Independent school · Kent
Dover College
- Ages 2–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £3,667–£17,612/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Fri 28 Aug 2026, Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (excl. VAT) | £3,667.00 |
| Reception (incl. VAT) | £4,400.00 |
| Prep 1 & 2 (excl. VAT) | £3,924.00 |
| Prep 1 & 2 (incl. VAT) | £4,708.00 |
| Prep 3 & 4 (excl. VAT) | £4,352.00 |
| Prep 3 & 4 (incl. VAT) | £5,223.00 |
| Prep 5 & 6 (excl. VAT) | £4,889.00 |
| Prep 5 & 6 (incl. VAT) | £5,867.00 |
| Senior day Years 7–8 (excl. VAT) | £5,813.00 |
| Senior day Years 7–8 (incl. VAT) | £6,975.00 |
| Senior day Years 9–13 (excl. VAT) | £6,995.00 |
| Senior day Years 9–13 (incl. VAT) | £8,394.00 |
| Weekly boarding Years 7–8 (incl. VAT) | £12,221.00 |
| Weekly boarding Years 9–13 (incl. VAT) | £15,736.00 |
| Full boarding Years 7–8 (incl. VAT) | £15,650.00 |
| Full boarding Years 9–13 (incl. VAT) | £17,612.00 |
| Nursery full day 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, non-funded hours (no VAT) | £60.00 |
| Nursery morning or afternoon session (no VAT) | £37.50 |
| Occasional boarding per night (inclusive of VAT) | £83.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £550.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus routes (several) | Ashford, Folkestone, Hythe, Sandwich, Deal, Walmer |
Cost: Charged according to location; contact Admissions
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–18
- Pupils
- 242
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01304205969
- Address
- Effingham Crescent, Dover, CT17 9RH
- Website
- dovercollege.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.