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Haileybury bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Bursaries are awarded based on a means test including family circumstances, income and capital resources, assessed by independent consultants. Applications… Read more

Bursaries are awarded based on a means test including family circumstances, income and capital resources, assessed by independent consultants. Applications must be complete and are due by 1 October prior to academic year. International applicants generally not eligible.

Source: haileybury.com, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Haileybury's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for UK pupils needing help with fees, up to 100% of fees, assessed independently by Bursary Administration Limited.

Who can apply

  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “If you are interested in seeking a place after your visit, please register for the entrance tests.”
  • You must attend an open event before the entrance assessment. school's words
    “Please visit the School at the earliest opportunity to decide if Haileybury would suit your child.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “To make an application, parents should first register their child via the Haileybury website, ensuring they tick the box stating they require financial assistance.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two parents, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity or the need to care for dependants.”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “Please note that both parents / legal guardians will usually be assessed unless there is evidence that it would not be reasonable to do so.”

How it works

  • Apply by 1 October in the year before entry. school's words
    “For all year groups, the deadline for bursary applications is 1 October in the year prior to entry.”
  • The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. school's words
    “Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would substantial equity value in property.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “will involve a parent meeting to ensure the information has been correctly interpreted.”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
    “All bursaries are means-tested through an independent assessment process carried out by an external body (Bursary Administration Limited or “BAL”).”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to an annual review of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards depending upon changes in financial circumstances.”
  • A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
    “The decision made is final and not subject to appeal.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Visit the school to decide if Haileybury suits your child.At the earliest opportunity
  2. 2Register your child via the Haileybury website, ticking the box to say you require financial assistance.First
  3. 3Register for the entrance tests.After your visit
  4. 4Complete and return the BAL bursary application form with proof of income and assets, from both parents.By 1 October
  5. 5Attend the parent meeting with BAL and provide documentary evidence.During assessment
  6. 6Complete the Acceptance Form and acknowledge the bursary conditions if offered a place.After the offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated June 2026)

Armed Forces bursary support

Bursary support for children of parents currently serving in the Armed Forces, reviewed individually.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “The School offers bursary support for children of parents currently serving in the Armed Forces.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Bursary Manager to make an enquiry.

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated June 2026)

Support for current parents in financial difficulty

Bursary support for current UK pupils whose families fall into financial difficulty during their education.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Bursary support can extend to parents of children already enrolled in the School, if they experience financial difficulties during their child’s education at the School.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Bursary Manager first if your circumstances change.In the first instance
  2. 2Complete the application form, which is externally assessed by BAL.

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated June 2026)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Haileybury offer?

Bursaries at Haileybury are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Haileybury?

Bursaries are awarded based on a means test including family circumstances, income and capital resources, assessed by independent consultants. Applications must be complete and are due by 1 October prior to academic year. International applicants generally not eligible.

How do I apply for a bursary at Haileybury?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Haileybury?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Haileybury lists 18 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.