Admissions
We are an academically successful school for boys and welcome applications from all social and cultural backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, culture, religion, or home language.
Our registration process has been carefully designed to ensure each boy is in the right place to succeed. Boys can join us at different stages in their educational journey, and they can all be guaranteed that a warm welcome awaits them here.
The main point of entry for our boys is in Year 3, for those aged six to seven when the school year starts in September. We also have occasional places in other year groups. We offer up to 75 places in each year group, which allows us to keep classes small to ensure your son receives quality learning and engagement with his teacher.
Our aim is to make the transition as smooth as possible for your son, and for the rest of the family.
We recommend visiting us during the school day so you can feel the warmth of our community and experience the hum of purposeful learning that resonates throughout the school. During your tour, we will take you around our outstanding facilities, focusing on lessons and activities of particular interest to you and your son. You may also have the opportunity to speak to current pupils and staff and learn more about life at VCP.
To book a tour or chat about the possibility of your son joining us, please contact our Admissions Secretary, Mrs. Katharine Illing, admissions@vcp.sch.je
We work closely with Victoria College, our secondary school, where nearly all our students continue their education. This close connection ensures a smooth transition to the next stage of learning. For further details regarding the transition to Year 7, please review our Admissions Policy.
Fees
The school fees at VCP are £2,667 per term or £8,001 per annum, for the academic term September 2024 to July 2025.
Tuition fees are paid by Direct Debit monthly. In consultation with the Board of Governors and CYPES, the fees for VCJ and VCP are subject to an annual review each Spring Term in advance of the next academic year.
Monthly Direct Debits are deducted automatically from your nominated account on the first of each month, or the following working day if it falls on a weekend or Public Holiday.
We are a Government of Jersey school and receive a grant for every student. This contribution makes a VCP education excellent value for money compared to similar schools in the UK and more affordable and accessible for boys from all walks of life.
We are passionate about making a Victoria College education accessible to all of Jersey’s most able and willing boys, so we can offer financial support to families if necessary. The Payment of Fees Policy can be read here.
For all queries related to fees at Victoria College Preparatory School, contact Mrs Susan Haynes, fees@vcj.sch.je
Bursaries
Discover more about the range of bursaries currently on offer at VCP. Applications for financial assistance are considered after a successful application process and once your son has been offered a place at our school. For more information, please read our Bursary Guide below or contact Mrs Lucy Le Poidevin, admissions@vcj.sch.je
Jersey Premium
Jersey Premium is a targeted funding programme for schools which has been introduced to help all children get the very best from their education. The funding is designed to ensure that all pupils receive high-quality teaching based on a detailed understanding of their needs or barriers to learning. There are 3 groups of children eligible for Jersey Premium;
- Pupils who are or have ever been Children Looked After
- Pupils from households which have recently claimed Income Support
- Pupils from households with 'Registered' status that would qualify to claim Income Support if they had lived in Jersey for five years
More information can be found here.
At this time we are unable to publish our evaluation and strategy for Jersey Premium funding due to data protection restrictions on this information.
For any further information on this, please email our Jersey Premium lead, on admin@vcp.sch.je.