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International School of London (ISL) is an independent, non-selective school offering the International Baccalaureate pathway for ages 3 to 18. ISL delivers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme. It was one of the first UK schools to introduce the Diploma Programme. The school emphasises multilingualism and intercultural understanding across all cohorts. The campus model includes two sites: Chiswick Campus for Primary and Middle School at 139 Gunnersbury Avenue and Diploma College at Ealing Campus, 15 Gunnersbury Avenue. The campuses sit beside Gunnersbury Park, enabling weekly Forest School sessions and ISL Sports Hub for PE and competitions. Facilities include three multilingual libraries and Fox Media Tech Hub for student broadcasting. In Diploma, Natural Sciences connect biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and environmental systems with practical laboratory work and real-world projects. ISL prepares students for global citizenship with inquiry-based, languages-rich learning.
Sevenoaks School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kent, founded in 1432, making it one of the oldest schools in England. The school is an established IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside its own Sevenoaks School Diploma. Entry points are at 11+, 13+, and 16+. Sevenoaks is a member of HMC, ISC, and BSA, and has been inspected by ISI. The school has a strong tradition in sports, performing arts, and outdoor education, with CCF and Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes. Boarding houses provide a home-from-home for international and UK students. A school transport service operates for day pupils. Scholarships are available in Academic, Art, Drama, Music, and Sport.
Southbank’s Westminster Campus at Conway Street is designed specifically for students in the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–8). The facility features a dedicated design technology lab in the basement, equipped with laser cutters and 3D printers, and an art room stocked with diverse craft materials. To support digital literacy, the school operates a 1:1 device program where students utilize personal Apple laptops for their daily studies. A defining feature of the education here is the "London as our Classroom" initiative. Teachers regularly integrate the city’s resources into the curriculum, taking students on local excursions to museums, galleries, and historic sites to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. Additionally, every school year begins with "Discovery Week," a four-day residential trip across the UK focused on outdoor activities like paddle boarding or mountain biking. This tradition helps students build strong peer relationships and community ties before starting their academic modules.
RGS Surrey Hills, formerly Box Hill School, is a day and boarding co-educational UK school that joined the Reigate Grammar School Group in 2025. Set on about 26 acres, the campus features Dalewood House (1883) and a new £5 million Sports Centre with indoor nets, courts, a 5-a-side pitch, nets and a rooftop court, plus outdoor facilities, a swimming pool, IT-enabled classrooms and specialist studios for dance, drama and art. The Sixth Form Centre offers A Levels (including a BTEC) and the IB Diploma, with small classes, personalised support and a dedicated careers space. The curriculum is designed to treat each pupil as an individual, with two-week cycle learning and an International Study Centre running EAL programmes. Distinctive features include Round Square with service projects and exchanges, Writers Collective, and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, complemented by Year 7–9 outdoor adventures and a strong emphasis on leadership and global citizenship.
Southbank International School is an independent international day school in central London offering the International Baccalaureate continuum to students aged 2–18. It operates across five central London sites on three campuses—Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster—with additional locations at Conway Street, Portland Place and Cleveland Street. Founded in 1979, it was the first UK school to offer PYP, MYP and DP, and is part of the Cognita group. Instruction is in English, with English as an Additional Language support available. The IB framework is delivered across PYP (Hampstead and Kensington, ages 3–11) and MYP/DP at Westminster, Conway Street, Portland Place and Cleveland Street. Facilities include science laboratories, Mac-based IT suites, libraries, music and art rooms, plus social and study spaces. Hampstead and Kensington provide a dedicated early-years environment; Portland Place benefits from proximity to Regent's Park for outdoor sport. Extracurriculars include Global Issues Network, Model United Nations and the United States Academic Decathlon; strong arts ensembles and productions; and cultural and language activities such as Spanish support and the London Exploration Society. CAS is integrated into the Diploma Programme.
Founded in 1979, ICS London International School educates 160 students representing over 50 nationalities at its primary campus in Marylebone, Central London. Housed in a renovated Victorian building near Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, the primary school provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 11, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception. Instruction is in English, with play-based language subject options in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese starting from age three. The school offers a door-to-door bus service across central London and sponsors Child Student Visas under a rolling admissions policy. Primary students participate in a dedicated Forest School outdoor learning initiative led by a specialized leader. Additionally, the school partners with Arts International to deliver a signature performing arts program where children devise and perform shows, and utilizes Yondr pouches to maintain a phone-free learning environment during the school day.
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill (LILWC) is an independent, not-for-profit school in London offering a French curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 3–18. It is part of the AEFE network and was established by the French Education Charitable Trust. The campus sits in the II-listed Brent Town Hall, a 1937 building acquired in 2012. In 2019 the school added the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum blends French pedagogy with international assessment pathways to prepare for UK and university entry. An Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for Years 7–10, exploring Molecular Science and Astronomy, with students choosing two classes per term. Early Years features a dual-language immersion programme with two qualified teachers. The arts include a Choir and LIL Band with collaborations such as Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project; sport, language trips, and Service and Leadership activities round out the program globally.
Southbank International School’s Hampstead campus provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 2 to 11. Located in a residential area of North London, the campus utilizes a Victorian villa setting to host small classes of 12 to 18 students. The curriculum begins with Early Childhood education, where children as young as two engage in play-based inquiry. A distinctive feature of the school is the "London as a Classroom" initiative, which integrates the city's museums, parks, and historical sites directly into the weekly schedule to support unit-of-inquiry themes. Students begin learning Spanish from the early years through songs and interactive games. Facilities include specialized spaces for textile arts, music, and a dedicated science club. For families residing in North or Central London, the school operates a door-to-door bus service to facilitate daily travel. The program emphasizes community engagement through a specific volunteering club for primary-aged pupils
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.
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.
Halcyon London International School is a not-for-profit, co-educational IB world school in London for students aged 11 to 18. The curriculum blends the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with no GCSEs offered. Students in Grades 6–10 follow the MYP; Grades 11–12 pursue the DP, with some candidates earning IB certificates instead of the full Diploma. All qualifying students receive an accredited U.S. high school diploma. The school's on-site subject offering spans Language A and Language B, Mathematics, Sciences, Economics, History, Geography, Psychology, Business, and the Arts, with some online options and Mother Tongue language support. Halcyon's facilities include a Design Lab with a 3D printer and laser cutter, a well-equipped library, and dedicated DP study and careers spaces. The Innovation Team leads work on AI, service, and international mindedness. London's cultural and academic opportunities extend beyond the campus, enriching learning through institutions and trips.
ACS International School Cobham sits on a 128-acre estate in Cobham, Surrey, providing a co-educational international day and boarding experience for ages 2 to 18. The campus centers on Heywood House, with the Lower School Village opened in 2024 after a £10 million investment, expanding facilities around the historic mansion. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP), alongside an American curriculum, and awards a NEASC-accredited High School Diploma recognized by North American colleges. Senior, Middle and Lower Schools feature specialist laboratories, Apple technology IT labs, and a dedicated University Counselling zone. The Discovery Centre, libraries, an Innovation Centre with 3D printers and laser cutting, and a 500+ seat Poularas Performing Arts Centre support STEM, arts and media. Extracurricular life includes Esports, a 25m pool, a 280-seat sports arena, six tennis courts, a 5km cross-country course, and a Forest School programme for fieldwork and exploration.
Situated in High Wycombe, The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a co-educational, age 3–18 day school in England. The school offers the International Baccalaureate framework, with the IB Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16 and the Diploma Programme for ages 16–18, and is an official IB World School. Class sizes are capped at fourteen, and learning unfolds around Harkness tables, within a five-surface classroom approach that supports discussion-based, inquiry-led study. Curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on language acquisition (French and Spanish) and a broad range of subjects across the IB groups. The school maintains well-equipped facilities and plans to develop new sports facilities and additional classrooms, supported by ISI 2024 findings. Extracurricular activity is extensive, including sport, performing arts and global field trips, and a vibrant Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. These features foster international-mindedness and collaboration for students navigating diverse cultures and future studies across the globe.
ACS International School Egham sits on 20 acres in Surrey, educating ages 4 to 18. The school is an IB World School delivering PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP, alongside an ACS Diploma, making it one of only two UK schools to offer all four IB programmes. The Upper School follows IBMYP (ages 11–16) and offers DP or IBCP (ages 16–18) with EAL support and Home Language Enrichment. The campus provides Lower and Upper School spaces and facilities, including Art and Design Technology studios with 3D printers and laser cutters, Coding Labs, and a Performing Arts Centre. IB Centre and Common Room support the Diploma Programme. Libraries serve Upper and Lower/Middle School students with multilingual resources, and learning landscape features Forest School, gardens and amphitheatre. Sports facilities include Woodlee Sports Centre with indoor courts, a climbing wall, and tennis and track. A range of co-curriculars supports STEAM, arts and language development.
Fairview International School is an independent co-educational day school in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from Primary Years Programme through Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme for students aged 5 to 18. The school is set on a campus surrounded by greenery in a quiet residential area near Stirling. It is a member of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools and holds IB World School status. The school provides a bus service across major Stirlingshire routes. Extracurricular activities include sports, arts, Forest School for younger pupils, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Fairview holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze accreditation and is a member of the Society of Heads.
Marymount International School London is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18, on a seven-acre campus in Kingston upon Thames, about 12 miles from central London. It is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19). The Diploma Programme uses six subject groups, three HL and three SL, plus TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS; the EE can be written in seven languages. The MYP provides eight subject groups, a Personal Project and a focus on concept-based learning, contexts and Service as Action. The curriculum develops language skills with mother-tongue support. Facilities include Performing Arts spaces; Art and Design Studios with a kiln, 3D printers, a laser cutter and MacBooks with Adobe Creative Suite. The campus features boarding houses with meals provided and learning-support. Marymount is connected to the RSHM network and an international community.
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.
Deutsche Schule London is a German Auslandsschule in London, recognised by German Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen. The school provides continuous education from Kindergarten through Abitur or International Baccalaureate, for pupils aged 3 to 18. German curriculum has been expanded to include IB and elements from English system, enabling pupils to graduate with German International Abitur (DIA) and, from 2023/24, Fachhochschulreife (FHS). In upper secondary (11–12) students may pursue a dual qualification with DIA and IB or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under KMK guidelines. Languages taught include English, French and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism. The school sits on a green site between Richmond Park and the Thames, with Sudbrook Kinderhaus and main campus, libraries and study facilities, a modern sports hall and a new Multi Games Arena (MUGA) opened in 2024. After-school activities, music and arts programs, and community events complete the offering.
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.
International School of London (ISL) is an independent, non-selective school offering the International Baccalaureate pathway for ages 3 to 18. ISL delivers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme. It was one of the first UK schools to introduce the Diploma Programme. The school emphasises multilingualism and intercultural understanding across all cohorts. The campus model includes two sites: Chiswick Campus for Primary and Middle School at 139 Gunnersbury Avenue and Diploma College at Ealing Campus, 15 Gunnersbury Avenue. The campuses sit beside Gunnersbury Park, enabling weekly Forest School sessions and ISL Sports Hub for PE and competitions. Facilities include three multilingual libraries and Fox Media Tech Hub for student broadcasting. In Diploma, Natural Sciences connect biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and environmental systems with practical laboratory work and real-world projects. ISL prepares students for global citizenship with inquiry-based, languages-rich learning.
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.
St Clare’s, Oxford, founded in 1953, operates as a co-educational day and boarding college in North Oxford. It is the longest-established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in England. The curriculum focuses on the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19, alongside a Pre-IB pathway and Middle School options for younger students. The campus consists of 25 Victorian and Edwardian buildings integrated into the residential Summertown area, featuring specialized science laboratories, an art studio, and a dedicated library with over 35,000 volumes. Students benefit from the "Oxford as a Classroom" initiative, which utilizes the city’s university museums and academic resources for field trips and research. Residential life is organized across several houses, where boarders from over 45 nations live in a supervised environment. The college is known for its history as a center for international cooperation and its focus on preparing students for university entry through a non-denominational, multicultural lens.
Dwight School London is an independent, co-educational day school in north London serving students aged 2 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum — PYP and MYP and DP — taught across three campuses: Woodside for Little Lions Nursery and Primary (ages 2–11), Spahn for the Middle Years (11–16), and Jubilee for Diploma Programme (16–18). A fourth site hosts fields and Forest School activities at Dale Green Road. The Dwight network connects with Dwight Schools, including New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and the Dwight Global Online School. The Music Conservatory provides ensembles and performances, with weekday and Saturday sessions and a concert at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Outdoor education is integral through Forest School. Sport features facilities and regional, national and international competitions. Language and arts offerings include clubs in Japanese, Mandarin and French, drama and jazz, and a community service program through Little Lions Angels.
ICS London International School operates across two central London sites, with the secondary school located on Star Street. The institution provides the International Baccalaureate framework for students aged 3 to 18, encompassing the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, alongside IGCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11. Class sizes typically average 16 pupils, ensuring individual attention within a total school population capped at 200. Notable digital resources include the ManageBac system, Kognity interactive textbooks, and Google for Education tools, while outdoor spaces include a campus courtyard and local parklands. The school is particularly known for being one of only two educational settings in central London to offer the entire continuous International Baccalaureate curriculum sequence. Extracurricular options feature native-speaker language instruction in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese starting from age three, alongside a dedicated door-to-door school bus transport service that manages morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs directly at families' home addresses.
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.
King's College School Wimbledon offers an internationally-minded education for children aged 7 to 18, combining the International Baccalaureate framework with the British curriculum. On the PYP, MYP, and DP pathways, students study a broad range of subjects designed to develop inquiry, critical thinking, and deep understanding, alongside a strong grounding in essential skills and knowledge. The school provides modern facilities for the arts, music, and theatre, with regular performances such as the Senior School Orchestral Concert and the Lower/Middle School Autumn Concert held in the Concert Hall, and the Christmas Concert hosted at St James's Church, Piccadilly. The Festival Band Showcase takes place at the King's Festival Marquee, while the Lower Sixth Drama New Writing Festival is staged in Collyer Hall Theatre. With pathways through IB and the British curriculum, international families can access a coherent, transdisciplinary education that supports progression to higher studies around the world and lifelong learning.
St Edward's School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in England for pupils aged 13 to 18, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus centers around a historic Quad and offers facilities for arts, sport and academics. On-site venues include the Olivier Hall and the Christie Centre, which houses the Roe Reading Room, and the North Wall Arts Centre, used for drama, music and visual arts. The Thames boathouse and playing fields support rowing and traditional sports, complemented by the New Martyrs Sports Pavilion and a strength and conditioning facility. Academic life is supported by modern libraries and study spaces, while Beyond Teddies and partnerships with local primary schools broaden community engagement. Extracurriculars span arts, drama and music through The Martyrs (OSE network) and a programme of clubs including Latin Club. Leadership opportunities include the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force, with the Old St Edwardians network.
Located on the Pitfodels campus just outside Aberdeen, the International School of Aberdeen is an independent IB World School serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers the IB curriculum across PYP, MYP and DP, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and an American curriculum, providing a flexible pathway from early years to graduation. ISA began in 1972 and was Scotland's first IB Programme; it moved to Pitfodels in 2010. The campus features a traditional granite reception building, two teaching wings, science labs, visual and performing arts studios, a 300-seat theatre, and a sports complex with a swimming pool and an 8-metre climbing wall. Outdoor spaces include FIFA-grade all-weather fields and tennis courts. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, English language studies, and language options in French or Spanish (including Ab Initio). Extracurriculars include BEBRAS and CREST, a wide range of sports and performing arts, and community partnerships with local organisations to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Jeannine Manuel London is an independent, co-educational bilingual international school with three campuses in London. Primary is at Russell Square, Middle at Bedford Square, and Upper School at Russell Square, offering a continuous education pathway from age 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the French national framework with English-language science and Chinese programmes, alongside an English-medium pathway. Primary teaching is shared equally between French and English, while in Secondary School science is taught in English and the Sixth Form offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with English-language modules. The school is a UNESCO IB World School, accredited by NEASC and CIS, and part of UNESCO ASPnet. Facilities include science labs, Art and Music spaces, a library, and common rooms across campuses, plus outdoor recreational areas. The school emphasises bilingualism, cultural exchange, service, and leadership through initiatives like Le Bilingue and the Globe Theatre program for families abroad seeking an international bilingual education.
ACS International School Hillingdon is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18, part of the ACS International Schools network in England. The curriculum combines international standards across the school, with Lower School from Pre-K to Grade 4 and an Upper School for students. Lower School uses dedicated teachers, one full-time teacher per class, and a teaching assistant in Pre-K and Kindergarten; technology is integrated with one-to-one iPads. Forest School and Outdoor Learning are part of program. The school provides UK Birth to Five Matters and US Common Core anchors and leads to International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and AP examinations. Upper School offers IBDP, IBCP, AP and High School Diploma, with language options in French or Spanish and ACS Global Programme. Facilities include Science Centre with seven laboratories, a Digital Arts building, and Early Years spaces; campus features sports facilities and a Think Tank for coding and design.
Godolphin and Latymer is an independent day school for girls aged 11–18 in London. The school blends buildings with facilities, including an performing arts centre housed in a converted church, a music school, a flood-lit sports hall with climbing wall, and art, design and science spaces. The curriculum follows the British system with the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form, and language learning starts in Year 7 with French, German and Mandarin; Year 8 students choose two languages and carry them into Year 9. In the Sixth Form, students can study A Levels or the Diploma, with many taking the Extended Project Qualification. The G&L Futures programme develops critical, collaborative and evidence-based skills through year-group projects. The school's ethos emphasizes scholarship and service, reflecting its philanthropic origins. A rich extracurricular programme includes music and drama, debating and Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and community outreach with neighbouring primary schools.
Southbank International School’s Westminster campus offers a specialized environment for students aged 11 to 18, centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Located in the heart of London, the school utilizes the city itself as an extension of the classroom, with students frequently visiting nearby galleries, the British Museum, and Regent’s Park for practical study and physical education. The Portland Place site focuses on the Middle Years Programme (MYP), where small class sizes—averaging 13 pupils—ensure individualized attention and a collaborative atmosphere. One of the school's most distinctive features is its "school without walls" philosophy; there is no mandatory school uniform and no traditional school bells, fostering a liberal ethos that encourages independence and self-discipline. A signature initiative is the London Exploration Society, which integrates the city’s cultural and historic riches directly into the curriculum. This approach prepares students for the Diploma Programme (DP), consistently resulting in high outcomes that facilitate entry into leading global universities.
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.
Southbank International School's Kensington campus provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged two to eleven. Located in the Notting Hill district of West London, the school utilizes its proximity to major cultural sites through its "London as a Classroom" initiative. This program integrates visits to nearby museums, galleries, and parks directly into the curriculum, allowing students to learn from the city’s resources. With a student body representing nearly 40 different nationalities, the campus maintains small class sizes typically ranging from 12 to 18 pupils. The school focuses on inquiry-led learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions and explore subjects across various disciplines. Facilities include dedicated spaces for music and art, along with a "living moss wall" designed to incorporate nature into the indoor learning environment. Spanish and French are introduced as additional languages, fostering early multilingual development within a multi-national community.
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