School Fees
We are conscious of the cost of independent schooling and are dedicated to providing the best education through small class sizes, enthusiastic and skilled teachers and a wide-ranging co-curricular programme.
Ardvreck’s school fees are set annually and are as inclusive as possible. Any additional charges for clubs and trips will be notified to parents in advance. We know that some families need financial assistance of which more details can be found below. For more information please contact the bursar.
NURSERY FEES
We are delighted to announce that the Nursery is open 49 weeks per year and works in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council to offer 1140 hours Early Years funded places over 36 specific weeks (detailed below for the academic year 2023/24). The charge for funded sessions, between 8:40am and 3:00pm, is met by Perth & Kinross Council.
Term Time (Perth & Kinross Council funded hours):
The nursery is open from 8:10am to 6:00pm and childcare is available outside of funded hours at an additional charge, as follows:
- Early Drop-Off (8:10am to 8:40am): £3.50 per day
- After School Club (3:00pm to 6:00pm): £20.50 per day
Holiday Club Provision
Ardvreck Nursery will operate for a further 13 weeks of the year, offering Holiday Club when the emphasis will be on fun, fresh air and adventure. The Holiday Club day runs from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Holiday Club is charged at £40.50 per day, or £185.00 for a complete week (Monday to Friday).
A calendar which sets out the academic year ahead can be found here.
LITTLE ARDVRECK
Little Ardvreck (5-7 year olds)
Fees from January 2025 for the remainder of the 2024/2025 Academic Year
£4,048 per term (8.30am till 3.15pm)
After School Club – £20.50 per afternoon session
(3.15 pm till 6.00pm or part thereof)
Little Ardvreck Details
An acceptance deposit of £500 is payable when the offer of a place in Little Ardvreck (aged 5 onwards) is accepted. This will be credited to a pupil’s account on their final fee note, subject to any outstanding liability or charge.
Personal Accident Insurance Cover is added on each term’s account. The Questions and Answers and the Pupil Notice are available.
School Fees Refund Insurance is an optional charge.
Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term.
A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a child from the school or from boarding is required in writing to the Bursar. Failing such notice, a full term’s fees must be paid in lieu.
FORMS 1 TO 6 INCLUSIVE
7-13 Years Old
Fees from January 2025 for the remainder of the 2024/2025 Academic Year
Boarders – £12,731 per term
Day Pupils – £8,476 per term
(Monday-Friday 8.30am till 6pm, Saturday 8.25am till 1pm)
Flexi Boarding*
Flexi 1 (one night) – £615 per term
Flexi 2 (two nights) – £1,185 per term
Flexi 3 (three nights) – £1,730 per term
Flexi 4 (four nights) – £2,210 per term
Flexi 5 (five nights) – £2,675 per term
*Flexi Boarding is available to all day pupils. The fees above will be added to the Day Pupil fee and do not include VAT.
Further Fee Details
Ard Hoc (occasional) Boarding, (one night) is available to all Day Pupils at a rate of £68.25 per night. No discounts or bursaries apply to Ard Hoc Boarding.
Boarding fees include laundry and normal medical attention; fees for day pupils include lunch. Boarding and day fees include most necessary books and stationery.
Evening Meal (if not Boarding or at an evening activity) – £4.50 per evening
Optional activities may incur an additional charge.
Personal Accident Insurance Cover is added on each term’s account. The Questions and Answers and the Pupil Notice are available.
School Fees Refund Insurance is an optional charge.
Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term.
A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a child from the school or from boarding is required in writing to the Bursar. Failing such notice, a full term’s fees must be paid in lieu.
A full term’s notice is also required in writing to the Director of Music of the intention to terminate music lessons.
A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is payable upon application for admission to the school at all levels. Receipt of the registration fee records the name of the pupil on the Entry List but does not constitute an offer of a place at Ardvreck.
An acceptance deposit of £500 is payable when the offer of a place in the school is accepted. This will be credited to a pupil’s account on their final fee note, subject to any outstanding liability or charge.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Fees are payable in advance and invoices must be settled on or before the first day of each term.
Monthly payment schemes are available such as School Fee Plan and parents can discuss this method of payment with the Bursar.
The school is willing to accept payment from a number of child voucher schemes. If you do not see the school listed with your provider please discuss the options with the Bursar.
Financial assistance towards payment of school fees at Ardvreck School can be given to pupils of families meeting the qualifying criteria.
Bursaries – means tested bursaries are available and the allocation of such bursaries is at the discretion of Finance Committee.
Please apply to the Bursar for further information.
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Any request for additional discounts will be subject to a means tested application.
Bursary applications will not be considered for any placement at the school less than an academic year.
Forces Discount – A 10% discount is available to all full-time serving members of the armed forces (non means tested).
General – A 2% discount is offered for fees paid annually in advance.
Each child will only be entitled to one bursary/discount award. Awards are available to all children from Form 1 upwards.
The above policies will apply to all new children joining the school from September 2020.
HAVE A QUESTION?
We are here to help you every step of the way – from your first enquiry, right up until when you arrive with your child on the first day of their Ardventure. Our Admissions Registrar, Annie Le Roy-Lewis, has a wealth of knowledge about Ardvreck and will do her best to answer all your queries – with no question too large or too small!