School Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024

The table below details our fees for the 2023-24 academic year.  Our fees include the following:

• All academic tuition
• All lunches for day pupils and all meals for boarders
• All whole year and curriculum trips and activities
• Use of textbooks **
• Incidental costs for Art and Design subjects
• The majority of the co-curricular activities programme ***
• Homework clubs until 4.30pm for the Pre-Prep and 5pm for the Prep and Supervised Study for the Senior School until 5pm
• Welcome Week for boarders and induction days for day students
• Membership of the ‘Old Woodbridgians’ for the Senior School only
• Personal Accident insurance (Group Policy) ****
• Travel Insurance covering most school trips ****

The fees are reviewed on an annual basis and parents are notified of any increase during the Trinity term.

External examination costs

External examination fees (including music and LAMDA examinations) are not included in the fees above, and will be billed in addition at the prevailing rate.

Additional activity fees:

Notes:

** A charge will be made at the end of the academic year for any non-returned books  or sports kit at their full replacement cost.
*** Certain activities in particular those off site or where an external coach is present may incur an extra charge, where this is the case parents will be notified in advance of the charges applicable.
**** Further details of these policies are obtainable from the School Office

Other fees

Registration fees:

Day and Boarding students: £100 per child

Note: Registration fees are paid here, when registering for a place.

Acceptance deposit:

Day Pupils and Weekly Boarders: £500
Full Boarding (UK and EU resident): £1000
Full Boarding (Non UK or Non EU resident): £12,830

Working with Forces families

We understand that both parents and children are looking for a school that can offer them a place to learn and live, where they can put down roots and become part of a community. We have a long history of supporting students from forces families to excel and we provide a vibrant and friendly living environment, coupled with an excellent education. Woodbridge School offers a 10% discount to our Forces families, where a student is boarding full time and the family are in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA).

Payment of fees

There are two ways to pay fees for the School:

Direct debit

Our preferred method of payment is by direct debit from a UK bank account. This is a simple and convenient way of paying school fees. You will still receive a termly bill as normal prior to the collection date which will provide details of the amounts due.

We offer two direct debit payment options for fees:

• Termly direct debit – where the fees for each term are collected in full on or shortly after the first day of each term
• Monthly direct debit – where each term’s fees are collected over three equal monthly instalments. The collection dates are:
  • Michaelmas term – on or after the first of September, October and November
  • Lent term – on or after the first of January, February and March
  • Trinity term – on or after the first of April, May and June

Any extras on the fee bill will be collected by direct debit termly on or after the first day of the next term.

To set up a Direct Debit payment arrangement, please complete the direct debit mandate and covering letter and return these to the Income and Fees Administrator at the address below.

Bank transfers or cheques

If you wish to pay by bank transfer or cheque, payment must be received in cleared funds on or before the start of each term.

The bank details for payment are included on your fee bill or can be obtained from the Income and Fees Administrator. Please ensure the pupil’s name and reference number are included in the payment reference. Cheques should be addressed to Woodbridge School for the attention of the Income and Fees Administrator.

Please note that we do not accept cash as payment for fees.

Fees in advance scheme

The School operates a fees in advance scheme whereby a lump sum payment can be made to cover future fees. Where fees are paid in advance for at least two years, a discount is provided which is free of tax.  For further details and to request a personalised illustration please contact Simon Stafford, Director of Finance, on SStafford@seckford-foundation.org.uk

International payments

For international payments, our preferred method of payment is by using Flywire. Flywire allows you to pay from almost any country and any bank. They also offer excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save money, compared to traditional banks.

Pay international fees

Alternatively, payments can be made by bank transfer as above. Please ensure the pupil’s name and reference number are included in the payment reference.