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DYRMS, an Academy with Military TraditionsDYRMS, an Academy with Military Traditions
Charles Johnson, Headmaster of the Duke of York’s Royal Military School
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School (DYRMS), an Academy with Military Traditions, is a full boarding school that will ensure pupils are well looked after and enjoy personal success. The school is suitable for children of UK Armed Forces personnel because we can assure them that weekends are busy and active; that there is comprehensive medical support; that they are not required to move their offspring for frequent exeats; that there are comprehensive travel arrangements; and that they can communicate easily with their children, often from distant locations. The school was originally founded in 1801 to take the sons and daughters of soldiers who had died fighting for their country in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The school moved to Dover in 1909 to escape the pollution of the city, and it has continued to thrive. In 1994 girls were re-invited to join the school and, in September 2010, the school became an Academy with Military Traditions. The term military refers to the school’s historic background – and the school is proud to keep its military traditions, which incorporate the qualities of leadership, teamwork and a degree of self-reliance that are so important. The Academy specialisms are science, sport and music. The school admits pupils between the ages of 11 and 18; primarily these are the children of those serving in the Armed Forces. In addition, all other children with a need for full boarding education may apply. Questions and answers for serving personnel
Q: Why should you choose boarding? A: Boarding can offer the opportunity of continuity of high-quality education. DYRMS is fully co-educational and caters for pupils from 11–18. Q: But there are lots of different sorts of boarding schools, ranging from independent boarding to state boarding schools, so why should Service personnel choose the Duke of York’s?
A: The Duke of York’s has a long history of educating children from Service families and therefore we understand the special needs of our client base. Many of our teachers are ex-military and have a very real understanding of what military life means. For example, we are very conscious of the need for our children to be secure, safe and kept busy. Unlike many schools that purport to offer full boarding, every pupil at the school is a full boarder and we continue to operate every weekend (including leave-outs). Q: What will we have to pay?
A: Having achieved Academy status in September 2010, the fee per term will be £3250.00. Those serving in the Armed Forces who are mobile will be able to claim Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) and will need to apply for an eligibility certificate through the Children’s Educational Advisory Service (CEAS) office. Those who are no longer serving, non-mobile or resign during the period their child is with us would expect to pay fees that are linked to those of state boarding schools. Q: How do I apply?
A: You need to contact the Registrar at DYRMS and you will be guided through the process. n Contact details
The Registrar, DYRMS, An Academy with Military Traditions, Dover, Kent CT 15 5EQ
Civ: 01304 245024 Website: www.doyrms.com  Charles Johnson joined the Duke of York’s Royal Military School as Headmaster at the start of the academic year September 2007 having previously been Deputy Headmaster of Shiplake College. He started his teaching career at Stowe, where he was Head of Politics and Senior Housemaster. |
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