Estimate year-one and ongoing costs
Use realistic amounts from school fee sheets or admissions emails. Leave anything unknown as zero and update the total when you receive more detail.
Build your school budget
Start with tuition, then add the costs that often sit outside the headline fee.
Select a school to fetch the latest stored fee rows, public extras, and discounts from its profile.
Use the year group you are applying for.
Usually paid before assessment.
Often paid after an offer.
Include it even if refundable.
First-year uniform budget.
Books, devices, stationery, and supplies.
Useful for IGCSE, A-Level, IB, or AP years.
Annual estimate for trips and paid activities.
Lunch, snacks, or canteen plan.
School bus or daily commute allowance.
After-school clubs, sport, music, or tutoring.
Most families plan 10 to 12 months.
Percentage discount applied to tuition only, such as a sibling or early-payment discount.
Fee data is refreshed periodically from the OEC website and published school fee sources. Always confirm the latest fee sheet with the school before applying.