"I like boarding at Dover College. I have plenty of time to do my homework and spend time with my friends." Lorenzo Year 7

Dover College is one of the many boarding schools in Kent and a day school. What makes Dover College a great boarding school is a combination of things. There are excellent boarding facilities for both boys and girls and weekly or full-time boarders. The boarding accommodation is located within the Close of Dover College, making it a tight-knit community in a safe environment.

A resident Housemaster or Housemistress together with a Deputy Housemaster/mistress staff each House.

Dover College has a strong tradition of pastoral care delivered through the House system. The School is a very friendly and supportive community and pupils benefit from this well structured system of pastoral care. Pupils of all ages (from 11 years old) across the various year groups are well-integrated with each other.

All boarding pupils are given comfortable well furnished accommodation. Sixth formers have a room of their own within each of the boarding Houses. 11 to 15 year old pupils tend to share double or triple rooms. Many pupils bring their own computers and other equipment into school. Communication with friends and relations outside school is easy and arrangements for weekend leave are as flexible as possible.

Boarding pupils are given easy access to the School's facilities throughout the week and benefit from a well planned programme of activities at the weekend. Each boarding House has good entertainment facilities and House-based events, such as parties and outings, occur on a regular basis.

There is a healthy rivalry between all Houses at Dover College, including in the Day Houses. Houses compete with each other on the games field and on other occasions. The highlights of the year are the House Music Competition and House Drama Competition, which are always keenly contested!

Why not take an overview of our boarding school? You can tour the facilities before you come and visit our pupils at Dover College by clicking on: Tour

Please contact Admissions to arrange a visit of Dover College and its boarding in person: admissions@dovercollege.org.uk