Fees
We are conscious that investing in independent education is a big decision and we work hard to make sure that we offer the best value for money for families.
In 2023 we were ranked by The Telegraph as the most affordable independent school in Devon and Cornwall for weekly boarding.
For information on Bursaries and fees assistance click here.
Fees for the Academic Year 2024 – 2025
Effective September 2024
Boarding is available for children aged 8 and above.
Monthly payments are included in brackets.
| Senior School / Sixth Form – Day | |
|---|---|
| Day – (Year 7) | £5,400 per term (£1,350 per month) |
| Day – (Years 8 – 13) | £5,540 per term (£1,385 per month) |
| Preparatory School – Day | |
| Reception | £2,325 per term (£582 per month) |
| Pre-Prep 1 & 2 | £2,450 per term (£613 per month) |
| Prep 3 & 4 | £3,570 per term (£893 per month) |
| Prep 5 & 6 | £3,980 per term (£995 per month) |
| Boarding (From age 8) | |
|---|---|
| Flexi Boarding | £60 per night (in addition to day fees) |
| Weekly Boarding | £7,990 per term (£1998 per month) |
| Termly Boarding (UK and International)* | £11,950 per term (£2988 per month) |
| Compulsory Extras | |
| Lunches (day pupils, years 3 – 13) | £285 per term |
| Devices (all pupils, years 7 – 13) | £63 per term |
*Costs of any UK Visa incurred by the school are to be met by parents.
Charges for school buses, wrap-around clubs and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) are detailed below.
School Buses
| Zone 1 (Journeys under 10 miles) | £250 per term |
| Zone 2 (Journeys over 10 miles) | £350 per term |
Wrap-Around Care
| Flexi Boarding | £60 per night |
| Breakfast Club | £5 per day |
| Prep & Supper Club | £12 per evening |
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Additional Learning Needs including Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) are subject to need and availability, to be agreed in advance.
| SEND 1:1 | £40 per hour |
| SEND 1:2 or 1:3 | £25 per hour |
| EAL 1:1 | £40 per hour |
| EAL 1:2 or 1:3 | £25 per hour |
| Additional EAL (extra 2 lessons per week) | £500 per term |
Entrance Fees
On acceptance of a place at Shebbear College, a non-refundable fee of £150 is required with each application as well as a deposit, refundable upon the pupil’s departure from the school.
Deposits:
£500 for UK Day pupils
£1000 for Weekly Boarders, UK Full Boarders and Short Term Boarders.
£5000 for International Full Boarders.
Co-Curricular Activities
The majority of co-curricular clubs and activities are offered at no extra charge, with the exception of private music lessons, speech and drama, some sports coaching lessons and our 360@Sheb off-campus activities.
Payment Options
Paying via Flywire
We now use Flywire for card payments. Due to compliance regulations we are unable to take payments over the phone. Please visit the link below, where you will need to select which country you are in and enter the amount you wish to pay.
https://payment.flywire.com/pay/payment
Paying in advance
We offer the option to pay fees in full in advance. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Paying monthly
Parents can also spread the cost of school fees by making monthly payments. This can be done in two ways:
- Direct Debit via external credit company, Orchard Funding. Please click here for more information and to apply for this service. Shebbear College is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Orchard Funding Ltd which is a lender authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with number 725315. Company number 06656377 registered at 222 Armstrong Road Luton LU2 0FY. Instalment credit option subject to terms, conditions, and acceptance.
- Via a monthly payment plan directly to the school. For this option, fees can be paid to the school in monthly installments, but fees for each upcoming term must be paid in full before the term starts. If you would like to find out more about this option, please contact our Finance Manager on [email protected] or 01409 282000