Pre-Prep School Fees, Terms & Conditions

Our Pre-Prep is for boys and girls aged 3 – 7.

Pre-Prep School Fees from 1 September 2026

Registration fee £224.00
Payable on registration, non-refundable

  • Stepping Stones Nursery Class – £224.00 no VAT
  • Reception to Year 2 – £186.67 + VAT = £224.00

Deposits
Please see the Berkhamsted Schools Group’s Terms and Conditions for information on how and when the Acceptance Deposit and/or the Additional Deposit may be refunded. The Acceptance/Additional Deposits are subject to change and reference should be made to the published Terms and Conditions and Fees Schedule applicable at the time of Acceptance.

Acceptance Deposit – £2,000 payable (inclusive of any applicable VAT) by the parents of each pupil on acceptance of a place. £1,000 to be refunded against the first invoice, the balance to be retained until your child leaves the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Fees are payable on the first day of term either by direct debit, bank transfer or debit card.

Overseas Additional Deposit – payable by parents who are living outside the United Kingdom at the point of application. This is an additional amount that, when added to the Acceptance Deposit, equates to one term’s boarding and tuition fees at the relevant rate shown below (inclusive of any applicable VAT).

Introduction of VAT to Berkhamsted Schools Group Fees

As of 1 January 2025 VAT is payable at 20% on all fees and educational extras, but not on after-school care which is non-educational.  All other fees will rise by the full rate of VAT (20%) where applicable.

Tuition fees
For convenience the annual fee is payable at the start of each term in three equal amounts.  Fees are payable on the first day of term either by direct debit, bank transfer or debit card.

Fees per term from 1 September 2026 – please note that VAT is applicable as shown below

Stepping Stones Nursery ClassTermly Tuition Net FeesVATLunchTermly Tuition Gross Fees
Morning Session£616.55£0.00£59.00£675.55
Full Day£878.85£0.00£59.00£937.85
5 Full Days£4,394.25£0.00£295.00£4,689.25

 

Termly Tuition Net Fees
VATLunchTermly Tuition Gross Fees
Reception£3,526.01£705.20£295.00£4,526.21
Year 1£3,809.89£761.98£295.00£4,866.87
Year 2 £4,039.79£807.96£295.00£5,142.75
  • Tuition
  • Most text books
  • Trips
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Lunches
  • Wrap Around Care
  • Some after school activities

Other Fees

 

Fees per term from 1 September 2026 except where indicated.  Certain activities are subject to VAT, as indicated below where applicable.

Childcare Vouchers from accredited companies may be used to pay school fees up to and including the term in which your child turns 5. Thereafter, they may only be used to pay for Wrap Around Care.

The Berkhamsted Schools Group is not registered for the Early Years Government Funding.

By term unless otherwise statedFee excluding VATFee inclusive of VAT at 20% (if applicable)
Wrap Around Care charges^£6.90 – £28.20N/A
School Psychologist £109.00N/A


^  There are various sessions available at Wrap Around Care both before and after school and prices for these range.  Breakfast Club starts at 07:30 and includes breakfast before 08:00. All children will receive a snack on arrival at After School Club and a snack tea is included for those staying for the later session The last session at After School Club finishes at 18:00.

Terms & Conditions

Berkhamsted School is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited.

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Why Berkhamsted?

Is it for our research-based teaching?

Research shows that the early years of a child’s education lay the foundations for later development. Children aren’t ‘just playing’ at this age, they are building essential skills and character traits that will stay with them for life.

A deep understanding of the importance of these early years informs our carefully constructed approach, which balances foundational academic skills with social and emotional development. Our caring staff nurture every child to create a safe environment for learning.

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