The school offers a number of scholarships which are divided into academic and music awards and are tenable for between 25% and 10% of the tuition fee, dependent on parental circumstances. They are available to pupils entering Year 7 and Year 12 of the school. Music scholars additionally receive the full tuition costs for one instrument. Exhibitions, which are tenable for 10% of the tuition fee, recognise exceptional achievement that falls just   short of scholarship standard.

Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of examination. Auditions are held for Music scholarships. Music scholars must also meet the academic requirements for entry to the school.

The normal minimum requirement for application for a music scholarship is a Grade IV pass, although candidates with considerable potential who have been learning an instrument for only a short time should not be deterred from making an application. The Music Department is looking for talented young players with good aural and sight reading ability. Candidates are expected to play one or two contrasting pieces (depending on length, but not exceeding five minutes altogether) on their first instrument. If a second instrument is offered, a short piece of three/four minutes should be prepared. Appropriate ear and sight reading tests will be given. 

The Lady Eleanor Holles School Assisted Place Bursary Scheme was created when the Government Assisted Place Scheme was abolished in 1997.  Its purpose is to ensure, as funds allow, that girls of high academic ability, but whose parents are of limited means, are able to attend the school. The bursary, which is subject to annual financial assessment, is awarded to pupils entering the Junior and Senior Departments, and remains in payment for the remainder of the pupil’s time at the school. Parents are required to make a contribution to the tuition fee based on a sliding scale according to assessed income. Where the income level is below £14,000 no parental contribution is required.

The award of scholarships over 10% and all bursaries is subject to an annual financial assessment of parental circumstances, thus ensuring best use is made of charitable funds. The assessment, which takes into account parental income and certain capital assets, is carried out on a totally confidential basis by the Bursar. Completed forms are retained in secure conditions within the Bursary. As part of the enrolment process parents will be invited to apply for a scholarship or bursary and those wishing to do so will be sent the appropriate documentation.

Registration and Examination Fee: £75 payable at the time of application.

Reservation of a Place: £1,300. This deposit is refundable only at the end of your daughter’s final term provided that the Governors’ regulations regarding notice have been fulfilled.

Tuition Fee 2007/08: Senior Department £3,900 per term;  Junior Department £2,940 per term. The tuition fee includes stationery and textbooks. Information about additional fees for optional extra subjects and other charges is available from the Bursar.

The fees and charges quoted above are for 2007/08. In normal circumstances, the Governors review fees annually and any change is made from the beginning of the academic year in September. Exceptionally, if unforeseeable conditions arise, a review may be necessary at other times. In any event, parents are informed at least a full term in advance of a change.