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QCL extra costs

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GummyNut · 17/02/2025 16:22

Hi,
My DD has been lucky enough to have an offer for year 7 in September, along with two scholarships (drama and art). We would be stretching to pay for her fees, so I was wondering if there are many 'extras' that I should account for. Could anyone estimate extra costs beyond the school uniform for year 7 - e.g. textbooks? excursions? food (assuming she can bring her own lunch, but on the occasion might buy)? Anything else?
Thanks so much for your help.

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VelvetDreams · 17/02/2025 16:39

Hi, I was wondering about lunch at QC earlier today. Website seems to suggest a PAYG type arrangement but the menus are set as a full list not a per dish type thing. Does anyone know how much school lunches are and also if it is common to have them or more common to take packed lunch?

Alphabetamega · 17/02/2025 16:59

Following with interest as I couldn’t figure it out either. Based on other schools I was figuring it’s probably about £450 a term but not sure.

luludzing · 17/02/2025 21:43

@GummyNut from what I am hearing you will need to purchase a device/ laptop in the beginning of the year. You will get a link to purchase with discount.
There will be additional cost on school trips and outings. There is a ski trip in y8 cost about £1.5k. Majority goes but it isn’t mandatory. I think most trips are optional.

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GummyNut · 18/02/2025 11:00

luludzing · 17/02/2025 21:43

@GummyNut from what I am hearing you will need to purchase a device/ laptop in the beginning of the year. You will get a link to purchase with discount.
There will be additional cost on school trips and outings. There is a ski trip in y8 cost about £1.5k. Majority goes but it isn’t mandatory. I think most trips are optional.

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Thanks @luludzing - that's really helpful and what I suspected re: device. Also, good to know about ski trip, which I suspect (or maybe rather hope) that is one of the major trips in the first 2-3 years of schooling there.

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