ACS International School Hillingdon vs Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill

	A ACS International School Hillingdon London, United Kingdom	L Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £12,760 - 30,170	Fees / year £11,460 - 29,251
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 551	Pupils 844
Typical class size	Typical class size 16	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1978	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ACS International School Hillingdon is located at Hillingdon Court, 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 0BE, England. The campus address is used for communications and directions. It is close to Junction 16 of the M25 for transport access.	Location —
Stages	Stages Lower School (ages 3-10) and Upper School (ages 10-18).	Stages —
School type	School type Co-educational day school.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation England	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Lower School follows a structured timetable with eight periods per day, including a lunch period and outdoor recess.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Extensive busing with shuttle stops and door-to-door services available.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑off fees - Application fee: £330 (inc. VAT); non‑refundable and payable with each application. - Enrolment deposit: £1,500; refundable and payable after an offer is accepted to reserve a place. The deposit is retained for the duration of enrolment and refunded within three months of contract termination, net of any outstanding liabilities (including notice‑period liabilities and supplementary charges). - One‑off campus/development fee: £1,680 (inc. VAT); a once‑only, non‑refundable charge applied in the first year of enrolment for Grades K–12 and included on the first tuition invoice. Tuition fees (2025–2026) — per semester and annual Tuition fees are charged per semester (two semesters per academic year). Fees below include VAT. - Pre‑K (Ages 4–5): £7,350 per semester — Annual £14,700. - Kindergarten (Ages 5–6): £12,360 per semester — Annual £24,720. - Grades 1–2 (Ages 6–8): £13,200 per semester — Annual £26,400. - Grades 3–4 (Ages 8–10): £13,230 per semester — Annual £26,460. - Grades 5–6 (Ages 10–12): £15,570 per semester — Annual £31,140. - Grades 7–8 (Ages 12–14): £15,690 per semester — Annual £31,380. - Grades 9–10 (Ages 14–16): £17,220 per semester — Annual £34,440. - Grade 11 (Ages 16–17): £17,310 per semester — Annual £34,620. (Includes university placement support costs but excludes external exam and university application fees.) - Grade 12 (Ages 17–18): £17,400 per semester — Annual £34,800. (Includes university placement support costs but excludes external exam and university application fees.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year structure: two semesters (August–January; January–June). Tuition is billed per semester. - Invoicing for 2025–2026: 1st semester invoice issue date 4 June 2025 — due 18 June 2025; 2nd semester invoice issue date 5 November 2025 — due 19 November 2025. Invoices are issued twice per year and handled by the School Fees Office. - Any bank charges incurred when making payments are charged back to the student's fees account and must be cleared by further payment. Instalment (monthly) plans are available for parents paying fees themselves; details are arranged through the School Fees Office. Busing fees (2025–2026) Door‑to‑door (exempt/zero rated for VAT): - Zone 1: Single £1,220 per semester — Annual £2,440. Return £1,890 per semester — Annual £3,780. - Zone 2: Single £1,340 per semester — Annual £2,680. Return £2,070 per semester — Annual £4,140. - Zone 3: Single £1,420 per semester — Annual £2,840. Return £2,200 per semester — Annual £4,400. Shuttle service (exempt/zero rated for VAT): - Zone 1: Single £560 per semester — Annual £1,120. Return £850 per semester — Annual £1,700. - Zone 2: Single £710 per semester — Annual £1,420. Return £1,070 per semester — Annual £2,140. - Zone 3: Single £760 per semester — Annual £1,520. Return £1,180 per semester — Annual £2,360. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: ACS Hillingdon operates as a day school and does not charge boarding fees. Other costs and routine additional charges - Exams: External exam charges are additional. Typical expected costs are around £700 for the full IB Diploma, around £200 for the IBCP, and AP standard fees £125 per exam. (Examination boards may change fees.) - University applications: US application fees typically range $50–$150 per application; UCAS charge £27.50 (up to 5 choices). - SEN services: Support for moderate SEN is charged at £4,500 per year (£2,250 per semester). Services for mild SEN are included in standard tuition at no additional cost. A formal assessment determines the service level after admission. Spaces for moderate SEN support are limited. - IT and device charges: Accidental damage is generally covered; lost or misplaced iPads incur a charge up to £350. Annual IT service fee £60 (inc. VAT) applies for Grades 9–12. Deliberate damage or misuse incurs repair/replacement costs. - Textbooks: A set of textbooks is loaned; charges apply for lost or damaged textbooks/library books beyond fair wear and tear. - Trips and co‑curricular activities: Some trips, extracurricular activities and co‑curricular options incur additional charges; some activities are included in tuition while others are charged separately. Refund information - Enrolment deposit refund: The enrolment deposit (£1,500) is refundable and will be returned within three months of termination of the contract, after deduction of any outstanding fees or liabilities. Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: debit and credit cards, sterling (GBP) cheque drawn on a UK bank account, and direct electronic payments (BACS/wire transfer). A monthly instalment option is available for parents paying fees themselves. - UK bank details for sterling payments (as provided for school fees): NatWest Bank Plc — Account name: ACS International Schools Ltd — Account number: 34337199 — Sort code: 60‑06‑03 — SWIFT: NWBKGB2L — IBAN: GB62 NWBK 6006 0334 3371 99. - US bank details for USD payments (as provided for school fees): Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Drive, Riverside, RI 02915 — Account name: ACS International Schools Ltd — Account number: 1300032801 — ABA (Domestic USA Wire) 011500120 — SWIFT CTZIUS33 — ACH ABA 211070175. Please quote the student number when making a direct payment. Any bank charges incurred will be debited to the student's fees account. Payment in US Dollars may be arranged following an exchange‑rate confirmation from the School Fees Office. Contact points for fees - Application & deposit queries: ACS Hillingdon Admissions. For tuition, transport and development fees: The School Fees Office (contact details provided with invoices and officially issued fee documents).	Fee details Application, registration and deposit - Application fee (per student): GBP 180. - Registration fee (per family): First child GBP 1,680; Second child GBP 1,440; Third and subsequent children GBP 1,200. CFBL students registering into 2nde or Year 11: GBP 1,200. - Refundable deposit (per student): GBP 1,100. The deposit is returned once the final account is settled. In cases of cancellation, the deposit is treated under the school's terms and conditions (deposit non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given). Tuition and lunch fees — academic year 2025–2026 (annual totals by year group) - Pre‑Reception / Petite Section (EYFS): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total (incl. VAT where applicable) GBP 19,320. - Reception / Moyenne Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 17,979; VAT on tuition GBP 3,596; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 22,916. - Year 1 / Grande Section: Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - Primary (CP – CM2): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Collège (6ème–3ème, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 14,317; VAT on tuition GBP 2,863; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 18,521. - Lycée (2nde–Terminale, French track): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 15,423; VAT on tuition GBP 3,085; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 19,849. - International track (EIP / IBDP — Years 7–13): Tuition (excl. VAT) GBP 23,258; VAT on tuition GBP 4,652; Lunch GBP 1,341; Total GBP 29,251. Per‑term equivalents for 2025–2026 (annual total divided by three; shown as per‑term equivalent) - Pre‑Reception / PS: GBP 6,440.00 per term (GBP 19,320 ÷ 3). - Reception / MS: GBP 7,638.67 per term (GBP 22,916 ÷ 3). - Year 1 / GS: GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - Primary (CP–CM2): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Collège (6ème–3ème): GBP 6,173.67 per term (GBP 18,521 ÷ 3). - Lycée (2nde–Terminale): GBP 6,616.33 per term (GBP 19,849 ÷ 3). - International track (EIP / IBDP Y7–13): GBP 9,750.33 per term (GBP 29,251 ÷ 3). Termly / installment billing schedule and payment terms - For the 2025–2026 academic year, unless otherwise agreed with the school, fees are offered to be split into twelve monthly instalments, payable from 15 May. The school has previously published alternative instalment arrangements for earlier years (for example, ten monthly instalments starting 15 June for 2024–2025). Families are invoiced under the agreed schedule. Boarding - The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Other costs and routine extras - Lunch: an annual lunch charge of GBP 1,341 is included in the totals above for each year group as shown. VAT treatment of lunch is stated separately by the school. - After‑school care (Garderie): After‑school day care for EYFS and Primary (3:30pm–6:00pm on weekdays) is available for an additional charge. - Exam fees: - IBDP Y13 exam fee: GBP 100 per paper. - Brevet (3e) exam fee: GBP 60. - Bac 1ère exam fee: GBP 130. - Bac Terminale exam fee: GBP 250. - IGCSE exam fees (per subject) are published by the exam provider and may vary; charges are invoiced to parents where applicable. - Classroom supplies and devices: EYFS and Primary classroom supplies (textbooks, notebooks, writing materials) are included in the school fees for those phases. In Secondary the school provides an individual school‑owned tablet with required apps and digital textbooks; families may be asked to buy some physical textbooks or stationery as required. - Uniform: The school operates a uniform/dress code; families are responsible for purchasing required uniform items (uniform is available through school suppliers). Costs for uniform items are borne by families and will vary by supplier and item. - Trips, extracurricular activities and specific programme charges: These are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and will be invoiced separately. Refunds and cancellations (summary) - Deposit: Refundable deposit (GBP 1,100) is returned when the pupil's final account is settled; cancellation and postponement rules are governed by the school's terms and conditions. The school's admissions FAQ notes that, in the case of postponement, the first registration fee can be frozen for one or two years; in the case of cancellation the deposit is normally non‑refundable unless one school term's notice is given. Fee payment arrangements and schemes - Instalment option: For 2025–2026 the school publishes a twelve‑month instalment option (monthly from 15 May) as the standard instalment schedule unless another arrangement is agreed. - Tax‑Free Childcare: Families eligible for the UK Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme may use that allowance to help pay EYFS and Primary tuition fees up to the first term after a child's 5th birthday. What is included in the published school fees - The published tuition figures include the items the school specifies for each phase (EYFS/Primary classroom supplies; Secondary tablet and digital resources). Additional payable items include after‑school care, trips, some exam fees, certain external examination charges and optional extracurricular costs. Contacts for billing queries - The school publishes a central admissions and finance contact for invoices and billing queries; families should use the school's published admissions and finance contacts for invoicing and payment arrangements.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details An enquiry-based, international curriculum that blends international standards across the school. Lower School (Pre-K to Grade 4) provides core and specialist subjects taught by dedicated teachers, with one full-time teacher per class and a teaching assistant in Pre-K and Kindergarten; technology is integrated with one-to-one iPads; Forest School and Outdoor Learning are part of learning. The curriculum follows international anchors, including UK Birth to Five Matters and US Common Core, and leads to International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and US College Board Advanced Placement examinations. Upper School follows a forward-looking, international curriculum preparing students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), Advanced Placement (AP), and the High School Diploma, with the ACS Global Programme and language options in French or Spanish; Grades 11-12 offer IBDP, IBCP, and AP.	Curriculum details —
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Lower School classes have one full-time teacher per class; Pre-K and Kindergarten have a full-time teaching assistant.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2025, IBDP results saw 44/45 as the top score with an average of 35 and a 100% pass rate. AP results showed 91% of students gaining at least one 3+ with an average AP score of 3.7 (42 AP students).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates go on to leading universities in the UK and internationally, including institutions such as Imperial College London, University College London, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, New York University and Cornell University, among others.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Elite Performance Pathway (EPP) supports the most gifted and talented athletes with athletic development, workshops, sports psychology, lifestyle and dual career support, and TASS dual career support.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions Process comprises five steps: Enquiry, Application, Review, Admission, Welcome. Enquiry: Visit for Open Day or Personal Tour to explore campus, meet academic staff, and discuss admissions. Application: Apply year-round if the child has the right to study in the UK prior to starting school; a non-refundable application fee is paid online. Review: The admissions committee assesses the online application and may request additional documents; the outcome is communicated as soon as possible. Admission: If successful, a place is offered; a non-refundable enrolment deposit is required and is set against the second semester tuition. Welcome: The team provides information on cafeteria, transport, school platforms, subject selection, and visa compliance prior to the first day to ensure a smooth start. Admissions chances vary by grade; if the grade is at capacity, the child is waitlisted and you will be contacted immediately to complete the remaining steps. Rolling admissions are in place, so applications are accepted year-round and students may start at any point in the academic year (subject to availability). The online application uses a holistic approach, reviewing previous school records, references, student questionnaire answers, and standardised test scores, and may require Educational Psychologist reports or EAL tests where relevant.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships Bursaries are offered to students with exceptional personal and academic potential who would benefit from an ACS education but cannot meet full school fees; bursaries are means-tested and require UK residency with the right to remain. The bursary programme is suspended for the 2026/2027 academic year; details of the 2027/2028 schedule will be published in 2026. Bursary awards can cover up to 100% of tuition and may include additional costs; awards are reviewed annually.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If admission is offered but the grade is at capacity, the child is waitlisted, and when a place becomes available you will be contacted immediately to complete the remaining admission steps.	Waitlist —
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