ICS London International School - Primary School vs Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus
ICS London International School - Primary School and Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus are both in London, about 3 km apart. Both schools follow an IB curriculum. Published annual fees are £22,890 - 28,860 at ICS London International School - Primary School and £20,172 - 38,613 at Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus, which puts Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus roughly 14% higher. ICS London International School - Primary School takes pupils from 3 to 11, and Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus from 2 to 11. ICS London International School - Primary School is the larger school, with around 235 pupils to Southbank International School - Hampstead Campus's 165. Both keep typical class sizes around 16.
ICS London operates on two central London campuses: the Early Years & Primary Campus at 7B Wyndham Place, London W1H 1PN, and the Secondary & Diploma Campus at 21 Star Street, London W2 1QB. The campuses are between Hyde Park and The Regent's Park, a short walk apart and minutes from the West End, with easy transport connections.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early Years; Primary Years (PYP); Middle Years (MYP); iGCSE Programme; Diploma Years (DP).
Stages
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School type
School type
Private co-educational day school.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The student body includes more than 50 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
One-to-one and/or small-group provision for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and for learners with learning differences.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Typical day begins with a warm morning welcome, followed by timetable-based learning for Early Years, Primary, MYP and Diploma, with breaks and lunch, dedicated homework time and a range of extracurricular activities.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Door-to-door bus service is available to collect students from home in the morning and deliver them to the front door at the end of the school day.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Tuition fees (Academic Year 2025–26)
- Nursery – Reception (age 3–4): GBP 7,630 per term; GBP 22,890 per annum. - Years 1–4 (age 5–8): GBP 9,490 per term; GBP 28,470 per annum. - Years 5–6 (age 9–10): GBP 9,620 per term; GBP 28,860 per annum. - Years 7–11 (MYP / iGCSE, age 11–15): GBP 10,950 per term; GBP 32,850 per annum. - Years 12–13 (Diploma Programme, age 16–19): GBP 11,400 per term; GBP 34,200 per annum.
Application and new-student (one-off / first year) fees
- Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable): GBP 250. - Refundable deposit: GBP 1,500 (held by the school until the student leaves and refunded subject to the school's refund conditions). - School Development Fee (first-year fee): GBP 1,880. Additional School Development Fees may apply in subsequent years as set out on the fees list.
Examination fees
- iGCSE examination charge (one-off; subject to variation by subjects taken): GBP 700 (indicative). - IB Diploma (DP2) examination charge (one-off; subject to change; added to Summer invoice): GBP 800 (indicative).
Optional academic and additional costs (per term / per annum where shown)
- Intensive EAL support: GBP 2,950 per term; GBP 8,850 per annum. - Intermediate EAL support: GBP 1,600 per term; GBP 4,800 per annum. - Additional language tuition: GBP 1,550 per term; GBP 4,650 per annum. - Online Diploma course annual fee (conditions apply): GBP 1,000. - Lunch is included within the tuition fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- An Admissions Invoice is issued with the offer and must be paid to accept the place. The Admissions Invoice is payable within 14 days of the invoice date. The Admissions Invoice includes tuition, the refundable deposit, the School Development Fee and other relevant charges. - Fees for each term are due and payable as cleared funds before the commencement of the School Term to which they relate, unless a separate deferment agreement is in place. If an invoice item is under query, the balance of the invoice must still be paid. - Students enrolling under the Child Student visa sponsorship regime are required to pay a full year's tuition fees in advance and cannot enrol for less than one full academic year. - Instalment arrangements or fees-in-advance schemes are possible only by separate agreement with the school. - Late payment may incur simple interest charged daily at up to 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate; the school may take recovery action for unpaid fees, and may exclude a student on short notice for overdue fees.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. ICS London operates as a co-educational day school for ages 3–19, so there are no boarding fees.
Other costs (uniform, transport, extras)
- A school uniform is required for Primary and Secondary students; Diploma (IB Years) students follow a smart-casual dress code and do not wear the standard uniform. School ties are optional and are available for purchase. Uniform items are ordered through the school's uniform supplier. Costs for individual uniform items are charged separately by the supplier. - School transport (bus service) and related charges are additional where used; details and routes are published by the school and transport charges are separate from tuition. - Miscellaneous extras that may be charged include curriculum-related trips, examination fees, special education support fees (where lawfully charged), photographs, damage to school property, and other items requested by parents. These items are listed under the school's definition of fees and may be invoiced in addition to tuition.
Refund information
- Except where there is a legal liability or the school's terms provide otherwise, fees will not be refunded, reduced or waived for absence through illness, shortened terms, temporary school closures (including adverse weather or operation through remote learning), early release before the normal end of term, or for other routine events. Refunds or waivers are only made in exceptional circumstances at the Head's discretion. - The refundable deposit is returned only where the refund is requested in writing to the finance team within one month of the last day of the term in which the student completed their studies, or where the required notice of withdrawal has been given and other conditions in the terms are met. The school may retain the deposit where conditions are not met. - If a Child Student visa application or visa renewal is refused by UKVI, the school will initiate the refund process for fees paid in advance on receipt of the official visa rejection.
Fee payment options and practical notes on payment
- Fees must be paid as cleared funds before the start of the relevant term. The school reserves the right to refuse payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of funds. Payments from third parties may be accepted but do not release parents from liability unless a formal release has been given. The school may accept payments via third-party credit providers subject to indemnity and separate agreement. Specific payment channels (for example bank transfer, third-party card provider arrangements, or other methods) are handled through the school's finance team and the Admissions/Finance contact on invoices.
Summary
- Tuition and one-off/new-student fees for Academic Year 2025–26 are stated above by year group and per term/per annum. Additional/optional academic services, examination charges, deposit and development fees are listed above. Fees must be paid as cleared funds before each term; the Admissions Invoice is due within 14 days; late payment attracts interest and the school has specific exclusion and recovery rights. The school is a day school (no boarding fees) and a school uniform is required for most year groups, purchased separately through the supplier.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school delivers a bespoke curriculum rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, culminating in the IB Diploma. It serves ages 3 to 18, with Early Years, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), iGCSE and Diploma Years (DP). On the secondary side, the curriculum is structured into MYP, iGCSE and DP. Language provision includes courses in French, Spanish and Mandarin alongside English. 100% of pupils study at least one additional language at IGCSE and DP levels. The IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning are integrated across the school.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
The school has a student-teacher ratio of 5:1.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Average IB Diploma Programme score: 33.12 points over the last five years, significantly higher than the 24-point pass mark. The school is ranked in the top 20% of UK schools.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Average IB Diploma Programme score is 33.12 points; 40% of university destinations are ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the world (Times Higher Education, 2021).
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. First Contact: Families are encouraged to contact the Admissions team with questions about the school and to arrange a campus tour. The dedicated Admissions team can be reached by email or phone to organise a personalised visit. Book a Visit is available to arrange this.
2. Submit an application via OpenApply: The application takes around 15 minutes to complete. Have the following information at hand: applicant's full personal information (name, date of birth, passport number and photo); parent or guardian personal information (name and contact details); proposed start date and visa information. If applying for multiple students, each applicant must submit an individual application.
3. The Admissions team makes contact: The Admissions team will contact applicants' parents/guardians directly to discuss the application. This is a good time to ask questions about the school or the admissions process.
4. Letter of Offer: Once Admissions has reviewed all information, a place may be offered. To accept the offer, complete and return the online acceptance forms.
