Admissions

Welcome to Kings Monkton School! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Cardiff, we are a non-selective, inclusive private school dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the unique potential of every child.

Our guiding philosophy, “Be the Best You Can Be,” reflects our commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences through high-quality teaching, small class sizes, and a supportive, caring environment.

Join us in discovering a place where learning flourishes and each student is empowered to thrive!

Entry Requirements

Admissions are made on an individual basis at the Principal’s discretion. Criteria include:

  • Individual Needs: Assessing if the school can meet the specific needs of each pupil, including support for additional learning needs and disabilities.
  • Age and Maturity: Ensuring applicants are of appropriate age and maturity.
  • Financial Standing: Confirming that fees at any previous schools have been settled.
  • Disability Support: Determining if the school can support any disabilities the applicant may have, after making reasonable adjustments.
  • Special Educational Needs: Evaluating the school’s capacity to provide adequately for any special educational needs following an assessment by the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator.
  1. Complete our online application form.
  2. Schedule a visit or virtual tour to experience the school environment.
  3. Meet with our admissions team to discuss your child’s needs and aspirations.

Contact Us

Our friendly admissions team is here to help with any questions:

Our annual fees cover the cost of tuition, assessments, examination fees, curriculum trips, access to our Wellbeing and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Faculty and necessary books and materials for learning and teaching within the classroom. It also covers the cost of access to our online learning platform and access to our online classes.

To support parents, we have retained our annual early payment (AEP) discount of 6% for annual fees paid in full before 20th August 2026.

Additional Information

  • After-School Clubs: Tuition-based clubs are subject to VAT, while non-tuition clubs are VAT exempt.
  • School Meals: A main meal, drink and dessert costs £4. With a lunch voucher books containing 20 vouchers available for purchase for £80 (VAT exempt).
  • Transport Services: Available at an additional cost (VAT exempt).
  • ALN Services: Subject to VAT, including private support or learning assistants.
  • Fees in Lieu of Notice (FILON): Subject to VAT.

Scholarships and International Pupils

  • Scholarships: Scholarships are available for academic excellence, sports, and the arts.
  • International Admissions: We provide dedicated support for families applying from abroad. Annual school fees for international pupils across all year groups are: £20475.00 (2025/26) plus VAT, £21,908.25 (2026/27) plus VAT. We do not offer boarding to our international pupils.