St Edmund's School Canterbury is an international school in Canterbury, United Kingdom. Founded in 1918. It serves 618 students for students aged 2–19.
Location & getting here
Historic cathedral city in southeast Kent, ~50 minutes by rail from London, offering medieval character and countryside proximity—convenient for international families seeking school education with city amenities.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 74 km | ~106 min | — |
| Stansted | 87 km | ~123 min | STN — European and budget carriers |
| Gatwick | 88 km | ~124 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Scholarships Available
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Reception (age 5-6) | £4,529 | £13,587 |
| Year 1 (age 6-7) | £5,235 | £15,705 |
| Year 2 (age 7-8) | £5,235 | £15,705 |
| Day - Years 3-4 (age 8-10) | £7,282 | £21,846 |
| Day - Years 5-6 (age 10-12) | £7,391 | £22,173 |
| Day - Years 7-8 (age 12-14) | £7,521 | £22,563 |
| Day - Years 9-13 (age 14-18) | £9,873 | £29,619 |
| Full Boarding - Years 7-8 (age 12-14, from age 11) | £13,743 | £41,229 |
| Full Boarding - Years 9-13 (age 14-18) | £18,048 | £54,144 |
| Weekly Boarding - Years 7-8 (age 12-14, from age 11) | £12,525 | £37,575 |
| Weekly Boarding - Years 9-13 (age 14-18) | £16,824 | £50,472 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Accident Insurance | Per year | £15 |
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 (7 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.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception (age 4-5) | Admissions process details not specified in crawled content | — | — |
| Year 7 (age 11) | Scholarship assessments (Art, Drama, Music, Sport) available; entrance assessment for admission | Late January 2026 | Friday 12 December 2025 |
| Year 9 (age 13) | Scholarship assessments (Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport) and interviews; entrance assessment for admission | Week commencing Monday 26 January 2026 | Friday 12 December 2025 |
| Year 12/Sixth Form (age 16) | Scholarship assessments (Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Choral Exhibition, Organ) and interviews; entrance assessment for admission | Week commencing Monday 26 January 2026 | Friday 12 December 2025 |
How to apply
- Initial enquiry and discussion with admissions team
- Arrange school visit or virtual tour
- Complete online registration form
- Attend entrance assessments and/or interviews
- Receive offer
- Submit final confirmation of place
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Entrance assessment participation (where required)
- Interview attendance for competitive entry
Open events
- Open Mornings and visiting days available (schedule on website)
Scholarships: Scholarships available in Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport (all entry points); Choral Exhibition and Organ Scholarship at Year 9 and Sixth Form. Assessments in late January. Means-tested bursaries can supplement scholarship awards.
Admissions contact: [email protected], phone 01227 475601
Main entrance procedures outlined but specific assessment formats and detailed requirements not fully specified in crawled content. Scholarship process well-documented with clear dates.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
Student Demographics
School Background
Church of England