The Duke of Yorks Royal Military School

A Unique and Iconic School - In 1801, His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York laid the foundation stone in Chelsea of what was to become The Duke of Yorks Royal Military School, a school for the children of military personnel which opened in 1803. Then in 1909, the school relocated to its present site in Dover, Kent and in 2010, we became the first full state boarding academy, opening our doors to any family wishing to choose this unique and iconic school for their childs secondary education. A 24.9 million refurbishment project in 2014 has delivered a new Sports Centre, high-quality accommodation, and teaching blocks, as well as a Performing Arts Centre. Military Ethos and Heritage - Our military ethos and heritage is what stands us apart from any other school, helping our students to develop strong character and life skills. Its what makes us the state boarding school of choice for families looking for a quality education for their child at a competitive price. While still edu...