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Llandovery College

Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales

A non-selective independent day and boarding school in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales, for pupils aged 3 to 18 on a single campus. Boarding is offered as full, weekly, flexi and occasional, with teaching through the medium of English.

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At a glance

School type
Independent, Faith-based · Private
Religious affiliation
Church in Wales
Official website
llandoverycollege.com

Address: Queensway, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0EE

Academic

Ages taught
Early Years to Sixth Form (ages 3 to 18)source
School admits
Co-educationalsource
Day places
Yessource
Curriculum
GCSE, A Levelssource
Qualifications
GCSE, A-level, BTECsource
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Additional learning needs are supported from the outset; EP reports, EHCPs and IDPs are welcomed.source
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Not confirmed

Boarding

  • Full boarding

    Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.

  • Weekly boarding

    Pupils board from Monday to Friday and go home at weekends.

  • Flexible boarding

    Pupils can board on some nights or for part of the week; the school sets the pattern.

Boarding entry
A boarding supplement is published from Year 6; boarding houses are vertical for Years 9-13.source
Boarding is for
Separate boys’ and girls’ housessource
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Three boarding houses: Tŷ Llanofer for girls, and Tŷ Cadog and Tŷ Teilo for boys.source
Rooms
Not confirmed
Weekends and holidays
Weekends bring trips, fixtures and expeditions; occasional boarding is available at £60 a night.source
Pastoral care
Houseparents live alongside pupils and tutor teams follow each child through the years.source
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
Scholarships are awarded at Years 7, 9 and 12.source
Application process
Registration form, tour or Open Afternoon, a friendly interview (not an entrance exam), written offer with fourteen days to accept, then taster days.source
Assessments and interviews
No entrance exam; a friendly interview and English and Maths assessments with an interview with the Warden.source
Documents
A school report for Senior School entry; predicted grades for Sixth Form entry.source
Language requirements
Sixth Form: IELTS 5.0 or above for Year 12 entry.source
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. A dedicated Overseas Welfare Officer looks after international pupils; transfers to Heathrow are arranged at the start and end of every term and half term. International boarders pay a non-refundable acceptance fee and compliance fee and a refundable deposit of one term's fees.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed
Apply
Official application page

Fees

Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures

A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.

  • Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Years 9-11

    £49,287 a year

    Basis: Tuition (term fee × 3 terms stated by the school) plus boarding charge (term fee × 3 terms stated by the school).

    • Tuition per term, Years 9-11 (inc. VAT): £29,826
    • Boarding supplement per term, Years 9-11 (inc. VAT): £19,461

  • Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27 · Sixth Form

    £52,056 a year

    Basis: Tuition (term fee × 3 terms stated by the school) plus boarding charge (term fee × 3 terms stated by the school).

    • Tuition per term, Sixth Form (inc. VAT): £31,788
    • Boarding supplement per term, Sixth Form (inc. VAT): £20,268
  • Flexible boarding: A boarding charge is published without a tuition figure for the same year, audience and year groups, so no total is shown.
Published fees, exactly as the school states them
FeeAmountForYearIncludes tuition
TuitionTuition per term, Years 9-11 (inc. VAT)Day pupils£9,942 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsYears 9-112026-27read 17 October 2026Yes
Boarding chargeBoarding supplement per term, Years 9-11 (inc. VAT)£6,487 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsYears 9-112026-27read 17 October 2026No
TuitionTuition per term, Sixth Form (inc. VAT)Day pupils£10,596 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsSixth Form2026-27read 17 October 2026Yes
Boarding chargeBoarding supplement per term, Sixth Form (inc. VAT)£6,756 per term (3 periods stated)sourceAll pupilsSixth Form2026-27read 17 October 2026No
Boarding chargeOccasional boarding, per nightFlexible boarding£60 per nightsourceAll pupils2026-27read 17 October 2026No
Compulsory extraBoarding acceptance fee (non-refundable)Full boarding£1,200 one-offsourceDomestic pupils2026-27read 17 October 2026Not confirmed
Compulsory extraCompliance fee for international boarding pupils (visa administration)Full boarding£1,000 one-offsourceInternational pupils2026-27read 17 October 2026Not confirmed

“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.

Scholarships and financial assistance

  • ScholarshipScholarshipssource

    Awarded at Years 7, 9 and 12 in Academic, Sport, Music, Drama and Art, bringing fee remission.

Inspection reports

  • Estyn

    Outcome as published: 2022 full inspection found the College met every Independent School Standard (school's summary); the most recent visit, reported December 2025, required no follow-up activity.

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Accreditation, registration and membership

The inspectorate that reviews the school.

  • Inspection regimeEstyn

    Stated by the schoolScope: Independent school inspection in Wales

    source

Accreditation and membership describe a school’s status with a particular body. Neither is a guarantee of safety, quality or suitability for your child.

How to read this page

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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)