The Worthgate School
Canterbury
Canterbury boarding and day school for students aged 13 to 18, offering A-Levels, the IB Diploma and a University Foundation Programme.
About The Worthgate School
The Worthgate School is an independent boarding and day school on New Dover Road in Canterbury, teaching students aged 13 to 18. It is a member of CIFE, the professional association for independent sixth form colleges. What sets it apart from most colleges on this site is that it runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside A-Levels, as well as a University Foundation Programme and Pre-A Level route. For a student weighing the IB against three A-Levels, that choice can be made inside one institution. The A-Level list is shorter than at the larger colleges, at ten subjects plus the Extended Project Qualification, and covers the standard academic core rather than specialist or creative options. Accommodation is purpose built with en-suite bedrooms, offered catered or self-catered. Tuition and accommodation are charged separately: UK tuition is £19,815 a year for 2026-27, with residential accommodation from £5,285 per term.
A-Level Subjects
The Worthgate School offers 10 A-Level subjects:
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Facilities
- Purpose built en-suite accommodation
- Catered and self-catered residential options
Admissions
Entry Points
Year 12, Year 13
Requirements
The Worthgate School teaches students aged 13 to 18 across GCSE, Pre-A Level, A Level, the IB Diploma and the University Foundation Programme. Contact admissions to discuss entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Worthgate School offer the IB?
Yes. It runs the IB Diploma alongside A-Levels, a University Foundation Programme and a Pre-A Level route, so students can weigh the IB against A-Levels within one school.
What does The Worthgate School cost?
For 2026-27, UK tuition is £19,815 a year. EU students pay £28,875 and international students £35,115. Residential accommodation is charged separately, from £5,285 per term for a shared en-suite room.
What A-Level subjects does The Worthgate School offer?
Ten subjects plus the Extended Project Qualification: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, History, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and Sociology.
Does The Worthgate School offer boarding?
Yes. Accommodation is purpose built with en-suite bedrooms, available catered or self-catered.