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If you're researching international schools in United kingdom offering Cambridge A Levels, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Cambridge A Levels, taught by 16 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 3,900–68,055 GBP, with the average sitting around 31,777. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Merchiston Castle School (opened 1833).
Compare 16 Cambridge A Levels international schools in United kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 31,777), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Oxford International College Brighton offers a British curriculum for students aged 13 to 18 on a single, purpose-built campus near Brighton. The school follows the English National Curriculum with GCSEs and A levels, embedded in three pillars: Academic Excellence, Personal Development, and Career and University Pathways. A distinctive Super Curricular Programme links Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT and UNICEF, providing STEM challenges, writing competitions, coding courses, and work experiences across Healthcare and Biological Sciences; Physical Science and Mathematics; and Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce. In Year 9, core subjects include English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Computer Science; the college provides EAL support, IELTS preparation in sixth form, and UK and international university guidance. Class sizes reach up to 18, with personalised learning through strategy tutoring. The campus sits on Ovingdean Hall, offering labs, a Learning Resource Centre, 24/7 security, and integrated boarding houses for a vibrant community.
Bromsgrove School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Worcestershire, England, with a history spanning nearly 500 years. The school occupies a 100-acre campus and caters to students from age 2 through to 18 across its Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School divisions. Academic pathways include GCSEs, A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTECs in Sport and Business. Around 600 boarders from 75 nationalities are part of the community. The school ranks 5th in the UK for sport, competing in 26 different sports, and offers 293 activity options. Specialist programmes include a Tennis Academy, Swim Academy, and Racing Car Engineering. The 2025 IB cohort achieved an average score of 39.81 points, and 83% of A Level results were at A*/B grades.
Stonar School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Atworth, Wiltshire, for pupils aged 2 to 18. Its stages run from Nursery and Prep through Senior School and Sixth Form, with boarding available from age 9. The school follows a British pathway: pupils work towards GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 Diploma/BTEC-style courses, including Equine Management, Business, Fashion & Textiles, and Sport & Exercise Science. Stonar’s campus is set in countryside at Cottles Park, within walking distance of Atworth village and around 20 minutes by bus from Bath. A distinctive feature is its on-site equestrian provision; the school describes riding as available for pupils of all abilities and identifies Stonar as especially known for equestrian education. Facilities and programmes also include STEM, creative arts, supervised prep, more than 20 senior clubs per term, school buses from nearby towns, and EAL group lessons for international boarders.
EF Academy Oxford is an international boarding high school in Oxford, England, offering students aged 16 to 18 the choice of two diploma pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and Cambridge A-Levels. The school provides a personalised graduation path, with advisors helping students select subjects from a range of options. All courses are taught in English, and students prepare for IELTS as part of language support. A dedicated pathways team offers Growth Mindset, study skills, Personal and Social Health Education, and University Preparation. On campus, students live in Marcus Lower (girls) and Brewer (boys) houses, with house systems such as Magdalen, Folly, and Osney. They benefit from Oxford Brookes University facilities nearby, including a gym, climbing wall, library, and sports courts. Graduations take place at the Sheldonian Theatre, and the Divinity School is highlighted as a historic space. EF Academy Oxford provides comprehensive university counseling and ongoing academic support.
Taunton School International is part of Taunton School, a co-educational day and boarding school in Somerset, England. The international pathway accepts students from ages 7 to 18, with Taunton School International listed for ages 14 to 18. Students may follow Pre-GCSE, GCSE/Pre-IB, A Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, BTEC and International Foundation routes depending on age, English level and interests. The school teaches in English and provides EAL support for international students. Taunton School has a 56-acre campus and students use facilities including two indoor swimming pools, sports halls, a fitness suite, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, sports pitches, music school, theatre, dance studio, library, sixth form centre and art school. A distinctive feature is its international pathway structure, designed to help students enter the British education system at different ages and English levels. The wider school has around 1,200 students and more than 60 nationalities.
Varndean College is a Sixth Form College in Brighton, United Kingdom, serving students aged 16–19, with around 1,800 to 2,000 learners. It offers more than 30 A Levels, a broad range of vocational qualifications, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and a Foundation Level programme of GCSEs and vocational courses. The college is the only local Sixth Form College to be an IB World School. The campus sits on a green site with sea views, anchored by a main building housing the Loft Library, plus an outdoor amphitheatre and expanded social spaces. A £2.9 million STEM Centre provides four laboratories and six teaching rooms, supporting Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics and Physics, with Level 3 vocational options. Varndean runs an Enrichment Programme, including the Varndean Football Academy, alongside arts and cultural clubs. International trips, leadership and wellbeing activities extend learning beyond the timetable. This combination prepares students for tomorrow's opportunities.
North London Collegiate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 near London. The curriculum combines national formats with international options: in Years 7–9 the National Curriculum; Years 10–11 follow Edexcel IGCSE including IGCSE Language and Literature; Sixth Form offers either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Pre-U also available. In the Sixth Form, about three-quarters of students take Mathematics at A Level or IB, with some pursuing Further Mathematics or IB HL. The school teaches six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with exchanges and Polyglot Society. The 30-acre campus includes a Sports Hall, gym, pitches, a swimming pool and playing fields, plus the NLCS Drawing School, CAD/3D printing facilities, and a 38,000-volume library with the IDEAS Hub for interdisciplinary work. The Performing Arts Centre supports music and drama, including Edinburgh Fringe performances, and a vibrant Senior Societies programme.
Greene's College Oxford is an independent sixth form college offering the British curriculum for students aged 14 to 18. It delivers A-level study through a tutorial method, with small-group or one-to-one sessions guided by Oxford-based tutors. GCSE programmes run in one- or two-year formats, supported by a Personal Tutor and a personalised pathway to A Levels. Located at 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Greene's is Oxford's oldest tutorial college, founded in 1967, with a long tradition of mentoring within the city's academic community. The college combines rigorous study with dynamic feedback via Greene's Online, a bespoke platform for submitting work and receiving feedback. Weekly Personal Tutoring and leadership sessions form part of the wider curriculum, alongside a broad range of student-led societies. Cultural and artistic activities, debating, coding, and trips to the University of Oxford enrich the learning experience for international families.
Reddam House Berkshire is a co-educational day and boarding school set on a 125-acre parkland campus around a Victorian mansion in Wokingham, Berkshire. The school accepts students from 3 months old through to Year 13 (age 18), covering Early Learning, Junior, Middle, and Senior School stages. A Levels are the main qualification in the Sixth Form, with the 2025 cohort achieving 53% A*-A and 78% A*-B grades. 90% of students received offers from their first-choice universities. The school uses innovative technology including a VR Metaverse and Global Study Platform. It was rated Outstanding and Excellent in every area by ISI in 2022. Reddam House is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 schools serving 95,000 students. A bus service operates, and flexible boarding options are available from Year 7.
D'Overbroeck's Oxford is an independent, co‑educational day and boarding school for ages 11 to 18, operating across campuses in north Oxford: Senior School, International School and Sixth Form, with The Arts Centre as a facility on site. The school follows the English National Curriculum for Years 7–11, leading to GCSEs at 16, and offers a flexible Sixth Form pathway with 38 A‑levels alongside BTECs and Level 3 options, plus the Extended Project Qualification. In Year 9, pupils choose two languages from French, Spanish and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while sciences remain individually taught. A Plus programme supports admissions coaching for competitive degree courses, including Medicine and Law, with a pathway for international students. Facilities include a Microsoft Showcase School environment, modern devices, and the Global Campus platform. Extracurriculars span performing arts (with Juilliard collaboration), sport via University of Oxford venues, and community service through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Merchiston Castle School is the only boys' independent boarding school in Scotland, set on 100 acres of parkland in Edinburgh. Founded in 1833 by Charles Chalmers, the school serves boys aged 7 to 18 across Junior, Middle, and Sixth Form divisions. The school follows the English curriculum with GCSEs and A Levels, achieving a 100% A Level pass rate. Merchiston is ranked No. 1 in the UK for both tennis and golf at school level. The school is intentionally small, ensuring every pupil is known and supported individually. It holds memberships of HMC, ISC, SCIS, BSA, and UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award. Saturday electives expand learning beyond the standard timetable. Graduates have gone on to Ivy League schools and top UK universities.
Royal High School Bath is a girls’ day and boarding school in Bath, South West England, for students aged 9 to 18. The school was formed in 1998 from the merger of the Royal School, opened in 1865, and Bath High School, opened in 1875. Students follow a British curriculum pathway, with GCSE study and a Sixth Form offering A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Boarding is available from Years 7 to 13, with full, weekly and flexible options. The school’s 2026/27 fees range from GBP 15,966 annually for Years 5–6 day pupils to GBP 48,606 annually for Sixth Form full boarding. A distinctive feature is that Royal High Bath is the only GDST school offering boarding. Facilities and programmes highlighted by the school include the Steinway Music School, boarding houses, transport routes, outdoor learning, Sixth Form pathways and a planned Middle School structure from September 2026.
Windermere School is a co-educational day and boarding school in England’s Lake District National Park for students aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1863, the school offers a British curriculum leading to IGCSE qualifications, followed by a choice of A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Sixth Form. The school enrols around 330 pupils and welcomes both UK and international students. Facilities include boarding houses, science laboratories, sports facilities, creative arts spaces and access to the surrounding Lake District environment. A distinctive feature of Windermere School is its Outdoor Education programme, which uses the nearby lakes, mountains and woodland areas for activities such as kayaking, climbing, hiking and expedition training. Students can also participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, music, drama, volunteering and a range of sports. The combination of boarding, international education pathways and outdoor learning is a central part of the school's educational programme.
Fettes College is a co-educational boarding and day school set on a 100-acre campus in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1870, the school caters to students from age 5 through to 18, with a Pre-Prep (launching September 2025), Prep School, and Senior School. Students can choose between A Levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Fettes has received Excellent ratings from Education Scotland for both Curriculum and Raising Attainment. The school is known for its strong sports programme, music (including piping and drumming), arts, and outdoor pursuits. A distinctive Middle School Diploma programme runs from ages 13 to 15. The campus features woodland areas and views of the Pentland Hills. Fettes is a registered Scottish charity and has an active Old Fettesian Association.
The Worthgate School is an independent day and boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, offering GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme to students from age 13. The school specialises in preparing international students for UK university entry, with programmes including Pre-GCSE, Pre-A Level, and University Foundation pathways. Class sizes average 9 to 15 students depending on the programme. The 2025 IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 points, while A Level results showed 74.2% A*-C grades. Both September and January start dates are available. The school is rated Excellent by ISI and is an IB World School, a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, and approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
Haileybury is an independent co-educational day and boarding school set on a 500-acre campus in Hertfordshire, about 20 miles north of London. The school serves students aged 11 to 18 across Lower School, Removes, Middles, Fifths, and Sixth Form. Students take IGCSEs and then choose between A Levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Haileybury is recognised as one of the best IB schools in the UK. The school was named Boarding School of the Year by Tes and features in the Spear's top 100 global private schools. A STEM Research Centre supports science and technology learning. The school has earned Google Reference School status and an AI Quality Mark at Gold level. It holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and has over 150 years of history as a registered charity.
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