Military Bursaries
Supporting military families with the CEA
The King’s Commitment: At King’s, we recognise the commitment made by armed forces families. To make a King’s education accessible and sustainable, for families eligible for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), King’s automatically applies a service remission to ensure your parental contribution is capped at just 10% of the gross full boarding fee. This makes King’s one of the most financially accessible boarding schools in the UK for military families with children aged 11 to 18 – Discover boarding at King’s.
Termly fees breakdown (all figures inclusive of VAT)
| Year Group | Parental 10% Contribution per term |
|---|---|
| Years 7 & 8 | £1,133 |
| Years 9 to 11 (Remove to Upper Fifth) | £1,634 |
| Years 12 & 13 (Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth) | £1,643 |
Remissions are automatically applied for CEA-eligible families.
View our full Fees & Charges webpage here
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Why choose King’s for military families?
Providing a stable, nurturing home-from-home for children of service personnel.
Military life often means movement, but your child’s education shouldn’t. Boarding at King’s provides a permanent, supportive community where deep friendships are forged.
We offer:
- Exceptional Pastoral Care: King’s has a dedicated pastoral care team and well being services to support pupils through transitions and parental deployments.
- Flexible Support: We listen to parents and pupils and respond sympathetically to the unique rhythms of military life.
Convenient Location & Connections
Ideally situated in Rochester with high-speed rail links to London and the South East:
- Transport: Walking distance to high-speed rail link (just 35 minutes to Central London).
- Proximity: Ideally situated for major bases across the South East, London airports and South East ports.
Co-curricular life at King’s
Boarders are fully involved and well integrated into the wider life of King’s.
From music, drama and art to competitive sport and creative clubs, our co-curricular offering encourages pupils to explore their talents and discover new passions. Boarders can take part in a diverse range of enrichment opportunities, from exciting weekend trips and in-house tournaments to relaxed film nights with popcorn. Pupils also benefit from the school’s extensive co-curricular programme comprising over 30 after-school activities, including Duke of Edinburgh, sports fixtures, rowing, paddleboarding and even mountain biking.
A Rare CCF Opportunity King’s is proud to offer all three service contingents. Led by experienced military and civilian instructors, our pupils enjoy adventure training, field craft, flying, and afloat skills – a breadth of opportunity that sets us apart from other independent schools.
Next Steps
If you are interested in further information on the support available for HM Forces members, please fill in the form below which will go directly to our Admissions team. If you will be claiming Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) please inform Admissions at the time of enquiry.
Contact our Admissions Team:
If you require any help with the enquiry form, send Admissions an email directly at admissions@kings-rochester.co.uk or call 01634 888590.
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