Most popular international schools in Cambridge

Impington International College (formerly Impington Village College) is a state co-educational day school on the outskirts of Cambridge, serving students aged 11 to 18. It is the first state school in the UK to offer the full IB continuum of MYP, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme for ages 11 to 18. The school was named UK Comprehensive School of the Year 2025 by the Sunday Times and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Students consistently perform in the top 5% nationally, with over 50% achieving grade 7 or above at GCSE. In the IB Diploma, the school achieves a 100% pass rate, with one third of students scoring 40 or more points. Around 10% of sixth formers regularly secure Oxbridge places. The school holds the Gold Carnegie Medal for Mental Health, awarded twice.

Annual fees

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Ages

11 to 18 years

Curriculum

IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum

St Andrew's College Cambridge is an independent, co-educational college at 13 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JB. It offers a British Curriculum with a bespoke curriculum, serving students aged 15–18, with boarding and day options. The college provides Sixth Form, A-Levels, University Foundation, GCSEs and Pre A-Level or Pre IB courses for students aged 15–22. As part of the Dukes Education Group, it is governed by a Board of Directors and has supported private education in Cambridge since 1976. The campus includes 24 classrooms, four laboratories, a computer science suite and an art department, plus a student canteen, medical centre, astroturf and a student common room. Four specialist laboratories enable practical work in chemistry, physics and biology. A broad range of extracurriculars includes STEM, MUN, DofE, Coding Club, Photography and Design Club, Music Club, Debating, Running Club, Critical Thinkers Club and the Young Enterprise Scheme, with volunteering at Cambridge University Museums. Leadership opportunities are offered through the Student Council and Student Voice.

Annual fees

£34,500 – 41,580

Ages

15 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum

Landmark International School Cambridge is a private international school on a campus in The Old Rectory, Fulbourn, Cambridge. It serves a multilingual community with small class sizes of 8–16 students and EAL support, along with a comprehensive home-language programme. The curriculum blends IB and Cambridge routes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the primary years with six transdisciplinary themes; Lower Secondary follows the IBMYP framework for inquiry-based learning; Upper Secondary prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE, GCSE and ASDAN Level 2 qualifications. In the senior years, subjects include Spanish, Italian, Latin and French, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, Photography, Music, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Astronomy, among others. The school also offers STEM, coding, philosophy and environmental leadership as options. Facilities include a playing field and a campus where primary and secondary learning sit side by side. An Ofsted inspection occurred in 2025; Landmark operates as a company and registered charity.

Annual fees

£16,682 – 25,650

Ages

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Curriculum

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum

Parkside Community College is an International Baccalaureate World School in England. The curriculum follows United Learning's framework and places core knowledge, cultural capital and Education with Character at its heart. In key stages, learning uses a mastery approach: three-year Key Stage 3 taught by subject specialists, with Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction guiding teaching, supported by knowledge organisers and regular assessments. The Diploma Programme is offered in the sixth form, providing a rigorous route for students aiming for university entry. Education with Character develops spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding alongside a comprehensive co-curricular offer, with the global dimension integrated across learning. The school fosters classroom learning together with service, sustainability and leadership opportunities. A strong emphasis on Languages and the Arts complements its academics, with vibrant clubs and societies and opportunities to develop public speaking, teamwork and enterprise, preparing students to engage with a changing world for a global future.

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Curriculum

IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification

Sancton Wood School sits in Cambridge with a Nursery campus at 17 Station Road and Prep and Senior campuses at 2 St. Pauls Road and 57 Bateman Street. The school delivers EYFS and British Curriculum for ages 0 to 16. The Nursery welcomes children from age 1 to 4 in Squirrel, Otter and Robin classes, with hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 48 weeks a year, and progress via Famly App. A smooth transition into Reception supports continuity of learning. Victorian building provides environment, and Sancton Wood is part of the Dukes Education group with Early Years arm Little Dukes, offering EY conferences to improve staff performance and pupil outcomes. Outdoor learning is central through a garden and a Forest School program, with enrichment including Makaton, Spanish, music, STEM, yoga, baking and more. The school emphasises personal, social and emotional development alongside literacy and maths, within a safe, supportive setting.

Annual fees

£17,580 – 23,370

Ages

0 to 16 years

Curriculum

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum