The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Kent

Age Range

11-17 years, boys & girls

Dates

1st – 29th July 2026

Changeover Day

Wednesday

Recommended Airports

Heathrow, Gatwick

Address of School

Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover, CT15 5EQ

Centre Facts

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School was established in 1803. It was Britain’s first co-educational state-funded and state-administered school. Surrounded by 150 acres of countryside close to the stunning White Cliffs, the Duke of York’s Royal Military School had a £24.9 million refurbishment in 2014 which delivered a new sports centre, sports pitches, high-quality accommodation, teaching blocks and a performing arts centre. The core of the college is the academic building with modern and spacious classrooms and common rooms.

The school is situated just 2 miles from the centre of Dover, 1 mile from Dover Castle and 2 hours from Central London.

Accommodation

Accommodation in the school is split across 5 boarding houses. Rooms vary but range from singles to triples as well as a few larger dorms. All boarding houses are well furnished with kitchens and large common room areas.

English plus

Horse Riding, Sailing, Soccer and English

Half Day: Canterbury, Dover
Full Day: Cambridge, London, Brighton

Half Day: Hever Castle, Leeds Castle, Kent Life
Full Day: Windsor