School Fees

INVEST IN EDUCATION THAT IS RATED 'EXCELLENT'

Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years through to GCSE. Our future-facing curriculum prepares children beyond the classroom by developing their understanding of how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) work together to provide solutions in the real world.

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MAKE A PRIVATE EDUCATION POSSIBLE

With School Fee Plan, the market-leading provider of school fee finance in the UK, you can manage the total cost of your children’s education with one convenient monthly payment making investing in your children's independent education easier than ever. *

What will my child gain?

SMALLER CLASS SIZES.

An independent education at Colchester Prep and High School offers your child the attention and time they need to thrive, with small class sizes and expert teaching staff. This allows your children to feel seen, understood and in turn have the confidence to excel.

DISCOVERY OF NEW PASSIONS.

Through engaging in co-curricular activities that aren't offered at state schools, your child will be exposed to more potential passions and possibilities than they might not be aware of and gain the confidence to excel beyond their careers.

PREPARATION FOR THE UNKNOWN.

With an engaging curriculum that goes beyond preparing your child for careers of today, we equip them with the confidence and knowledge to excel in jobs that don't even exist! They could be the driverless car mechanic, metaverse developer or telesurgeon of the future.

“CHS is a warm and welcoming and inclusive environment for all. All the benefits that an independent school can offer, without being pretentious.”

– Parent, Colchester Prep & High School

School fees per term

Here at Colchester Prep and High School we have three terms per school year.

YEAR GROUP
TOTAL TERMLY FEES
NurseryPlease refer to our Nursery section
Reception£3,505
Year 1 & 2£3,505
Year 3 & 4£4,287
Year 5 & 6£4,633
Year 7 & 8£5,189
Year 9£5,296
Year 10 & 11£5,572

If your child is aged 3 or 4, you may be entitled to government Free Early Years’ Entitlement.

Discounts are available for siblings.

Nursery fees

To ensure your child is able to take full advantage of our approach to teaching and learning in Nursery, we recommend they attend for a minimum of six sessions per week during the core term time for our Caterpillars, increasing to full time in the year prior to their joining Reception (Butterflies). There is no minimum requirement during the holidays. It is anticipated that all children who join Nursery will complete the early years curriculum with us in Reception and then continue upwards into Year 1 and beyond.
NURSERY SESSION
TERM TIME FEES
3 Sessions£1,050
4 Sessions£1,400
5 Sessions£1,750
6 Sessions£2,100
7 Sessions£2,450
8 Sessions£2,800
9 Sessions£3,150
10 Sessions£3,500

If your child is aged 3 or 4, you may be entitled to government Free Early Years’ Entitlement.

Discounts are available for siblings.

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN DAY

At Colchester Prep & High School we believe it is important for children to want to be here. That is why we regularly invite parents and children to visit our school.

Before and after school care

WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

This allow parents and carers a flexible choice for drop off and collection. This is a pay-as-you-go service.

All Breakfast Club and After School Club sessions can be pre-booked on Cognita Connect and are payable in advance. Additional information and fees on this service can be found here.

School holidays

EARLY YEARS HOLIDAY PROVISION

During the school holidays, our Early Years department continues to offer the highest standards of care to our Nursery and Reception children.

SESSION FEE
8.00 am – 4.00 pm £50 per day
8.00 am – 12.30pm £25 per day


Please provide your children with a packed lunch and a snack if attending during the afternoon.

REGISTRATION & DISCOUNTS

REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE FEES

A £125 non-refundable registration fee is required to register for a place at the school and £400 deposit is required upon acceptance of a place.

The deposit is held and refunded against the final term’s fees.

INTERNATIONAL PUPIL FEES

Key information
  • To secure a place, a £6,000 deposit is required. This is refundable when your child leaves school.

  • Students are required to pay a £2,000 English language support (EAL) fee per annum in addition to their tuition fees.

  • International students will be asked to pay the full year of tuition fees upfront.

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL PUPILS TO OUR SCHOOL

International pupils who receive an offer to study at Colchester Prep & High School will be asked to accept their place by completing and returning an acceptance form and paying a deposit equal to one term’s fees.

The international deposit will be returned at the end of a pupil’s time at the school, providing appropriate notice has been given and all fees have been settled.

*Cognita Schools Ltd is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 702718).  School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited.

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