International School of London - Ealing Campus vs RGS Surrey Hills

	I International School of London - Ealing Campus London, United Kingdom	R RGS Surrey Hills London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £24,630 - 39,640	Fees / year £27,162 - 55,131
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 435	Pupils 425
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1972	Opened 1959
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location The school is located at Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6EA. The campus sits on 26 acres of countryside in the Surrey Hills near Box Hill. Minibus routes with live tracking connect families to local towns and stations.
Stages	Stages —	Stages The school teaches ages 11–18 and is co-educational.
School type	School type —	School type The school offers day and boarding education for girls and boys.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix The school draws students from Surrey, across the UK and more than 30 countries worldwide.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school has a Learning Support team providing additional literacy support in small groups and supports students with specific learning difficulties; an International Study Centre delivers English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The United Kingdom.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school provides a minibus service with pick-up and collection from local railway stations including Epsom, Raynes Park and Leatherhead.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Registration and Deposits - Registration fee (inc VAT): GBP 150, payable on registration and non-refundable. - Registration fee for international applicants (inc VAT): GBP 250, payable on registration and non-refundable. - Acceptance deposit (no VAT): GBP 1,800, payable on acceptance of a place. - Acceptance deposit for international applicants (no VAT): GBP 4,000 for EEA applicants and GBP 5,000 for non-EEA applicants, payable on acceptance of a place. Termly Tuition Fees (2025–26) — amounts are per term and shown by year group and boarding option - Years 7 & 8: - Day Student: GBP 9,054 per term. - Flexi Boarding (2 nights): GBP 11,163 per term. - Flexi Boarding (3 nights): GBP 12,117 per term. - Weekly Boarding: GBP 13,270 per term. - Full Boarding: GBP 15,068 per term. - Years 9, 10 & 11: - Day Student: GBP 9,754 per term. - Flexi Boarding (2 nights): GBP 12,025 per term. - Flexi Boarding (3 nights): GBP 13,059 per term. - Weekly Boarding: GBP 14,296 per term. - Full Boarding: GBP 17,628 per term. - Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13): - Day Student: GBP 10,178 per term. - Flexi Boarding (2 nights): GBP 12,448 per term. - Flexi Boarding (3 nights): GBP 13,499 per term. - Weekly Boarding: GBP 14,919 per term. - Full Boarding: GBP 18,377 per term. - Sixth Form termly fees include all educational trips and visits (specialist field trips excluded). - One Year GCSE Programme: - Day Student: GBP 11,953 per term. - Weekly Boarding: GBP 15,559 per term. - Full Boarding: GBP 19,134 per term. - One Year GCSE Programme fees are inclusive of ESL charges and UK outings. - All termly tuition figures above are shown inclusive of VAT where applicable. Sibling discount: 5% off full fees for the second child and 10% for each subsequent child. Billing schedule and payment terms - The annual tuition charge is divided into three termly invoices; each term's fees are payable before the first day of the term to which they relate. Invoices are issued separately for each term. Payment of each term's fees is due on the first day of that term. - Permitted payment methods: bank transfer, Fees in Advance Scheme, School Fee Plan for monthly payments. Payments may also be made by direct bank transfer, cheque, credit/debit card or via the Billing Portal. Premium Credit / School Fee Plan arrangements are available for monthly direct-debit spreading of UK parents' payments (credit subject to status). - Late or unpaid fees: the school may withhold attendance if fees are not paid on time; each parent who signed the Acceptance Form is contractually liable for fees until otherwise agreed in writing. Boarding fees and options (summarised) - Boarding options are offered as Flexi (2 or 3 nights), Weekly, Full boarding, and occasional/extra night stays. Termly boarding component amounts are included in the termly fees listed above for each year group. Extra weekend or occasional boarding is charged separately at GBP 158 per night (inc VAT). Other costs and supplemental charges - Digital devices: The school operates a standardised digital device scheme. Devices are compulsory for UK students except Sixth Form and are paid for by parents; parents may choose to purchase outright or rent under a 36-month agreement with the school's chosen supplier (package includes IT support, damage/theft protection and pre-installed software). Device costs are not incorporated into the school fees and are charged separately. - Extra-curricular activities and specialist tuition: some activities such as Golf, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, STEM Go-Karting and private music lessons incur additional charges. Private coaching for specific learning support and speech & language support are charged at GBP 67 per hour (inc VAT). - Transport and miscellaneous: minibus services and taxi costs (where the school arranges transport) are charged as supplemental items and invoiced to parents. School Trunk storage and related services are charged separately. Public examination charges, specialist field trips, medical treatment fees, photographs and purchases from the school shop are supplemental charges. - Uniform: uniform is required and is available from the school's appointed supplier; uniform purchase is a separate cost to be met by parents (new uniform available from the supplier's online shop; secondhand uniform options are also provided). No fixed single-price uniform total is published. Refunds, deposits and notice requirements - The registration fee is non-refundable. The acceptance deposit is generally non-refundable if the pupil does not take up the place, except where the school fills the vacancy created by withdrawal and the year group is full; in that case the deposit may be refunded less administrative costs. The acceptance deposit generally becomes part of the school's funds and is refunded (subject to deductions for outstanding sums) one month after the last day of the pupil's final term. - Notice to withdraw: a full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil (or a term's fees in lieu of notice must be paid). Specific notice deadlines by the term immediately preceding the leaving term are: 10th September to leave at the end of the Autumn Term, 10th January to leave at the end of the Spring Term, and 20th April to leave at the end of the Summer Term. Failure to give the required notice will result in a term's fees becoming due as a debt. Withdrawal part-way through a term does not reduce fees due and does not entitle to a refund for that term. - Exclusion or required removal: where a pupil is permanently excluded or required to be removed for disciplinary reasons, no refund or remission of fees will be given for the term in which the exclusion occurs, and the deposit will be forfeited in many such cases. - Circumstances affecting provision: if the school is wholly unable to perform its obligations for a continuous period greater than fourteen consecutive days, fees for the affected period will be pro-rated and, where appropriate, refunded pro-rata. Practical fee notes and summary of key amounts (declarative) - Registration fee: GBP 150 (UK), GBP 250 (international). Acceptance deposit: GBP 1,800 (UK), GBP 4,000 (EEA international), GBP 5,000 (non-EEA international). Termly tuition ranges by year and boarding option as listed above (for 2025–26). Sibling discounts: 5% for second child, 10% for each subsequent child. Extra night boarding: GBP 158 per night. Learning support / speech therapy: GBP 67 per hour. Digital devices and uniform are charged separately to fees. Termly invoicing, payment due before the first day of term; payment accepted by bank transfer, direct debit schemes (School Fee Plan / Premium Credit), cheque, credit/debit card or Billing Portal.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding are offered. Full-boarders stay at the school during term time under House Parents with 24/7 care and access to facilities and co-curricular opportunities; during holidays they may return home, stay with guardians or join residential holiday programmes. Boarding is integrated with Senior School life, and boarders are housed in six main houses with dedicated House Parents.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement Uniform is compulsory for Years 7–11 for both boys and girls. Boys wear a blazer, grey trousers, white shirt, tie, green jumper and a dark coat; girls wear a blazer, skirt or grey trousers, white blouse, green jumper and a dark coat; science/art overalls are required for labs; boarders receive two shirts and two skirts/trousers; Box Hill School branded items can be purchased from unismart online or at the on-site uniform shop. A sport and activities kit is also required; appearance standards cover tidy hair, limited jewellery, discreet makeup for older years, and clear name labeling of clothing.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Meals are provided by Holroyd Howe, with freshly prepared menus that rotate weekly and accommodate dietary needs. The menus promote healthy eating and sustainability. Food is sourced with care: UK meat; eggs from RSPCA Freedom Farm certified producers; Red Tractor milk; bakery produced on-site or by local bakers; no fish on the IUCN red list.
House system	House system —	House system There are six main boarding houses, with each house having dedicated residential House Parents who support borders at all times. Pupils are placed into houses by age and gender, fostering community and cross-year interactions.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership RGS Surrey Hills originated in 1959 as Box Hill School and joined the RGS Group of Schools in June 2025, becoming RGS Surrey Hills. The RGS Group of Schools includes Reigate Grammar School and other member schools; RGSSH is part of the RGS family and is a founding member of Round Square.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details At RGS Surrey Hills, the academic curriculum treats every pupil as an individual, supported by personalised learning, regular assessment and monitoring. The breadth and balance of subjects is planned across lower and middle school, with courses designed to match aspirations, abilities and interests. Sixth Form provision offers continued choice and flexibility, with subject matter appropriate to ages and aptitudes and with differentiation to meet the needs of all students, including those with learning difficulties and those who are gifted and talented. The curriculum is structured to disperse learning across a two-week cycle, and the International Study Centre runs separate EAL programmes to prepare students for mainstream study where appropriate.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes allow for personalised support.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results GCSE Results 2025: 9–7 36%, 9–6 54%, 9–5 75%, Pass Rate 91%. A Level Results 2025: Pass Rate 91%, A*-C 41%. International Baccalaureate Results 2025: Pass Rate 94%, Average Point Score 31.3.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Recent destinations include Russell Group universities such as Durham, King's College London and Warwick, with courses including Biomedical Sciences at Bristol, Business and Economics at Surrey, and Philosophy at Southampton; creative pathways include an Acting Foundation course and performing arts routes.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The curriculum differentiates to meet the needs of students who are gifted and talented.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care underpins the wellbeing and social-emotional development of all students. Each pupil is assigned a personal tutor, and boarders have a Houseparent and Tutor to support academic and pastoral development. There is a clear emphasis on helping students maintain a positive mind-set and to develop resilience through wellbeing support and parent wellbeing talks. A broad co-curricular programme, including sport and creative arts, develops character, resilience and balance beyond the classroom. The Round Square framework places leadership, service and global understanding at the heart of school life, preparing students for life beyond exams.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Development Department supports neurodivergent and disabled pupils under the Neurodiversity (SEND) policy. The department includes a SENDCo, four Specialist Teachers, a Speech and Language Therapist and two Teaching Assistants. It uses 1:1 lessons and a multi-sensory approach with Pupil Profiles detailing each pupil's needs, strengths and required adjustments, reviewed termly. The SENDCo leads day-to-day operations and collaborates with Heads of Year and the Pastoral Team to monitor progress and provide timely support, including arranging Access Arrangements for examinations and reviewing EHCPs when applicable. Referrals, assessment and collaborations with parents and external professionals are coordinated to identify learning needs and plan appropriate intervention.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Progress of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) is monitored by the Learning Development Department with input from teaching staff, parents and the pupils themselves. A lack of English proficiency is not treated as a learning difference. The department works with the Head of EAL and the IB Coordinator to identify neurodivergent EAL learners and ensure early support. In some cases a first-language assessment may be used to identify learning differences. Assessment results are shared with parents, and the SENDCo or a Specialist Teacher liaises with parents and staff to implement support.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The school places importance on the mental health and wellbeing of all students. A dedicated Pastoral Team provides support to help students maintain a positive mindset, and students are assigned a Tutor plus Houseparents in boarding to support academic and personal development. Wellbeing is reinforced through guidance and resources, with wellbeing talks provided for parents. The combination of pastoral care and a supportive learning environment aims to foster resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy includes Early Years Foundation Stage. The policy was reviewed in August 2025 and next due for review in August 2026. The school designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs; the Designated Safeguarding Lead for RGS Surrey Hills is Kate Cobb, with Deputy DSL Claire Ellis and other Deputy Leads such as Rachael Evans. Staff are provided with safeguarding contact details and guidance, including escalation procedures and relevant local safeguarding contacts. In case of concern about a child's safety, staff should act immediately and contact the DSL, following the policy and, if needed, the Surrey Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPA) or emergency services by dialing 999. Contact information for safeguarding and key staff is published for school use.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Dalewood House sits within around 26 acres of grounds, hosting outdoor events and sporting fixtures. A brand-new £5 million Sports Centre on site provides two levels of cutting-edge facilities, including indoor netball, badminton, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a 5-a-side football pitch, cricket nets, a classroom, a fitness suite and a rooftop court for netball and tennis. The campus also offers well-maintained outdoor facilities such as climbing wall, high ropes, football pitches, cricket pitches and a recreational swimming pool. It provides IT-enabled classrooms, specialist studios for dance, drama and art, and music facilities with a large classroom, practice rooms and a recital room. There are 130 beds in six boarding houses, and a Sixth Form Centre with its own entrance for older pupils.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Opened in 2018, the Sports Centre provides extensive on-site facilities and easy access to the surrounding Surrey Hills. On-site games fields accommodate football, cricket, rugby, ultimate and athletics, with cricket nets for training. A Multi Use Games Astro supports hockey, football, tennis and netball. The centre also includes an indoor sports hall, four-lane indoor cricket nets, a strength and conditioning gym and a rooftop court for netball and tennis.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Sixth Form offers two academic programmes: A Levels (including BTEC) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). The Sixth Form Centre provides a dedicated space with its own entrance, including a Sixth Form Common Room, modern study facilities, a Learning Resource Suite and dedicated classrooms. The Centre houses the offices of the IB Co-ordinator, Head of Sixth Form and Head of Careers. In the main school, small class sizes enable personalised support and the curriculum is designed to stretch and support every student.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities There is a compulsory time set aside for co-curricular activities, with sign-ups each term. The co-curricular programme includes a range of activities and showcases initiatives such as Writers Collective volumes I and II. Round Square offers adventures and community service projects, including exchanges to Europe and longer exchanges to South Africa, Australia, America, Canada, India or Peru. Expeditions form a core part of the early years, with Year 7 residentials, Year 8 outdoor activities and water-based experiences, and Year 9 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The Duke of Edinburgh Award pathway continues in later years with Silver and Gold awards and expeditions to varied environments, often celebrated in prestigious venues.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Originally founded in 1959 as Box Hill School by Roy McComish. Box Hill was a founding member of Round Square, reflecting a commitment to developing young people of character, compassion and capability. In June 2025 Box Hill School became RGS Surrey Hills and joined the Reigate Grammar School Group; the school continues to uphold an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious ethos. The current Headmistress is Hayley Robinson, and the campus features Dalewood House, designed in 1883 by Victorian architect John Norton. Five headteachers have led the school over the decades.
Community	Community —	Community RGS Surrey Hills has a warm, inclusive, relationship‑focused and internationally minded community. Staff and students come from Surrey, across the UK and over 30 countries; this diversity enriches learning, broadens perspectives and prepares young people for a global future. As part of the wider RGS Group, the school enables collaboration and wider opportunities, underpinned by a tradition of excellence. The Round Square philosophy places leadership, service and global understanding at the heart of school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual RGS Surrey Hills delivers a broad and carefully sequenced academic curriculum across the senior years, designed to challenge and support every student. Teaching encourages critical thinking, questioning and ownership of progress across a wide range of subjects. As pupils move toward GCSE study and into the Sixth Form, learning is underpinned by clear guidance and high expectations. The Sixth Form offers two programmes—A Levels (including a BTEC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma—both academically rigorous and highly regarded by universities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The Creative Arts Faculty offers a broad range of disciplines including 3D Design and Arts, Craft & Design, with specialisations such as Textiles, Fashion, Mixed Media, Fine Art, Photography and Architecture. Art, Craft and Design form the heart of creative expression, developing practical skills across drawing, graphic design, print, embroidery and constructed textiles. Writers Collective is part of the co-curricular programme, providing opportunities for writing and collaborative creative work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Round Square provides opportunities for global and regional conferences and enables exchanges and projects, fostering international understanding. Round Square exchanges are available for Year 10 and Year 12, with service projects such as those in South Africa carried out in partnership with the Good Work Foundation. Model United Nations (MUN) develops global citizenship through research, public speaking and diplomacy, aligning with the IDEALS of Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Writers Collective forms part of the school's co-curricular offerings, providing opportunities for writing and collaborative creative work. Expeditions are a core part of the early years, with Year 7 residentials to the New Forest and Year 8 team-building and water-based activities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a popular scheme in which students pursue Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions and related volunteering and skill components.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Round Square service projects include South Africa-based work in partnership with the Good Work Foundation, such as building a nursery, a digital learning centre and a raised-bed garden, alongside other community-improvement activities. Students also undertake local service projects as part of the Round Square experience, with opportunities to contribute to the broader community. The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes volunteering components, reflecting the school's emphasis on service and community engagement.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Sixth Form students have leadership opportunities including roles such as Head of School, Syndicate leader, Sports Captain and leading clubs and societies, with comprehensive prefect training. Model United Nations fosters leadership, public speaking, research and networking, supporting students as global leaders. The Sixth Form Centre houses the offices of the IB Co-ordinator, Head of Sixth Form and Head of Careers, providing expert guidance to students shaping their next steps.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport is fundamental to developing confident, capable and healthy individuals, with physical activity viewed as a lifelong journey that supports wellbeing, ambition and a positive sense of self. The programme offers competitive fixtures and recreational activity across Football, Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball and Athletics, among other options. The on-site Sports Centre provides extensive facilities, including pitches, nets, an indoor hall and access to Box Hill and the North Downs for outdoor activities, supporting both performance and participation. A Saturday Sport programme launched in 2025 expands opportunities beyond the school week.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision French and Spanish are taught as modern foreign languages. The GCSE curriculum offers French and Spanish as options for examined language study, with a weekly lunchtime class for KS4 French to provide extra practice. In Years 7–8, languages are taught as part of the lower-school curriculum, with literacy support provided by Learning Support. The school operates an International Study Centre (ISC) to run English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes to support non-native speakers and prepare them for transfer into mainstream programmes.
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 Three formal entry points exist: Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. Stage 1 is Visit Us, with Open Events and Private Visits to view the school, meet pupils, and speak with senior staff. Stage 2 is Make an Application: for Year 7 and Year 9, register online by the published deadline, pay a non-refundable registration fee of £150, provide a photograph of the applicant and copies of the applicant's full school report plus any medical and Educational Psychologist reports as appropriate; those registered by the timescales are guaranteed to be invited to the Year 7 and Year 9 Discovery Day, with invitations for assessments issued after the Autumn Term half term; applications after the deadline may be discussed with Admissions. There is no priority for early registrations and all candidates are considered on an equal basis at the point of assessment; a school reference is requested after registration. For Year 12, the process is similar but requires the student's predicted GCSE results and includes an interview; offers are based on the interview, current school reports and GCSE predictions. Stage 3 is the Assessment Process: Year 6 Explorer's Day and Year 8 Discovery Day lead to assessment for Year 7 entry (Maths and English written work plus interview), with separate scholarship assessment afternoons for Sport and Drama on 11 November and for Art and Music on 12 November; Year 12 applicants are invited to an interview at a mutually convenient time. General information: assessment considers entrance test results, interview, recent school reports, academic progress, and other strengths; all years 7–8 study one Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish); independence, attendance and positive engagement are expected. Other year groups may be considered where places are available.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships recognise and reward exceptional talent and achievements in academics, music, sports, art or drama. They are available to students entering Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 and are awarded based on the candidate's accomplishments in the chosen field, successful completion of entrance exams, and an interview with senior staff and the relevant department head. Scholars may be awarded both a bursary and a scholarship. Bursaries provide means-tested financial support.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If the year group's available places are exhausted, a Wait List may be offered.
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