insideKENT Magazine Issue 78 - September 2018 | Page 137

THE DUKE OF YORK ’ S ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
EDUCATION
THE DUKE OF YORK ’ S ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL
SET IN 150 ACRES OF KENT COUNTRYSIDE , THE DUKE OF YORK ’ S ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL IS A NON-SELECTIVE STATE BOARDING SCHOOL , WITH ACADEMY STATUS , FOR STUDENTS AGED 11 TO 18 . LOCATED IN DOVER , KENT OUR SCHOOL IS AN IDEAL CHOICE FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE UK AND EUROPE AS WE ARE CLOSE TO THE FERRY PORT AND EUROTUNNEL , AND ONLY AN HOUR ' S TRAIN JOURNEY FROM LONDON VIA THE HIGH SPEED LINK TO ST PANCRAS .
EXCELLENT RESULTS We offer a broad range of GCSEs and in our Sixth Form , a wide range of courses . Our success rate is significantly higher than the national average .
MILITARY ETHOS Founded in 1803 to educate orphaned children from military families , our school continues to maintain and be proud of its strong military ethos , putting particular emphasis on traditional values such as : courage , integrity , respect , commitment , loyalty and selfdiscipline , as we believe it helps our students develop character and skills for life .
WELLBEING AND PASTORAL CARE By choosing to live and study with us , your child will become part of a very special community . Our experienced Housemasters and Housemistresses offer excellent pastoral support and care .
£ 24.9 MILLION INVESTMENT Our £ 24.9m building programme is complete , enhancing our already impressive school site and facilities ; these include an indoor swimming pool , running track , assault course , Astroturf area , squash courts and gym .
FEES Annual boarding fees are £ 13,500 (£ 4,500 per term ) for 2018 / 19 , education is paid for by the state ( to be eligible for a UK state boarding school , students must hold a British or EU Passport , or have the right to reside in the UK .)
WHY CHOOSE US ?
• Every student is encouraged to achieve their potential in a supportive community
• Military ethos helps develop character and life skills
• Your child will enjoy an independent school lifestyle with sport , music , drama and CCF
• Your child ’ s laundry , meals and boarding fees are all covered in our yearly charge
VISIT US All students are invited to a ‘ suitability for boarding ’ interview . We encourage you to visit us and look forward to welcoming you . Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 6th October , 2018 .
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