Fees from January 2008

The fees are subject to review in the Autumn term each year with any increase taking effect from January 1st. Please check with the school that the fees shown here are accurate and up to date.

Boarders Senior School

For pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 - £5,210 per term for Full Boarding and £4,995 for Weekly Boarding.

For pupils in Years 10, 11 and the Sixth Form - £6,640 per term for Full Boarding and £6,085 for Weekly Boarding.

Occasional boarding is charged at £34 per night

Day Senior School - £4,265 per term

Junior School - For Years 3 and 4 = £2,595 per term and for Years 5 and 6 = £2,645 per term.

Infants

Reception - part-time = £1,245 a term.
Reception - full-time = £1,925 a term.
Year 1 Infants = £2,040 a term.
Year 2 Infants = £2,275 a term.

These fees are inclusive of lunches, breaktime refreshments, and early and late stay activities.

It is possible for those in Reception to start on a morning only basis to ease the transition to full time education.

Nursery

5 mornings per week £905 a term
5 afternoons per week £765 a term
5 midday sessions including lunch £255 per term.

Fewer than 5 sessions per week will be charged pro rata. The school is registered for the payment of the nursery grant.

Music lessons - Individual lessons (piano, violin, etc) £167 per term for each instrument. (10 lessons per term).

'Speech and Drama' lessons - £167 per term for those in the Senior School and £95 per term for those in the Junior School

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) lessons - this varies depending on the programme needed.

Sibling reduction - for 2nd and subsequent children: £150 a term reduction - infant & junior, £200 a term senior day, and £200 a term for boarders in Years 7, 8 and 9 and £300 a term for boarders in Years 10, 11 and the Sixth Form.

Day Pupils' Evening Meal - £2.50

• The fees are inclusive of normal expenses, including books, stationery, travel to sports fixtures and, in the case of boarders, laundry and ordinary medical attention. Fees for Public Examinations are charged as extras as they are incurred.
  
  
• Monthly Payment Scheme Fees are normally payable in full by the first day of each term. As an alternative, the school offers a scheme that enables parents to pay fees by monthly direct debit. Details of this scheme may be obtained from the Accountant. Fees may also be paid by credit card.
  
  
• Composition Fees. Under a Composition Fee Scheme the school will accept fees in advance giving a substantial discount. The acceptance by the school of such a fee does not, however, commit the school to the offer of a place in the school. Quotations for any number of years in advance, number of terms or fee will happily be given. Enquiries should be addressed to the Accountant.
  
  
• Pupils' Personal Accident Insurance Scheme compensating for Permanent Disability or Death. The Governors are concerned that all scholars are protected by adequate insurance, operative in the event of an accident for which the school cannot be held responsible. The scheme which has been selected relies on the majority of parents participating; the Governors, therefore, add this item to school bills unless specifically requested otherwise, in writing. The premium will be £4.95 per term and cover will commence on the first full day of term.
  
  
• Deposits. On acceptance of a place you will be asked to pay a deposit of £300 for Senior School pupils, £200 for Junior School pupils and £50 for those entering the Nursery. This will be held until your child leaves school.
  
  
• If you are resident outside the UK, you will normally be asked to pay one term's boarding fees in advance as a deposit. This will be returned when your child leaves school.

The School Accountant will be pleased to give more information on the above. Friends' School, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3EB. UK Tel 01799 525351 Fax 01799 523808 email: bursar@friends.org.uk

Scholarships and Bursaries

The school is able to offer a number of Scholarships, at both 11+, 13+ and at Sixth Form level, to pupils based on academic merit. Scholarships are also available to those who demonstrate excellence in Music, Art or Sport.

Year 7

Two scholarships will be awarded on the grounds of Academic Excellence following Entrance Tests, one specifically for a child from Friends' Junior School. They will be related to parental resources and will be for a maximum of 50% of the day fee.

Four scholarships of £500 per term will be awarded to Year 7 pupils who demonstrate particular abilities in the fields of Art, Music, Sport and Drama.

• Requirements for the Art Scholarship will be a submission of course work, a letter of recommendation from the candidate’s art teacher, an examination, and an interview.

• The standard expected for the Music Scholarship is a minimum of Grade 3 in the chosen instrument, with some ability expected on piano (if this is not the chosen instrument). Candidates will be expected to perform on the instrument and there will also be aural tests and an interview. Instrumental tuition will also be provided free of charge on the successful candidate's main instrument.

• Candidates for the Sports Scholarship must be able to show sports competency in a number of activities with particular interest in a team game. Assessment will be by practical interviews and references from the candidate’s present school. The award holder will be expected to be available for all school teams.

• The Drama Scholarship will be awarded to the pupil who demonstrates a passion and understanding for the subject. The award holder will be expected to be available for all relevant drama productions and become a member of the Drama Club.

Year 9

One scholarship will be awarded on the grounds of Academic Excellence to a child joining the School in Year 9. This will be related to parental resources and will be for a maximum of 50% of the day fee.

Four scholarships of £500 a term will be awarded to external applicants joining the school and Year 8 pupils moving into Year 9. These are for children who show particular abilities in the fields of Music, Sport, Art and Drama.

• Candidates are expected to have reached at least Grade 4 in their chosen instrument for the Music Scholarship, and to have contributed regularly to a choir or music group. Instrumental tuition will also be provided free of charge on the successful candidate's main instrument.

• The Sports Scholarship is awarded to a child showing all-round sporting ability and regular contributions to a sports team. The award holder will be expected to be available for all School teams.

• Those applying for the Art Scholarship will need to demonstrate a portfolio of work and have a reference from their Art teacher indicating outstanding ability.

• The Drama Scholarship will be awarded to the pupil who demonstrates a passion and understanding for the subject. They should have a broad outlook on the subject and have an interest in a number of theatrical genres. The award holder will be expected to be available for all relevant drama productions and become a member of the Drama Club.

Sixth Form Scholarships

These are awarded at the Head's discretion to those young people who would contribute substantially to the life of the school up to a maximum of £2,000 per annum, assessed according to parental resources.

Sixth Form International Boarding Scholarships

Two awards may be made to high achieving overseas students joining the Sixth form as boarders and who will be with us for 2 years. The awards allow boarding education at the cost to parents of the applicable day student fee. Awards are made at the Head's discretion.

Quaker Bursaries

We are also able to offer Bursaries to children from the age of 7 years from Quaker families for both boarding and day places.

Further Information

Please contact the Head's PA headsec@friends.org.uk for general information and an application form, and the School Accountant bursar@friends.org.uk on financial aspects of these schemes.