Tuition

2025-26 fees are applicable to courses and accommodation starting 1st April 2025.

Courses 2025-26
UAL Levels 3&4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 3 terms1 Full course price 32,490
UAL Levels 3&4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 4 terms1 Full course price 39,990
UAL Levels 3&4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 5 terms1 Full course price 47,490
Art & Design Foundation2 Full course price 32,490
Fast-Track Art Pathway Year 1 (A-levels)3 Price per year 38,520
Fast-Track Art Pathway Year 1 (Art Foundation)3 Price per year 32,490
Art & Design Preparation Programme Price per term 9,511
A-level (Two year course) Price per year 38,520
Year 12 Transfer A-level Full course price 38,520

1 Not available in Bournemouth.
2 January start only. Not available in Bournemouth
3 Only in Oxford

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Accommodation

September 2025 start
3 terms
40 weeks inc. vacation3
January 2026 start
3 terms
30 weeks inc. vacation6
Bournemouth
Homestay Single, half-board1, 14+ 10,330 7,895
Private bathroom2, 14+ 15,930 12,130
Kings Charminster Residence Single, en suite, half-board, 14-17 17,600
13,550
Twin, en suite, half-board, 14-17
11,000 8,600
Kings Student Residence Single, en suite, self-catering, 18+
13,120 10,155
Twin, en suite, self-catering, 18+
8,280 6,560
Brighton
Homestay Single, half-board, 15+
13,165 9,485
On-campus Residence
Oxford Place
Single, en suite, half-board, 15+ 22,560 17,270
On-campus Residence
Pavilion Point
Single, en suite, self-catering, 18+ 18,520 14,240
Single, en suite, half-board, 18+ 22,560 17,270
Single, studio apartment, self-catering, 18+ 21,600 15,550
Single, studio apartment, half-board, 18+ 25,875 19,610
London
Homestay Single, half-board, 15+ 13,290 10,150
Homestay Extra Single, en suite, half-board, 16+ 17,530 13,330
The Kings Apartments Residence (all self-catering for 18+) Single 18,760 14,420
Twin 11,800 9,200
Single, en suite 19,040 14,595
Twin, en suite 13,800 10,700
Single, one-bedroom apartment 23,800 18,200
Twin, one-bedroom apartment, 16,280 12,560
Student house Single, self-catering, 18+ 15,880 12,260
Oxford
Homestay Single, half-board, 15+ 13,250 10,155
Wavy Gate Residence Single, en suite, self-catering, 16+4 21,480 13,580
Single, en suite, half-board5, 16+4 17,640 16,425
Student Houses6 Single, self-catering, 18+ 17,960 13,820

1 Half board is breakfast and dinner, 7-days per week.
2 A private bathroom is used solely by the occupant(s) of one room, but may not be located within the room itself.
3 Includes compulsory 3 weeks Christmas vacation and 2 weeks Easter vacation
4 Breakfast and lunch, served at St.Josephs campus cafeteria Monday to Friday
5 Close to city centre so good for art or English Preparation students based at St. Michaels campus or Art Faculty
6 Includes compulsory 2 weeks Easter vacation

Accommodation pricing notes:

Accommodation prices are applicable from 08/09/2025 – 02/08/2026 for accommodation booked and paid for a minimum of one full term in advance.

Homestay notes

  • Homestay accommodation includes internet use (subject to our fair usage policy) within the published price
  • Homestay also includes one clothes wash per week
  • Under 16s have weekend lunches at homestay included

Airport transfers and other supplements

Transfers (one way, per person) Bournemouth Brighton London Oxford
Heathrow 225 200 160 180
Heathrow Economy1 105 - - -
Gatwick 255 115 160 220
Stansted 350 275 195 230
Luton 300 270 215 190
Bournemouth 60 - - -
Supplements and other charges
Registration fee (includes CAS) 335
One-to-one lessons (per 45 minute session) 80
Additional Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies2 105
Refundable deposit3 3,300
Hot lunch supplement (per term)4 350
Homestay special diet supplement (per week) 50
Homestay room retention (per week) 75
Homestay Christmas supplement (per week) 65
Courier service 75
Student Insurance £6 per week

1 Price based on students making own way to Heathrow Terminal 5.
Shuttle departure times:
From airport to Kings Bournemouth: midday, 3pm and 7pm.
From Kings Bournemouth: 6am, 10am and 1pm
2 Needed to apply for a UK visa if a second CAS required.
3 Refunded on course completion, minus any disbursements, sundries or damages. Please see Terms and Conditions for details.
4 Supplement payable termly in advance. Lunch Monday – Friday at the college.
This is not offered to students staying at Wavy Gate with Half-board option.

Applying for your place at Kings School of Art and Design

If you think that our school could be the place for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applying is straightforward.

You can apply direct through our Application form or through your local educational partner agent.

If you need help with finding a recommended agent please contact us.

Once we receive your application we will respond within 48 hours.

Do you need a visa?

If you are not a British citizen, you will need to check whether you need a visa to study in the UK.

Read our visa guidance (link goes to our Kings Colleges website) but for definitive information about visa requirements to study in the UK refer to the UK government website.

How to pay

You can choose to pay in two ways:

  • by credit/debit card or bank transfer through our partner Flywire (used to be Uni-Pay)
  • by bank transfer directly to a Kings account


How to pay

Thank you for your enquiry.
We'll be in touch soon.
The Kings Admissions Team