Cheltenham Ladies' College is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1854. It serves 862 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $70,295 to $78,067 USD.
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Location & getting here
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 66 km | ~96 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
| Luton | 118 km | ~163 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
| Heathrow | 122 km | ~169 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The school meets all regulatory compliance standards with no further action required. The quality of pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both rated as excellent, reflecting strong teaching, extensive provision, and pupils' consistently positive attitudes to learning.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Lower College and Upper College Day | £12,660 | £37,980 |
| Lower College and Upper College Boarding | £20,100 | £60,300 |
| Sixth Form Day (new to CLC) | £14,340 | £43,020 |
| Sixth Form Boarding (new to CLC) | £22,290 | £66,870 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (5 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Cheltenham Ladies' College is a private, all-girls school in Gloucestershire, England, offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2007. The school provides both boarding and day facilities and offers instruction in English across a comprehensive range of IB subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, arts, and humanities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ (Year 7/LC1) | Own entrance papers in key subjects + interview + group activity | Autumn (October for 2027 entry; December for 2028 entry) | Mid-September 2026 for 2027 entry; 12–15 months prior for future years |
| 13+ (Year 9/Upper College) | Own entrance papers in key subjects + interview + group activity | Autumn (October for 2027 entry; December for 2028 entry) | Mid-September 2026 for 2027 entry; during Year 7 for standard route; 12–15 months prior for others |
| 14+ (Year 10) | Own entrance papers in key subjects + interview + group activity | Approximately 12 months prior to entry | Approximately 12 months prior to entry |
| 16+ (Year 12/Sixth Form) | Two written Sixth Form subject papers from subject choices + adaptive verbal reasoning test + adaptive Maths/Science or Art/Humanities test + 1–2–1 interview + group activity | Early November of Year 11 | 12–15 months prior to entry; offers released early December |
How to apply
- Complete online enquiry form on admissions portal
- Book a visit or attend an open day
- Register online via admissions portal (£12 fee for bursary applicants; non-refundable unless place not offered)
- Sit entrance assessments and participate in interview/group activities
- Receive offer in writing (within one month of assessment)
- Accept place and pay any applicable deposit
What you'll need to submit
- Online enquiry form
- Online registration form via admissions portal
- Confidential reference from current Head Teacher
- UKiset Profile (for 16+ applicants whose native language is not English; by early October of Year 11)
Open events
- Open Day Saturday 6th June 2026 (9:30am–2:30pm)
- Open Day Monday 4th May 2026 (for Year 7 and Year 9 entry)
- Regular open days throughout the year (dates vary by entry point)
- Individual school visits can be arranged by appointment
Scholarships: Scholarships available at 11+, 13+, and 16+ in Academic, Art (13+ and 16+ only), Drama (16+ coming soon), Music (11+, 13+, 16+), Organ (16+ only), and Sport (13+ and 16+ only). Scholarships do not carry fee remission; means-tested Beale Awards provide financial support.
Admissions contact: Admissions Team (contact via enquiry form on admissions portal); [email protected] for employment queries
Admissions process is holistic, considering personal potential, curiosity, and character alongside academic readiness. Late entry applications sometimes fast-tracked if deadlines missed. Bursary applicants follow a parallel financial means-testing process alongside admissions assessments.
Why Families Choose
- Academic excellence with strong exam results (70% 9/8/A* GCSE, 31% A* A-Level, 56% 40+ IB)
- Extensive co-curricular programme (140+ activities)
- Expert pastoral care and boarding facilities
- Global pupil body from around the world
- Strong university placement record
Fees & Financials
Converted from GBP using exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £18,450–£20,490 per term (Boarding).
Boarding Life
Day Boarding, Full Boarding
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private