RGS Surrey Hills is a IB school in Dorking, United Kingdom. Founded in 1958. It serves 350 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $34,496 to $70,016 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available to students entering Year 7, Year 9, and Year 12 in academics, music, sports, art, and drama. Awards are based on the candidate's accomplishments, successful completion of entrance exams, and an interview with senior staff and the relevant department head. Scholarship assessments for Sport and Drama are held on 11 November; Art and Music on 12 November. Scholars may also be awarded a means-tested bursary.
ISI Inspection Report
This progress monitoring inspection in May 2024 confirmed that Box Hill School has successfully implemented its action plan and meets all standards. Standards of behaviour have improved considerably since November 2023, with bullying incidents becoming much less frequent due to determined leadership action and staff training. The school meets all requirements of the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools 2022, with no further action required.
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About
RGS Surrey Hills is a private, coeducational IB World School authorized by the International Baccalaureate on 6 March 2008. Located in Surrey, United Kingdom, the school offers mixed boarding facilities with instruction in English and a comprehensive range of IB Diploma Programme subjects.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
RGS Surrey Hills is set on 26 acres of Surrey Hills countryside and features a new £5 million Sports Centre. As a founding member of Round Square, the school places leadership, service, and global citizenship at the heart of school life, with international exchanges and service projects. The curriculum is structured across a two-week learning cycle with personalised support, and the International Study Centre provides dedicated EAL programmes. Distinctive programmes include the Writers Collective, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and Year 7–9 outdoor adventures. The Sixth Form offers A Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma in small classes with dedicated careers support.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 7-8 (Day) | GBP 27,162~$ 34,382 |
| Sixth Form (Day) | GBP 30,534~$ 38,651 |
| Years 9-11 (Day) | GBP 29,262~$ 37,041 |
| One Year GCSE (Day) | GBP 35,859~$ 45,391 |
| Years 7-8 (Full Boarding) | GBP 45,204~$ 57,220 |
| Sixth Form (Full Boarding) | GBP 55,131~$ 69,786 |
| Years 7-8 (Flexi 2 nights) | GBP 33,489~$ 42,391 |
| Years 7-8 (Flexi 3 nights) | GBP 36,351~$ 46,014 |
| Years 9-11 (Full Boarding) | GBP 52,884~$ 66,942 |
| Sixth Form (Flexi 2 nights) | GBP 37,344~$ 47,271 |
| Sixth Form (Flexi 3 nights) | GBP 40,497~$ 51,262 |
| Years 7-8 (Weekly Boarding) | GBP 39,810~$ 50,392 |
| Years 9-11 (Flexi 2 nights) | GBP 36,075~$ 45,665 |
| Years 9-11 (Flexi 3 nights) | GBP 39,177~$ 49,591 |
| Sixth Form (Weekly Boarding) | GBP 44,757~$ 56,654 |
| Years 9-11 (Weekly Boarding) | GBP 42,888~$ 54,289 |
| One Year GCSE (Full Boarding) | GBP 57,402~$ 72,661 |
| One Year GCSE (Weekly Boarding) | GBP 46,677~$ 59,085 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £27,162 - 55,131. Application fee: $191.
Admissions Process
- 1Three formal entry points: Year 7, Year 9, and Year 12. Stage 1: Visit the school via Open Events or Private Visits. Stage 2: Register online by the published deadline, pay a non-refundable registration fee (GBP 150 UK / GBP 250 international), and submit a photograph, full school report, and any relevant medical or Educational Psychologist reports. All candidates registered by the deadline are invited to Discovery/Explorer Days. Stage 3: Assessment — Year 7 and Year 9 candidates sit written Maths and English assessments and attend an interview; Year 12 applicants attend an interview and provide predicted GCSE results. Scholarship assessments for Sport, Drama, Art and Music are held on separate dedicated afternoons. Applications after the deadline may be considered. Other year groups may be considered where places are available.
Admissions Details
A Wait List may be offered if places in a year group are exhausted.
Boarding Life
Six main boarding houses with dedicated residential House Parents providing 24/7 care. Boarding is integrated with Senior School life. Options include flexi (2 or 3 nights), weekly, and full boarding. Full boarders have access to all facilities and co-curricular opportunities during term time. Extra occasional overnight stays are available at GBP 158 per night.
Full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding (2 or 3 nights per week) are offered. Boarders are housed in six main houses with dedicated residential House Parents providing 24/7 care. Boarding is integrated with Senior School life. During holidays, full boarders may return home, stay with guardians, or join residential holiday programmes. Extra occasional overnight stays are available at GBP 158 per night.
Student Life
There are six main boarding houses, each with dedicated residential House Parents who support boarders at all times. Pupils are placed into houses by age and gender to foster community and cross-year interactions.
Uniform is compulsory for Years 7–11. Boys wear a blazer, grey trousers, white shirt, tie, green jumper, and dark coat. Girls wear a blazer, skirt or grey trousers, white blouse, green jumper, and dark coat. Science and art overalls are required for labs. A sport and activities kit is also required. Uniform is available from Unismart online or the on-site uniform shop; secondhand options are provided. Appearance standards include tidy hair, limited jewellery, and discreet makeup for older year groups.
Meals are provided by Holroyd Howe with freshly prepared, weekly rotating menus that accommodate dietary needs and promote healthy eating and sustainability. UK meat, RSPCA Freedom Farm certified eggs, Red Tractor milk, and on-site or locally baked bread are used; no fish on the IUCN red list is served.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Each pupil is assigned a personal tutor; boarders have a Houseparent and Tutor for academic and pastoral support. A dedicated Pastoral Team supports students in maintaining a positive mindset and developing resilience. Wellbeing talks are provided for parents, and a broad co-curricular programme including sport and creative arts supports character development and emotional balance.
The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy covering the Early Years Foundation Stage, reviewed August 2025 and due for review August 2026. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Kate Cobb, with Deputy DSLs Claire Ellis and Rachael Evans. Clear escalation procedures are in place, including referral to the Surrey Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPA) or emergency services as appropriate.
Student Demographics
School Background
private