Education

• Alconbury Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

  Alconbury Elementary School  https://www.dodea.edu/alconburyes/index.cfm serves students from Sure Start through grade 5.

• DSN: 268-4360 or +44 01480-844360

  Alconbury Middle High School [http://www.dodea.edu/AlconburyMHS/] serves

  students in grades 6- 12.

  DSN: 268-4400 or +44 01480-844400

  British Schools

  As residents of the United Kingdom, families can also choose to enroll their students in host-nation British schools.  State-funded schools are available with no tuition costs, however independent schools may charge tuition.  No reimbursement is available for any costs or fees incurred for attending a British school.

  Homeschool

  Educating at home is another option and this decision is entirely up to the parent.  No financial support or reimbursement is offered if this education option is chosen, however homeschooled students are eligible to participate in auxiliary services through DoDEA.  Find out more about DoDEA's homeschool supports at https://www.dodea.edu/parents/homeschooling.cfm.

  For more information about education options for your child, contact the School Liaison Office or visit https://rafalconbury.com/family/school-liaison-office/

  Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - noon/1 p.m. -4 p.m.

  DSN 314-268-3232 or Commercial 44-01480 843232

  schoolliaison.alconbury@us.af.mil

Alconbury Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Not all local villages and towns are serviced by Alconbury DoDEA school buses. Newcomers to the area should contact the school bus transportation at DSN:314-268-4313 Commercial: +44-01480-844313 to discuss the current service areas before choosing a home. To register your child online, visit the DoDEA Student Information System at https://www.dodea.edu/registration-process.cfm.  Once you have completed the online registration, contact the school registrar to finalize enrollment and bring your child's current immunization records, passport or birth certificate and a copy of PCS orders.  Hand-carry any previous school records with you during your move to expedite enrollment and course placement.

School meals are provided through AAFES.  Applications for free or reduced lunch are available online at https://freeandreducedapps.aafes.com and must be completed each school year.

Before/After School Care

Child care activities for school-age students are provided by Youth Programs at RAF Alconbury.  Visit https://rafalconbury.com/family/youth-programs-2/ to learn more about the programs and services offered.

Continuing Education - Postsecondary

The RAF Alconbury Education Center offers a full range of services at the Tri-base community for active-duty military and spouses, as well as DoD civilians. Services provided include educational counseling for degrees of all levels, and for the Community College of the Air Force. As well as commissioning opportunities, financial aid information, and active-duty and spouse tuition assistance. Also available is testing support for college courses, college-level examination programs, professional military education, defense language proficiency testing, and other exams. RAF Alconbury Education Center hosts a National Test Center run by Pearson Vue and UMGC.