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Include tuition fees, VAT, extras, uniform, trips, activities, and likely annual fee increases. The headline fee is rarely the full cost.
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Calculate the total cost of private education including fees, extras, VAT-era increases, and opportunity cost
Include tuition fees, VAT, extras, uniform, trips, activities, and likely annual fee increases. The headline fee is rarely the full cost.
From January 2025, private school fees are subject to VAT. Schools may quote fees inclusive of VAT, so check the fee schedule.
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