King's College School Wimbledon vs Southbank International School - Kensington Campus

	K King's College School Wimbledon London, United Kingdom	S Southbank International School - Kensington Campus London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £29,022 - 34,212	Fees / year £20,172 - 38,613
Age range	Age range 7 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 1,477	Pupils 160
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1979
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Southbank International School operates across three Central London campuses located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster. The Westminster campuses include Conway Street and Cleveland Street sites. The MYP is taught at 63–65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QJ and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme at 377–381 Euston Road, London NW1 3AU. Early Childhood and Primary are taught at the Kensington and Hampstead campuses.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Childhood Years (2*-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18), IB Career-related Programme (16-18).
School type	School type —	School type Independent international school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 70 nationalities are represented in the student body; Westminster has over 20 languages taught.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The school provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL); staff differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in teaching and assessments; supports include developing Student Support Plans and collaboration with parents and external specialists.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation 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 —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - A one-off registration / application fee is charged on submission of the application: GBP 210. Tuition fees — breakdown by year group (per term and annual total) - King's College Junior School (typical junior-year examples): - Year 3 & Year 4: GBP 9,674 per term (GBP 29,022 per academic year, three terms). - Year 5 & Year 6: GBP 10,319 per term (GBP 30,957 per academic year). - Senior school (typical senior-year examples): - Year 7 and Year 8: GBP 10,410 per term (GBP 31,230 per academic year). - Years 9 through 13 (including Sixth Form): GBP 11,404 per term (GBP 34,212 per academic year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged on a termly basis (three terms per academic year). Termly invoices are the normal billing unit. - A refundable acceptance deposit is required to secure an offered place; the deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the school (less any sums owed). Published examples of acceptance deposit amounts appear in admissions guidance for the school. Boarding fees - King's College School, Wimbledon operates as a day school; there is no full-time boarding provision for pupils. There are therefore no regular boarding-term fees. Other costs and fees (typical items charged in addition to tuition) - Additional and variable charges that commonly arise include: school uniform, optional or additional music tuition, instrument hire, examination entry charges, trips and escorted residential visits, specific course materials, and some extracurricular activities. Some items are billed termly in arrears when used. Means-tested bursaries can, in awarded cases, cover some or all of these additional costs. Refund information - The acceptance deposit paid to secure a place is refundable when the pupil leaves the school (subject to deduction for outstanding sums). Termly tuition is charged per term and the school's contract and terms and conditions set out the detailed notice and refund arrangements for mid-term withdrawal; deposits are typically the specific refundable item mentioned in public admissions summaries. Fee payment options - Independent schools in the UK commonly provide these payment methods and arrangements: bank transfer (BACS/CHAPS/overseas bank transfer), standing order or direct debit, online card payment facilities, and the option to use third-party monthly-instalment providers. Schools also typically issue an invoice or fee statement listing the accepted methods and any card surcharges or instalment-provider terms. (These are the standard methods used by UK independent schools.) Summary (practical points for parents) - Expect to pay the non-refundable registration fee on application, a refundable acceptance deposit when you accept an offer, and tuition billed termly (three terms per year). Day tuition rates vary by year group — junior terms are lower than senior terms — with example termly figures shown above. There is no boarding fee because the school is a day school. Budget additionally for uniform, music and trips unless these are specifically covered by a bursary award.	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee is charged for each child. The standard application fee is GBP 300 per application. One-time and enrolment charges (first year only) - Refundable tuition deposit (one-off): GBP 2,000. - Capital development / facilities fee (one-off, first year): GBP 3,000. Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year) Fees are shown in full-year and per-term amounts (three terms per school year). Amounts are in GBP. - Early Childhood / Nursery (Nurs.2, age 2): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172. - Kindergarten / Kindg.1 (age 3): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172. - Kindergarten / Kindg.2 (age 4): Per term GBP 8,934 — Per year GBP 26,802. - Kindergarten / Kindg.3 (age 5): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 1 (age 6): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 2 (age 7): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256. - Grade 3 (age 8): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grade 4 (age 9): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grade 5 (age 10): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213. - Grades 6–10 (ages 11–15): Per term GBP 12,363 — Per year GBP 37,089. - Grades 11–12 / Sixth Form (ages 16–17): Per term GBP 12,871 — Per year GBP 38,613. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is invoiced on a termly basis. To secure an offered place, the tuition deposit and the first term's fees must be paid within the school's required period (typically within seven days of an offer). Failure to meet payment terms can affect enrolment status. Boarding fees - Southbank operates as a day school; boarding services are not provided and there are no boarding fees. Other costs and additional fees - School bus / shuttle services: charges apply for door-to-door bus services and inter-campus shuttles; these are invoiced in addition to tuition. Example historical/standard figures for transport services include two-way door-to-door and shuttle charges invoiced per term. - PTA / parent association fee: an annual PTA charge is applied. - Examination fees (IB), external exam entries, residential trip costs, optional extra-curricular activities, specialist equipment (such as calculators for some years) and occasional consumables are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate to the year group and activities. - Uniform and personal school equipment: uniform and personal items are charged separately and vary by campus and age group. Refund information - The tuition deposit is refundable in accordance with the school's published financial terms and conditions. Specific conditions for refunds (timing and circumstances) are set out in the school's financial terms. Fee payment options - Bank transfer / BACS is accepted for application and tuition payments; the school provides bank details for payments. Credit card payments can be processed by the finance office on request. Some specific application payments may require bank transfer rather than card payment; parents should use the school's published payment instructions for the relevant fee.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The school has three campuses in central London delivering an IB continuum. Hampstead and Kensington offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11. Westminster hosts the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Conway Street hosts the Diploma Programme and MYP, Portland Place hosts MYP, and Cleveland Street hosts DP and MYP. The three campuses are located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster, across five sites. The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additonal Language (EAL) support available.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Average class sizes vary by stage. Typically, PYP classes have 12–18 students, while Lower Senior classes are typically 11–16 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The Diploma Programme (DP) results for the Class of 2023 show a 97.3% pass rate, with an overall average score of 35.1 points. 21% of students achieved 40 points or more, and 25.3% of DP graduates earned a bilingual Diploma. 79% of the cohort scored above the world average of 30.24. Most of Southbank's Diploma students passed the programme in 2023 and gained places at their first-choice universities.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school provides Higher Education and Careers support, including one-to-one meetings with HE/Careers Advisors and guidance through the university application process. Students have access to a Global University Fair and a Careers Fair, and the school hosts dedicated university guidance events. In 2024, graduates are studying at a wide range of universities in the UK, Europe and North America, including institutions such as University College London, King's College London, and other world-class universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school identifies able, gifted and talented students and provides opportunities to extend learning, including the possibility of joining higher-grade classes in primary and participating in extension groups or one-to-one support. Resources for identifying and teaching able, gifted and talented learners include access to specialist guidance, external organisations such as NACE, and IB publications on gifted and talented education. The Language & EAL policies also acknowledge that some EAL students may be gifted or 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 Southbank is a non-selective school with rolling admissions. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability, and submitted online via our application system. Our admissions process is a five-step path designed for simplicity: 1. Start by reviewing the Admissions Policy and using the age placement chart to determine the correct grade (the school uses the American grading system); 2) Prepare the documents required for the online application for the relevant programme (PYP, MYP, DP/CP); 3) Begin and submit your online application; 4) Pay a non-refundable application fee of £300 (inc. VAT); debit or credit cards are not accepted; 5) The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications in 7–10 working days. If a place is available, you will receive a formal offer and the first term's invoice; if not, your child will be placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Milton Toubkin Scholarship: a two-year award for new Diploma Programme entrants (Grade 11 to Grade 12) that covers 100% of tuition fees and 50% of capital development fees for the duration of the scholarship. The family remains responsible for the £2,000 refundable deposit, PTA fees, residential events, and IB Diploma exam fees. Eligibility: new students only; must have immigration status to enroll and a reasonable daily commute; must meet criteria including above-average academic achievement and potential; evidence of extracurricular interests; commitment to Southbank and the IB curriculum; commitment to the IB Learner Profile; high standard of English (online English test required).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waitlist: If a place is not immediately available after a successful application, the student is placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.
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