Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Sixth Form College
A day and boarding sixth form college that has topped the UK independent school A level tables for more than a decade.
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Earlscliffe
Folkestone, Kent. Boarding and day places for ages 15 to 19.
Ages15-19
CurriculumGCSE, A level and Business Diploma
PlacesBoarding and day
Overview
A day and boarding school on the Kent coast in Folkestone, one of the leading independent schools in the county.
- Independent sixth form on the Kent coast in Folkestone
- Students aged 15 to 19 from around 35 countries
- Every student has a Senior Tutor
- About 53 minutes by train from central London
Academics
- A levels
- GCSEs
A levels. Two-year courses taken in the sixth form, usually in three or four subjects. UK and international universities make offers on predicted and final A level grades.
GCSEs. Taken at the end of Year 11, usually at age 16, across a broad range of subjects.
Courses include two-year and five-term A levels, GCSEs, a Pre-A level year and the Diploma in Business and Management, with specialist SEN and academic English support.
Boarding and pastoral care
Earlscliffe takes both boarding and day students. Boarders live in school houses during term with resident staff, and day students go home at the end of the school day.
Students live in single and twin rooms with private bathrooms. Full and weekly boarding are available.
Fees and entry
Fees
2026/27, including VAT:
Day: £12,950 a term (£38,850 a year).
Boarding: £18,950 a term (£56,850 a year), covering tuition, accommodation and meals.
An additional A level is £2,900 a term.
Compare schools in Dukes Education
| School | Location | Ages | Curriculum | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Sixth Form College | Cardiff, Wales | 15-18 | GCSE and A level | Boarding and day |
| Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge | Cambridge, England | - | GCSE and A level | Boarding and day |
| Earlscliffe | Folkestone, Kent | 15-19 | GCSE, A level and Business Diploma | Boarding and day |
| Fine Arts College | Hampstead, London | 13-19 | GCSE, A level and Art Foundation | Day |
| Rochester Independent College | Rochester, Kent | 11-18 | GCSE, A level and BTEC | Boarding and day |
Questions about Earlscliffe
What ages does Earlscliffe take?
Students aged 15 to 19.
Does Earlscliffe offer boarding?
Yes. Earlscliffe has boarding and day places.
Which qualifications can students take?
GCSE, A level and Business Diploma.
Where is Earlscliffe?
Folkestone, Kent.
How do we apply?
Send us an enquiry. We check fit, fees and entry with the school, then guide you through the application and any entry tests.
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