The Duke of York's Royal Military School is a GCSE / BTEC school in Dover, United Kingdom. It serves 500 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $16,612 to $28,194 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic Scholarships for exceptional GCSE results (minimum three grade 8s and three grade 7s), means-tested and awarded automatically with no application required. Rugby and Sports Scholarships for demonstrated outstanding ability and commitment, assessed on current performance and future potential, offering fee reduction or assistance with sports kit, equipment, or travel. Director of Sport determines level of support.
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The Duke of York's Royal Military School is a co-educational full boarding school for students aged 11-18 located near Dover, Kent, set within 150 acres of countryside. The school achieves academic success well above national average with 85% of grades at A*-C at GCSE, and 95% of leavers progress to university with 40% attending Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions. Beyond academics, students enjoy an active lifestyle with outstanding facilities, music and drama programs, and access to over 60 clubs and societies annually.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Top 5% of schools nationally
- Exceptional academic results
- Outstanding purpose-built facilities
- One of largest Combined Cadet Forces
- CEA support for armed forces families
- Over 60 clubs and societies included in fees
University Destinations
95% of The Duke of York's Royal Military School graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Fees & Financials
Original currency: Full & Weekly Boarding: £7,400 per term; Flexi Boarding: £4,360 per term.
Boarding Life
Set within 150 acres of Kentish countryside. Modern teaching blocks, performance arts centre, sports hall, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, Olympic-standard athletics track, AstroTurf hockey pitches, rugby and cricket pitches, lawn and hard tennis courts, and squash courts.
Full, weekly and flexi boarding options for students aged 11-18
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School Background
Ranked in top 5% of schools nationally