School Fees 2025 – 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I pay my school fees invoice? (UK only)

• You can pay the school fees upfront annually, in three termly payments or via ten monthly Direct Debit payments. For more information on payment and how to set up a Direct Debit, please contact our Accounts Team.

• How can I pay my school fees invoice? (International payments)

• Scarborough College has partnered with Flywire to process your international payments. Flywire allows you to pay via local Bank Transfer, Credit Card and other convenient local payment methods.

  Click here to make your payments via Flywire.

  If you are unable to use Flywire, please  email our Accounts team for additional ways to pay.

• What additional costs will we incur?

• All students

  • All overseas trips and some domestic visits – details will be provided by your child’s Form Tutor or Head of Tier (a list of overseas trips is available)
  • Uniform
  • All public and other examination fees (e.g. GCSE and IBDP examination fees)
  • Tiered charges for Learning Support provision, including specialist teaching and exclusive in-class support, available on request
  • Additional charges which may be made for some additional items of equipment/services/extra, such as a scientific calculator and English set texts

  In addition, for overseas students 

  • Visa (and IHS surcharge)
  • Guardianship
  • Flights to and from the UK (airport transfers to/from Manchester International Airport may be provided, see term dates)

• When are school fees due?

• Scarborough College charges school fees annually in advance. One invoice will be issued for the year however, you may pay annually, termly or monthly by Direct Debit. If you are paying annually, the fees are due before the start of the Autumn term. If paying termly, the fees are due before the start of each term.

• Do you offer a sibling discount?

• Scarborough College families are given a fee discount if a family has more than one child in the school.  We apply a 10% sibling discount per additional younger sibling.

• What is the notice period for withdrawing my child?

• Scarborough College requires one full term’s notice in writing.  If you wish to withdraw your child, please write to the Headmaster.  You can find more information on the notice period within the Terms and Conditions.

• How often are the fees reviewed?

• The Senior Leadership Team and Board of Governors review the fees each year. The Chair of Governors announces the fees for the next Academic Year before the Summer Term of the current Academic Year. For more information, please contact our Business Manager.

• Do you offer scholarships and bursaries?

• For information about our scholarships and how to apply for a bursary, please visit the Scholarships Fees Assistance page.

• Is there a discount for Forces Families?

• If your family is eligible for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), you will only need to pay 10% of our boarding fees as per the MOD stipulation. For families not eligible for the CEA, we offer a Forces Family Discount.

  Please contact our Admissions team for more information on how we look after Forces children.