Abingdon School
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Eastbourne · United Kingdom
Eastbourne College
Private school · Profile compiled from published sources
At a glance
Old Wish Road · BN21 4JY
School-reported facts; source links are provided below.
School stagesEastbourne College offers independent day and boarding education on the Sussex coast.
Ages13–18 years
CurriculumGCSE
Teaching languageNot confirmed
BoardingYes
About Eastbourne College
Eastbourne College offers independent day and boarding education on the Sussex coast.
SchoolMatch Europe editorial · AI-assisted overview · Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Tuition & additional costs
A comparable annual tuition figure is not confirmed in this profile. Ask the school for a quotation for your child’s age and intended start date.
For new families in 2026/2027, published termly fees including VAT are GBP 12,460 for Years 9–11 day pupils and GBP 12,705 for Sixth Form day pupils. Full boarding is GBP 18,981 and GBP 19,277 respectively. Day+ and flexi options have separate rates. Existing fee-in-advance arrangements may differ; request the quotation that applies to your family.
Ask whether registration, meals, transport, learning support and boarding are included. A fee for one year group may not apply to another.
Learning and qualifications
Eastbourne College offers independent day and boarding education on the Sussex coast. The school’s location brings together the town, sea and nearby South Downs; St Andrew’s Prep is a separate younger-school provision. Pupils choose GCSE options as they move into Year 10. The published course structure allows different programmes, usually leading to nine to eleven GCSEs according to the pupil’s needs.
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Joining the school
For Year 9, Eastbourne recommends registration in Year 5 or Year 6 after a visit if seeking an early offer. Sixth Form families are encouraged to visit by the end of Year 10 or early in Year 11. These are planning recommendations, not proof of a current vacancy or a guaranteed offer.
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Support and school life
The published information reviewed for this profile describes the following aspect of school life: The house system is described as the centre of pastoral life for both day and boarding pupils, alongside academic and co-curricular opportunities. For a child who needs language or specialist learning support, ask for an individual assessment of what the school can provide and whether it costs extra.
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Campus and daily arrangements
The College serves day and boarding pupils aged 13–18. Main entry points are Year 9 at 13 and Year 12 at 16. Admissions considers the pupil’s academic fit and character as well as available places. Arrange a discussion about the intended stage before making relocation plans.
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Fees and the first-year budget
For new families in 2026/2027, published termly fees including VAT are GBP 12,460 for Years 9–11 day pupils and GBP 12,705 for Sixth Form day pupils. Full boarding is GBP 18,981 and GBP 19,277 respectively. Day+ and flexi options have separate rates. Existing fee-in-advance arrangements may differ; request the quotation that applies to your family.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Old Wish Road, BN21 4JY.
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Sources & profile details
Compiled 14 September 2026. Details are extracted from published sources and may change. A source link does not mean the school has verified or endorsed this profile.
www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ ↗
www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/admissions/registration-and-fees/ ↗
www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/academic/curriculum/ ↗
www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/admissions/admissions-welcome-eastbourne-college/ ↗
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