcoming and inclusive environment for all. All the benefits that an independent school can offer, without being pretentious.”

– Parent, Colchester Prep & High School

2024-2025 School fees per term

Please note there are three terms per year; Autumn, Spring and Summer.

YEAR GROUP
TOTAL TERMLY FEES
Reception£4,536
Year 1 & 2£4,536
Year 3 & 4£5,460
Year 5 & 6£5,868
Year 7 & 8£6,524
Year 9£6,251
Year 10 & 11£6,577

The Fees above are for Spring and Summer Terms 2024/25 and are inclusive of VAT which will be applied from 1st January 2025.

 

The annual fee is split into 3 termly instalments for your convenience.

 

  • Discounts are available for siblings.
  • All fees include tuition, 1-2-1 devices from Year 3, most after school clubs, stationery, textbooks and craft materials. Fees also include a hot healthy luncheon comprising a choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals for pupils from Reception to Year 8, including a serving of hot or cold dessert along with a nutritious salad.
  • Year 9 to 11 need to make their own provision for lunch. Hot and cold food is available to purchase at break and lunch time from Wellesley’s Café, such as paninis, toasted sandwiches and other delicious home cooked items.
  • External examinations fees will be invoiced separately.
Find out more about our delicious and nutritional school lunches

Nursery fees

To ensure your child is able to take full advantage of our approach to teaching and learning in Nursery, we recommend they attend for a minimum of six sessions per week during the core term time for our Caterpillars, increasing to full time in the year prior to their joining Reception (Butterflies). There is no minimum requirement during the holidays. It is anticipated that all children who join Nursery will complete the early years curriculum with us in Reception and then continue upwards into Year 1 and beyond.
NURSERY SESSION
TERM TIME FEES
3 Sessions£1,102
4 Sessions£1,469
5 Sessions£1,836
6 Sessions£2,203
7 Sessions£2,571
8 Sessions£2,938
9 Sessions£3,305
10 Sessions£3,672

* Morning sessions are only available to newly enrolled Nursery 1 pupils during their first term.
All Nursery Fees shown above are exempt from VAT.
  • If your child is aged 2 or 3, you may be entitled to government Free Early Years’ Entitlement.
  • Discounts are available for siblings.

 

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN DAY

At Colchester Prep & High School we believe it is important for children to want to be here. That is why we regularly invite parents and children to visit our school.

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Before and after school care

WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

This allow parents and carers a flexible choice for drop off and collection. This is a pay-as-you-go service.

All Breakfast Club and After School Club sessions can be pre-booked on Cognita Connect and are payable in advance. Please contact admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk for additional information and fees on this service.

School holidays

EARLY YEARS HOLIDAY PROVISION

During the school holidays, our Early Years department continues to offer the highest standards of care to our Nursery and Reception children.

SESSION FEE
8.00 am – 4.00 pm £50 per day
8.00 am – 12.30pm £25 per day


Please provide your children with a packed lunch and a snack if attending during the afternoon.

REGISTRATION & DISCOUNTS

REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE FEES

A £125 non-refundable registration fee is required to register for a place at the school and a £400 deposit is required upon acceptance of a place.

INTERNATIONAL PUPIL FEES

Key information

  • To secure a place, a £6,000 deposit is required. This is refundable when your child leaves school.

  • Students are required to pay a £2,000 English language support (EAL) fee per annum in addition to their tuition fees.

  • International students will be asked to pay the full year of tuition fees upfront.

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL PUPILS TO OUR SCHOOL

International pupils who receive an offer to study at Colchester Prep & High School will be asked to accept their place by completing and returning an acceptance form and paying a deposit equal to one term’s fees.

The international deposit will be returned at the end of a pupil’s time at the school, providing appropriate notice has been given and all fees have been settled.

*Cognita Schools Ltd is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 702718).  School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited.

Next steps

Open Days & Visits
Academic Excellence
STEAM Curriculum
Admissions:01206 217116
General Enquiries:01206 573389