Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year

The Government’s policy to impose 20% VAT on private school fees was introduced on January 1 (PA) - (PA Wire)

Private school fees have increased by 22.6% in the last year, with parents now paying out more than £22,000 a year on average, the Independent Schools Council (ISC) has said.

Figures from the ISC suggest the average fee for a private day school was £7,382 per term in January, which includes 20% VAT, compared with £6,021 per term in January last year.