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ACS International School Cobham

United Kingdom, London

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Campus / Development fee 0 1,680 GBP N/A Non-refundable; charged on the first tuition fee invoice for each student in Grades K–12; inc. VAT.
Enrolment deposit 0 1,500 GBP N/A Refundable within three months of contract termination; net of outstanding liabilities.
Application fee 0 330 GBP N/A Non-refundable; payable with each application; inc. VAT.
Pre-Scramblers Half Day (Ages 2–3) 2½ 9,600 GBP Infant Five days per week; Half Day
Pre-Scramblers Full Day (Ages 2–3) 2½ 13,900 GBP Infant Five days per week; Full Day
Scramblers Full Day (Ages 3–4) 3½ 13,900 GBP Infant Five days per week; Full Day
Scramblers Half Day (Ages 3–4) 3½ 9,600 GBP Infant Five days per week; Half Day
Pre-K Half Day (Ages 4–5) 4½ 11,400 GBP Primary Five days per week; Half Day
Pre-K Full Day (Ages 4–5) 4½ 15,600 GBP Primary Five days per week; Full Day
Kindergarten (Ages 5–6) 5½ 25,800 GBP Primary —
Grades 1–2 (Ages 6–8) 7 28,980 GBP Primary —
Grades 3–4 (Ages 8–10) 9 29,160 GBP Primary —
Grades 5–6 (Ages 10–12) 11 34,200 GBP Primary —
Grade 8 (7-day boarding) 13 62,640 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 7-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grades 7–8 (Ages 12–14) 13 34,500 GBP Secondary —
Grade 8 (5-day boarding) 13 55,020 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 5-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grades 9–10 (Ages 14–16) 15 38,340 GBP Secondary —
Grade 9–10 (7-day boarding) 15 66,480 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 7-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grade 9–10 (5-day boarding) 15 58,860 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 5-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grade 11 (5-day boarding) 17 58,920 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 5-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grade 11 (7-day boarding) 17 66,540 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 7-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grade 11 (Ages 16–17) 17 38,400 GBP Secondary Tuition includes university placement support but excludes external exam and university application fees.
Grade 12 (Ages 17–18) 18 38,640 GBP Secondary Tuition includes university placement support but excludes external exam and university application fees.
Grade 12 (5-day boarding) 18 59,160 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 5-day weekly boarding; total per year.
Grade 12 (7-day boarding) 18 66,780 GBP Secondary Boarding included; 7-day weekly boarding; total per year.

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 330 GBP Non-refundable; payable with each application; inc. VAT.

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 1,500 GBP Refundable within three months of contract termination; net of outstanding liabilities.

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application fee 330 GBP Non-refundable; payable with each application; inc. VAT.
Enrolment deposit 1,500 GBP Refundable within three months of contract termination; net of outstanding liabilities.
Campus / Development fee 1,680 GBP Non-refundable; charged on the first tuition fee invoice for each student in Grades K–12; inc. VAT.

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee of £330 (inc. VAT) is payable with each application. Payment of the fee does not guarantee admission.

Enrolment deposit and refunds

- A refundable enrolment deposit of £1,500 is payable after a student has been accepted to reserve a place. The deposit is retained for the duration of enrolment and is returned within three months of termination of the contract, net of any outstanding liabilities (including notice-period liabilities and supplementary charges).

One-off campus / development fee

- A once-only, non-refundable campus/development fee of £1,680 (inc. VAT) is charged on the first tuition fee invoice for each student in Grades K–12.

Tuition fees (per semester and annual amounts) — day students

- Tuition fees are charged per semester (the academic year is divided into two semesters). The published per-semester and annual fees are as follows:
- Pre-Scramblers Half Day (Ages 2–3): £4,800 per semester / £9,600 per year. ✝.
- Pre-Scramblers Full Day (Ages 2–3): £6,950 per semester / £13,900 per year. ✝.
- Scramblers Half Day (Ages 3–4): £4,800 per semester / £9,600 per year.
- Scramblers Full Day (Ages 3–4): £6,950 per semester / £13,900 per year. ✝.
- Pre-K Half Day (Ages 4–5): £5,700 per semester / £11,400 per year.
- Pre-K Full Day (Ages 4–5): £7,800 per semester / £15,600 per year.
- Kindergarten (Ages 5–6): £12,900 per semester / £25,800 per year.
- Grades 1–2 (Ages 6–8): £14,490 per semester / £28,980 per year.
- Grades 3–4 (Ages 8–10): £14,580 per semester / £29,160 per year.
- Grades 5–6 (Ages 10–12): £17,100 per semester / £34,200 per year.
- Grades 7–8 (Ages 12–14): £17,250 per semester / £34,500 per year.
- Grades 9–10 (Ages 14–16): £19,170 per semester / £38,340 per year.
- Grade 11 (Ages 16–17): £19,200 per semester / £38,400 per year. (Tuition for Grades 11–12 includes university placement support but excludes external exam and university application fees.)
- Grade 12 (Ages 17–18): £19,320 per semester / £38,640 per year. (See note above regarding exam/application fees.)

(✝ Fee figures shown for Scramblers/Pre-Scramblers Full Day indicate the five-days-per-week charge; fees for individual days are available on request.)

Boarding fees (Grades 8–12)

- Boarding is available for Grades 8–12. Tuition fees are additional to boarding fees. Boarding fees include an en-suite room, full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and a weekend activity programme. Temporary boarding (subject to availability) is available at a per-night rate.

- 5‑day boarding (per semester / annual totals shown):
- Grade 8: Boarding £10,260 per semester; Tuition £17,250 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £55,020 per year.
- Grades 9–10: Boarding £10,260 per semester; Tuition £19,170 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £58,860 per year.
- Grade 11: Boarding £10,260 per semester; Tuition £19,200 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £58,920 per year.
- Grade 12: Boarding £10,260 per semester; Tuition £19,320 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £59,160 per year.

- 7‑day boarding (per semester / annual totals shown):
- Grade 8: Boarding £14,070 per semester; Tuition £17,250 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £62,640 per year.
- Grades 9–10: Boarding £14,070 per semester; Tuition £19,170 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £66,480 per year.
- Grade 11: Boarding £14,070 per semester; Tuition £19,200 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £66,540 per year.
- Grade 12: Boarding £14,070 per semester; Tuition £19,320 per semester; Boarding & Tuition total: £66,780 per year.

- Temporary boarding: £135 (inc. VAT) per student per night, full board, up to a maximum of 45 nights per academic year, subject to availability.

Transport (busing) fees

- Door-to-door (home to school) service — per semester / annual:
- Zone 1: Single £1,180 / £2,360; Return £1,830 / £3,660.
- Zone 2: Single £1,270 / £2,540; Return £1,950 / £3,900.
- Zone 3: Single £1,400 / £2,800; Return £2,160 / £4,320.

- Shuttle service — per semester / annual:
- Zone 1: Single £630 / £1,260; Return £870 / £1,740.
- Zone 2: Single £670 / £1,340; Return £1,020 / £2,040.
- Zone 3: Single £750 / £1,500; Return £1,170 / £2,340.

- Late bus single-journey charges (non‑PM bus users): Zone 1 £6, Zone 2 £7, Zone 3 £8 per journey. Bus fees are provisional and subject to change.

Additional recurring or conditional costs

- External exam fees (charged in addition to tuition): approximately £700 for the full IB Diploma, £125 per AP Standard exam and £150 per AP Capstone exam (charges may change if examining bodies amend their fees).
- University application fees: US university application fees vary (typically between $50 and $150 per application); UCAS (UK) charge £27.50 (up to five choices).
- Annual IT service fee: £60 (inc. VAT) for Grades 9–12.
- Lost iPads: accidental damage is generally covered; lost or misplaced iPads are charged up to £350. Deliberate damage or misuse incurs repair/replacement charges.
- Lost or damaged textbooks: charges apply for textbooks/library books lost or damaged beyond fair wear and tear.
- Co-curricular activities and trips: some activities and visits incur additional charges; some are included in tuition.
- SEN (Level 3) support for moderate needs: charged at £4,500 per year (£2,250 per semester). Services for mild needs are included in tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoices are issued twice a year (once per semester). For the 2025–2026 academic year the invoicing dates provided are:
- 1st semester invoice issue date: 04 June 2025; due date: 18 June 2025.
- 2nd semester invoice issue date: 05 November 2025; due date: 19 November 2025.
- Any bank charges incurred when making payment are debited to the student's school-fees account. ACS is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit-related regulated activities.

Fee payment methods and options

- Accepted payment methods include debit and credit cards, Sterling (GBP) cheque drawn on a UK bank account, and direct payments (BACS, wire transfer, etc.) into the ACS bank account. Payment in US Dollars is accepted via the specified USD bank account after obtaining an exchange rate from the School Fees Office. Quoting the student number is requested when making direct payments. A monthly instalment plan is available for parents paying school fees themselves.

Refunds and returned payments

- The enrolment deposit (£1,500) is refundable and will be returned within three months of contract termination, net of outstanding liabilities. Any other refunds or notice-period liabilities are handled in accordance with the School's fees terms and conditions. Bank charges incurred during payment will be deducted from the paying account and may be recharged to clear the fees account.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £9,950 - 66,780
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1975
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school

ACS International School Cobham sits on a 128-acre estate in Cobham, Surrey, providing a co-educational international day and boarding experience for ages 2 to 18. The campus centers on Heywood House, with the Lower School Village opened in 2024 after a £10 million investment, expanding facilities around the historic mansion. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP), alongside an American curriculum, and awards a NEASC-accredited High School Diploma recognized by North American colleges. Senior, Middle and Lower Schools feature specialist laboratories, Apple technology IT labs, and a dedicated University Counselling zone. The Discovery Centre, libraries, an Innovation Centre with 3D printers and laser cutting, and a 500+ seat Poularas Performing Arts Centre support STEM, arts and media. Extracurricular life includes Esports, a 25m pool, a 280-seat sports arena, six tennis courts, a 5km cross-country course, and a Forest School programme for fieldwork and exploration.

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