School Fees 2025-26
Discover our fee bands at a glance, what’s included in tuition, and corporate options for families sponsored by employers. All figures are in GBP.
Primary School
Reception-Year 6
£9,600 / year*
Key Stages 1-2
Ages 4 to 11
- Full National Curriculum
- Daily live lessons
- Small classes, personalised support
* +VAT (for UK residents only)
Lower Secondary
Years 7-9
£10,815 / year*
Key Stage 3
Ages 11 to 14
- Subject specialists
- Project-based and creative curriculum
- IGCSE readiness
* +VAT (for UK residents only)
Upper Secondary
Years 10-13 – GCSE & A Levels
£13,455 / year*
Key Stages 4-5
Ages 14 to 18
- 25+ live hours weekly
- Small group clinics & 1‑to‑1 tutorials
- Global exam pathways & UCAS guidance
* +VAT (for UK residents only)
What your private school fees include
Teaching & timetable
- 20–25 hours of live lessons weekly
- Small classes (6 to 12 students)
- UK-qualified and experienced subject specialist teachers
- Weekly parent consultations and Parent Learning Management Portal
Curriculum & assessment
- National Curriculum for England
- GL & CAT4 benchmarking
- IGCSE / International A-Level pathways
- Internationally accredited academic school reports and transfer certificates
Pastoral & enrichment
- Fridays co-curricular enrichment and House activites programme
- Small group clinics & 1‑to‑1 mentoring
- Global exam pathway, careers & UCAS guidance
IGCSE & IAL Exam Centre Fees, Remote Invigilation and Esports Leaders Qualifications will incur additional charges
Sample timetable
This is a real year 9 student timetable.
These are the daily live lessons your child will attend with our highly qualified and experienced master teachers.
Maximum class sizes: 6-12 students.
Weekly private parent-teacher consultations.
Times are shown in UK time. We accommodate multiple time zones for international families.
Flexible timetables to meet the needs of high performance student athletes.
Exploring Shakespeare through interactive drama.
Speaking, reading and writing languages and understanding culture
Daily check-in & community circle.
Real-world problem solving & data puzzles.
Design thinking & start-up challenges.
Hands-on volcano demos & chemical curiosities.
Analysing classic texts & critical discussion.
Mindfulness & tutor Q&A.
Data-driven maths challenges.
Intro to AI fundamentals, coding & development labs.
Interactive drama & text analysis.
Ecosystem models & experiments.
Peer-led reflection sessions.
Algebra puzzles & real-life applications.
Competitive team strategies & live matches.
Speaking, reading and writing languages and understanding culture
Creative writing workshops & peer feedback.
Guest speakers & celebrating achievements in our global learning community.
Statistics in daily life challenges.
Market research & pitch workshops.
Weekly literature & discussion.
Practical lab work within immersive environments.
Collaborative projects, life skills, wellbeing, health and performance.
Weekly wrap-up & Q&A.
Project showcase & innovation labs.
Trusted by families employed at
Did you know? Sophia High School is an approved premium K12 British Online School for major international corporations who provide educational and school fee funding packages for their employees.
Payment & Offers
- Annual or termly fees schedule available
- Sibling offers available
- £100 non-refundable registration fee
- £1,000 admissions deposit
- Company debentures available
- No capital development fees
Quality & accreditation
Sophia High School is accredited under the UK Department for Education’s Online Education Accreditation Scheme. We prepare students for Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs and International A-Levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the tuition fees?
- Live daily lessons with UK-qualified teachers and small classes.
- National Curriculum for England, progress tracking and regular feedback.
- Pastoral care, clinics/tutorials, enrichment and parent communication.
Note: external exam centre charges and certain third-party services are billed separately.
Is VAT applicable on fees?
Yes. As a private school in the UK we are required to add VAT to school fees for UK residents.
How can we pay (annual vs termly)?
You may pay annually or termly. Full details are provided during enrolment.
- Registration fee: £100 (non-refundable).
- Admissions deposit: £1,000 (offset against fees).
- Sibling discounts are available.
Are exam centre fees included?
No. IGCSE and A-Level exam centre fees are charged by the local test centre and are not included in tuition.
We support families to choose appropriate exam routes worldwide.
Do you offer corporate-sponsored places?
Yes. We work with employers and HR teams for direct invoicing and sponsored enrolments.
Download the Corporate HR brochure for full details.
What are the fee bands by school stage?
- Primary School (Reception–Year 6): £9,600 / year
- Lower Secondary School (Years 7–9): £10,815 / year
- Upper Secondary School (Years 10–13 · IGCSE & A Levels): £13,455 / year
Additional subjects may be added at £4,250 per subject per year.
