Frequently Asked Questions

Kings Brighton is an independent fee-paying school and offer a range of payment plans and – in certain cases - partial scholarships and bursaries to assist with the cost.

Yes all students need to pay a registration fee of £410 and a deposit to secure their place on a course at Kings Brighton. The deposit changes depending on whether the students is a UK national or international :

• UK students need to pay a £1,150 deposit.
• International students need to pay a £3,400 deposit unless they are taking the International High School Programme or the Academic Study Programme, in which case the deposit is £1,150.

All deposits are refunded on course completion, minus any disbursements, sundries and damages.

You will be invoiced and sent the school bank details in order to do a bank transfer.

Yes, you have the option to pay your fees on a termly basis.

We generally like to meet our students as part of the application process. If you are in the UK, we'll try to meet face to face, if you are applying from abroad, we'll organise a video call.

It is not a formal interview; it allows you to ask any questions and for us to tailor your subjects to areas that work best for you.

Applying to Kings is straightforward.

You’ll have a personal consultation so that we can understand your strengths, interests and ambitions.

We’ll then develop your personal study programme together.

Once you are happy with your decisions you can apply by clicking on the Apply button on the left of the screen (or below if you are viewing the site on a mobile device).

Rather than organising large open days, we like to arrange bespoke visits in which we are able to design the itinerary around your specific needs and interests.

To that end, we welcome you to schedule a visit (and ideally let us know more about your current academic level and plans), to meet with the college Principal, explore our facilities and get a sense of what we have to offer.

Please contact us to book a visit.

With our strong ties to local clubs and organisations, you'll find ample opportunities to engage in activities that interest you, whether it's football, badminton, table tennis, swimming, volleyball, or a host of other options.

Additionally, our comprehensive enrichment programme encourages exploration of new hobbies and interests.

Yes, you can apply for course at Kings Brighton with any previous grades you have achieved and with your predicted grades.

Kings Colleges are committed to providing partial scholarships and bursary awards each year. This is to help support a broad range of students who would both gain significant benefits from a Kings’ education, and who would make a positive difference to our college and communities, local and global communities.

Please contact us for more information.

No, we do not have a formal entrance exam, but we may ask you to complete a short piece of work to gauge your level prior to joining the college.

No, Kings Brighton has a mix of international and home students. This makes your classes very diverse and interesting.

Below are the term dates for 2026-27:

No, students do not need to wear uniforms at Kings Brighton.

We have a canteen at the college serving breakfast and lunch.

Snacks are available to buy throughout the day.

We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies.

We have a team of experienced staff dedicated to student well-being.

We will support students with pre-existing needs and help and signpost those who present needs after arrival.

We have partnerships with a range of services that we can signpost students to and a large repository of self-help tools and resources available for students. We regularly organise workshops, for example, exam stress workshops and start of term talks that run alongside lessons, to enhance the overall learning experience.

Students are invited to meet our welfare staff termly and we regularly survey students to get a temperature gage on the current wellbeing of the cohort. Particular needs that are identified in survey results are addressed either with individual students or as group campaigns.

Read more about our pastoral support

Yes, we are happy to take students throughout the year. We have start dates in September and January.

Transfer to year 13 is also possible. We will assess your previous studies (looking at subjects studied in year 12, your grades and the exam board) to make the most appropriate study plan.

Yes, we do offer courses to prepare students to retake GCSEs and A-levels at Kings Brighton.

Please check our course pages for subject availability and contact us to find out more.

Kings Brighton is in the heart of the city of Brighton, a pebble-throw from the beach and a short walk down from Brighton station.

It can easily be reached via public transport.

See our Getting here page.