Junior kings is a leading day and boarding preparatory school with 380 boys and girls including 80 boarders. Classes are usually streamed according to ability, which gets the maximum potential from students. In fact the term king s scholar referred to the few boys who by their academic ability at a very young age, sometimes 10, won scholarships to king s. We were founded in 1879 as the preparatory school to the kings school canterbury. The junior kings school, canterbury the good schools guide. The kings school is a 18 mixed, independent, day and boarding school in canterbury, kent, england. Kings school parent portal the kings school, canterbury. Founded in 1879 as the preparatory school to the kings school, canterbury. Ten of the best trips to canterbury books the guardian. For information about entry to the junior kings school, canterbury please contact. An english teacher at the kings school in canterbury has. Apr 20, 2020 the king s school is a british coeducational independent school for both day and boarding pupils in the english city of canterbury in kent it is a member of the headmasters and headmistresses conference and the eton group it is held to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world, having been founded in 597 ada. Those items marked with an asterisk are an approximation only and would vary between age groups and school.
Teaching and learning at junior kings is currently being delivered via our online learning programme. About junior kings junior kings school, canterbury. Fees the kings school, canterbury international college. The kings school is a british coeducational independent school for both day and boarding pupils in the english city of canterbury in kent it is a member of the headmasters and headmistresses conference and the eton group it is held to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world, having been founded in 597 ada. The kings school also has a feeder preparatory school, the junior kings school jks, previously milner court preparatory school.
Old mint street, mint yard the kings school at canterbury was founded by king henry the eighth, who, by the charter of foundation, which he granted in the thirtythird year of his reign, 1542, to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of christ, constituted the school a part of it, to consist of a master, usher, and fifty. A mainstream independent school with a linked junior school. The fees in advance fia scheme offers an opportunity to pay a discounted lump sum in return for a guaranteed credit to be applied to a students fee account termly over a predefined period. These are split up by assembly first thing in the morning every day, a break midmorning, a break at lunch, and often. This is a list of some notable former pupils of the kings school, canterbury, known as old kings scholars. Feb 08, 2018 an english teacher at a private school in canterbury has been disqualified from driving for being drunk while in charge of a car. The junior kings school fees for the academic year 201920. Small classes, good teaching which covers a wide range of abilities and first class music, art, sport and extra curricular. The kings school international college fees for the academic year 201920. The kings school canterbury the good schools guide. Anthony lyons, 53, who works at the kings school, admitted to the offence when appearing at margate magistrates court today february 8. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
From thursday 19th march until the official end of term date on friday 27th march, all efforts and resources will be put into offering the best possible online teaching provision. The king s school international college ksic is a new addition to the king s school, canterbury, family of schools which also comprises king s itself ksc and the junior king s school jks. About the kings school canterbury the kings school is a leading independent coeducational boarding school, situated in the heart of the historic cathedral city of canterbury in kent. Extras the costs of the following services and activities will be put on the fees account as extras with the prior authority of parents. The fees cover the cost of most books, all meals for boarders and lunch for day pupils. Parents are notified in writing each year of any changes to the schedule of fees. The main library is at the heart of the teaching area and offers both book and internet research facilities for independent study. There is a strong academic ethos throughout, but the curriculum is understood in its widest sense with pupils encouraged and given the opportunities to pursue excellence and achievement in mind, body and spirit. Junior kings, canterbury is an independent, coeducational, day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 3 located in kent, england the summer term has commenced.
Use the form on the left hand side of this page to log into the parent portal. The school has a long and distinguished history, and it is also one of the oldest charities in the country, providing scholarships and bursaries to pupils and organising a charity of the term. Please note, if you are accessing only a free place at kent college, your registration fee and deposit will be returned within 6 weeks. Kings has been recognized in the seattle area for its commitment to academic excellence, christian commitment, a strong, caring community and a rich heritage of alumni. It provides a quiet place for the enjoyment of reading and the large fiction section is updated on a weekly basis with newly published books. These are split up by assembly first thing in the morning every day, a break midmorning, a break at lunch, and often sport or. King s school canterbury founded 597 is a coeducational private church of england college preparatory boarding school located in canterbury, kent united kingdom. Bit late to the discussion but i cannot recommend kings more wonderful pastoral care, fantastic encouragement of academics i have very very happy child who joined this year in shell as boarder thinks the lessons are exciting teachers very supportive real step up from prep in a good way has been encouraged to try new sports and the girls and boys mix very well. To book events for oks, kings school and kings society events please. Canterbury presss most popular book is the canterbury church book and desk diary 2012.
The kings school also has a feeder preparatory school, the junior kings school jks. To assist families with the payment of school fees the college is. This is a list of some notable former pupils of the king s school, canterbury, known as old king s scholars. The kings school, canterbury canterbury, kent facebook.
The precincts of canterbury cathedral are part of a world heritage site, a centre of pilgrimage and study, and host to over one million visitors each year. They compete in the plunket shield firstclass competition and the ford trophy one day competition. Junior kings school founded in 1879 as the preparatory school to the kings school, canterbury, the school is located on a stunning 80 acre country estate just two miles from the city and a 55 minute train ride from london, st pancras. The junior king s school fees for the academic year 201920.
The kingis school is a full boarding coeducational environment occupying historic sites around the cathedral and its precincts. It is one of six teams that make up new zealand cricket and has been the second most successful domestic team in new zealand history. If payment for the full annual fees is made in full before commencement of term 1, a 2 percent discount will be applied to the tuition amount only. Eliots verse drama depicts the event that made canterbury the most famous centre of pilgrimage in britain. The abbreviation oks is always used to refer to former members of king s.
Set in over eighty acres of countryside two miles from the city, pupils enjoy a happy and purposeful atmosphere with boarding central to school life. Junior kings works with fee 15 hours only which might be helpful to. Junior kings canterbury, is a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3. The king\ s school, canterbury is an independent, coeducational secondary school. Standard academic and cocurricular tuition accommodation including laundry, food, wifi access academic books and equipment specifically required by the college for the courses studied. In 1929 the school expanded to a stunning eightyacre countryside location at milner court, sturry, conveniently located just two miles from the city. Junior king s, canterbury is an independent, coeducational, day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 3 located in kent, england the summer term has commenced. Ksc is an independent coeducational boarding and day school for about 850 pupils from year 9. Sibling discounts are available for 3rd and 4th children. The kings school is a 18 mixed, independent, boarding and day school in canterbury. The kings school, canterbury with origins dating back to 597ad, the kings school is reputedly the oldest school in the world.
An english teacher at a private school in canterbury has been disqualified from driving for being drunk while in charge of a car. If payment for the full annual fees is made by credit card, a surcharge of 2 percent will apply to the total. It is a member of the headmasters and headmistresses conference and the eton group. There are currently 823 pupils on the school roll, of whom 637 are boarders. The school is a coeducational boarding and day establishment and currently has around 400 pupils aged 3 to. Kent college offers 15 hours free early education sessions, eligible to claim each afternoon from 12. The king s school international college fees for the academic year 201920. The two major entry points to the college are at year 9 for boys and year 11 for girls with a limited number of places available in other year levels.
Some kc children come to jks at 11 as parents think senior kings is a better fit. Books by canterbury press author of the canterbury church. This is an aspiring school academically, but not at the cost of creative pursuits or with the work, work, work mentality of london preps, as one parent put it one of. Boarding and day fees the kings school, canterbury. Canterbury is a new zealand firstclass cricket team based in canterbury, new zealand. This diversity is encouraged with a selection of bilingual books in the. In fact the term kings scholar referred to the few boys who by their academic ability at a very young age, sometimes 10, won scholarships to kings. For some, this an ideal way of contributing towards their childrens education from an inheritance, or for example, for overseas parents to buy. The following fee structure is provided as a guide only, to give prospective parents an idea of the termannual costs for keeping a student at the school. Admissions kings college welcomes applications for boys in years 9 to and girls in years 11 to. We love to hear your stories, and we can even arrange a tour for you around the school. Founded in 597ad, the kings school is one of the countrys leading coeducational day and boarding schools, just one hour from central london.
Kings schools is an independent, interdenominational christian school for students from preschool to grade 12. It is also one of the countrys leading coeducational boarding schools located in the idyllic surroundings of the precincts of canterbury cathedral a unesco world heritage site, just one hour from central london. The king\\ s school, canterbury is an independent, coeducational secondary school. Old mint street, mint yard the king s school at canterbury was founded by king henry the eighth, who, by the charter of foundation, which he granted in the thirtythird year of his reign, 1542, to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of christ, constituted the school a part of it, to consist of a master, usher, and fifty scholars, who were to eat at.
This is the kings school, canterbury international college by kingsschool on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Canterbury press has 30 books on goodreads with 33 ratings. Books ten of the best trips to canterbury john mullan. Accommodation including laundry, food, wifi access. Fees are also payable by bank deposit or by credit card. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The kings school canterbury is an english independent day and boarding school that educates over 800 boys and girls aged to 18. Kings school canterbury founded 597 is a coeducational private church of england college preparatory boarding school located in canterbury, kent united kingdom.
The kings school, canterbury international college on vimeo. Oks and their families are always welcome to visit kings. The kings school, canterbury 25 the precincts canterbury kent ct1 2es tel. Kings school canterbury enrolls boarding and day students with a total student enrollment of 790 in day grades 6th to 12th boarding grades 6th to 12th. Parents can elect to pay school fees in advance the fees in advance fia scheme offers an opportunity to pay a discounted lump sum in return for a guaranteed credit to be applied to a students fee account termly over a predefined period for some, this an ideal way of contributing towards their childrens education from an inheritance, or for example, for overseas parents to.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The abbreviation oks is always used to refer to former members of kings. King s school canterbury enrolls boarding and day students with a total student enrollment of 790 in day grades 6th to 12th boarding grades 6th to 12th. Located in the city of canterbury, kent, it was founded in 597 ad and it is claimed to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world. The fees for the additional sessions, held in the summer term. The kings school, canterbury news newspapers books scholar.
The kings school fees for the academic year 201920. The campus is located in north seattle on the beautiful 65 acre crista campus. We liked that because of the range of activities it permits. The school has a long and distinguished history, and it is. The king s school fees for the academic year 201920. The kings school, canterbury has informed parents, pupils and staff that wednesday 18th march was the last day of onsite teaching for this lent term. Apr 02, 2010 books ten of the best trips to canterbury john mullan. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Kings schools tuition and financial aid kings schools.