Admissions Process
At Stanborough, candidates are not selected solely on academic ability. The resolve of the candidate and evident training from the parent are strong indicators in determining admission.
3 – Entrance Exams
Candidates sit entrance examinations in Maths, Science and English (approximate time 3 hours). Please note that students whose first language is not English are not required to take these exams but will be asked to complete a an English placement test upon arrival.
4 – Interview
Candidates and parents arrange for a formal interview. This is an opportunity for the school to become well acquainted with the background of the candidates.
5 – Notification
Acceptance letters are mailed out to candidates and parents.
International Students
Entrance Exams
For international applicants arrangements can be made to take the exam at your school.
Visa Information
Stanborough Secondary School is willing to accept international students upon successful completion of a visa application.
Please check the UK Gov website for eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/child-study-visa
Kindly note that we have allocation of Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – depending on a successful application.
Fees
Registration Fee | £80 |
School Fee Deposit | £600 |
Library, Locker & Textbook Deposit | £100 |
Tuition Fees | |
Years Seven & Eight | £3612 (per term) £3829 (per term)* from September 2024 |
Years Nine to Eleven | £3871 (per term) £4103 (per term)* from September 2024 |
Boarding Fees | |
Five Day Boarding | £5631 (per term) |
Seven Day Boarding | £6381 (per term) |
Flexi-boarding (max of three days per week) | £50 (per day) |
Music Fees (compulsory for Years 7–9) | £210 (per term) £230 (per term)* from Summer Term 2024 |
Optional Charges | |
Lunch per meal (Day Pupils only) | £3.50* advanced payments £4.00* on the day payments |
Discounts available | |
Second Child Discount | 10% |
Third and Subsequent Child Discount | 10% |
NOTES: | |
a) One term's notice is required for early withdrawal from school otherwise one term's fee is payable | |
b) b) 5% Discount for Tuition fees paid before the first day of term | |
c) c) According to the School Fees Policy, fees must be paid upfront, unless a payment plan has been agreed with the Finance Department. |