Gap Year : Dates and Fees

Term Dates for The GAP Year

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Autumn Term 2026 (Michaelmas) Spring Term 2027 (Hilary)Autumn Term 2027 (Michaelmas)Spring Term 2028 (Hilary)
Term Begins7 September 202611 January 20276 September 202710 January 2028
Term Ends18 December 20267 May 202717 December 20276 May 2028
Half-Term19-26 October 202613 - 20 February 202718-25 October 202712 - 19 February 2028
College holidays
19 December - 10 January 27 March - 10 April18 December - 9 January26 March - 9 April

Fees and Other Costs

All fees are charged in pounds sterling (GBP).

A non-refundable registration and support fee of £500 is payable on registration.

Course Fees are £14,798 per semester to cover teaching, supervision, assessments, exam entries, college application advice, course materials (except books), use of computers and internet, lunch in college, social activities, visits and travel insurance.

A refundable deposit of £500 is invoiced with tuition and accommodation fees.

Fees for enrolment for a shorter pre-arranged bespoke course, or additional tuition  are on a weekly basis of £180 per subject.

Housing costs for college self-catering houses range from £4,470 per semester for a twin standard room to £6,870 for a single en suite room. The under-18s residence with full board costs £7,182 per semester. Homestay accommodation costs from £5,000 to £6,500 for half board. 

 Airport Transfers (one way) – estimated costs are Heathrow – £200; Gatwick – £250; Luton – £230; Stansted – £280

Breakfast @ £5.70 per day or and dinner @ £11.50 per day are also offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, or as a weekly meal plan. You can prepay your meals by loading payment on to your college ID card. Details on how to do this will be sent to you before you arrive.

We cannot offer scholarships. Small bursaries are available only in special circumstances.