Fees

Tuition Costs

Day tuition at Kensington Park School runs £9,950 per term for UK residents in Years 7-11, while international students pay £11,200—translating to £29,850 and £33,600 annually. Those continuing from lower years maintain these rates, though new senior school entrants face slightly higher fees of £10,350 and £11,550 per term respectively. The base fee covers lunches, textbooks, lab materials, and EFL instruction including IELTS preparation when needed, though exam fees and uniforms require separate payment. Certain extracurricular trips may also incur additional costs. All prices exclude VAT and apply to the 2025-26 academic year.

Boarding Options and Rates

Kensington Park School offers three boarding arrangements: premium ensuite rooms at £12,200 per term, standard ensuite accommodation at £11,342, and shared ensuite spaces for £8,510. Each option includes a bed, desk, wardrobe, and kitchenette with microwave and fridge. The boarding fee encompasses round-the-clock residential supervision, all meals and snacks, linens, weekly housekeeping, and high-speed internet access. Students must vacate their rooms during October half-term, February break, and Christmas and summer holidays, while Easter accommodation requires individual arrangement with boarding staff.

Additional Expenses at Kensington Park School

Beyond tuition and boarding, the school charges several mandatory fees. A non-refundable £250 registration fee applies, alongside a tuition deposit equivalent to one term’s cost and a £5,000 boarding deposit. Annual insurance runs £605, while airport transfers cost £190 from Heathrow or £245 from other London hubs. Families with multiple children enrolled simultaneously receive a 5% discount on the younger sibling’s tuition. International candidates requiring visa sponsorship pay a minimum of £650 plus VAT, though final costs vary depending on individual immigration circumstances.

Scholarship Programmes

Kensington Park School awards academic scholarships at 11+ and 13+ entry based on entrance examination performance, while the Kensington Scholars programme offers sixth-form entrants up to 30% tuition reduction for achieving grades 9-7 across six or more GCSE subjects. The school also recognizes excellence in art and design (requiring a portfolio of 5-10 pieces and minimum grade 6), drama (audition featuring monologue and duet work), music (Grade 3 instrumental standard with theory knowledge), and sport (demonstrated through practical trials). All scholarship recipients commit to representing their disciplines actively—performing in concerts and productions, competing for the school, exhibiting artwork, and serving as ambassadors within their fields.