Rugby School
- British
- A Level
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 52.5K–82.8K
GBP 39.2K–61.9K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 13 to 18 in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. One of the original seven English 'public schools'. About 75% of students board. Offers A levels or the IB in the Sixth Form. Music, sport and performing arts are part of the curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · A Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 13–18
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1567
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Boarding student | GBP 61,860≈ USD 82.8K |
| Day student | GBP 39,210≈ USD 52.5K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Boarding student | GBP 61,860 (about USD 82.8K) |
| Day student | GBP 39,210 (about USD 52.5K) |
Source: school website (rugbyschool.co.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Boarding student | GBP 20,620 |
| Day student | GBP 13,070 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 2,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Online cognitive assessment, Interview, Group activities, School reports review
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · British curriculum · A Level
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
Sports
- Teams in all sports
- Professional coaching
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
After-school activities
- Societies
- Clubs
- Music
- Sport
- Service education
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