Schools in the UK are eligible to register a .sch.uk domain name of their choice. These domains follow the format <school name>.<area>.sch.uk. For example a .sch.uk domain name could look like this:

st-marys.oxon.sch.uk

Applying for a sch.uk

Schools or their representative local authorities can apply to register a domain name if they do not already hold one. Applications should be made in writing to Nominet detailing the following:

• School name
• ID number
• Postal address
• Contact name
• Contact email address
• Preferred domain name
• Registrar’s (hosting ISP’s) tag

School consortia are also now eligible to register a .sch.uk domain name. The lead school in the consortium should apply for the domain name using their name and contact details for the registration process.

Fees

Sch.uk domain names for new schools are provided free of charge in England (the registration fee is paid by Becta). Schools in Scotland, Wales, independent schools, school consortia and schools that wish to change their existing domain name will need to pay the registration fee of £5+VAT. We will invoice the applicant directly and register the domain name on receipt of payment.

Sch.uk domain names are not currently subject to a renewal fee.

Where to apply

Applications for new domains should be made in writing to:

Registrant Services
Nominet UK
Minerva House
Edmund Halley Road
Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4DQ

Fax: 01865 332288