Independent school · Kent
Kent College (Canterbury)
- Ages 11–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £5,230–£18,515/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior Reception | £5,230.00 |
| Junior Year 1 | £5,675.00 |
| Junior Year 2 | £5,705.00 |
| Junior Year 3 | £7,151.00 |
| Junior Year 4 | £7,781.00 |
| Junior Year 5 | £8,159.00 |
| Junior Year 6 | £8,249.00 |
| Senior day Year 7 | £8,609.00 |
| Senior day Year 8 | £8,951.00 |
| Senior day Year 9 | £9,419.00 |
| Senior day Year 10 | £9,527.00 |
| Senior day Years 11–13 | £9,899.00 |
| Weekly boarding Years 7–8 | £11,207.00 |
| Weekly boarding Years 9–13 | £16,475.00 |
| Full-time boarding Years 7–8 | £13,445.00 |
| Full-time boarding Years 9–13 | £18,515.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £750.00
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
Admissions
- 11+
- 13+
- 16+
Non-selective, but all students complete entrance exams before an offer. Register online with a £150 fee and recent school reports, then visit (or Zoom). Year 7 assessments at the end of January (English, Maths, Non-verbal reasoning) plus a getting-to-know-you session; Years 8–11 similar tests and interview; Year 12 offers based on reports and mock GCSEs.
Assessments
- English, Mathematics and Non-verbal reasoning tests
- Getting to know you interview
- Mock GCSE results (Year 12)
- Oxford online English (international)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford | Singleton Village Car Park, Aylesbury Road, Chilham, Chartham, Wincheap Park and Ride, Canterbury East Station | 07:00 |
| Charing | Charing, Challock, Faversham, Boughton | 07:15 |
| Deal | Walmer, Worth, Wingham, Littlebourne | 07:00 |
| Dover | Whitfield, Lydden, Barham, Bridge Hill, Canterbury West Station | 07:15 |
| Elham / Folkestone | Folkestone, Hythe, North Elham, Stelling, Petham | 06:50 |
Cost: Annual fares by stop, e.g. full return £768.90 (Canterbury East) to £3277; half fares £475.10 to £1699
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 11–19
- Pupils
- 507
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Phone
- 01227813982
- Address
- Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
- Website
- kentcollege.com
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.