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Lessons only take up six hours of a 24-hour day! All aspects of living and learning in a boarding environment such as Benenden contribute to the successful delivery of A Complete Education. The whole curriculum that we offer is carefully tailored to ensure that we meet our aims and values through the breadth of learning opportunities provided.

In January 2022 at One Great George Street, in the presence of The President of the Benenden Society, HRH The Princess Royal, Benenden School launched its ‘Be the Change’ initiative, to broaden access and opportunity at Benenden and more widely.

Through an initial three-year fundraising campaign the School seeks to triple the number of its fully-funded bursary places.

The most ambitious development project in the School's history: the wonderful, beautifully designed Centenary Hall and David K.P. Li Music School offer sublime new spaces and will transform the opportunities for generations of Benenden pupils.

Designed by Guy Hollaway, an award-winning architect and Benenden parent, these aspirational and inspirational new facilities will dramatically enhance the experience of each and every one of our students.

Since the School began in 1923 more than 5,000 women have become Benenden Seniors – our former pupils. We are delighted that so many of them return to visit us each year as part of our programme of reunion events, but also to provide advice and guidance to current pupils in seminars and careers events.

The Benenden Diploma is our bespoke curriculum for Years 7 and 8. Pupils follow this curriculum for their first two years at the School, when they are in a year group of around 45 students. They graduate from the Diploma at the end of Year 8 in a special ceremony, where they showcase their best work and achievements from the two years.