here - Kent College Pembury

Kent College Senior School 2012 - 2013

Mission Statement
We aim to provide all of our pupils with a balanced and
well-rounded education both in and out of the classroom.
We are committed to single-sex education and to maintaining a
boarding community at the heart of the school.
We aim to maintain a tolerant and supportive ethos based upon
mutual respect and firmly grounded in Christian principles.
Above all, we strive to meet the individual needs of each pupil and
to ensure that each one has every opportunity to gain confidence
and to excel.
School Information
The following information is available upon request. Current
families can view all policies by visiting the website and logging
on to the Parent Login. Prospective families can request hard
copies by contacting the school office on +44 (0)1892 822006.
Policy and arrangements for admissions, disciplines
and exclusions
Education and welfare provision for pupils with
statements and pupils for whom English is an
additional language
Curriculum policy
Anti-bullying policy
Policy for health and safety on school visits
Rewards and sanctions policy
Academic performance in previous school year
Complaints procedure / number of formal
complaints in previous school year
Staff, including temporary staff, and qualifications
Safeguarding children (child protection) policy

Entry at 11+
The majority of our students enter Year 7 at age 11 – 12. All girls are required to attend the 11+
Entrance Day to sit the school’s own entrance examinations in English and Mathematics
(alternative arrangements can be made for students living overseas). Girls will also sit a
computer based test which covers literacy, numeracy and non- verbal reasoning. An offer of a
place is based on the results, an interview and a reference from the current school. For
Academic scholarships a shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend our scholarship recall
day. Practical scholarship assessments for drama, music and sport will be held on separate days.
Admission
Main points of entry to Kent College are at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Our policy is to accept students
with a range of abilities, which will span between those who are extremely able and those who
require moderate learning support or have gaps in their knowledge due, for example,
to interrupted schooling or illness. We can support such a range of abilities by providing a
high level of individual attention through small classes and close monitoring.
Entry at 13+
At the age of 13 – 14, students enter Year 9 after taking examinations in English, Mathematics,
Verbal Reasoning, Languages and Science. An offer of a place is based on the test results, an
interview and a reference from the current school (alternative arrangements can be made for
students living overseas). Auditions and assessments for Music, Drama, Sport and Art
scholarships are held following the examinations. Offers for a 13+ place may be made through
the 11+ process in Yr 6. Please contact the Admissions office for further details.
Entry at 16+
Entry to study AS/A Level courses is conditional on the student gaining at least six passes at
grade C or above in GCSE, IGCSE or equivalent examinations. A or B grades are expected in the
subjects a student hopes to study at AS level, certain subjects require an A grade. An offer of a
place is also based on an interview, recent school reports and a reference from the current
school. Students whose first language is not English are also required to sit entrance tests in
English as an Additional Language and Mathematics. We will focus upon a student’s suitability
to study for their chosen A level courses. Limited places are available.
Visits
We strongly recommend that, if possible, prospective students and their parents visit the
school to meet the Headmistress, staff and girls and to see our facilities.
Open Mornings are held each term and appointments can be made with the Director of
Admissions by telephoning +44 (0) 1892 820218. In order to gain the most from your visit to
the school we recommend that tours are arranged on a weekday during term time.
Applications & Registration
If you would like your daughter to sit our entrance examinations please complete and return
the Application Form together with a non-refundable registration fee of £100 (EU Residents)
or £150 (non EU Residents). Please make cheques payable to ‘Kent College Pembury’. You
may also apply online via our website www.kent-college.co.uk and the fee may be paid by
secure credit card transaction.

Scholarship awards are based on the reduction of fees. The maximum value of any scholarship is 10%.
However this may be supplemented by a school bursary in certain circumstances. 11+ and 13+ scholarship
assessments and auditions are held in November and February. Further information is sent to those parents
whose daughters are registered, prior to the examinations. A pupil may apply for a maximum of two
practical scholarships. In specific circumstances (e.g. relocation) we may consider honouring a scholarship
awarded by another school. This is done in consultation with the Head of that school.
Limited assistance with fees is available to allow eligible girls to benefit from an education at Kent College.
Bursaries are based on a declaration of family income and an interview with the parents. Please contact the
Head of Finance on +44(0)1892 820220 for further details and an application form.
Academic
Academic scholarships at 11+ and 13+ are offered to those girls who achieve the highest marks in the entrance tests. There is therefore, no need to declare an interest in an academic scholarship on application
– all candidates will be considered. For 11+ entry a shortlist of candidates will be recalled for further Academic Scholarship assessment. Successful candidates are required to sit extension papers in English and
Mathematics. 16+ scholarship examinations, taken in November, consist of two subject papers of the candidate’s choice and one general paper covering general knowledge and current affairs.
Music
Applications for Music Scholarships are by recommendation from a student’s current school or external teacher/coach. They are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+. 11+ candidates should have reached a practical
standard to at least Grade 3, 13+ to Grade 5 and 16+ to Grade 7, all in one instrument/voice, with a second instrument/voice at an unspecified lower level. Each candidate will be expected to play a prepared
Piece and will also take part in an interview and practical activities. Theory qualifications are an advantage. 13+ and 16+ applicants are expected to write a letter of application to the Headmistress. Music scholars are
expected to make a significant contribution to the musical life of the school.
Drama
Applications for Drama Scholarships are by recommendation from a student’s current school or external teacher/coach. They are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. 13+ and 16+ applicants are expected to
write a letter of application. At 11+ and 13+ drama candidates will be required to prepare beforehand and perform on the day, a poem and an extract from a play chosen by the Drama Department. They will
also take part in a group session consisting of text based tasks and responding to direction from a member of the Drama Department. All candidates will be interviewed by the Head of Drama. At all levels we are
looking for innovative, original performers. Drama scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to the theatrical life of the school.
Art
Applications for Art Scholarships are by recommendation from a student’s current school or external teacher/coach. They are available at 13+ and 16+. 13+ assessment will involve a one hour observational
drawing examination and applicants will be required to bring in up to six pieces of recent work to be discussed in an interview with the Head of Art. 13+ and 16+ applicants are expected to write a letter of
application, submit a portfolio of their work and be interviewed by the Head of Art. The portfolio should include two studies from life (not photographs) relating to one of the following topics: ‘Portrait’,
‘My Environment’ or Natural Form’. Sketchbooks and worksheets that show the evolution of ideas will be just as important as finished pieces of work. Above all, candidates should have a real commitment to
the visual arts and enthusiasm for the subject. Art scholars are expected to study for GCSE and A level in the subject.
Sport
Applications for Sport Scholarships are by recommendation from a student’s current school or external teacher/coach. They are available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. Applicants will be assessed in three sports
and will have an interview with the Head of PE. If your daughter wishes to be considered for a different sport/physical activity, please discuss this with us before applying as we may not be able to consider an
application if we are unable to offer the sport at the school. Candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of their sporting achievements to date, including team activities, certificates and/or membership
of clubs and provide a letter of recommendation from their current PE teacher/coach (where applicable). 13+ and 16+ applicants will be asked to write a letter of application to the Headmistress. We are looking for
excellence in either one sport or all round ability in two or three. Sport scholars are expected to contribute to the sporting life of the school.

GCSE examination results 2012
The following results were achieved by candidates in Year 11:
A-level examination results 2012
The following results were achieved by candidates in Year 13:
100% pass rate
96% A* - C Grades
58% A* - A Grades
100% pass rate
93% A* - C Grades
45% A* - A Grades
Kent College is delighted to announce its best ever GCSE year with a record breaking 58% at
A* - A with 26% of grades an A*. This is the first set of results since the school’s move to
the more rigorous IGCSE at English and, with over 25% gaining an A*, the move seems
justified. In Biology and Latin 100% of all pupils achieved A* & A grades. In other areas of
the curriculum outstanding achievement was seen in subjects such as Business
Communications, Geography, Drama, German, Physics, Spanish and PE.
“I am very happy and delighted to get A* grades in all three Sciences which means I will
be able to achieve my goal of studying Medicine at university. I can’t wait to get into the
Sixth Form and to specialise in my subjects. My teachers helped so much and they have
been truly inspirational.” Lucy, GCSE Pupil
“Staying on at the Sixth Form and doing the subjects I am passionate about is going to be
fantastic, I really can’t wait, I just feel so overwhelmed!” Catharine, GCSE Pupil
Headmistress’ comment
These high academic standards are achieved by concentrating on the needs of the girls as
individuals. The headline percentages are impressive in their own right, but when you
consider that our value added scores show that girls at KC gain results of around one grade
higher in each subject than they would have done elsewhere, it’s even more remarkable.
Some individuals have really excelled gaining around 2.5 grades per subject. What could
have been a C is an A or an A* at KC.
Kent College Pembury has enjoyed yet another successful academic year which has seen a significant
pass rate increase since 2011 with 93% A* - C grades at A level and with almost half of all results
gained, an A* or A. Individuals have surpassed their expectations and gained well-deserved results
that will see them achieve top university places at their chosen destinations.
“Having achieved 4As at A Level and now knowing I have got into my first choice of university to
study English and Drama at Leeds, I couldn’t be any happier. Kent College helped prepare me for
these exams in many ways and encouraged us to work hard academically and to play hard at all
the extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities at the school.” Bianca, Yr 13 leaver
“I’m really pleased to get such good results and that I got my first choice university. I’ve been
really surprised with one of my grades, I got a B at AS Level, and really hoped for an A at A2 – and
I got it! The support from my teachers has been really good, I’ve been so happy at Kent College,
and this has helped me achieve these grades.” Rhiannon, Yr 13 leaver
Headmistress’ comment
We continue to be proud of the academic achievements of the girls at KC and our increasing strength
in traditional academic subjects. This year, particular praise must go to departments such as Classics,
Geography and Music, who have gained exceptional results. However, the girls are entering an
extremely competitive world when they leave school and it is more important than ever that they
are also developing leadership skills and the confidence to make them employable as well as highly
qualified. At Kent College, we pride ourselves on producing young women ready for the future in
every way.

Higher education destinations
University destinations in recent years:
In recent years, Kent College students have proceeded to universities and art colleges either directly after A Levels or after
taking a gap year.
The school’s professional Careers Adviser, Mrs Shukla and her team of Careers Tutors provide individual guidance on choosing
the right course and place of study, making applications and preparing for interviews. Visits to universities, Open Days and
Careers Conventions are organised for students in the Sixth Form.
“Pupils are thoroughly prepared for the next stage in their education and for adult life. Help for Sixth
Formers in preparing higher education applications is exemplary.” Independent Schools Inspectorate
Kent College girls consistently surpass their expectations by not only gaining strong A levels in the Sixth Form, but by securing
first choice university places at a collection of prestigious universities on some of the most exciting courses.
Parents of our students are delighted with the achievements their daughters gain in GCSE and A-Level examinations:
“Last week brought the news of my daughter’s excellent A level results. With the full benefit of
hindsight, our choice of Kent College over a local grammar school has been vindicated not just by the
results but by the friends she has made, the supportive atmosphere of the school and the various
intellectual and extra-curricular challenges she has encountered”.
Parent of Year 13 Student
“I was delighted with my daughter’s GCSE results and would like to thank all the staff for helping her
achieve them. Her History teacher proved to be inspirational as her A* seemed an impossibility a year
ago. I would also like to thank her form tutor, who for the last three years has been a constant source
of wisdom and encouragement. She has certainly flourished in your care.”
Parent of Year 11 Student
Birmingham
Birmingham
Bristol
Brunel
Bournemouth
Cambridge, Newnham
Cardiff
Cardiff
Central St Martins
Durham
Durham
Edinburgh
European Business School
Exeter
Guildhall
Gloucester
Imperial
Kings College
LAMDA
Leeds
Leicester
Manchester
Northumbria
Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brookes
Oxford, Exeter
Sheffield
UCL
Warwick
Westminster
York St John
Accounting & Finance
Classical Literature & Civilisation
Medicine
Psychology
Events Management
Veterinary Science
Music
Criminology
Foundation Art
Natural Sciences
Business & Management
Architecture
International Business
Geography
Stage & Costume Management
Digital Film Production
Civil Engineering
Business Management
Drama Foundation
Fine Art
Politics
Ancient History
Fashion
Business Management
Environmental Mgt & Geography
Classics
French & Music
Speech Science
Theatre & Performance Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Music production

Kent College provides an exciting and broad range of activities for pupils of all ages
throughout the academic year. It is important that girls have the opportunity to
discover new talents and to nurture those that already exist. The broad and varied
choice allows students to pursue their hobbies, whilst also complementing their
studies.
We make every effort to accommodate girls’ interests and we are happy to offer
alternative clubs, providing there is a sufficient level of interest. A suggestion is
rarely turned down! A programme of clubs and activities runs Monday to Friday
throughout the academic year and is reviewed termly. Activities run before school,
at lunchtimes and after school. Visit our website for the weekly timetable. An
example of some of the activities on offer is shown below.
Trips & Excursions
Every year Kent College pupils are given the opportunity to enhance their
learning with various trips and excursions. Many occur bi-annually such as the
Italian Ski Trip, Sports and Drama tours. In the Academic year 2012 – 2013
pupils look forward to a Geography excursion to the Bay of Naples, a Classics
trip to Rome and an Art trip to Venice, as well as the outdoor education trip to
the Ardeche and Languages trips to Malaga, Le Touquet and exchanges to The
Black Forest and Saint Jean De Luz. In the summer term ‘Activities Week’,
pupils enjoy various trips to local outdoor adventure centres. Visit our website
for a comprehensive list of trips and excursions.
Early morning activities
A number of activities take place before 8.30am, such
as Greek club, Reading club, Chamber Choir Group,
String and Brass Ensembles and Swimming Training.
Lunch time activities
These take place in two half hour slots ensuring that all
students still have enough time for lunch.
After school activities
These take place over three sessions after school:
Prep Session A: 4.15 – 5.10pm
Prep Session B: 5.15 – 6.15pm
Prep Session C: 6.45 – 7.45pm (Boarders activities)
Lunchtime activities
Archery Cross Country Debating club
Time Out club Duke of Edinburgh Computer music
Bronze, Silver and Gold support
Magazine club Film club Badminton
Puzzle club French Conversation Ballet
Chess club Flute Reading club
Hockey Fitness Opera Rehearsal Eco Committee
Gym club Street Dance Choir
Fitness swimming Food tech workshop Senior strings
quartet
Guitar club Soul band Orchestra
Gardening club Textiles club Counsellor in
school
Duke of Edinburgh
Silver
French Open Media lab Duke of
Edinburgh Bronze
Top up RS Chinese club Jazz
Book club Tap dancing Latin club
Netball club Trampolining Wind band
Contemporary Dance 6 th Form Greek Club Card Tricks
After school activities
Netball Senior Life drawing Model UN
Drama club Outdoor activities:
Choir
Abseiling &
confidence course
Horse riding Squad Swimming Gym club
Bee keeping Cricket club Glazy Daisy’s
Chatterbox club Sports matches Illustration club
Dance Aerobics Trampolining Sealing wax and
cabbages
Hockey Basketball Jewellery design &
creating
Brainiac
Theatre technical Maths study support
club
Spelling Club Textiles workshop Orchestra
Textiles workshop
Bollywood Dance
Club
Debating
Society
Games-Get -
Together
Chaplain Drop-In
Italian

Kent College is committed to providing excellent enrichment opportunities which both
enhance learning and provide pupils with the confidence and ability to perform at their
very best in an enjoyable and rewarding environment. Over the last three years, the
school has established a set of Academies which focus on providing specialist teaching
and coaching in weekend and holiday workshops.
Kent College Theatre Academy
From September 2012 Kent College will launch a Theatre Academy which delivers the
teaching of Drama, Dance and Singing to a professional standard in The Countess of
Wessex Theatre, dance studio and music centre. Kent College has a strong reputation for
the Performing Arts with professional teaching staff who have industry experience. Junior
and Senior Academy workshops are held on Saturdays and in the school holidays for
pupils in year groups 1 – 13. The Academy also welcomes children from other schools.
Kent College Gym Academy
The Kent College Gymnastics Academy trains pupils at our on-site Sports Hall. The fun
and safe classes allow pupils to experience a variety of gym apparatus and to learn from
experienced coaches in a safe, enthusiastic and cheerful environment.
All gym coaches are trained and qualified through the British Gymnast Association and
every year the Academy enters and gains fantastic results at local and national
competitions. In March 2012, and again in 2013, the school will host the Girls’
Independent Schools Gymnastics Association’ competition, a high profile gym tournament
that gives Kent College gymnasts the opportunity to perform at the very top.
Kent College Swimming Academy
The Swimming Academy holds classes throughout the year for Beginners through to
Advanced swimmers on weekdays and Saturdays to pupils both at Kent College and from
other schools. Held in the on-site 20m heated indoor swimming pool, the Academy
provides pupils with the opportunity to excel at all levels in this important sport.
For further information on Kent College Academies please visit the school website and
click on the ‘Opportunities’ tab.
Outdoor Activities
At Kent College we provide outstanding outdoor activities for pupils in an idyllic setting within
the school grounds. The on-site Confidence Course has a variety of obstacles designed to
offer differing challenges and helps girls to build relationships with one another. The School
Officers hold an overnight camp and outdoor activities for Year 7 in the autumn term. Year 8
and 9 have specific activity days in the summer term and there are various extra-curricular
clubs and activities which give students the opportunity to use this facility.
All outdoor activities are safely taught by the Head of Outdoor Education and are set in an
area specifically maintained by our Eco Committee to attract local wildlife.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered at Bronze, Silver and Gold level and excursions take
place locally and further afield from the Brecon Beacons to Nepal.
Young Fashion Designer Awards
This national Textiles Technology competition showcases the excellent work achieved by
GCSE, AS and A2 students throughout the UK and at Kent College. Prizes are offered at three
levels and awards are presented in various categories including innovation, creativity,
recycled, smart materials and electronics.
Film Festival and Snapshoot Challenge
The bi-annual Film Festival is a programme of film and related events held at the school over
the course of a weekend, focusing on innovative student film-making with the ‘Big Shorts’
short film competition. The yearly Snapshoot Challenge is a separate one day competition for
groups of pupils to film and edit a film in one day against rival teams from local schools.
School Productions
Every academic year, pupils deliver spectacular productions with the support and guidance of
the outstanding drama, music and dance departments. The whole school production is
always a highly anticipated event and pupils can be involved in all aspects of show production
from costume design, to technical assistance, acting and singing. Over the years productions
have included A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carmen and Romeo and Juliet. In music events
and concerts, performances have included Jesus Christ Super Star, The Magic Flute and
Messiah in the annual Music in March Concert.
For further information about enrichment opportunities at Kent College please visit the
website www.kent-college.co.uk

Whole School Strategic Leadership Team
Governing Body
Support Staff
Headmistress
Preparatory School Headmistress
Senior Deputy Head
& Director of Studies
Head of Finance
Head of Administration
& Clerk to the Governors
Senior School Leadership Team
Head of Upper School
Head of Middle School
Head of Lower School
Mrs S Huang
Mrs A Lawson
Mr A Kirk-Burgess
Mrs A Jenkins
Mrs J Bearne
Mrs F Hedgeland
Mrs A Hobrow
Mrs L Hallam
Chair of Governors
Executive Officer
Methodist Independent Schools Trust
Director of Finance
Methodist Independent Schools Trust
Heads of Boarding
Senior Housemaster:
Hawkwell & Hargreaves
Senior Housemistress:
James & Osborn
Mr E Waterhouse
Rev. T Swindell
Mr P Rigby
Mr O Snowball
Mrs J Oliver-Murphy
Operations Manager
Catering Manager
School Nursing Sister
Chaplain
Secretary to the SLT
School Secretary
Senior Receptionist &
Attendance Officer
Cover, Exams &
Attendance Officer
Miss A Mehta
Mrs S Stone
Mrs J Devine
Rev. H Matthews
Mrs L Roberts
Mrs A Masters
Mrs J Gowen-Smith
Mrs A Linford
Subject Group Heads
Performance & Creative Arts
Humanities
Linguistics
Mathematics & Science
Learning & Life Skills
Miss G Thorpe
Mr D Lee
Mr J Mossman
Mr R Nash
Mrs S Waller
Admissions & Marketing Department
Director of Admissions
Mrs D Sainsbury
Head of External Relations
Miss E Donovan
Admissions Officer
Mrs N Sneddon
Marketing & Admissions Assistant Mrs L Laker
To contact Admissions directly, please phone +44(0)1892 820218
To contact a member of staff, please telephone
the School Reception on +44(0)1892 822006.
A comprehensive staff list can be found on the
school website: www.kent-college.co.uk

Senior School Fees 2012/13
Admission Fees Day Pupil Boarder
Supplementary tuition fees
Termly School Fees Years 7 – 11
Termly School Fees Years 12 & 13
Registration Fee – EU Students
(If applicants’ parents are citizens of the EU)
Registration Fee – Non EU students
(If applicants’ parents are citizens of the EU)
Deposit – EU Students
(If applicants’ parents are citizens of the EU)
Deposit – Non EU students
(If applicants’ parents are not citizens in the
EU)
£5,552.00 per term
£6,052.00 per term
£100.00 £100.00
£150.00 £150.00
£500.00* £750.00*
£8,950.00 per term
£8,950.00 per term
£8,950.00*
Subject
Piano, other instruments & singing*
(9x35 minutes per term)
Individual
Shared
Charge per
term
£258.65
£172.45
Hire of instrument (other than piano) £75.20
Speech / Drama Training (9x35 minute lessons
per term)
English as a Foreign Language / Dyslexia
(9 x 35 minute lessons per term)
Individual
Shared
Individual
Shared
Group
£258.65
£172.45
£103.45
£232.75
£155.20
£93.10
* Deposits made after bank charges
Flexi boarding fees
*Payable in advance
*Other extra subjects as published from time to time.
Occasional boarding (includes supper and breakfast; 1 – 2 nights per
week)
Longer stays by arrangement with Housemistress and the Bursary
Breakfast option (for day girls who arrive early)
Supper for day girl
£39.00 per night
As per arrangement
£4.00 per meal
£5.00 per meal
There are a number of organisations who provide guidance in planning for the long term financing of school fees. ISC
(Independent Schools Council) is one such organisation and can be contacted at St Vincent House, 30 Orange Street,
London, WC2H 7HH; telephone: 020 7766 7070. Or details may be requested from the Bursary.
School fees
Fees listed are per term.
Fees for day girls include tuition, lunches and some activities.
Fees for boarders (including all meals), tuition and some activities. All laundry charges
except dry cleaning are included.
Fees include most of the books and stationery required but we encourage pupils to
purchase some text books, and other consumables for specific lessons.
Fees do not cover items such as uniform, trips, holidays and external examination fees.
The school budgets on an annual basis and the fee is divided equally into three instalments
for the convenience of parents. Any reduction in costs for the school due to a student’s
absence during study leave or following examinations is marginal and has already been
discounted in setting the budgets.
Under no circumstance will the school remit any part of the fees because of absence for any reason. Please see
the section on ‘insurance’ for further information.

Senior School Fees 2012/13
Registration fee
A non refundable registration fee of £100 (if applicants’ parents live in the EU) or £150 if applicants’ parents live
outside of the EU) is payable on submission of an Application Form. Payment can be made by cheque (payable to
‘Kent College Pembury’) or by credit card (Visa and Mastercard) or debit card.
Deposit
Discounts
A deposit is payable to confirm acceptance of a place. It must be paid when you complete and return
the Acceptance form. The deposit fees (after bank charges) for European Union Students are for
pupils whose parents are Citizens of the European Union and who are normally resident within the
European Union and /or are daughters of British Forces Personnel or British Civil Servants working
abroad. An amount equivalent to the initial deposit will be credited against the final invoice and the
balance, if any, will be refunded. If the place is not taken up the total deposit will be forfeited.
For non-European students who do not fall within the above category, a total deposit of one term’s
fees (after bank charges) is required. It must be paid when you complete and return the Acceptance
Form to confirm acceptance of the place. The larger deposit, for non-European Union students is
required to cover differences in currency exchange and the higher incidental expenses incurred by
overseas pupils, and extras. At the end of the pupil’s education at Kent College, the total deposit will
be credited against the final invoice and the balance, if any, will be refunded. If the place is not taken
up the total deposit will be forfeited.
A deposit will be refunded (less an administration fee of £100) where students who have been offered
a conditional place for A level study do not meet the entry requirements and the school withdraws the
offer of a place.
Discount rates for composition fees are reviewed termly, please contact the Bursary for more
information.
For daughters of Methodist families, funding may be available via the Methodist Bursary scheme.
Where two or more sisters are attending the school at the same time, there is a 5% reduction on each
girl’s fees.
For daughters of certain M.O.D service personnel there is a fee reduction.
All details on the above are available from the Bursary.
Fees for supplementary tuition
Each activity consists of approximately 9 x 30 minute lessons per term (27 each school year). Those
marked * are payable in advance. A double charge will appear on the first term’s invoice and no
charge will be made on the final term’s account.
If a girl wishes to stop taking any optional subject, one term’s notice must be given in writing to the
Head of Department or Bursary, or fees in lieu of notice will be charged.
Please note that the figures provided are correct at the time of going to print. Kent College Pembury reserves the
right to amend the fees at any time. However, under normal circumstances the fees are fixed for each academic
year.
Kent College Pembury reserves the right to withdraw any offer of a place if any fees at a previous school remain
unpaid. This is part of the code of practice between the various independent school associations & ISC.
Payment of school fees
Fees are invoiced termly and payment is due in full by the first day of each term. An interest charge (currently 1.5% per
month, calculated daily) will be added to overdue accounts. Several payment methods are available:
By Direct Debit: Deducted on the first day of each term. As a concession, fees (including extras) for each
term may be paid in four monthly instalments, commencing on approximately 5th September for the Autumn
term, 5th January for the Spring term and 5th May for the Summer term. This instalment arrangement is
concessionary and subject to certain conditions, which are available from the Bursary, together with the direct
debit mandate. This service is only available to parents who have a UK bank account.
By Cheque: The detachable bank giro credit form at the foot of the invoice should be completed and returned
with your cheque directly to the Kent College Bursary. Cheques should be payable to ‘Kent College Pembury’.
By Electronic Bank Transfer: Payments should be directed to HSBC Bank plc, sort code 40-02-06, account
number 90010103, clearly quoting your name and reference. Payment by PC Banking over the internet should
be made in the same way.
By Credit Card: Payments by Visa and Mastercard are acceptable. The full amount due must be paid by the first
day of term. An administration charge (currently 2%) will be made for payments by this method (not applicable
on registration fees).
Composition Fee Scheme: Fees for all or part of your daughter’s schooling can be paid in advance. Please apply
to the Bursary for further information.
Alteration to fees – Fees are reviewed annually and adjustments are normally made in September. The school will
endeavour to give as much notice as possible of increases to parents/guardians.
Notice of Withdrawal – A full term’s notice in writing is required if you wish to withdraw your daughter from Kent College
without penalty. Otherwise a full term’s fees in lieu of notice are payable. This condition is strictly enforced. Please note
that once a place for entry to the school has been accepted, a term’s notice of withdrawal must be given otherwise a term’s
fees in lieu of notice are payable.
Assistance with fees
Kent College is a non-profit making organisation and the whole of the school fees are used to balance
expenditure. The school, as part of its mission, does try to offer assistance to families who would not usually be
able to give their daughter the benefits of an independent education. These assisted places/bursaries are based
on a declaration of family income and an interview with the parents. For further information about available
awards please contact the Bursary.
Bursaries may also be awarded to girls already at the school who, due to a change in parents’ circumstances,
would otherwise be unable to stay at Kent College. These are also means tested.
For families who are registered Methodists, funding may be available via the Methodist Bursary Scheme.
Insurance
We advise parents to consider the insurance that the school has arranged which provides cover when sickness or accident
causes an absence from school. All pupils are included in the following two optional schemes unless parents inform the
Bursary in writing that they do not wish to participate.
Personal Accident Scheme: A termly fee of £6.25, which includes annual travel insurance, is payable in advance.
School Fees Insurance: The premium is 1% of actual school fees. This is payable in advance.
The following schemes can also be arranged by the school:
Private Medical Insurance: The current fee is £67.00 per term. Please inform the bursary in writing if you would
like the school to arrange cover for your daughter(s).
Personal Property: The school does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, the property of any pupil.
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