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Dover College

Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, England CT17 9RH
Tel: +44 (0) 1304 205 969
Web: https://www.dovercollege.org.uk

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)

At the heart of Dover College is a promise: we are unwaveringly pupil focussed. Our pupils are seen, understood and supported as individuals. The goal is not only for our pupils to succeed academically, but also to grow in confidence, character and kindness. Our pupils leave with a strong sense of who they are and what they can contribute.
We are large enough to offer breadth, but small enough for pupils to be genuinely known.

Favourite Prospectus Ofsted / ISI

photo of three pupils, two boys and a girl

Business studies
Critical Thinking
Design Technology
Drama/Theatre
Economics
ICT
Media/Film studies
Painting/Sculpture
Photography
Psychology

English
English As Foreign/2nd Language
French
Spanish

Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross-Country
Fitness Training
Football
Golf
Hockey
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Sailing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis

Adventure Training
Badminton
Beavers
Chess
Choir
Coding
Cooking
Dance
Debating
Drama
Duke of Edinburgh
Horse Riding
Music
Orienteering
Public Speaking
Sailing
Skiing
Table Tennis
Yoga
Young Enterprise

Qualifications
Religious Affiliation
Special Needs
Other

A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
Cambridge Assessment English
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
IELTS - International English Language Testing
IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
SATs (UK) - Standard Assessment Tests

All denominations welcome
Church of England

Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Hearing Impairment (HI)

After School Club
Armed Forces Children
Breakfast Club
Coeliac/Gluten Intolerance
Dairy Intolerance
Diplomatic Children
Expatriate Children
Gifted Children
International Students
Nut Allergies
Rail Services
School Bus Service
Special Diets
Vegan
Vegetarian

Word From The Head

Phil Tattersall-King

Welcome
Every child at Dover College is seen and valued: essential elements for them to achieve their very best.

As a proud Dover College parent, I can attest to the impact of our perfectly sized, supportive community where teachers genuinely know each pupil, enabling them to flourish academically and personally. Here, your child will find that special niche that brings joy and fulfilment, ensuring they feel safe and confident to embrace life’s challenges.

Choosing Dover College means choosing an environment where people truly care, and where every member of staff is dedicated to helping your child grow into a confident, thoughtful adult ready to contribute positively to the world.

We warmly invite you to visit us and experience the Dover College difference firsthand. Just two minutes by road from the Port of Dover and an hour from London by train, we are here – with the castle behind us and the white cliffs close by – ready to welcome you and your child as you begin this exciting journey.

Mr Phil Tattersall-King
Headmaster

Fees

Annual Day Fees *	13200 to 25182
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *	36663 to 47208
Annual Full Boarding Fees *	46950 to 52836
* Currency:

Number Of Pupils

107	Day	103
34	Full Boarding	21
6	Weekly Boarding	3
Boys		Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

Academic
All-rounder
Art
Bursaries
Drama
Music
Siblings
Sixth Form
Sport
Armed forces discounts or bursaries

Admissions Process

Interview
Report from previous school
References
Trial day at school

Open Days, Visits & Events

26-09-2026 - Open Morning

Discover Dover College at our Open Morning

Our Open Mornings are a chance to experience life at Dover College for yourself. Tour our beautiful school, meet the Headmaster and key members of staff, and hear from our pupils about what makes the College such a special place to learn.

At Dover College, we offer a truly personalised education. We pride ourselves on knowing not just the names of our pupils, but their talents, aspirations and challenges – helping every child to grow in confidence, discover their strengths and fulfil their potential.

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14-11-2026 - Open Morning

Discover Dover College at our Open Morning

Our Open Mornings are a chance to experience life at Dover College for yourself. Tour our beautiful school, meet the Headmaster and key members of staff, and hear from our pupils about what makes the College such a special place to learn.

At Dover College, we offer a truly personalised education. We pride ourselves on knowing not just the names of our pupils, but their talents, aspirations and challenges – helping every child to grow in confidence, discover their strengths and fulfil their potential.

(Please quote isbi.com when booking)

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score

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School Reviews

Current Parent

Seeing our daughter happy and receiving the tailored support she needs fills us with such immense gratitude. We are endlessly thankful to Dover College for championing her potential and fostering a school environment where she can truly shine.

Parents of a 2023 Upper Sixth Leaver

Dover College inspired our daughter to follow her dreams and supported her every step of the way. During her ten years at the school, she benefited from the strong focus on pastoral care whilst excellent standards of teaching ensure she achieved high-flying academic results.

Parents of a current pupil

We have been utterly impressed with the care and nurture shown at Dover College since joining the school in September. We were unsure whether to move our son away from his friends and a school he already knew, but our only regret is that we didn't move him sooner!

ISI inspection

Pupils can place their subject knowledge with a wider context, see its relevance to their current and future lives and consider their own duties and responsibilities.

Yvette

Pupils development is excellent throughout the school, fully meeting its aims of developing confidence by educating the whole person.

Pupils

It's spacious because it's nicely spread around The Close. And it's nice that you have all the Houses and Refectory around The Close. The academic side is on another side of the School so in the evening, if you are a boarder, it feels more like your home." Year 10 International pupil "The one...

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