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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent school · Kent
| Address | 29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14–19 |
| Pupils | 101 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01303253951 |
| Website | https://www.earlscliffe.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 |
| Hilary 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Hilary 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Fri 9 Apr 2027
Boarding sixth-form/GCSE college. Returning students arrive Sun 6 Sep, new students Mon 7 Sep; lessons start Tue 8 Sep for Y13 and Wed 9 Sep for Y11/Y12. Half terms begin with a Saturday travel day and end Sunday when students return; second halves listed from the Monday. Hilary: all students return Tue 5 Jan. Trinity: students return Sun 11 Apr (lessons from Mon 12 Apr assumed). Term ends are travel days (Sat 12 Dec, Fri 19 Mar, Fri 25 Jun). Mon 3 May public holiday, no lessons. Easter school 21 Mar - 3 Apr; summer school 28 Jun - 16 Aug 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard course - Boarding student | £18,950.00 |
| Standard course - Weekday boarding student | £17,330.00 |
| Standard course - Day student | £12,950.00 |
| Single room supplement | £2,085.00 |
| Additional A-level subject | £2,900.00 |
| Additional English for Academic Purposes | £1,125.00 |
Registration fee: £430.00
Standard courses: A-levels (three subjects), GCSEs (five subjects), Pre-A-level, Diploma in Business and Management. Fees inclusive of VAT; deposits VAT exempt. Deposit (refundable) £3,400 boarding student, £1,000 day student. CAS administration £320 (visa nationals). Boarding fees include tuition, accommodation and meals; day fees include tuition and lunch. Half term accommodation £800 per break.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: GCSE, A-level, Year 13
Apply as early as possible and no later than April in the year of entry. Submit two years of school reports in English, complete the online application, pay the registration fee, show the required English level, attend an interview (in person or online) and sit academic assessment tests under exam conditions.
- IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) for one-year GCSE
- IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for A-level and Year 13 programmes
- Interview
- Academic assessment tests under exam conditions
Registration deadline: no later than April in the year of proposed entry
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.